Rising inventory and softer prices are giving buyers more room to negotiate in Tontitown, even as overall sales activity picked up through 2026.
Price Trends
The median sale price in Tontitown was $482,450 for the January–September 2026 period, down 5.2% from the prior period's $509,000. Average sale price came in at $505,272, and the median price per square foot held nearly flat at $215.49, up just 0.2%. The median sale-to-list ratio was 100%, a slight increase from 98.97% previously, suggesting sellers are pricing close to what buyers are willing to pay even as headline prices ease.
Inventory & Supply
Active listings climbed to 84, a 95.3% increase from the prior period's 43, while new listings rose 65% to 165. Months of supply expanded to 7, up sharply from 4.1 previously, a shift that has moved conditions into buyer's market territory alongside an absorption rate of 14.32% and a sell-through rate of 58.2%.
Pace of Sales
The average days on market was 61.27, essentially flat compared to the prior period's 61.23 days. The median days on market was notably lower at 23, indicating that while many homes sold quickly, a handful of slower-moving listings pulled the average higher. Month-to-month figures were uneven, with average time on market as low as 18 days in February and over 100 days in August.
Price Range & Property Highlights
Sales activity was concentrated in homes priced under $500,000, which together accounted for 56 of the 96 total sales. Homes in the $400K–$500K range took noticeably longer to sell, averaging 77.79 days on market, compared to 23.31 days for homes under $400,000. All recorded sales were single-family houses with a median size of 2,310 square feet and a median year built of 2023, reflecting a market with a substantial share of newer construction — new builds made up 39.1% of new listings during the period.
At a Glance
- Median Sale Price: $482,450
- Average Days on Market: 61.27 days
- Months of Supply: 7
- Sale-to-List Ratio: 100%
- Total Sales Volume: $48,506,146
See the full interactive year-to-date market report: https://nwastats.com/market-report/tontitown-washington-county-year-to-date-market-update/