$550,000

1721 S Gaines St Little Rock, AR 72206

$6,531
Closing credit¹
3 beds
2 full, 1 partial
3,268 sqft
0.3 acres
$168 / sqft
House

Property details

About 1721 S Gaines St

Located in the historic Quapaw Quarter, The Prather House is a beautifully restored home designed by architect Frank W. Gibb. This home blends historic charm with modern convenience, featuring a solid wood front door, a formal foyer with an impressive staircase, tall ceilings, and hardwood floors throughout. The spacious front parlor features a decorative fireplace and massive wood pocket doors that open to a second living area, which then leads to a formal dining room with leaded glass windows. The kitchen is well-appointed with a gas range, custom wood cabinetry, a pantry, and an adjoining sunroom/informal dining area. A modern office space and a half bath complete the main level. Three large bedrooms, two full baths, and a dedicated laundry room complete the second level with a second set of stairs down. Outdoor spaces include three porches (one screened), a brick patio, and a beautifully landscaped corner lot with iron fencing and a sliding gate. The detached two-car garage also features a potting shed as well as a 566 sq ft guest cottage with a full kitchen, bath and living area. A rare opportunity to own a well preserved piece of Little Rock history. Come see!

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral, Gas, Zoned
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Attic Fan, Zoned
Size3,268 sqft
Lot size0.26 Acres
Year built1890
ParkingGarage, Parking Pads, Two Car, Detached, Auto Door Opener, Garage Apartment, Side Entry
MLS #25008098
Attached garageYes
FireplaceTwo, Decorative/Non-Functional

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Summary

  • MLS Number: 25008098
  • Office Name: Janet Jones Company
  • Office Phone: (501) 224-3201
  • Listing Agent: Debbie Teague

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jan 06, 2022
Home Sold
$499,900
Dec 05, 2019
Home Sold
$430,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$96,541$6,757
2023$96,541$6,757
2022$96,541$4,680
2021$60,790$4,255
2020$60,790$3,098
2019$61,130$3,098
2018$61,130$3,098

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

5

Gibbs Magnet Elementary School

Public Magnet PK-5

0.3 mi

1115 W 16th St

1

M.L. King Elementary School

Public District PK-5

0.8 mi

907 Dr Martin Luther King Dr

2

Washington Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.8 mi

2700 Main St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $48,618. The majority of Little Rock, AR residents have income between $35k-100k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

36%
<35k
54%
35k-100k
7%
100k-200k
3%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

58%
Single, No Kids
17%
Single, with Kids
16%
Married, No Kids
9%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

14%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
21%
18-34 yrs old
43%
35-64 yrs old
14%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • NHRA Drag RacingNHRA Drag Racing
  • Horse RacesHorse Races
  • SoccerSoccer

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Big LotsBig Lots
  • Stein MartStein Mart
  • Forever 21Forever 21

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Golden CorralGolden Corral
  • LongHorn SteakhouseLongHorn Steakhouse
  • Dominos PizzaDominos Pizza

What do the neighbors drive?

  • KiaKia
  • BuickBuick
  • MazdaMazda

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Adult StandardsAdult Standards
  • Contemporary InspirationalContemporary Inspirational
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 1721 S Gaines St

This home is located at 1721 S Gaines St in Little Rock, AR and zip code 72206 in the Downtown neighborhood. This 3,268 square foot home, which was built in 1890, sits on a 0.26 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 3, 2025 and is currently priced at $550,000.

Little Rock, AR housing market in February 2025 saw over 16 listings sold above listed price, more than 37 sold at listed price and over 72 sold below. The number of listings in Little Rock, AR increased by 10.1% between January and February 2025.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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