Fantastic buildable lot within walking distance to campus and directly across the street from U of A Transit Bus stop. Located in the heart of campus activity, this flat lot is zoned RI-U and already has a curb cut and water meter in place. It is also in an OPPORTUNITY ZONE which means capital gain taxes are exempt. Walk to Harps, restaurants, campus or Lewis Park in minutes or catch the Razorback bus. RI-U zoning allows for a number of applications and this lot scored a perfect 10 on the City of Fayetteville's infill master plan. Adjoining home and lot are also available and listed as MLS #1350989
Vacant landProperty Type
4,473 sq ftLot Size
$29Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Adam Steenken• Coldwell Banker Harris McHaney & Faucette -Fayette
Asbell, located between North College Avenue and North Garland Avenue, is a residential and academic-adjacent Fayetteville neighborhood with leafy streets and a low-rise, campus-edge feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the North Garland Avenue corridor near the University of Arkansas, where bike traffic, coffee counters, and casual eateries set a steady weekday rhythm. Housing reads as practical and varied, with mid-century ranches, small apartment courts, and newer infill tucked behind mature trees. Sidewalks and short blocks connect to campus paths and nearby green space. Nearby anchors such as the Walton Arts Center, TheatreSquared, and Arsaga’s at the Mill help define the area’s cultural and café cadence.
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Partial fencing
Wooded vegetation
Level, open lot
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Public water available nearby; not connected
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Suburban community
Association fee frequency: monthly
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3 Investment lots located in an Oppurtunity Zone. This rare opportunity is strategically located and Zoned RI-U, offering flexibility for a variety of residential redevelopment, infill or investment strategies. The site currently includes a rent ready 844 square foot home providing immediate utility while future development plans are explored. Investors, developers and builders will appreciate the combination of favorable zoning and potential tax advantages associated with Opportunity Zone investments. The cherry on top is the premier location only a 20 minute walk to the UofA Student Union. Furthermore, there is a covered Razorback Transit station directly across the street making this prime for student friendly housing. All 3 lots scored a perfect 10 on the City infill scorecard and have water meters in place. Also listed as residential MLS #1350989.
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Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2026.
RI-U
Residential Intermediate District - Urban
The RI-U Residential District is designed to permit and encourage the development of detached and attached dwellings in suitable environments, to provide a range of housing types compatible in scale with single-family homes and to encourage a diversity of housing types to meet demand for walkable urban living.
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Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Fayetteville, AR • 72703
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This home receives average direct sun exposure in Fayetteville. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 1242 W Mount Comfort Rd
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $55,000 and $450,000.
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