Fayetteville, AR · Washington County

Home inspection in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

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Why Fayetteville homes need a local read

Fayetteville is the county seat of Washington County in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas.

History: Settled around 1828 and named Fayetteville in 1829; an August 1870 county court order set up local government.

Housing: The Wilson Park Historic District has homes from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with American Foursquare among its styles.

Around town: Mount Sequoyah, Wilson Park, Washington-Willow, Mount Nord, Dickson Street, the Historic Square and the University of Arkansas campus.

Setting: Fayetteville lies at the edge of the Boston Mountains, and erosion has exposed Mississippian limestone of the Springfield Plateau around the city.

Water, flooding and moisture in Fayetteville

Water nearby: Niokaska Creek runs through Gulley Park, and Tanglewood Branch has an access point at Lower Ramble, both in Fayetteville. Tanglewood Branch drains by way of Town Branch to the West Fork of the White River.

Flood history: The National Weather Service reported widespread flash flooding on April 25-26, 2017, especially in the Fayetteville area.

EPA's Map of Radon Zones places Washington County in Zone 3 (predicted average indoor levels below 2 pCi/L). EPA notes that homes vary within any zone, so the map does not predict a single house.

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Arkansas city homes.

Illustrative photos of the kinds of homes and conditions found in this area.

Unfinished basement with a poured concrete wall and a sump pit, newer home

Unfinished basement with a poured concrete wall and a sump pit, older home

Older basement with a limestone foundation wall, newer home

Older basement with a limestone foundation wall, older home

Finished basement family room with egress window, newer home

Finished basement family room with egress window, older home

1920s craftsman bungalow with tapered porch columns — Home inspection in Fayetteville, AR

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How did Fayetteville get its name?

Washington County was formed in 1828, and its first seat, Washington Courthouse, was renamed Fayetteville in 1829.

Who were the first settlers?

The McGarrah family settled near a spring around 1828. The state encyclopedia calls them the first settlers in Fayetteville.

Did Fayetteville flood in April 2017?

Yes. The National Weather Service reported widespread flash flooding in the Fayetteville area on April 25-26, 2017.

What kind of rock is Fayetteville built on?

Erosion has exposed Mississippian limestone of the Springfield Plateau around the city. The steeper Boston Mountains lie to the south.

Why do crawlspaces matter in Arkansas houses?

EPA notes that crawl spaces with high humidity are common sites of hidden mold growth, especially over bare soil, and that soil moisture raises the humidity in the air above it. Arkansas summers are humid, so crawlspace moisture is a common thing buyers ask about. EPA also advises grading the ground away from the foundation so it does not stay wet.

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