Benton, AR 72015 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 72015
Report Date: April 2026
Market Temperature: NEUTRAL
Scope: Single-Family Residential (SFR) listings and comps only

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Executive Overview

The real estate market in Benton, AR is characterized by a median sold price of $200,000, reflecting a stable market environment. This price point indicates a solid demand for homes, as evidenced by the up year-over-year price trend. The market appears to be experiencing a rebalancing phase, with homes selling at a faster pace than in previous periods, suggesting a competitive atmosphere despite some signs of moderation in sales velocity.

Current conditions show 239 days on market, indicating a slower sales velocity, which may suggest that buyers are taking more time to make decisions in the face of elevated interest rate pressure, currently averaging 6.46% for 30-year fixed mortgages. While the median listing price stands at $224,900, the gap between listing and sold prices may indicate some pricing friction as sellers adjust expectations in response to market dynamics. Overall, the market temperature is neutral, reflecting a balance between supply and demand, albeit with elevated inventory levels relative to sales activity.

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Market Overview

This analysis is based on a sample of properties from this ZIP code (up to 200 sold properties and up to 100 active properties). The median prices below are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.

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Market Metrics

Note: The property counts shown above represent only the properties analyzed in this report sample, not the total inventory for this ZIP code. Median prices are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.

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Rental Market

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Property Taxes

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Liquidity & Velocity

Note: A Sale-to-List Ratio near 100% can occur when properties sell at or near their final listing price after price adjustments during the listing period, even when initial listing prices differ significantly from sale prices.

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Market Trends & Context

Understanding Market Temperature

A Neutral market indicates balanced conditions where neither buyers nor sellers have a strong advantage, typically characterized by flat price trends, extended but stable days on market, and moderate inventory relative to sales.

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in Benton AR are averaging 6.46%, which is 0.34% higher than the average rate of 6.12% observed in early 2026.

Note: Interest rate comparisons provide market context. The existing "Interest Rate Pressure" metric above shows the qualitative market impact.

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Key Findings

1. The median sold price of $200,000 indicates a stable market, with prices up year-over-year, reflecting strong buyer interest.

2. With a median days on market of 239, the market is experiencing slower sales velocity, suggesting buyers are more deliberative in their purchasing decisions.

3. The median listing price of $224,900 shows a notable gap compared to the sold price, indicating potential pricing friction as sellers adjust to market realities.

4. Rental demand remains robust, with a median market rent of $1,190, supporting the local economy and indicating ongoing interest in rental properties.

5. Current interest rate pressure is elevated, with mortgage rates averaging 6.46%, which may impact buyer affordability and overall market activity.

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Notable Properties

The following 8 properties represent notable market examples and recent transactions that illustrate key market dynamics. These are illustrative examples selected for their significance (top sales, market benchmarks, quick sales) and are not the basis for the statistical calculations shown above.