Is Van Buren, AR 72956 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Van Buren housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 11% of homes in Van Buren, AR 72956 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 36 days and there were 3.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 106 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 15%, homes sold more slowly (24 days then) and the median sale price rose 14% to $252,391. Overall, Van Buren is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Crawford County, homes here sell faster than in 57% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 57%. On our competition score, Van Buren ranks #25 of 132 AR ZIP codes with enough sales (score 38 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Uniontown 72955 (0% sold over asking) or Rudy 72952 (0% sold over asking), while Dyer 72935 (100% sold over asking) and Mountainburg 72946 (20% sold over asking) are even more competitive.