Is Pottsville, AR 72858 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Pottsville is a seller’s market. With about 2.7 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 Pottsville housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Pottsville, AR 72858 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 42 days and there were 2.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 7 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 18%, homes sold faster (49 days then) and the median sale price fell 18% to $189,918. Overall, Pottsville is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Pope County, homes here sell more slowly than in 67% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Hector 72843 (25% sold over asking) and Russellville 72801 (15% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Pottsville real estate
Is Pottsville a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.7 months of supply in Pottsville, AR 72858 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 Pottsville?
The typical home went under contract in 42 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Pottsville sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.2% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Pottsville?
About 0.56% of a home’s value a year in Pope County, or roughly $2,240 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Pottsville?
The median sale price was $189,918 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $151 per square foot.
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