Washington County, Arkansas: What It Costs to Buy a Home
The median home in Washington County is worth $266,000, property taxes on it run about $1,465 a year (0.55%), the FHA loan limit is $541,287, and closing on it means about $878 in transfer tax plus $789 in title insurance. Each number below opens its own page with the source and a calculator.
| Median home value | $266,000 | Title insurance at this price → |
|---|---|---|
| Property taxes (median paid) | $1,465 a year, 0.55% of value | Property tax page → |
| FHA loan limit (1 unit) | $541,287 | Loan limits page → |
| Conforming loan limit (1 unit) | $832,750 | Loan limits page → |
| Transfer tax on the median home | $878 | Arkansas transfer tax page → |
| Title insurance on the median home | $739 owner's + $50 lender's | Title insurance page → |
| Recording fees (deed + mortgage) | $110 | Recording fees page → |
| Closing costs from these items | $1,777 | Closing costs page → |
| Area median income (HUD, family of 4) | $106,900; low-income limit $85,500 | Income limits page → |
Frequently asked questions
How much do homes cost in Washington County?
The median owner-occupied home in Washington County is valued at $266,000, per U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 five-year estimates, table B25077 (median value of owner-occupied housing units).
How much are property taxes in Washington County?
The median Washington County homeowner pays $1,465 a year in real estate taxes, about 0.55% of the median home value ($1,573 for homes with a mortgage), per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What is the FHA loan limit in Washington County?
$541,287 for a one-unit home in 2026 (the national floor), per HUD; the conforming limit for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans is $832,750, per FHFA.
What does it cost to close on a home in Washington County?
On the $266,000 median home: transfer tax $878, title insurance $789 for both policies, recording fees about $110, about $1,777 for those items before lender fees, prepaid taxes and insurance.
What is the area median income in Washington County?
HUD's FY 2026 median family income for Washington County (Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR MSA) is $106,900. A family of four counts as low income below $85,500 under HUD's 80% tier (adjusted for local housing costs, so it can sit above 80% of the median), which is the line many first-time buyer assistance programs use.
Nearby Arkansas counties
- Stone County $149,400
- Union County $114,700
- Van Buren County $122,300
- White County $159,600
- Woodruff County $96,800
- Yell County $131,300
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 five-year estimates, table B25077 (median value of owner-occupied housing units)
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 five-year estimates, table B25103 (median real estate taxes paid)
- HUD, FHA forward mortgage loan limits for calendar year 2026 (CHUMS county limits file, Mortgagee Letter 2025-23)
- FHFA, conforming loan limits for mortgages acquired in calendar year 2026, by county
Figures are computed from the documents above and rounded to the dollar. All sources.
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