Is Swifton, AR 72471 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Swifton is a seller’s market. With about 2.1 months of supply and 33% 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.
The Swifton housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 33% of homes in Swifton, AR 72471 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 49 days and there were 2.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. 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 (32 days then) and the median sale price fell 29% to $104,955. Overall, Swifton is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Tuckerman 72473 (0% sold over asking) or Amagon 72005 (0% sold over asking).
Run the numbers for 72471
Nearby markets
Amagon 72005 $86 /sq ftBradford 72020 — /sq ftJacksonport 72075 — /sq ftNewport 72112Balanced $75 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Swifton nearby
Find towns like Swifton in other states →Where Swifton is
Loading map…
Questions about Swifton real estate
Is Swifton a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.1 months of supply in Swifton, AR 72471 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 Swifton?
The typical home went under contract in 49 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Swifton sell over asking?
33% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 92.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Swifton?
About 0.57% of a home’s value a year in Jackson County, or roughly $2,280 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Swifton?
The median sale price was $104,955 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $54 per square foot.
Local agents
See all agents in 72471 →No sponsored agents in 72471 yet. Are you an agent here? Put your name in front of local buyers.
More tools for 72471
Market data describes housing activity only. Figures are rolling 3-month values from Redfin and may be revised. Methodology