Living in Elm Springs, AR
“Room to breathe between Springdale and Tontitown.”
Elm Springs is the small community you discover when you want Northwest Arkansas access without Northwest Arkansas density. Straddling the Washington–Benton county line between Springdale and Tontitown, it offers acreage properties, newer subdivisions, and quiet streets — all within minutes of I-49 and the Highway 112 corridor.
2026 Market Snapshot
Elm Springs, Northwest Arkansas
Median Price
$594,909
Price / Sq Ft
$241
Population
~2,800
Property Tax
~0.67% effective
Source: Curtis Realty Group market dashboard, trailing 90 days of closed sales, as of October 22, 2026. Medians change monthly and are not an appraisal or an offer of value.
Community Profile
What It’s Really Like to Call Elm Springs Home
Elm Springs is the small community you discover when you want Northwest Arkansas access without Northwest Arkansas density. Straddling the Washington–Benton county line between Springdale and Tontitown, it offers acreage properties, newer subdivisions, and quiet streets — all within minutes of I-49 and the Highway 112 corridor.
The setting is classic Ozarks: rolling pasture, mature trees, and night skies you can actually see. Buyers here tend to be after space — for a shop, a garden, animals, or simply distance from the neighbors — without giving up a reasonable commute to Tyson, Walmart vendor offices, or the University of Arkansas.
As the metro grows around it, Elm Springs has become a target for new construction and custom builds. If land and quiet top your list, this is where your search should start.
What Our Agents Tell Clients Touring Elm Springs:
Elm Springs is one of the rare pockets in central NWA where you can still find 1-to-5-acre lots that allow detached shops or pool barns while remaining 10 minutes from I-49 Exit 73 and the West Springdale medical/shopping corridor.
Commute Times Across the Corridor
Typical drive times via I-49 and primary regional arteries.
Major Employers & Economic Anchors
Springdale Public Schools (Har-Ber West Zone)
Northwest Arkansas is renowned for its public school investments, open-enrollment public charters, and independent academies. Key campuses serving Elm Springs families include:
- Har-Ber High School
- Hellstern Middle School & Central Junior High
- Willis Shaw Elementary & Hunt Elementary
- Shiloh Christian School (nearby private K–12)
Weekends & Everyday Life in Elm Springs
The landmarks, trailheads, dining hubs, and outdoor traditions that define life in Elm Springs:
Brush Creek Golf Course
Relaxed 9-hole public course winding along spring-fed Brush Creek with mature sycamores and oaks.
Elm Springs Heritage & Historic Mill Site
One of the oldest settled communities in Northwest Arkansas, named for its natural limestone springs.
Lake Elmdale (Adjacent South)
200-acre Arkansas Game and Fish Commission lake popular for bass, crappie, and quiet kayak mornings.
Highway 112 Scenic Corridor & XNA Access
Direct northern link into Cave Springs, Bentonville, and Northwest Arkansas National Airport.
Interactive NWA Comparator
Compare Elm Springs Side-by-Side
Deciding between two Northwest Arkansas towns? Select any community below to compare median home prices, purchasing power, school districts, and commute times.
Elm Springs, AR
Room to breathe between Springdale and Tontitown.
Median Price
$594,909
Price / Sq Ft
$241
$450K Buys (Est.)
~1,867 sq ft
- School District
- Springdale Public Schools (Har-Ber West Zone)
- Drive to Walmart HQ
- 18 min
- Drive to U of A (Fayetteville)
- 20 min
- Drive to XNA Airport
- 14 min
Bentonville, AR
Small-town square, world-class everything.
Median Price
$488,000
Price / Sq Ft
$223
$450K Buys (Est.)
~2,018 sq ft
- School District
- Bentonville Public Schools
- Drive to Walmart HQ
- 5–8 min
- Drive to U of A (Fayetteville)
- 32 min
- Drive to XNA Airport
- 16 min
Source: Curtis Realty Group market dashboard, trailing 90 days of closed sales, as of October 22, 2026. Medians change monthly and are not an appraisal or an offer of value.
Local FAQ
Common Questions About Buying in Elm Springs
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