Is Hartford, AR 72938 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Hartford is a balanced market. With about 5.6 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
The Hartford housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Hartford, AR 72938 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 38 days and there were 5.6 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. With only 4 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 (132 days then) and the median sale price fell 11% to $79,965. Overall, Hartford is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Sebastian County, homes here sell more slowly than in 58% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Huntington 72940 (20% sold over asking) and Mansfield 72944 (20% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Hartford real estate
Is Hartford a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 5.6 months of supply in Hartford, AR 72938 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 Hartford?
The typical home went under contract in 38 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Hartford sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.6% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Hartford?
About 0.62% of a home’s value a year in Sebastian County, or roughly $2,480 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Hartford?
The median sale price was $79,965 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $95 per square foot.
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