Batesville, AR

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If you're in Arkansas and you tell someone to come on down to Napoleon or Polk Bayou, they wouldn't know what you mean and, frankly, might think you're off your rocker when neither shows up on their GPS. But once upon a time, those were actually the names of Batesville.

Batesville is the second-oldest municipality in Arkansas and the 38th largest community of Arkansas. Batesville has five neighborhoods and a very cosmopolitan feel to it. The city does not have a defined orientation towards occupational dominance. This gives it a balanced, yet casual dispensation. One of the best things about Batesville is that the average commute is only 13.76 minutes long. This is because the city has some of the least traffic levels in the country. The remarkably low commute time makes it one of the most attractive cities to drive through. As such, this results in cleaner air than most urban places, so feel free to breath easy! In addition, the city lacks the pollution ubiquitous in other urban regions. This would definitely crank up its rankings in favorable places to live. This cosmopolitan town has one of the most diverse populations one would find anywhere in the country. In that case, one would be hard-pressed to put up a case against the social aspect of the city. There are six schools in the Batesville school district. The first school chattered in this city was established in the nineteenth century by the then governor of Arkansas in 1836. The school was named Batesville Academy. The first post office and county court were established in 1822 and 1830, respectively. Back in those ancient times, Batesville was a critical entry point to the rest of Arkansas, serving as a port, helping in the settlement of the Ozark regions. Batesville ranked 74 on the list of a hundred best small towns in the country. The city populations stood at ten thousand as of the last census. A little over half of the properties in the city housing market fall under owner-occupied housing.

Moving to Batesville

One need not pack up a lot or fish for homes way in advance. The advantage that Batesville presents is that property markets are rife with available properties, and this is on about tantalizing houses in immaculate state. However, the current property prices are spiking and it would be advisable to close a deal on a property as soon as one resolves to move. This alleviates the likelihood of paying a premium for delays. The region experiences significant snowfall in January, so it might be a great idea to avoid moving towards the beginning of the year, unless you enjoy lugging boxes and furniture dressed in your ski gear. However, the weather is quite pleasant, with marked temperature between June and September. The sunshine trend is such that the city has higher than national average sunshine year round.

Small apartments

About seven percent of all properties on the market are small apartments, which is ideal for people seeking a rental. However, one must consider that regions and personal preferences may vary. In addition, contemporary housing may be a bit challenging to come by, but no need to worry. Most of the houses in Batesville have been maintained almost to a fault. In that case, it should be easy to find apartments to call home.

Complexes

About 9% of the property market caters for hi rise apartments and complexes. This category also caters for those who wish to get serviced apartments for convenience of living. Of these, half constitute rental apartments, while the rest are up for sale, exclusively. Given all that information, renting an apartment should be no nightmare.

Neighborhoods

City center: This neighborhood features a shorter commute to work than 98 percent of the country. It also has a high proportion of people driving to work, meaning a car is a must. It has a suburban character and aura. It is a pleasant neighborhood, free of congestion.

Moorefield/Lyon College: This neighborhood has a mixture of housing characteristics. Owners and renters often occupy the same complexes. However, most of the housing is composed of medium sized units and studio homes.

Cushman Junction/Limedale: Most of the housing in this region is relatively new. Most of the units are comprised of studio homes, medium sized, and mobile homes.

Living in Batesville

There is one aspect of the Batesville housing scenario that is utterly interesting- the fact that almost 8 percent of the housing is perpetually vacant. This makes it relatively easy to secure a house in the region - even for first time occupiers. A significant number of houses existed prior to the Second World War, and thus offer an insight into the distinct architecture of the time. For history buffs, this presents a chance to own a classical home and relive the past. Of course it would not be appealing to live in a mound, but the old houses in Batesville are in mint condition, owing to the industrious maintenance carried out by the inhabitants. Actually, the proportion of new homes to historic homes is three to two. This shows that Batesville has immense historical significance. The number of homes built in the period after the Second World War until the sixties stands at almost three times the number of new homes. This shows that Batesville residents have some commendable maintenance acumen. It also shows that property in Batesville retains its value. If only there was a way to tow that depreciating property from that corner of Alaska down here, right? Taking some time to visit the Old Independence Museum is like a first hand tour down history lane. The museum has a chronological history of Arkansas and is a popular spot for residents. One may wish to take part in the Living Tree Memorial program; an innovative initiative dating back to the seventies that has led to the planting of 13 million trees. Overall, Batesville is a definite pleaser.