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$429,910$164 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $395,000 on Oct 9, 2023

12 ESSAY DR

LITTLE ROCK, AR 72223
2
Baths
2,623 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1998
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$430K
$387K low$473K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$395,000 · Oct 9, 2023
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$42,065
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$33,652
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.89%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$387,845
ASSURANCE FINANCIAL GROUP LLC · recorded Oct 9, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,542 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$70,635 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$15,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$55,035
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$70,635
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$353,175

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyPulaski
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.30
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Closed Piers
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 716 ft²Patio · 716 ft²Porch · 179 ft²

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Joe T. Robinson Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.0 mi
H
Joe T. Robinson High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.3 mi
E
Joe T. Robinson Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.4 mi

District: Pulaski County Special School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 72223These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.50
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.159
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.94

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.25,771
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.470 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$127,171
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$170,645
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.62%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

12 Essay Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 86% of homes in Chenal Valley
  • Costs less per square foot than 78% of homes in Chenal Valley
  • Bigger than 84% of homes in Pulaski County
  • Has a bigger lot than 67% of homes in Pulaski County
  • Older than 79% of homes in Chenal Valley

What homes are worth in Little Rock 72223

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$191K$1.6M

This home is worth more than 34% of homes in Little Rock 72223.

How it measures up in Little Rock 72223

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Little Rock 72223.

Estimated value$429,910
CheaperTypical $501,093Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$164
CheaperTypical $187Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Living area2,623 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,775 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Lot size0.3 ac
SmallerTypical 0.32 acBigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Year built1998
OlderTypical 2004Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 12 Essay Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChenal ValleyLittle Rock 72223Pulaski County
Estimated valuepricier than$429,91014% of homes34% of homes86% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16422% of homes27% of homes77% of homes
Living areabigger than2,623 ft²26% of homes44% of homes84% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.3 ac51% of homes48% of homes67% of homes
Year builtnewer than199821% of homes35% of homes77% of homes

About 12 Essay Dr

How much is 12 Essay Dr, Little Rock, AR worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12 Essay Dr, Little Rock, AR is $429,910 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $386,568 to $473,252. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12 Essay Dr, Little Rock, AR last sell?

12 Essay Dr, Little Rock, AR last sold on Oct 9, 2023 for $395,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 12 Essay Dr, Little Rock, AR?

12 Essay Dr, Little Rock, AR has 2 bathrooms, 2,623 square feet of living space and a 0.30-acre lot.

When was 12 Essay Dr, Little Rock, AR built?

12 Essay Dr, Little Rock, AR was built in 1998, making it 28 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 12 Essay Dr, Little Rock, AR?

12 Essay Dr, Little Rock, AR is assigned to Joe T. Robinson Middle School (middle), rated A; Joe T. Robinson High School (high), rated C-; Joe T. Robinson Elementary School (elementary), rated B-. All sit in Pulaski County Special School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12 Essay Dr, Little Rock, AR compare to other homes in Little Rock 72223?

Among the 8,781 homes in Little Rock 72223, it is worth more than 34% of them ($429,910 against a typical $501,093), its price per square foot is higher than 27% of them ($164 against a typical $187), it is bigger than 44% of them (2,623 ft² against a typical 2,775 ft²), its lot is bigger than 48% of them (0.3 ac against a typical 0.32 ac) and it is newer than 35% of them (1998 against a typical 2004). Measured against all of Pulaski County, it is worth more than 86% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 12 Essay Dr, Little Rock, AR?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12 Essay Dr, Little Rock, AR was $4,542. The county assessed it at $70,635.

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