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BELLA VISTA ARKANSAS !

Welcome to Bella Vista, Arkansas! You've found the number one site to learn about our lovely area.  View photos, read about our history, find important phone numbers Bella Vista amenities and businesses, links to web sites and more!

Bella Vista was, for over 40 years, a planned recreational community created by visionary John Cooper.  Bella Vista as a residential community was started in 1965. 41 years later, on November 7, 2006, the resident voters turned the unincorporated village of Bella Vista, Arkansas into the Town of Bella Vista, Arkansas, complete with a Mayor,  Recorder/Treasurer,  Attorney, and a 5 member Council.

So now that we are the Town of Bella Vista, and no longer the "retirement" planned recreational community that was started in 1965, what does this mean?

Only Time Will Tell....We still remain an association as well as a city, and the monthly association dues of 24.00 improved lots and 16.00 unimproved lots will no longer be needed to upkeep the police and fire departments and other municipal departments.  It will now be able to go directly to keeping the amenities (lakes, golf courses, etc) up to quality, and add new amenities to Bella Vista.

Because of it's lovely golf courses, terrific lake recreation opportunities, and active lifestyle, Bella Vista Arkansas has long been a favorite destination for retirees young at heart.  However, thanks in great part to it's close proximity to Bentonville (home of Wal-Mart), Rogers, Springdale and Fayetteville Arkansas, and the affordability of homes in Bella Vista, the demographics have been changing.

Younger families are discovering that Bella Vista is also a wonderful community for anyone wanting a lovely  home and active lifestyle, young or old!  We have best of both worlds...a laid back atmosphere with larger city conveniences!

Bella Vista is tucked into the Northwest Arkansas Ozark hills, affording  many spectacular views.  Extensive hardwood forests (primarily Oak/Hickory) weave through the neighborhoods as "common ground", providing space and privacy to homeowners as well as shelter to large populations of wild deer, turkey, squirrels, birds, and other native animal species.  A drive around Bella Vista displays the careful consideration the natural environment and geography has been given in the planning and implementation of this lovely community. 

REAL ESTATE / BELLA VISTA ARKANSAS 

Housing in Bella Vista is primarily single family residential. You won't find many  carbon copy homes in this town, however. The unique geographic location of Bella Vista has given rise to a large assortment of architecturally unique homes in all price ranges, most surrounded by mature trees on sizable lots! Bella Vista has character rarely found in planned developments. 

Besides single family resident housing, attractive  townhouses dot the landscapes, especially around the golf courses, where maintenance free living eave residents free to enjoy the many recreational opportunities to be found in and around Bella Vista.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bella Vista

 If you have a question about Bella Vista, Arkansas that you couldn't find the answer to on this site, email me at dustie@dustie.com and I'll try to help you find the answer or at least point you in the right direction. You have a friend in Bella Vista, Arkansas!

BELLA VISTA RECREATION

Residents of Bella Vista enjoy many recreational opportunities. There are 7 Bella Vista lakes providing year round water recreation..  No matter where you live in Bella Vista you are never more then a few miles from a lake. Lakes Info

Golf is a passion among many Bella Vista residents, which is not at all surprising since Bella Vista is home to 7 Golf Courses designed to please all skill levels, from the very beginning golfer to the top flight pro. Golfing Info

There are scores of clubs to participate in, card clubs, game clubs, bowling leagues, large variety of music and theater groups, art clubs, health related clubs, history club, friends of the Library,  dance clubs and much more!  A complete list of clubs and their contacts can be found here on the POA website.

Take a walk along the paved walking trail and visit the impressive war memorial.  Take a lovely nature hike on Tanyard Creek Nature Trail. 

Play tennis on one of the 14 tennis courts. Enjoy the indoor and outdoor swimming pools.  Join one of the many social groups!  Bella Vista is perfect for those looking for a community that offers an active lifestyle, and yet gives one room to stretch out and enjoy privacy when needed! Bella Vista is indeed a wonderful community for anyone to call HOME!

LOCAL BELLA VISTA LOCATION AND INFORMATION LINKS

Local Schools

Local  Churches

Health Facilities

Lodging

Important Phone Numbers
clubhouses, utilities, emergency, 
cable TV, etc..

Bella Vista Government - 
Frank Anderson - Mayor mayorfrank@sbcglobal.net .

Bella Vista Properties Owners Association (POA) Upcoming Events and news affecting residents of Bella Vista. Sign up for the Bella Vista email newsletter by emailing Foresight@bellavistapoa.com 

 

LOCAL ARTIST PAINTS A BIT OF BELLA VISTA HISTORY! 
 

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MORE LOCAL LINKS

Click here to learn a bit about Bella Vista History

A lovely little chapel in the woods created by Faye Jones who studied under Frank Lloyd Wright! Mildred B. Cooper Memorial Chapel

Bentonville/Bella Vista Chamber of Commerce Promoting the current and future economic growth of Bentonville and Bella Vista.

Bella Vista Business Association Dedicated to the promotion of Businesses and the community of Bella Vista.

Benton County (For Tax Information and More) http://www.co.benton.ar.us/ 

XNA - Northwest Regional Airport

Coming in 2010 - Premiere
American Art Museum- Crystal Bridges

Local Weather, current and historically

For detailed information about the climate in Benton County visit Beautiful Bella Vista's weather page.

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Arkansas Links:

Arkansas festivals, fun, food & more. Click to explore...

www.greatarkansas.com 

State of Arkansas

Public Records

Click on the above link to prsearch.com and from there click on Arkansas to find links to scores of more Arkansas public site links.  A great resource no matter where you are!

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BELLA VISTA PROPERTY OWNER ASSOCIATION ASSESSMENTS & FEES

Living in Bella Vista does come at a price, however, with all Bella Vista has to offer in terms of recreation, thousands have found the price well worth it! 

Monthly assessment dues are 16.00/mo on unimproved lots and 24.00/mo on improved lots. These assessment costs help to maintain Bella Vista roads and community property as well as provide funding for police and fire protection for village residents.  

In addition to monthly assessment costs, there are membership and guest fees for golfing, tennis, boating and clubhouse facilities to help support the various venues offered in Bella Vista village.  

To take advantage to the lower fees afforded members, you are required to purchase a yearly Photo ID.  Photo ID's are only required if you plan to use the facilities at membership costs.    The cost of Photo ID's are as follows:   ADULT PHOTO ID:  $30.00     JUVENILE (12 - 18) PHOTO ID:  $7.00     CHILDREN (6 - 11) ID:  $2.00    (all prices are subject to change)

For more information about Bella Vista Rules and Regs visit the Property Owner's Website at www.bellavistapoa.com