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Is Horatio, AR 71842 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Horatio is a buyer’s market. With about 9.6 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Months of supply9.6Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list50%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list100.4%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market67Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$122▲ +67.1% vs. last year

The Horatio housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 50% of homes in Horatio, AR 71842 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 67 days and there were 9.6 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 faster (96 days then) and the median sale price rose 26% to $158,931. Overall, Horatio is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Lockesburg 71846 (0% sold over asking) or De Queen 71832 (25% sold over asking).

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Nearby markets

De Queen 71832Buyer’s market $83 /sq ftGillham 71841 — /sq ftLockesburg 71846Seller’s market $162 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Horatio real estate

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

A buyer’s market: there were 9.6 months of supply in Horatio, AR 71842 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 Horatio?

The typical home went under contract in 67 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Horatio sell over asking?

50% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.4% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Horatio?

About 0.44% of a home’s value a year in Sevier County, or roughly $1,760 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Horatio?

The median sale price was $158,931 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $122 per square foot.

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