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Is Decatur, AR 72722 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Buyer’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Decatur is a buyer’s market. With about 9.1 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Months of supply9.1Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list96.5%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market18Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$228▲ +26.4% vs. last year

The Decatur housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Decatur, AR 72722 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 18 days and there were 9.1 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 6 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 faster (63 days then) and the median sale price rose 149% to $542,265. Overall, Decatur is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Benton County, homes here sell faster, and less often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county.

Nearby, Gentry 72734 (25% sold over asking) and Bentonville 72712 (16% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

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Nearby markets

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Questions about Decatur real estate

Is Decatur a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A buyer’s market: there were 9.1 months of supply in Decatur, AR 72722 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 Decatur?

The typical home went under contract in 18 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Decatur sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.5% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Decatur?

About 0.56% of a home’s value a year in Benton County, or roughly $2,240 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Decatur?

The median sale price was $542,265 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $228 per square foot.

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