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Housing

Eighty-two percent of White County's housing consists of one-family dwellings. There are more than 450 public housing units and 440 motel units available for visitors. The Searcy Board of Realtors will provide assistance in meeting your household needs. There are over 1200 apartments in Searcy consisting of one, two, and three bedrooms, furnished and unfurnished, in multiunit buildings and townhouses. The retirement community is rapidly developing with a number of facilities available. The choice of Studio, 1 or 2 bedroom apartments are available at River Oaks Village or Harding Place. Both of these communities can provide you a home free from the rigors of housework, maintenance, and other chores. More information is available in the Statistics and Demographic Information section of our web pages and through Apartments and Real Estate Directory.

Single Family Homes:

Availability of single family homes in Searcy is excellent at this time. There are approximately 150-175 homes available in this area to meet the needs of management.

Sizes of these homes will vary from 1,000 - 4,000 sq. ft. and over. Prices range from $79,000 to $500,000.

Average price range for a new home (2,500 sq ft) $150,000 - $250,000.

Average price range for a pre-owned home (2,500 sq ft) $110,000 - $225,00.

Cost of new construction of single family dwellings: Present $55-$75 per square foot

Price Range of the Largest Volume of Single Family Homes sold during 1994-2000:

• 1994 = Average $70,993 Total 375 in Searcy
• 1995 = Average $73,174 Total 305 in Searcy
• 1996 = Average $77,201 Total 335 in Searcy
• 1997 = Average $84,936 Total 330 in Searcy
• 1998 = Average $88,889 Total 367 in Searcy
• 1999 = Average $87,054 Total 345 in Searcy
• 2000 = Average $93,854 Total 335 in Searcy

Value Ranges:

1997
$ 11,000 - $74,500 = 157 units or 47%
$ 74,501 - $124,500 = 123 units or 37%
$ 124,501 - $325,000 = 50 units or 15%

1998
$ 15,000 - $74,500 = 172 units or 46%
$ 74,501 - $124,500 = 128 units or 34%
$ 124,501 - $340,000 = 39 units or 67%

1999
$ 12,000 - $74,500 = 164 units or 47%
$ 74,501 - $124,500 = 129 units or 37%
$ 124,501 - $340,000 = 51 units or 14%

2000
$12,000 - $74,500 = 134 units or 40%
$ 74,501 - $124,500 = 122 units or 36%
$ 124,501 - $340,000 = 82 units or 24%

Apartments

Availability:
Good - 1750 units available

• 2-bedroom unfurnished = 1500
• 3-bedroom unfurnished = 150

Cost

• 2-bedroom unfurnished - $550 Maximum; $300 Minimum; $375 Average
• 3-bedroom unfurnished - $575 Maximum; $450 Minimum; $525 Average

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