Great Time to Purchase a Home in Fairfield Bay

This is a great time to purchase a home in Fairfield Bay. Did you know the median price of a home in Fairfield Bay is an average of $89,500, well below the average price of homes in much of the U.S. Other statistics show the cost of living is 17.30% less than the national average. With a population of 2,780 there was a 4.3% growth in population from 2000 to 2011. Whether you are looking to retire or looking for a safe place to raise a family, the quality of life in Fairfield Bay is priceless. There are health facilities nearby, local doctors, dentists, specialty clinics and chiropractic care for your health concerns. If you have a family and are wondering about schools, they are in close proximity and there are about 9.45 students per teacher, according to the same statistic charts.

“A person can find a property to fit every taste and every budget; from grand lakefront and lakeview estates to golf course homes, modest two bedroom cottages, condominiums of all sizes and prices, and a neighborhood of mobile homes that are located very close to the marina. Prices range from $12,500 for a mobile home to $522,000 for lakefront property with private boat docks,” says real estate professional Terry Lee from Century 21, in Fairfield Bay. Fairfield Bay historically has offered lower property prices than most surrounding areas, which means finding affordable homes. Residents and visitors enjoy the amenities including access to three swimming pools, Indian Hills Country Club and Golf Course, campgrounds, marina, tennis, volleyball and basketball courts, and picnic facilities. There are several real estate offices in Fairfield Bay with excellent staff to help you find the perfect place. Come visit us soon.
*Statistics gathered by Sperlings Best Places.

Fabulous Feasts in February

Get ready for fabulous feasts in February in Fairfield Bay! There are two fun events planned for early February; Indian Rock Village Auxillary will host a ‘Pancake Supper’ on February 4th at the Lions Den. This supper will take place from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. They are asking for a $6.00 donation, with all proceeds going to Indian Rock Village residents for their needs and events. Also on February 4th from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. the VFW Ladies Auxilary will host an ‘All You Can Eat Meatloaf Dinner’ at the VFW on Highway 330. Bring your friends and family, everyone is welcome to enjoy these meals. Be sure to watch for updates for other Valentine’s Day dining events in Fairfield Bay as plans are finalized. Bring your sweetheart and enjoy the serene atmosphere here in the Fairfield Bay. Life just couldn’t be sweeter!

Goodwin & Daughters in Fairfield Bay!!

The aroma of coffee and cinnamon rolls are the first thing you notice when you walk into Goodwin & Daughters in Fairfield Bay. Homemade, hot from the oven, can’t you just smell them now. One Fairfield Bay resident, Pat Drannon, says they make the best cinnamon rolls on earth at Goodwin’s. She jokes about it by saying she would be happy to die on Goodwin’s parking lot with a cinnomon roll in her hand and a smile on her face. Now that must be a good cinnamon roll.

Goodwin’s is one of those places that has a little bit of everything. You can gas up, use a very clean restroom, pick up some soft drinks and snacks, have breakfast or lunch, and buy some wonderful baked goods. More often than  not, you don’t have to wait more than a couple of minutes, and there’s always a smiling face to greet you!

Fall is the perfect RV time at the Fairfield Bay Campground & Marina

Fall is the perfect RV time at the Fairfield Bay Campground & Marina. The weather is just about perfect in October. Cool evenings for sitting around a campfire and warm days for taking walks throughout the park. It’s a great place for peace and quiet, and for meeting other RV enthusiast. Plus in just a few minutes you can be at one of Fairfield Bay’s eating establishments, golf, and other amenities. Fairfield Bay Campgrounds feature 33 sites with 30 and 50 amp service, water, a dump station, fire rings, free firewood, 70 foot long parking areas with picnic tables, a pavilion, and fantastic views of the lake. For reservations call 501-884-6029.

Spare Time Bowling in Fairfield Bay!!

Whether you are visiting or a resident of Fairfield Bay, Tim at Spare Time Bowling and Fun Center welcomes you. Don’t worry if you can’t bowl yet, Tim gives free lessons and makes it a fun experience. Though there are set hours, Tim often stays late and opens for special occasions with groups of five or more. Currently the hours are 2 – 9 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; and 2 – 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday.

Tim has made fun so easy, there are three affordable packages to choose from: Two hours of bowling, free shoes, burger, fries and a drink for $12.95; two hours of bowling, free shoes, hotdog, chips and a drink for $10.95; and two hours of bowling, free shoes, drink and chips for $8.95. And there’s more! Rent a lane – get one and a half hours of bowling, free shoes, two orders of nachos and up to six people can bowl for only $35.00. (All prices will have tax added. A free game can be won if a striped pin is in the lane, just have to tell Tim.

Special group rates for schools and organizations.

 

Send Us Your Photos or Videos…

The Fairfield Bay Chamber of Commerce recently launched a new section on our website for sharing seasonal photo galleries. Our current gallery is called: Life In the Bay and contains several photos of the Bay in the Spring / Summer season. If you would like to share your photos with us to use on our website and possibly in some of our future marketing campaigns, please use the form below to transmit them electronically…

Connect w/ the Fairfield Bay Chamber of Commerce!

The Fairfield Bay Chamber of Commerce is joining forces with the Fairfield Bay Community Club to establish a social media presence for Fairfield Bay. Click on the links below to connect with us using Facebook & Twitter.

In addition to our website, we also share a lot of information to our followers via social media. Click on the links below to connect with Fairfield Bay via Facebook & Twitter…

Fairfield Bay Cost of Living Comparison

Sperling’s Best Places recently posted some very useful information about Fairfield Bay on their website, you can see their data by clicking on the links below. As of 2010, Fairfield Bay’s population is 2,338 people. The median home cost in Fairfield Bay is $87,980. Home appreciation the last year has been -3.00 percent. Compared to the rest of the country, Fairfield Bay’s cost of living is 27.76% Lower than the U.S. average.

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City of Fairfield Bay Established a New Community Education Center

In association with the Arkansas State University (ASU-Heber Springs), Mayor Paul Wellenberger and Dr. Christ Boyette, Vice Chancellor from ASU-Heber Springs, jointly announced plans for a new community education center to be established in Fairfield Bay.    Dr. Boyette said that they were looking forward to offering personal enrichment courses to the community. 

The school is be located in the Village Place Mall (in Bldg. #5 over Spare Time Bowling).  In addition to the non-credited enrichment courses, the computer lab is open for local students taking on-line courses when classes are not in session. Fees for the  six-week courses will remain low to just cover expenses only with a one-time admin fee of $25.   Additional information may be obtained from the City office at 501-884-6500, or Robbie Ingle at 501-884-4440. 

More news to follow.