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Closing Costs: Little Rock, AR

Mortgage payment estimates, closing cost breakdowns, and homebuying data for Little Rock, Arkansas.

Median Home Price
$215K
Population
203K
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,050
Property Tax Rate
0.62%
Little Rock vs Arkansas Median
The median home price in Little Rock is $215,000, which is 10% above the Arkansas state median of $195,000.

Mortgage Calculator — Little Rock, AR

Pre-filled with Little Rock median home price and Arkansas tax/insurance rates. Adjust for your property.

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$43,000
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Monthly Payment (PITI)
$1,406
Principal + Interest + Tax + Insurance + PMI
Principal & Interest
$1,087
per month
Taxes & Insurance
$319
per month
Total Interest Paid
$219K
over 30 years
Total Loan Cost
$391K
all payments
Payment Breakdown
Loan Amount$172,000
Principal & Interest$1,087
Property Taxes$111
Homeowners Insurance$208
Total Monthly PITI$1,406

Closing Costs — Little Rock, AR

Estimated closing costs based on Arkansas rates and fees applied to Little Rock prices.

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Arkansas: Avg closing costs 1.5% of price. Transfer tax: 0.33%.
Estimated Closing Costs
$9,308
4.3% of purchase price
Lender Fees
$1,973
origination, underwriting
Third-Party
$2,525
appraisal, title, inspection
Government Fees
$710
transfer taxes, recording
Prepaids + Escrow
$4,100
taxes, insurance, interest
Itemized Costs
Loan Origination (0.8%)$1,548
Underwriting Fee$350
Credit Report$75
Appraisal$550
Home Inspection$450
Title Search + Insurance$1,375
Recording Fee$150
Transfer Tax$710
Prepaid Taxes (3 mo)$333
Prepaid Insurance (12 mo)$2,500
Prepaid Interest (15 days)$517
Escrow Reserves$750
Total Closing Costs$9,308

Buying a Home in Little Rock, Arkansas

The median home price in Little Rock is $215,000, 10% above the Arkansas state median of $195,000. With a population of 202,591, Little Rock is a mid-size city where home prices reflect strong demand and local economic factors.

Property taxes in Arkansas average 0.62% annually. This low property tax rate is a significant advantage for Little Rock buyers, keeping your monthly costs well below what you'd pay in higher-tax states. Homeowners insurance in Arkansas runs approximately $2,500 per year. This is within the normal range nationally.

Average rent in Little Rock is $1,050/month. The price-to-rent ratio in Little Rock is moderate, meaning the buy-vs-rent decision depends heavily on how long you plan to stay.

Little Rock offers strong affordability. With median prices under $250K, first-time buyers have realistic paths to homeownership, especially combined with Arkansas's ADFA Down Payment Assistance program.

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