Is Sulphur Rock, AR 72579 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Sulphur Rock is a seller’s market. With about 3.2 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 Sulphur Rock housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Sulphur Rock, AR 72579 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 44 days and there were 3.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 2 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold more slowly (34 days then) and the median sale price rose 163% to $556,259. Overall, Sulphur Rock is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Independence County, homes here sell faster than in 63% 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 Sulphur Rock real estate
Is Sulphur Rock a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.2 months of supply in Sulphur Rock, AR 72579 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 Sulphur Rock?
The typical home went under contract in 44 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Sulphur Rock sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 91.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Sulphur Rock?
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 Sulphur Rock?
The median sale price was $556,259 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $238 per square foot.
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Market data describes housing activity only. Figures are rolling 3-month values from Redfin and may be revised. Methodology