The recent surge in the popularity of condos among construction companies and commercial property owners brought added lifestyle options and a new look to Little Rock.

At 18 and 20 floors respectively, 300 Third Tower and the River Market Tower have been the most noticeable changes. Not only did they amplify the skyline, they also further injected a residential element into the downtown district, which area leaders’ are recreating as a bustling urban area. With downtown’s hordes of jobs and its large concentration of entertainment and cultural venues, the allure of downtown condo living is apparent.

But you’ll find options beyond downtown if you’re seeking the fast-paced living and modern interior design that fit perfectly with condo living. Choices include glamorous new construction, historic structures with a modern twist and even eco-friendly communities. The variety of square footage and asking prices means you should be able to afford a condo lifestyle no matter your price range.

300 Third Tower
300 E. Third St., Little Rock
Year Built:  2007
Square Footage Range:  850-3,000 SF
Price Range:  $250,000-$1 million
Number of Units:  89
Building’s Height:  18 stories
Amenities:  Building includes a gourmet market, exercise facility, pool and spa, salon, recycling center, wine and spirits store and rooftop deck and party room.

Capital Commerce Center
200 Commerce St., Little Rock
Year Built: 2003
Square Footage Range: 685-3,300 SF
Price Range: $102,000-$462,000  (sold as shells)
Number of Units:  16
Building’s Height: 12 stories
Amenities: Gated parking, security.

Chenal Woods
18105 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock
Year Built: 2008
Square Footage Range:  1,054-1,742 SF
Price Range:  $290,000-$546,000
Number of Units:  72
Building’s Height: Three stories
Amenities:  Terraced balconies in each unit face hole 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
Year Built:  2004
Square Footage Range: 850-2,900 SF
Price Range: $225,000-$1.3 million
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
Year Built:  1925 building, 2008 condos
Square Footage Range:  1,026-1,667 SF
Price Range:  $129,900-$304,900
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
Year Built: 1967
Square Footage Range: 625-1,200 SF
Number of Units: 144
Building’s Height: 13 stories
Amenities: Gym, pool, multi-use room, gated parking, security.

Rainwater Flats
515 E. Capitol Ave., Little Rock
Year Built: 2005
Square Footage Range:  915-1,807 SF
Price Range: $119,000-$330,000
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 and a landscaped courtyard.

River Market Tower
Corner of Rock and Third streets,
Little Rock
Year Built:  2008
Square Footage Range:  750-5,000 SF
Price Range:  $199,000-$1.2 million
Number of Units:  150
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
Year Built: 1963 building, 2009 condos
Square Footage Range:  695-2,850
Price Range:  $185,000-$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
810 North St., Little Rock
Year Built: 2006
Square Footage Range:  800-1,000 SF with one 1,500 SF penthouse
Price Range:  $110,000-$200,000
Number of Units: 73
Building’s Height: Three stories
Amenities: Gated parking, pool, clubhouse, views of Arkansas River.

The Residences at Building 5
400 W. Markham St., Little Rock
Year Built: 2005
Square Footage Range:  1,350-6,264-SF
Price Range:  $395,000-$2.2 million
Number of Units:  12
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
Year Built: 1983
Square Footage Range: 1,200-3,000
Price Range: $299,000-$1.5 million
Number of Units: 48
Building’s Height: 11 stories
Amenities: 24-hour doorman, security cameras, heated swimming, covered parking.

Vertical Modern Urban Lofts
Corner of Markham and Victory streets, Little Rock
Year Built: 2008, construction continues
Square Footage Range:  2,125-2,580 SF
Price Range:  $299,000-399,000
Number of Units:  15
Building’s Height: Three floors with individual rooftop decks
Amenities:  One hundred percent Energy Star Qualified Homes with energy-efficient lights, appliances and
windows, private green space, bamboo wood floors, private rooftop decks and balconies and nine- and 10-
foot ceilings throughout.