Is Lamar, AR 72846 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Lamar is a seller’s market. With about 1.4 months of supply and 7% 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.
More competitive than 20% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #73 of 131 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 July 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Lamar housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 7% of homes in Lamar, AR 72846 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 67 days and there were 1.4 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. 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 faster (114 days then) and the median sale price fell 3% to $212,408. Overall, Lamar is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Johnson County, homes here sell faster than in 67% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 50%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Ozone 72854 (0% sold over asking) or Knoxville 72845 (0% sold over asking), while Coal Hill 72832 (100% sold over asking) and Hartman 72840 (17% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Clarksville 72830Balanced $133 /sq ftCoal Hill 72832Buyer’s market $192 /sq ftHagarville 72839Buyer’s market $24 /sq ftHartman 72840Seller’s market $123 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Lamar nearby
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Questions about Lamar real estate
Is Lamar a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.4 months of supply in Lamar, AR 72846 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 Lamar?
The typical home went under contract in 67 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Lamar sell over asking?
7% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 95.7% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Lamar?
About 0.52% of a home’s value a year in Johnson County, or roughly $2,080 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Lamar?
The median sale price was $212,408 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $132 per square foot.
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