Is Fairfield Bay, AR 72088 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Fairfield Bay housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 3% of homes in Fairfield Bay, AR 72088 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 133 days and there were 11 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 32 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (3% then), homes sold more slowly (95 days then) and the median sale price fell 26% to $130,444. Overall, Fairfield Bay is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Van Buren County, homes here sell more slowly than in 75% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 75%. On our competition score, Fairfield Bay ranks #131 of 132 AR ZIP codes with enough sales (score 2 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Dennard 72629 (0% sold over asking) or Shirley 72153 (0% sold over asking), while Clinton 72031 (11% sold over asking) is even more competitive.