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Is Chidester, AR 71726 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Buyer’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Chidester is a buyer’s market. With about 8 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Months of supply8Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list50%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list96.6%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market57Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$101▲ +70.1% vs. last year

The Chidester housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 50% of homes in Chidester, AR 71726 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 57 days and there were 8 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 2 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold more slowly (27 days then) and the median sale price rose 84% to $106,954. Overall, Chidester is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Bearden 71720 (0% sold over asking) or Camden 71701 (19% sold over asking).

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Questions about Chidester real estate

Is Chidester a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A buyer’s market: there were 8 months of supply in Chidester, AR 71726 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.

How fast do homes sell in Chidester?

The typical home went under contract in 57 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Chidester sell over asking?

50% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.6% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Chidester?

About 0.51% of a home’s value a year in Ouachita County, or roughly $2,040 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Chidester?

The median sale price was $106,954 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $101 per square foot.

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