Hot Springs Village, ArkansasHot Springs Village is located in Central Arkansas in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains. We are 45 miles south of Little Rock and 17 miles north of the city of Hot Springs. The cities of Little Rock, Hot Springs, Benton and Bryant surround the area of Hot Springs Village. Not only is Hot Springs Village the largest gated community in the US, it is a golfers paradise, with 8 - 18 hole golf courses and a 27 hole golf course, ranked among the best in Arkansas by Golf Digest. We also have 12 recreational lakes, 16 tennis courts, 20 miles of walking trails, renovated fitness center, over 200 clubs and organizations, a card and bridge center. The Village provides the safety of a gated community, an active recreational lifestyle, affordable housing and one of the lowest cost of living in the US. Find out how this beautiful gated community all began by learning about the history of Hot Springs Village. Hot Springs Village has a population of 15,600 with the lowest crime in the state of Arkansas. It is very safe here. The Village is 26,000 acres which is 14 miles long by 8 miles wide. The Village is continuing to grow with new construction homes and new residents moving here from all over the world. Due to the low cost of living and the amenities available in Hot Springs Village the people are mostly retirees. The weather in Hot Springs VillageOn an average the annual rainfall is 51.07 inches. The average annual snowfall is 3.5 inches and the average annual temperature 61.7 degrees. Basically you can golf almost everyday. Hot Springs Village EducationThere are two school districts located outside the Village. Jessieville and Fountain Lake. Jessieville School District, K-12th grade has an excellent student teacher ratio of 14-1. Recently the school has built a state-of-the-art science lab and an 11,000 square foot secondary library. Also, a new sports arena with a 1,500 seat gymnasium, weight training and cheerleading rooms, racquetball courts, walking track and PE facility. Fountain Lake, K-12th grade, offers fine arts programs that are highly recognized in the community. The high school band regularly received outstanding ratings. Art, graphic arts and drama are also offered. Attractions, Recreation and Services in Hot Springs VillageThe nearest attractions are Hot Springs National Park, Oaklawn Race Track, Magic Springs and Clinton Library in Little Rock. There are a variety of recreations available like Golfing, hiking, boating, swimming, tennis, bocce ball, lawn bowling, pickle ball, cards and bridge and a fitness center with indoor swimming pool. There are also 21 churches in Hot Springs Village. We have medical facilities, a full police and fire department, three advanced life support ambulances, full water, sewer, sanitation services and recycling services, over 200 clubs and organizations, a 650 seat performing arts theater and community center, over 20 miles of walking trails, RV Park, picnic pavilions and beaches and over 460 miles of paved roads. Hot Springs Village Real EstateHot Springs Village real estate fulfills the needs of our community, from townhomes to single homes in price ranges from $70,000 to over $1,000,.000. Homes built in the Village reflect a wide variety of styles, floor plans and designs. We have an Architectural Control department that approves all new construction home plans. The average cost of Hot Springs Village homes for sale is $193,300 and the new construction prices average at $100 to $140 per square foot. Property taxes are assessed at 20% of market value by school district. The current millage rate for homes in the Jessieville School District if 34 mills - about $900 for a $100,000 home. The millage rate for homes in the Fountain Lake School District is $30.25 mills for about $860 for a $100,000 home. Even though the Village was originally developed as a retirement community, young families have also found the Village to be a perfect place to raise a family. We have a family recreation center with a miniature golf, playground, indoor games facility and tennis courts. I have lived in Hot Springs Village since 2003. I love it!! Feel free to browse through my Hot Springs Village real estate listings. I am your Hot Springs Village Realtor and I will help you find that dream home you are looking for.
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