Key Takeaways
- Two price readings, two methods: Redfin's Little Rock median sale price was $296,609, up 15.0% (three months ending September 2026). Zillow's typical value was $221,588, up 3.7% (August 2026).
- Slower pace: the median house sold in 57 days, up from 53, and 661 houses sold in September, down from 673 (Redfin).
- Price cuts are common: 33.2% of listings had a price drop, and houses sold at 97.4% of list on average (Redfin, September 2026).
- Jobs held up: the metro counted 383,152 employed residents in August 2026, up about 2.2% from a year earlier (BLS via FRED).
- Tax bills are due October 15: the homestead credit is up to $600 on 2026 bills under Act 330 of 2025.
Little Rock housing market 2026 data reads two ways, depending on which source you open. Redfin shows a 15% jump in the median sale price. Zillow shows typical values up less than 4%. Both are correct, and the gap between them tells a seller something useful.
This guide keeps every source separate and labeled, so you can compare listing against a cash sale with real numbers.
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Little Rock ended the summer of 2026 with a higher median sale price, slightly fewer sales, and a slower pace. Redfin put the median sale price at $296,609 for the three months ending September 2026, up 15.0% from a year earlier (Redfin, September 2026).
| Metric | Source and period | Little Rock | Change from a year earlier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | Redfin, 3 months ending Sep 2026 | $296,609 | Up 15.0% |
| Median days on market | Redfin, Sep 2026 | 57 days | Up from 53 days |
| Houses sold in September | Redfin, Sep 2026 | 661 | Down 1.8% from 673 |
| Median sale price per sq. ft. | Redfin, Sep 2026 | $156 | Up 3.6% |
| Sale-to-list ratio | Redfin, Sep 2026 | 97.4% | Up 0.7 point |
| Sold above list price | Redfin, Sep 2026 | 13.8% | Up 0.5 point |
| Listings with a price drop | Redfin, Sep 2026 | 33.2% | Up 2.0 points |
| Typical value, city (ZHVI) | Zillow, Aug 31, 2026 | $221,588 | Up 3.7% from $213,746 |
| Typical value, metro (ZHVI) | Zillow, Aug 31, 2026 | $231,747 | Up 3.8% |
| Typical value, United States (ZHVI) | Zillow, Aug 31, 2026 | $368,697 | Up 1.2% |
Little Rock stays affordable. Redfin says its median sale price is 24% below the national average (Redfin, September 2026). On Zillow's measure, the typical Little Rock house is worth about 40% less than the typical U.S. house (Zillow ZHVI, August 2026).
Why do Redfin and Zillow show different Little Rock prices?
Redfin and Zillow differ because Redfin reports the median price of the houses that actually sold, while Zillow's ZHVI estimates the typical value of every house in the city. One measures this quarter's sales. The other models the whole housing stock, sold or not.
If more large or newer houses sold this summer, Redfin's median rises even when typical values barely move. Redfin's own data hints at this: the median price rose 15.0%, but price per square foot rose only 3.6%. That pattern can mean bigger houses made up more of the sales.
Zillow's 3.7% gain sits close to Redfin's per-square-foot gain. Use Redfin for what buyers paid this season and Zillow for how values are trending. Never average the two.
Pulaski County and Metro House Values in 2026
Pulaski County house values in 2026 range from about $170,000 in North Little Rock to about $308,000 in Maumelle, and every city below posted a gain over the year. Little Rock sits near the middle. All figures are Zillow ZHVI city values for August 31, 2026, compared with August 31, 2025.
| City (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026) | County | Typical value | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maumelle | Pulaski | $307,975 | +2.7% |
| Cammack Village | Pulaski | $293,421 | +3.3% |
| Bryant | Saline | $256,515 | +2.3% |
| Conway | Faulkner | $250,644 | +2.4% |
| Benton | Saline | $241,966 | +2.5% |
| Sherwood | Pulaski | $239,553 | +4.6% |
| Little Rock | Pulaski | $221,588 | +3.7% |
| Jacksonville | Pulaski | $174,038 | +6.1% |
| North Little Rock | Pulaski | $169,776 | +3.7% |
Jacksonville posted the largest gain, 6.1%, from one of the lowest starting values. Conway, Benton, and Bryant sit outside Pulaski County but inside the metro. These are city-wide figures, so check sales near your own address before reading much into any one number.
How long does it take to sell a house in Little Rock?
The median Little Rock house went under contract after 57 days on the market in September 2026, up from 53 days a year earlier (Redfin). That is close to two months of listing time before a buyer signs. Redfin adds that the average house sells for about 3% below list.
What a one-third price-cut share means for a listing
One in three Little Rock listings had a price drop in September 2026, at 33.2%, up 2.0 points (Redfin). Buyers are active, but they push back on houses priced above recent sales.
The sale-to-list ratio shows the size of that pushback. At 97.4%, a house listed at $250,000 would sell for about $243,500 at the median (illustrative arithmetic, not a forecast). Only 13.8% of houses sold above list price.
Days on market stops at the contract
Redfin's 57 days ends when the buyer signs the contract. A financed buyer then needs loan approval, an appraisal, and usually an inspection. A short appraisal or a bad inspection can reopen the deal or end it.
If your listing has already gone stale, our guide to selling a house that won't sell covers the usual causes. For older houses that may not pass a buyer's inspection, read about selling a house as-is in Little Rock and what Arkansas does and does not make you disclose.
What is supporting demand in the Little Rock metro?
Steady employment is the main support for Little Rock housing demand. The Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway metro counted 383,152 employed residents in August 2026, up about 2.2% from 374,773 a year earlier (BLS via FRED, October 2026). The figures are not seasonally adjusted, so compare the same month a year apart.
Metro Little Rock Alliance reported a then-record 380,038 employed in July 2025 (Metro Little Rock Alliance, citing BLS, September 2025). BLS has since revised that month to 379,421. The current series peaks at 387,401 in July 2026.
The Port of Little Rock reports more than 11,000 workers at the industries in its 5,000-acre industrial park (Metro Little Rock Alliance, September 2025). None of this is a price forecast. Jobs support demand, but they do not set the price of any one house.
Pulaski County Property Taxes and the $600 Credit
Arkansas property taxes, including Pulaski County's, are due October 15, and a 10% penalty applies after that date (Ark. Code Ann. § 26-36-201). A February 2026 Attorney General opinion (No. 2025-122) concluded that county collectors cannot waive that penalty.
The homestead credit rose to $600
Owners who live in their house get a homestead property tax credit of up to $600 on the bills paid in 2026. Act 330 of 2025, signed March 18, 2025, raised the credit from $500 (Act 330 of 2025, Arkansas General Assembly). It amends the credit statute (Ark. Code Ann. § 26-26-1118) for assessment years beginning on or after January 1, 2025.
The credit covers a homestead only, so a rental or a vacant inherited house does not qualify. At closing, the year's taxes are typically prorated between buyer and seller.
Arkansas parcels that stay delinquent are certified to the Commissioner of State Lands. Since July 1, 2023, a parcel sold through the Commissioner cannot be redeemed after the sale (Commissioner of State Lands, read October 2026).
If a bill has already slipped, our guide to the Pulaski County tax sale process explains the redemption deadline and what a sale before it involves.
What Waiting Costs a Little Rock Seller
Every month a Little Rock house sits on the market, the seller keeps paying for it. With a 57-day median to contract, plus a financed closing, many listings run close to three months. Add up your own monthly costs:
- Mortgage payment, if the house still carries a loan.
- Property taxes, at one-twelfth of the annual bill.
- Homeowners insurance, which can cost more for a vacant house.
- Utilities, lawn care, and small repairs.
Multiply that total by three months, or more if the house needs work first. Then compare it with the gap between a listing price and a cash offer. That figure is often the deciding number.
Listing or Selling Your House Fast in Little Rock for Cash
Listing usually nets more on a Little Rock house that shows well and has no deadline. A cash sale trades some price for certainty, speed, and no repairs. The table below sets the two side by side, using a hypothetical $250,000 sale. Every dollar figure is illustrative, not an offer price.
| Factor | Listing with an agent | Direct cash sale to Propcash |
|---|---|---|
| Time to contract | 57-day median (Redfin, September 2026) | No listing period; the offer comes first |
| Contract to closing | Loan, appraisal, and inspection calendar | As few as 7 days, on a date you pick |
| Commission (illustrative) | $12,500 to $15,000 at 5% to 6% | None |
| Seller closing costs (illustrative) | $5,000 to $7,500 at 2% to 3% | No closing costs charged to you |
| Repairs and showings | Buyer's inspector and lender set the list | Sold as-is, no showings |
| Sale price | Set by buyers; 97.4% of list on average | One written offer, with the reasoning shown |
The commission and closing-cost ranges follow figures commonly cited by the National Association of Realtors, and commissions are negotiable (National Association of Realtors). Property tax prorations and any mortgage payoff apply either way. Arkansas closings typically run through a title company or a closing attorney.
When listing may net more
If the house shows well and time is not a problem, listing may net more, even after commission. That is especially true for an updated house priced to recent sales.
When a cash sale may fit better
A cash sale tends to fit a few specific Little Rock situations:
- The house is unlikely to pass a lender's inspection or appraisal.
- You have a fixed date, such as a job start or a move.
- You are carrying an empty or inherited house.
- The listing already took a price cut and still has not sold.
Propcash is a direct cash homebuyer based in Nashville. We buy the house ourselves, as-is, and sign the purchase contract as the buyer. You can get a cash offer on your Little Rock house and set it beside what a listing would net. Our Little Rock cash home buyer page covers the local process, and the Arkansas overview covers the rest of the state. If listing looks like the better move, we will say so.
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Let's chatFrequently Asked Questions
What is the median house price in Little Rock in 2026?
Redfin reported a Little Rock median sale price of $296,609 for the three months ending September 2026, up 15.0% from a year earlier. Zillow's Home Value Index, which models the typical value of all houses rather than the ones that sold, put Little Rock at $221,588 on August 31, 2026, up 3.7%. The two figures measure different things, so neither one is wrong.
Are Little Rock house prices going up in 2026?
Both major sources show gains over the past year, at very different sizes. Redfin's median sale price rose 15.0% and its price per square foot rose 3.6% (three months ending September 2026), while Zillow's typical value rose 3.7% (August 2026). Neither source is a forecast, and a third of Little Rock listings still took a price cut in September.
How long does it take to sell a house in Little Rock right now?
Little Rock houses sold after a median of 57 days on the market in September 2026, up from 53 days a year earlier (Redfin). That count stops at the contract. A financed buyer still needs a loan approval, an appraisal, and usually an inspection before closing, so the day you get paid comes later.
How much is the Arkansas homestead property tax credit in 2026?
The Arkansas homestead property tax credit is up to $600 on the bills homeowners pay in 2026. Act 330 of 2025 raised it from $500 for assessment years beginning on or after January 1, 2025, and Arkansas collects those taxes the following year. The credit applies only to the owner's homestead, not to rentals or second houses.
When are Pulaski County property taxes due?
Arkansas property taxes, including Pulaski County's, are due October 15 each year. A 10% penalty applies to taxes paid after the deadline under Arkansas law, and a 2026 Attorney General opinion said collectors cannot waive it. Taxes that stay unpaid for years can eventually be certified to the Commissioner of State Lands for a tax sale.
When does it make sense to sell a house fast in Little Rock for cash?
A cash sale fits best when the house is unlikely to pass a lender's inspection or appraisal, or when the seller has a fixed date to meet. A Little Rock house that shows well and has no deadline may net more listed with an agent, even after commission. Propcash will say so when listing looks like the better move.
Data Sources: Redfin (September 2026 data, read October 2026). Zillow ZHVI (August 31, 2026). BLS via FRED (August 2026). Metro Little Rock Alliance (September 2025). Act 330 of 2025. Ark. Code Ann. §§ 26-26-1118 and 26-36-201. Attorney General Opinion No. 2025-122. Commissioner of State Lands. National Association of Realtors. Refreshed quarterly. Propcash is a direct cash homebuyer, not a brokerage or law firm.