Real Estate Investing in Carlisle, Arkansas

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 4,142 • Lonoke County

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Should you buy in Carlisle, AR? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (44/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

📈 For Investors
WEAK
2.0 / 5 (33/100)

Structural challenges here. The numbers may look cheap but operational risk is high. Only for experienced, hands-on investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 15.1% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Flat appreciation: Values have barely moved over 5 years (0.6% CAGR).

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2.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

1.0/ 5

Appreciation

0.6% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $170,988
Avg Monthly Rent $837
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Investing in Carlisle Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning corner of Arkansas: Carlisle has 1 ZIPs and a sizable population, and the investment math only works for investors who truly understand the market.

A 2.0 rating and a 5-year CAGR of 0.0% are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting, not spreadsheet tourism. Carlisle is in that category.

Market conditions in Carlisle are sluggish. Days-on-market has stretched, rent growth has stalled, and the 0.0% 5-year CAGR understates how uneven the underlying ZIPs really are.

A an established population with $N/AK household income profile is what makes Carlisle a challenging rental market — the tenant base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Avg Home Value
$170,988
Avg Monthly Rent
$837
1% Rule
✗ Below
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ZIP Codes in Carlisle, AR

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Frequently Asked Questions About Carlisle, AR

Do rentals sit vacant long in Carlisle, AR?

Expect elevated vacancy in Carlisle, AR. Rents at $837/mo are absorbed by the tenant base without meaningful lag.

What is the best play in Carlisle, AR?

Carlisle, AR investors pursuing careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The underlying economics ($171K prices, $837/mo rents) make it a reasonable choice.

How much is rent in Carlisle, AR?

Carlisle, AR rentals go for roughly $837/mo a month. That puts gross yield in solid territory relative to $171K acquisition costs.

What is the typical renter like in Carlisle, AR?

Carlisle, AR offers a reliable renter base at the $837/mo rent level. Tenant turnover is reasonable for well-managed properties.

Does Carlisle, AR make sense for an investment property?

With a 2.0/5 investability score, Carlisle, AR ranks as a solid market for rental property investors. Median prices of $171K and rents of $837/mo drive the underlying numbers.

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