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$105,651$89 / 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 86How 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

8609 ESSEX DR

LITTLE ROCK, AR 72209
2 / 1
Baths
1,185 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.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1965
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$106K
$91K low$121K high
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.$68,251
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$54,601
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.37%
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.$37,400
ARVEST BANK · recorded Jan 10, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$904 (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.$17,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$14,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$17,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$89,500

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.0.18
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.Carport (Unspecified)
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 190 ft²Porch · 52 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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.

E
Baseline Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
M
Cloverdale Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
H
Little Rock Southwest High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.0 mi

District: Little Rock School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 72209These 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.117
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.156
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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.10%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.26%
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.30,514
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,533 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$46,830
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$56,227
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.52 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

8609 Essex 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 84% of homes in Pulaski County
  • Costs less per square foot than 81% of homes in Pulaski County
  • Smaller than 78% of homes in Pulaski County
  • Has a smaller lot than 72% of homes in Pulaski County
  • Older than 78% of homes in Upper Baseline

What homes are worth in Little Rock 72209

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

This home
$47K$204K

This home is worth more than 45% of homes in Little Rock 72209.

How it measures up in Little Rock 72209

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Little Rock 72209.

Estimated value$105,651
CheaperTypical $109,743Pricier

Pricier than 45% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$89
CheaperTypical $87Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Living area1,185 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,232 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Year built1965
OlderTypical 1966Newer

Newer than 45% of homes nearby

How 8609 Essex Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeUpper BaselineLittle Rock 72209Pulaski County
Estimated valuepricier than$105,65157% of homes45% of homes16% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8966% of homes54% of homes19% of homes
Living areabigger than1,185 ft²59% of homes44% of homes22% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac33% of homes31% of homes28% of homes
Year builtnewer than196522% of homes45% of homes34% of homes

About 8609 Essex Dr

How much is 8609 Essex Dr, Little Rock, AR worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8609 Essex Dr, Little Rock, AR is $105,651 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $90,587 to $120,715. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8609 Essex Dr, Little Rock, AR last sell?

8609 Essex Dr, Little Rock, AR last sold on Aug 20, 2021, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8609 Essex Dr, Little Rock, AR?

8609 Essex Dr, Little Rock, AR has 2 bathrooms, 1,185 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 8609 Essex Dr, Little Rock, AR built?

8609 Essex Dr, Little Rock, AR was built in 1965, making it 61 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8609 Essex Dr, Little Rock, AR?

8609 Essex Dr, Little Rock, AR is assigned to Baseline Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Cloverdale Middle School (middle), rated D; Little Rock Southwest High School (high), rated D. All sit in Little Rock School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8609 Essex Dr, Little Rock, AR compare to other homes in Little Rock 72209?

Among the 10,157 homes in Little Rock 72209, it is worth more than 45% of them ($105,651 against a typical $109,743), its price per square foot is higher than 54% of them ($89 against a typical $87), it is bigger than 44% of them (1,185 ft² against a typical 1,232 ft²), its lot is bigger than 31% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 45% of them (1965 against a typical 1966). Measured against all of Pulaski County, it is worth more than 16% 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 8609 Essex Dr, Little Rock, AR?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8609 Essex Dr, Little Rock, AR was $904. The county assessed it at $17,900.

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