Is Malvern, AR 72104 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Malvern is a balanced market. With about 5.4 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
More competitive than 8% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #110 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 Malvern housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 9% of homes in Malvern, AR 72104 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 71 days and there were 5.4 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. That’s based on 44 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 13%, homes sold faster (77 days then) and the median sale price rose 26% to $183,920. Overall, Malvern is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
On our competition score, Malvern ranks #110 of 132 AR ZIP codes with enough sales (score 15 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Bismarck 71929 (6% sold over asking), while Donaldson 71941 (20% sold over asking) is even more competitive.
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Bismarck 71929Seller’s market $157 /sq ftDonaldson 71941Seller’s market $116 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Malvern nearby
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Questions about Malvern real estate
Is Malvern a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 5.4 months of supply in Malvern, AR 72104 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 Malvern?
The typical home went under contract in 71 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Malvern sell over asking?
9% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 95.8% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Malvern?
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 Malvern?
The median sale price was $183,920 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $116 per square foot.
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