Neighborhood Guide
The Heights.
Midtown Little Rock on the high ground: mature streets, several architectural eras, Allsopp Park, and Kavanaugh a short walk away.
The Heights is the in-town address buyers name when they want character and space in the same purchase. It is quieter than Hillcrest, more varied in architecture, and priced accordingly. This guide covers how it is laid out, what the homes are like, and what to verify before you buy.
Where it sits
The Heights occupies the high ground north of Hillcrest in midtown Little Rock, with the Arkansas River bluffs and Allsopp Park along its edges and Kavanaugh Boulevard running through it. Downtown, the medical district, and the river trail are all a short drive, which is much of the appeal.
The housing stock
Several eras sit side by side here: historic bungalows and period revivals, larger mid-century homes, and newer construction on infill lots. Lots are generally more generous than in Hillcrest, and a handful of streets carry bluff or skyline views. Because updates vary so much from house to house, a current comparable-sales set by address is more useful than any neighborhood average.
Everyday life
The Kavanaugh corridor near Beechwood handles coffee, dinner, and errands within walking distance of many addresses. Allsopp Park adds trails and open green space, and Prospect Terrace Park is a quiet place for a skyline view. The overall pace is residential rather than main-street.
Schools
Public zoning falls under the Little Rock School District, with nearby elementary options including Forest Park and Pulaski Heights, feeding through Pulaski Heights Middle and, for much of the area, Central High School. Private and parochial options nearby include Catholic High School for Boys, Christ the King School, Mount St. Mary Academy on Kavanaugh, and Central Arkansas Christian School. Zoning is assigned by street address and can change, so verify before writing an offer.
What to look at closely
Older in-town houses reward a careful eye: foundation and drainage on sloped or bluff-adjacent lots, roof and HVAC age, plumbing and electrical updates, and the quality of past additions. Jen's background alongside Meyer Excavators and Harper Construction shapes how those questions get raised during showings rather than after inspection.
Relocating into The Heights
Relocation is the bulk of our real estate practice. For buyers arriving from out of state that means area orientation, video walkthroughs, school research by address, and coordination of the move, so the choice of street holds up long after closing.
Comparing in-town options? Read The Heights vs. Hillcrest, or browse every area in the full neighborhood guide.
Common questions
Where is The Heights in Little Rock?+
The Heights is an in-town neighborhood in midtown Little Rock, north of Hillcrest along the Kavanaugh Boulevard corridor, bordered on the north and west by the Arkansas River bluffs and Allsopp Park. Downtown is a short drive.
What kinds of homes are in The Heights?+
The mix spans several eras: historic bungalows and period revivals, substantial mid-century homes, and newer construction on infill lots. Lots are generally larger than in Hillcrest, and some streets carry bluff or skyline views. Condition and updates vary block to block, so address-level comps are essential.
Which schools serve The Heights?+
The neighborhood is in the Little Rock School District, with nearby elementary options including Forest Park and Pulaski Heights, feeding through Pulaski Heights Middle and, for much of the area, Central High School. Private and parochial options nearby include Catholic High School for Boys, Christ the King School, Mount St. Mary Academy on Kavanaugh, and Central Arkansas Christian School. Zoning is by street address and can change, so verify with the district.
Is The Heights walkable?+
In pockets, yes. The shops and restaurants along Kavanaugh near Beechwood and the entrances to Allsopp Park are an easy walk from many addresses. The neighborhood is more spread out than Hillcrest, so walkability depends heavily on which street you choose.
How does The Heights compare with Hillcrest?+
Hillcrest is denser, more uniformly historic, and built around a walkable main street. The Heights offers larger lots, more architectural variety, and a quieter residential pace, with higher prices overall. Our side-by-side comparison covers both in detail.
Do you help buyers relocating into The Heights?+
Yes. Relocation is the bulk of our real estate practice, including area orientation, video walkthroughs, school research by address, and coordination of the move itself for buyers arriving from another city or state.
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