Is Searcy, AR 72143 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Searcy is a seller’s market. With about 2.7 months of supply and 10% 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.

Competition score37/ 100

More competitive than 35% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #30 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

Months of supply2.7Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list9.5%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list97.4%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market39Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$140▲ +5.4% vs. last year

The Searcy housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 10% of homes in Searcy, AR 72143 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 39 days and there were 2.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 151 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 12%, homes sold more slowly (37 days then) and the median sale price rose 3% to $231,900. Overall, Searcy is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within White County, homes here sell faster than in 90% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 90%. On our competition score, Searcy ranks #30 of 132 AR ZIP codes with enough sales (score 37 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Bald Knob 72010 (0% sold over asking), while Kensett 72082 (67% sold over asking) and Higginson 72068 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

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 →

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Questions about Searcy real estate

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

A seller’s market: there were 2.7 months of supply in Searcy, AR 72143 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 Searcy?

The typical home went under contract in 39 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Searcy sell over asking?

10% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.4% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Searcy?

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 Searcy?

The median sale price was $231,900 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $140 per square foot.

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