Searcy is a great place to call home. Growth in the community has been balanced by a desire to maintain small-town character. Even in the new developments, planners and builders strive to keep the traditional feel. Our area offers a high quality of life with living expenses lower than the national average.
Residential Housing
Approximately 150 homes are normally for sale in the Searcy area. Homes are available in all price ranges, from the very lowest priced livable house at around $40,000 to a high cost of $650,000 in Searcy and surrounding communities.
In 2008, there were 353 single family homes sold in Searcy with an average price of $134,702. For the entire area there were homes sold 577, with the average sales price being $129,322. Home Construction costs are presently $90 - $100 + per square foot.There are many starter home on the market in the $150,000 range.
POPULAR NEIGHBORHOOD HOME COST
Northfield $ 110,000 - $ 165,000
Valley Elms $ 110,000 - $ 169,000
Charlestown/Belvader $ 150,000 - $ 350,000
Hillcrest/Kosac Acres $ 150,000 - $ 700,000
River Oaks $ 150,000 - $ 650,000
Emerald Lake $ 200,000 - $ 800,000
Southwind $ 159,000 - $300,000
Saddlebrook $ 200,000 - $300,000
If you would like to see available property in our area, please click on the Business Search section. Click on realtors in the Catagory and select which websites you would like to visit.
Public Housing
There are over 500 public housing units in Searcy. Public assistance housing is available for low income and elderly residents through individual apartment complexes or the Searcy Housing Authority which may be reached at 268-8547.
Rentals
Many single family homes are available for rent as well as apartments, duplexes and triplexes. There is no central rental agency to help in finding rentals, but most of the real estate firms are helpful in directing new people to housing possibilities.
Motel and RV Parks
Searcy has ten motels offering over 550 rooms ranging from $65 to $175 per night. Two more hotels are schedled to be built. There are also several recreational vehicle parking areas are within 17 miles of Searcy.
Personal Property Tax
Personal property tax for White County is based on 20% of the assessor's appraised value.
Example:
$100,000 home value X 20% = $20,000
$20,000 multiplied by the mileage of 41.1
Equals $822.00 per year
Sales Tax
Currently the sales tax in Searcy is 8.0%. Of that amount 6.0% is a state sales tax, .5% is a city sales tax and 1.5% is a county sales tax.
White County Government
http://www.whitecountyar.org/WhiteCountyAR-offices.htm
City of Searcy
www.searcy.com