Is Kensett, AR 72082 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Kensett is a balanced market. With about 5.3 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
The Kensett housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 67% of homes in Kensett, AR 72082 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 43 days and there were 5.3 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. With only 3 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 (10 days then) and the median sale price rose 80% to $125,946. Overall, Kensett is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within White County, homes here sell faster than in 70% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Bald Knob 72010 (0% sold over asking) or Searcy 72143 (10% sold over asking).
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Bald Knob 72010Seller’s market $120 /sq ftBeebe 72012Seller’s market $144 /sq ftEl Paso 72045Balanced $148 /sq ftGriffithville 72060 — /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Kensett nearby
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Questions about Kensett real estate
Is Kensett a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 5.3 months of supply in Kensett, AR 72082 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 Kensett?
The typical home went under contract in 43 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Kensett sell over asking?
67% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.6% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Kensett?
About 0.46% of a home’s value a year in White County, or roughly $1,840 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Kensett?
The median sale price was $125,946 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $84 per square foot.
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