Is Batesville, AR 72501 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Batesville is a balanced market. With about 4.1 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
More competitive than 16% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #89 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 Batesville housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 13% of homes in Batesville, AR 72501 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 74 days and there were 4.1 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 71 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 8%, homes sold more slowly (35 days then) and the median sale price fell 9% to $214,907. Overall, Batesville is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Independence County, homes here sell more slowly than in 75% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county. On our competition score, Batesville ranks #89 of 132 AR ZIP codes with enough sales (score 22 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Sulphur Rock 72579 (0% sold over asking) or Pleasant Plains 72568 (0% sold over asking).
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Questions about Batesville real estate
Is Batesville a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 4.1 months of supply in Batesville, AR 72501 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 Batesville?
The typical home went under contract in 74 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Batesville sell over asking?
13% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Batesville?
About 0.53% of a home’s value a year in Independence County, or roughly $2,120 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Batesville?
The median sale price was $214,907 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $116 per square foot.
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