The recent surge in the popularity of condos brought added lifestyle options and a new look to Little Rock. At 18 and 20 floors respectively, the 300 Third Tower and the River Market Tower in downtown Little Rock have been the most noticeable changes. Not only did they amplify the skyline, they also injected a residential element into the downtown district, which area leaders are recreating as a bustling urban area. Condos have sprouted up in other areas of Little Rock as well, and include options ranging from glamorous new constructions to historic structures with a modern twist and even eco-friendly communities.

300 Third Tower
300 E. 3rd St., Little Rock
(501) 376-6555
Year Built: 2007
Square Footage Range: 850-3,000
Price Range: $234,500-$1.8 million
Number of Units: 99
Building’s Height: 18 stories
Amenities: gourmet market, exercise facility, pool and spa, salon, recycling center, wine and spirits store, rooftop deck and party room

Arkansas Capital Commerce Center
200 S. Commerce St., Little Rock
(501) 376-6555
Year Built: 2003
Square Footage Range: 685-3,300
Price Range: Individually owned; call for details
Number of Units: 16
Building’s Height: 12 stories
Amenities: gated parking, security

Chenal Woods
18105 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock
(501) 821-5555
Year Built: 2010
Square Footage Range: 1,211-2,000
Price Range: $275,000-$546,000
Number of Units: 72
Building’s Height: three stories
Amenities: terraced balconies in each unit face No. 6 of Chenal Country Club’s Founders Course, open-air pool cabana with a fireplace and grill, fitness facility, swimming pool and putting green

First Security Center
521 President Clinton Ave., Little Rock
(501) 376-6555
Year Built: 2004
Square Footage Range: 850-2,900
Price Range: $449,000-$985,000
Number of Units: 24
Building’s Height: 14 stories
Amenities: unparalleled river and skyline views, fitness center, on-premise security and enclosed and secure parking

Lafayette Square
523 S. Louisiana St., Little Rock
(501) 371-0642
Year Built: 1925 building, 2008 condos
Square Footage Range: 1,026-1,667
Price Range: $135,000-$220,000
Number of Units: 30
Building’s Height: 12 stories
Amenities: gated parking, hardwood cabinetry, ceramic tile floors, granite tile countertops, stainless steel appliances, laundry area with full-size washer and dryer, jetted tub and walk-in shower with marble wall and mechanical room with each unit

Quapaw Tower
700 E. Ninth St., Little Rock
(501) 374-9238
Year Built: 1967  
Square Footage Range: 625-1,200
Number of Units: 144
Price range: Individually owned; call for details
Building’s Height: 13 stories
Amenities: gym, pool, multi-use room, gated parking, security

Rainwater Flats
515 E. Capitol Ave., Little Rock
(501) 376-6555
Year Built: 2005
Square Footage Range: 915-1,807
Price Range: $164,000-$189,900
Number of Units: 20
Building’s Height: three stories
Amenities: two parking spaces per unit in a gated, secure parking lot, access to high-speed Internet, a landscaped courtyard

River Market Tower
Corner of Rock and 3rd streets, Little Rock
(501) 379-8915
Year Built: 2008
Square Footage Range: 750-5,000
Price Range: $239,000-$1.2 million
Number of Units: 131
Building’s Height: 20 stories
Amenities: fully landscaped and gated courtyard with gardens, outdoor fire pit, swimming pool, tennis court, basketball court, putting green, ground-floor retail shops and fitness center

Riviera Condominiums
3700 Old Cantrell Road, Little Rock
(501) 663-2500
Year Built: 1963 building, 2009 condos
Square Footage Range: 695-2,850
Price Range: $175,000-$879,000
Number of Units: 80  
Building’s Height: 11 stories, plus basement
Amenities: private balconies, covered parking, panoramic view of the city and the river, fitness facility, swimming pool, garden, community room, business center, on-site storage and retail space

The Cliffs Condominiums
801 North St., Little Rock
(501) 376-6555
Year Built: 2006
Square Footage Range: 800-1,000; 1,500 penthouse
Price Range: $110,000-$200,000
Number of Units: 73
Building’s Height: three stories
Amenities: gated parking, pool, clubhouse, views of the Arkansas River

The Residences at Building 5
400 W. Markham St., Little Rock
(501) 626-2737
Year Built: 2005
Square Footage Range: 1,350-6,264
Price Range: Individually owned; call for details
Number of Units: 13
Building’s Height: 12 stories of condos, 13th floor study
Amenities: covered parking and views of the Arkansas River

Tree Top Condominiums
1 Tree Tops Lane, Little Rock
(501) 663-9500
Year Built: 1983
Square Footage Range: 1,200-3,000
Price Range: $299,000-$1 million
Number of Units: 50
Building’s Height: 11 stories
Amenities: 24-hour doorman, security cameras, heated swimming pool, covered parking

Vertical Modern Urban Lofts
Corner of Markham and Victory streets, Little Rock
(501) 539-1501
Year Built: 2011
Square Footage Range: 2,250-2,580
Price Range: $289,000-$350,000
Number of Units: 20
Building’s Height: three floors with individual rooftop decks
Amenities: 100 percent Energy Star Qualified Homes with energy-efficient lights, appliances and windows, private green space, bamboo wood floors, two-car garages, private rooftop decks and balconies, nine- and 10-foot ceilings throughout

Destination Downtown Living Tour 2011
Here’s your chance to tour a wide variety of urban living options, sample food from local venues and discuss purchasing a condo with realtors, lenders and developers. A “passport” ticket to the Destination Downtown Living Tour may be purchased from Downtown Little Rock Partnership prior to the event or at the door. Tours begin at Lafayette Square, and trolleys and shuttles are available to carry passengers to and fro.
When:  1-5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011
Where:  Lafayette Square, Sixth and Louisiana streets, downtown Little Rock
Info:  Autumn Jacob, (501) 375-0121, AJacob@DowntownLR.com