Archey Fork
A Clinton neighborhood along the Little Red River and Archey Fork Park, in the Ozark foothills — a gateway to Greers Ferry Lake and affordable country living.
Homes & market in Archey Fork
The Archey Fork area sits at the heart of Clinton, Arkansas, along the South Fork of the Little Red River and the city's Archey Fork Park, in the Ozark foothills — a gateway to Greers Ferry Lake and one of the most affordable places to own a home in Central Arkansas.
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Living in Archey Fork
Clinton sits in the Ozark foothills where the South Fork of the Little Red River meets Archey Fork Park, offering some of the most affordable homeownership in Central Arkansas. Life here is built around the outdoors: Greers Ferry Lake is about 20 minutes east for boating and fishing, Archey Fork Park in town has trails, ballfields, and an aquatic center, and the Little Red River is a nationally known trout fishery downstream. Conway is a 40-minute drive south on Highway 65.
Schools
- Clinton Elementary School 7/101.2 mi
- Clinton Middle School 7/101.4 mi
- Clinton High School 7/101.6 mi
Parks & Recreation
- Archey Fork ParkTrails, ballfields & aquatic center
- Greers Ferry Lake20 min — boating, swimming & fishing
- Sugar Loaf Mountain30 min — hiking & lake views
Dining & Shopping
- Downtown Clinton (Hwy 65)Local restaurants & cafes
- Fairfield Bay25 min — lakeside dining
- Heber Springs35 min — shopping & dining
Commute Times
- Greers Ferry Lake20 min
- Conway40 min
- University of Central Arkansas42 min
- Little Rock75 min
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School Feeder Pattern
- District
- Clinton School District (Clinton School District No. 1) serves the City of Clinton and much of Van Buren County. Confirm a specific address with the district.✓ Wikipedia — Clinton School District
- Elementary
- Cowsert Elementary School (pre-K to grade 3) and Clinton Intermediate School (grades 4-6). Confirm a specific address with the district.✓ Wikipedia — Clinton School District
- Middle
- Clinton Junior High School (grades 7-9). Confirm a specific address with the district.✓ Wikipedia — Clinton School District
- High school
- Clinton High School (grades 10-12). Confirm a specific address with the district.✓ Wikipedia — Clinton School District
Local Financing Dynamics
- School millage
- Arkansas Constitution Amendment 74 sets a uniform minimum of 25 mills for school maintenance and operation, levied by the Clinton School District; the district may also levy additional debt-service mills. Confirm the current total with the Van Buren County Collector.✓ Arkansas Legislative Audit
- Property tax rate
- Arkansas assesses real property at 20% of appraised market value, then applies local millage. Van Buren County's median effective property tax rate is about 0.88% of market value, with a median annual bill of roughly $534.✓ Ownwell
Amenities & Commute
- Trails & parks
- Archey Fork Park is Clinton's central city park along the Archey Fork of the Upper Little Red River, with paved RiverWalk trails plus a sports complex, disc golf course, music amphitheater, seasonal kayak launch, pond, and nature gardens; it is pet-friendly and wheelchair accessible.✓ Explore Clinton AR
- Notable
- Archey Fork Park sits off US Highway 65 near historic downtown Clinton; its Three Rivers Trailhead features an eight-foot monolithic water sculpture by Fayetteville artist Hank Kaminsky incorporating local historical images, dates, and names.✓ Arkansas.com
Questions buyers ask
What is Archey Fork Park?
Archey Fork Park is Clinton's large multi-purpose city park on the Archey Fork of the Upper Little Red River, offering paved RiverWalk trails, a sports complex, disc golf, an amphitheater, a seasonal kayak launch, a pond, and nature gardens, plus a Three Rivers Trailhead with a water sculpture by artist Hank Kaminsky.
Which public school district serves the Archey Fork area of Clinton?
The Clinton School District (Clinton School District No. 1) serves the City of Clinton, operating Cowsert Elementary (pre-K to 3), Clinton Intermediate (4-6), Clinton Junior High (7-9), and Clinton High School (10-12). Confirm a specific address with the district.
How is property tax calculated on a Clinton home?
Arkansas assesses real property at 20% of its appraised market value, and local millage rates are applied to that assessed value. In Van Buren County the median effective rate is about 0.88% of market value.