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Benton County · Bentonville, Jan 2026 to Sep 2026

Bentonville Market Shifts Toward Buyers in 2026

Rising inventory and softer prices have pushed the Bentonville market into buyer-favorable territory through the first three quarters of 2026.

Updated September 9, 2026

1,582 New Listings -3.5% YoY
820 Active Inventory +7.5% YoY
997 Sold / Closed -1.2% YoY
$490,000 Median List Price +1.3% YoY
$440,000 Median Sale Price -10.0% YoY
$576.51M Total Sales Volume -6.4% YoY
$220.93 Median $ / Sq Ft -2.2% YoY
98.3% Sale-to-List Ratio -0.5% YoY
56 Average DOM -25.1% YoY
6.6 Months of Supply +10.0% YoY

Compared against the same period one year earlier.

Median Sale Price · Last 12 Months

Price Distribution

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.

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Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Market statistics are derived from MLS data for the period shown and may not reflect all activity. Not intended to solicit properties currently listed with another broker.

This report was written by AI from calculated market statistics and reviewed by our team before publishing. It is not personalized advice.

James Morgan
James Morgan Realtor (346) 857-6642 james@dltproperties.com
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