Is Shirley, AR 72153 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Shirley is a balanced market. With about 5.5 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
The Shirley housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Shirley, AR 72153 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 84 days and there were 5.5 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 11 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold more slowly (70 days then) and the median sale price rose 72% to $327,358. Overall, Shirley is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Van Buren County, homes here sell faster than in 50% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Clinton 72031 (11% sold over asking) and Fairfield Bay 72088 (3% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Shirley real estate
Is Shirley a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 5.5 months of supply in Shirley, AR 72153 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 Shirley?
The typical home went under contract in 84 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Shirley sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.7% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Shirley?
About 0.43% of a home’s value a year in Van Buren County, or roughly $1,720 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Shirley?
The median sale price was $327,358 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $161 per square foot.
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