Is Huntsville, AR 72740 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Huntsville is a buyer’s market. With about 7.7 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
More competitive than 39% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #23 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 Huntsville housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 16% of homes in Huntsville, AR 72740 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 30 days and there were 7.7 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 20 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 18%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price rose 27% to $334,855. Overall, Huntsville is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Madison County, homes here sell more often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county. On our competition score, Huntsville ranks #23 of 132 AR ZIP codes with enough sales (score 40 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Wesley 72773 (0% sold over asking) or Kingston 72742 (0% sold over asking).
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Questions about Huntsville real estate
Is Huntsville a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 7.7 months of supply in Huntsville, AR 72740 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 Huntsville?
The typical home went under contract in 30 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Huntsville sell over asking?
16% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.8% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Huntsville?
About 0.41% of a home’s value a year in Madison County, or roughly $1,640 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Huntsville?
The median sale price was $334,855 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $198 per square foot.
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