Is Hardy, AR 72542 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Hardy is a buyer’s market. With about 7.5 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
The Hardy housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 7% of homes in Hardy, AR 72542 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 88 days and there were 7.5 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 14 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold more slowly (48 days then) and the median sale price rose 54% to $188,918. Overall, Hardy is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Sharp County, homes here sell more slowly than in 60% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 67%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Poughkeepsie 72569 (0% sold over asking) or Evening Shade 72532 (0% sold over asking), while Williford 72482 (25% sold over asking) and Cave City 72521 (14% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Hardy real estate
Is Hardy a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 7.5 months of supply in Hardy, AR 72542 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 Hardy?
The typical home went under contract in 88 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Hardy sell over asking?
7% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.4% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Hardy?
About 0.56% of a home’s value a year in Sharp County, or roughly $2,240 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Hardy?
The median sale price was $188,918 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $126 per square foot.
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