Is Newark, AR 72562 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Newark is a seller’s market. With about 1.9 months of supply and 0% 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 Newark housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Newark, AR 72562 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 43 days and there were 1.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 5 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 20%, homes sold faster (143 days then) and the median sale price fell 4% to $135,741. Overall, Newark is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Independence County, homes here sell faster than in 75% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Batesville 72501 (13% sold over asking) is even more competitive.
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Questions about Newark real estate
Is Newark a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.9 months of supply in Newark, AR 72562 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 Newark?
The typical home went under contract in 43 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Newark sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.2% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Newark?
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 Newark?
The median sale price was $135,741 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $118 per square foot.
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