Is Benton, AR a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Benton is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since Last Month

Since last month, Benton has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Benton is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Benton, AR

How much do homes in Benton, AR cost?

Median Sold Price

$249,000

$148/sqft

Based on all homes sold in November 2024.

Difference Since Last Month

-$15,950(-6.0%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Benton have sold for 6% less than they did a month ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Benton was $249,000 in November 2024, down 6% from last month, and the median price per square foot was $148.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 --
N/A
2 $154.5K$164.4K
+6.4%
3 $222.5K$207.7K
-6.6%
4 $367K$389.9K
+6.2%
5+ $660K$550K
-16.7%

Summary: Benton housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The home price of 1 bedroom homes did not change, 2 bedroom homes increased by 6.4%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 6.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 6.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 16.7%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Bryant
+29.1%
Bryant Township
+27.3%
Salem Township
+12.1%
Benton
-6.0%
Bauxite Township
-6.6%

Housing Supply in Benton, AR

How many homes are available in Benton, AR?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
338327-3.3%

Summary: The Benton real estate market had 327 homes for sale in November 2024, a 3.3% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 00
0.0%
2 2724
-11.1%
3 165147
-10.9%
4 131142
+8.4%
5+ 1514
-6.7%

Summary: The Benton housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 11.1%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 10.9%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 8.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 6.7%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
9064-28.9%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

24 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

32 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

8 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Benton, expect to pay close to the asking price. 50% of homes here sold near the asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 64 homes were sold or pending in Benton in November 2024, down by 28.9% month-over-month. Of the 64 sold homes, 38% were sold under asking, 50% were sold at asking, and 13% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Benton, AR

How long does it take to sell a home in Benton, AR?

Average Sale Time

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
50 Days122 Days+144.5%

Summary: Homes in Benton had an average of 122 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 144.5% compared to last month.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

1 Home Was Sold
Under 30 Days

1 Home Was Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

2 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Most homes in Benton are taking a long time to sell, it's a good idea to negotiate on homes here.

Summary: During November 2024, 64 homes were sold in Benton; 2% of homes were sold within 30 days, 2% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 3% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 17 Days Ago

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