Is Bismarck, AR 71929 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Bismarck is a seller’s market. With about 2.2 months of supply and 6% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
More competitive than 17% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #82 of 132 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Bismarck housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 6% of homes in Bismarck, AR 71929 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 117 days and there were 2.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 16 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 17%, homes sold more slowly (62 days then) and the median sale price rose 76% to $334,855. Overall, Bismarck is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
On our competition score, Bismarck ranks #82 of 132 AR ZIP codes with enough sales (score 23 out of 100).
Nearby, Donaldson 71941 (20% sold over asking) and Malvern 72104 (9% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Bismarck real estate
Is Bismarck a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.2 months of supply in Bismarck, AR 71929 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 Bismarck?
The typical home went under contract in 117 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Bismarck sell over asking?
6% 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 Bismarck?
About 0.48% of a home’s value a year in Hot Spring County, or roughly $1,920 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Bismarck?
The median sale price was $334,855 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $157 per square foot.
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