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Chaffee Crossing Neighborhood Guide Fort Smith, AR
About
Chaffee Crossing, located in Fort Smith, Arkansas, is a growing neighborhood with a rich historic background. Once a military base, this area has been carefully transformed into a multi-use community featuring residential, commercial, and industrial development. It has direct access to Interstate 49 and U.S. Highway 71. The neighborhood is also home to the Arkansas Colleges of Health and Education and the Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center.
What You Will Love About Chaffee Crossing, Fort Smith, Arkansas
- You'll appreciate the vast open spaces and trails for walking, biking, and outdoor activities.
- The neighborhood's strong sense of community and rich local history will make you feel connected and informed.
- There is a diverse mix of housing, business development, and natural beauty.
- The location is convenient, offering easy access to highways and prominent city locations.
What’s Nearby
Chaffee Crossing is near the heart of Fort Smith, providing easy access to the city's entertainment, dining, and retail spots. The Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center is a popular local attraction, offering wildlife exhibits and trails. The nearby Ben Geren Regional Park offers sports facilities, golf, disc golf, and a water park.
Lifestyle
Chaffee Crossing provides a relaxed and welcoming lifestyle. Residents enjoy a balance of commercial conveniences, recreational activities, and natural scenery. Its small, tight-knit community feel combined with its ongoing development attracts a diverse range of residents, from young professionals to retirees.
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Rental Trends in Chaffee Crossing
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Explore the Neighborhood
There are 20 restaurants, 6 grocery stores, and 8 parks within a mile of the Chaffee Crossing neighborhood.
Umarex USARetail, Sporting Goods Retail, Warehouse or Wholesale Store, Sports and Recreation, Gun Range
•1.0 mile
7700 Chad Colley Blvd
CVS Family FoodsRetail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•1.3 miles
1205 Fort St
Zero MountainRetail, Warehouse or Wholesale Store
•4.0 miles
8425 Highway 45
- Glidewell Distributing Co.
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Candy Store, Grocery Store
•4.0 miles
5705 Steep Hill Rd
- Logistics Warehouse
Retail, Warehouse / Wholesale Store
•4.1 miles
7200 Buske Dr
- CVS Family Foods
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•1.3 miles
1205 Fort St
Women's Center for Health and WellnessHealth and Medicine, Healthcare Clinic, Nurse, Physician, Doctor's Office, Obstetrician Gynecologist (Ob-gyn), Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Health Food Store
•1.9 miles
8101 McClure Dr
- Chaffee Liquors
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Liquor Store
•1.9 miles
8401 S Zero St
- Chaffee Crossing Wine & Spirits
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Liquor Store
•1.9 miles
8401 S Zero St
- 4 Corks Wine & Spirits
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Liquor Store
•2.1 miles
8000 S Zero St
- Glidewell Distributing Co.
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Candy Store, Grocery Store
•4.0 miles
5705 Steep Hill Rd
Heritage Pizza ParlourDining and Drinking, Restaurant, Pizzeria
•0.5 miles
7209 Chad Colley Blvd
- Las Americas
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Latin American Restaurant
•0.5 miles
7209 Chad Colley Blvd
- Fort Smith Brewing Company
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Brewery, Restaurant
•0.6 miles
7500 Fort Chaffee Blvd
- Casey's
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Pizzeria
•1.0 mile
107 Fort St
- Casey's General Store
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Pizzeria, Retail, Convenience Store, Travel and Transportation, Fuel Station
•1.0 mile
107 Fort St
- Mama's Country Cafe
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, American Restaurant
•1.0 mile
203 Fort St
- Apc Treasure Cove
Retail, Hobby Store
•0.8 miles
1402 Church St
- Mars Pet US
Retail, Pet Supplies Store
•0.8 miles
10000 Roberts Blvd
- Mars Pet Care Ft Smith
Business and Professional Services, Pet Service, Retail, Pet Supplies Store
•0.8 miles
10000 Roberts Blvd
- Umarex USA
Retail, Sporting Goods Retail, Warehouse or Wholesale Store, Sports and Recreation, Gun Range
•1.0 mile
7700 Chad Colley Blvd
- Casey's General Store
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Pizzeria, Retail, Convenience Store, Travel and Transportation, Fuel Station
•1.0 mile
107 Fort St
- Dollar General
Retail, Discount Store
•1.3 miles
1207 Fort St
William O Darby Rv ParkLandmarks and Outdoors, Campground, Travel and Transportation, RV Park
•0.3 miles
11555 Darby Ave
- Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•1.6 miles
8300 Wells Lake Rd
- Janet Huckabee Nature Center
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, National Park
•1.6 miles
Middle of Nowhere
- Springhill Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•2.2 miles
1700 Lock and Dam Rd
- Ben Geren Regional Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•2.7 miles
7200 S Zero St
- Ben Geren Soccer Fields
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Sports and Recreation, Sports Club
•2.9 miles
7200 S Zero St
Cre8ive Arts Network Visual Arts StudioArts and Entertainment, Art Gallery
•0.5 miles
7408 Buckhorn St
- Chaffee Barbershop Museum
Arts and Entertainment, Museum, History Museum
•0.5 miles
7313 Terry St
- Chaffee Crossing Historic
Arts and Entertainment, Museum
•0.7 miles
7020 Taylor Ave
- Christmas Winter Wonderland
Arts and Entertainment
•1.2 miles
7300 Wells Lake Rd
- Grand Central Station
Arts and Entertainment, Dining and Drinking, Bar, Sports Bar, Restaurant, Burger Joint
•2.4 miles
7521 S Zero St
- Parrot Island Waterpark
Arts and Entertainment, Amusement Park, Water Park
•2.5 miles
7300 S Zero St
Primetime Barbershop At ChafeeBusiness and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Barbershop
•0.6 miles
7402 Ellis St
- River Valley Animal Hospital
Health and Medicine, Veterinarian
•0.8 miles
400 Frontier Rd
- Mars Pet Care Ft Smith
Business and Professional Services, Pet Service, Retail, Pet Supplies Store
•0.8 miles
10000 Roberts Blvd
- Casey's General Store
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Pizzeria, Retail, Convenience Store, Travel and Transportation, Fuel Station
•1.0 mile
107 Fort St
- Fred's Laundry
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Dry Cleaner
•1.1 miles
404 Church St
- Shaggy Dog
Business and Professional Services, Pet Service, Pet Grooming Service
•1.1 miles
610 Fort St
- Umarex USA
Retail, Sporting Goods Retail, Warehouse or Wholesale Store, Sports and Recreation, Gun Range
•1.0 mile
7700 Chad Colley Blvd
- Walther Arms
Retail, Sporting Goods Retail, Gun Store
•1.0 mile
7700 Chad Colley Blvd
- Gun City
Retail, Sporting Goods Retail, Bicycle Store
•1.1 miles
717 Fort St
- Deer Trails Country Club
Sports and Recreation, Golf, Golf Course
•1.1 miles
11707 Custer Blvd
- City Limits Kart Raceway
Sports and Recreation, Race Track
•1.2 miles
13007 Brittany Dr
- My Personal Trainer
Sports and Recreation, Personal Trainer
•1.4 miles
1204 Fort St
JKC CellarsDining and Drinking, Bar, Wine Bar, Winery
•0.5 miles
7709 Ellis St
- Fort Smith Brewing Company
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Brewery, Restaurant
•0.6 miles
7500 Fort Chaffee Blvd
- Grand Central Station
Arts and Entertainment, Dining and Drinking, Bar, Sports Bar, Restaurant, Burger Joint
•2.4 miles
7521 S Zero St
Barling Fire DepartmentCommunity and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Fire Station
•1.1 miles
304 Church St
- Barling Police Department
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•1.1 miles
304 Church St
- Barling Public Works Department
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•1.1 miles
304 Church St
- Fort Smith Police Department
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•1.9 miles
8400 S Zero St
- Vista Health
Health and Medicine, Hospital
•2.0 miles
10301 Mayo Dr
- Valley Behavioral Health System
Health and Medicine, Hospital
•2.0 miles
10301 Mayo Dr
Chaffee Crossing Apartments and Rentals
45 Rental properties in Chaffee Crossing, Fort Smith, AR.
Cost of Living
| Category | Compare to State Avg. | Compare to National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| housing | 5.8% | 18.6% |
| utilities | 4.4% | 5.5% |
| food | 1.8% | 7.4% |
| transportation | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| healthcare | 10.7% | 1.2% |
Chaffee Crossing Demographics
Chaffee Crossing Transportation
Car-Dependent
Somewhat Bikeable
Chaffee Crossing Schools
- 6/10
Grades PK, K-6 • Public
- 8/10
Grades PK, K-6 • Public
- 9/10
Grades 7-9 • Public
- NRNo Rating
Grades PK, K-6 • Private
- NRNo Rating
Union Christian Academy Elementary Campus
Grades PK-12 • Private
Neighborhoods Around Chaffee Crossing
| Neighborhood | StudioAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Smith EastsideNeighborhood in Fort-smith, Arkansas | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 1 BedAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Smith EastsideNeighborhood in Fort-smith, Arkansas | $895 | 42% |
| Neighborhood | 2 BedsAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Smith EastsideNeighborhood in Fort-smith, Arkansas | $900 | 16% |
| Neighborhood | 3 BedsAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Smith EastsideNeighborhood in Fort-smith, Arkansas | -- | -- |