Woodlands Edge is a newer west Little Rock community that started in 2001 on a 54-acre tract and grew to nearly 800 acres. About 40 percent of the land was set aside for trees and wildlife, with trails running through it.
The feel
Woodlands Edge was planned around the trees instead of clearing them. Developer Rocket Properties bought the first 54-acres in July 2001 and kept adding land until the project reached nearly 800 acres. The site plan used low-impact design to keep existing vegetation, and about 40 percent of the land stays in woods and open space. The result is hilly, winding streets with homes tucked into the trees and green space behind many lots. It reads as newer suburban west Little Rock, but with more forest than most.
The homes
Homes here are newer construction, most of it built from the mid-2000s on, with brick and stone exteriors common. Lots are sold within a set of architectural standards, including minimum home sizes and design rules enforced by the neighborhood association. That keeps the look consistent from street to street. Expect a range of sizes, from moderate homes to large custom builds, many backing onto wooded common areas. Streets curve with the terrain, so lots vary in shape, slope, and how much yard is usable.
Schools
Woodlands Edge is inside Little Rock city limits, but city lines and school district lines do not match in west Little Rock. Listing data shows homes here assigned to the Pulaski County Special School District rather than the Little Rock School District. District boundaries and attendance zones change, so confirm the assignment for any address with both PCSSD and LRSD before you buy. Do this early, since the answer can affect both your daily routine and the total property tax rate.
Getting around
Woodlands Edge is in far west Little Rock, in the 72211 ZIP code area west of Interstate 430. Most trips start on the area's arterial roads and then head to I-430, which connects to Interstate 630 for the run east to downtown, roughly eleven miles away. The Chenal area's shopping and medical offices are a short drive. Plan on driving for most errands, since the community itself is residential. Inside the neighborhood, the trail system gives you a way to walk without getting on a main road.
Life here
The trail network is the signature amenity. Woodlands Edge received a Developer Award from American Trails in 2008, and walking paths connect the neighborhoods to the preserved woods. The community also collected an Honor Award from the American Society of Landscape Architects in 2007, Little Rock City Beautiful awards in 2005 and 2007, and the National Association of Home Builders Green Development of the Year in 2009. Shopping, dining, and entertainment in west Little Rock are close by.
Owning here
Plan for a neighborhood association with architectural standards. Ask for the covenants, dues, and design review process before you buy, especially if you plan to add a pool, fence, or outbuilding. Since a large share of the land is preserved woods, some lots back onto common areas you cannot build into. Property taxes follow the Pulaski County system: real property is assessed at 20 percent of market value, and total millage depends on the school district and other taxing districts for the address.
