Rising inventory and softer prices have pushed the Bentonville market into buyer-favorable territory through the first three quarters of 2026.
Price Trends
The median sale price in Bentonville came in at $440,000 for the period, down 8.4% compared to the previous period, while the median list price held closer to flat at $490,000. Price per square foot registered $220.93, a slight 1.3% pullback, and the median sale-to-list ratio sat right at 100%, indicating homes are generally closing near asking price even as overall price levels have eased. Average sale price for the period was $578,239.78 across total sales volume of roughly $576.5 million.
Inventory & Supply
Active listings reached 820, up 20.1% from the prior period, while new listings totaled 1,582 for the period. Sold transactions numbered 997, an 8.2% decrease compared to the previous period. With months of supply at 6.6 for Bentonville, current conditions are classified as a buyer's market, reflecting more available choice relative to the pace of sales.
Pace of Sales
Homes spent an average of 56.11 days on market, up slightly (0.5%) from the previous period, with a median of 33 days offering a supporting view of typical transaction speed. The sell-through rate stood at 63%, and the pending-to-active ratio was 19.3%, both consistent with a market that has slowed modestly from the prior stretch.
Price Range & Property Type Highlights
Activity was concentrated in the $250K–$500K range, which accounted for 503 sales and just 4.6 months of supply, while the $1.75M+ segment saw far less turnover, with 19 sales and 16 months of supply. By property type, houses led with 848 sales at a median price of $466,900, townhouses sold at a median of $259,900, and condos moved quickest with an average of 17.77 days on market despite fewer overall sales.
At a Glance
- Median Sale Price: $440,000
- Average Days on Market: 56.11 days
- Months of Supply (Bentonville): 6.6
- Active Listings: 820
- Sell-Through Rate: 63%
- Total Sales Volume: $576,505,058.05
See the full interactive year-to-date market report: https://nwastats.com/market-report/bentonville-benton-county-year-to-date-market-update/