The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 72712 sells for about $485,000, or $235 per square foot.
Prices are up +7.69% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 84 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,000 a month.
ZIP 72712 — Bentonville
The 72712 housing market shows a median sold price of $485,000 with a steady year-over-year appreciation of 7.69%. Market activity remains active, though inventory levels are limited, keeping the market competitive for buyers. Some figures, such as specific tax rates and detailed demographic breakdowns, were not available at the ZIP level.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and professionals seeking proximity to major corporate headquarters and a high quality of life with access to extensive outdoor amenities.
Median prices moved up 7.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 84 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 72712, Benton County AR
The area is served by the Bentonville School District, which is highly regarded for its academic performance and extracurricular programs.
Bentonville is a major economic hub driven by the presence of Walmart Inc. headquarters and a rapidly expanding regional infrastructure.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Arkansas) — Arkansas Disabled Veteran Total Property Tax Exemption: Provides a 100% exemption from all ad valorem real property taxes on the principal homestead. Formula: Net Ad Valorem Tax Due = $0.00. State (Arkansas) — Arkansas Senior and Disabled Assessment Freeze: Freezes the assessed taxable value of the homestead at the prevailing assessed value at the time the owner becomes eligible or purchases the property. State (Arkansas) — Arkansas State Homestead Property Tax Credit: Provides a direct reduction against ad valorem property taxes up to $350.00 (increased to $350 by Act 655 of 2009; further statutory increases may apply up to $425 depending on legislative session). Formula: Final Tax Due = max($0, Gross Ad Valorem Tax - Homestead Credit). State (Arkansas) — Arkansas Amendment 79 Assessment Growth Caps (Assessment Limitation): Caps annual assessed value growth following a countywide reappraisal: homestead parcel taxable assessments cannot increase by more than 5% per year, and non-homestead residential parcel taxable assessments cannot increase by more than 10% per year until taxable assessment reaches… State (Arkansas) — Arkansas Ad Valorem Property Tax Assessment Ratio and Valuation: Imposes an ad valorem property tax based on a uniform statutory assessment ratio of 20% of true market value.
Residents primarily commute via I-49, which provides access to the broader Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers metropolitan employment corridor.
The area features extensive access to the Razorback Regional Greenway, numerous city parks, and proximity to Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand driven by the regional workforce, with a median rent of approximately $2,000.
The economy is anchored by the global headquarters of Walmart Inc. and a robust ecosystem of retail and logistics suppliers.
The area is served by I-49 and regional road networks, with limited public transit options typical of the Northwest Arkansas region.
Ongoing development includes expansion of mixed-use projects and infrastructure improvements to support the growing population.
Parcels are primarily served by the Bentonville School District.
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau ZCTA profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
A world-class art museum featuring American art and architecture set in a natural landscape.
A 40-mile paved trail system connecting Bentonville to other cities in Northwest Arkansas.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.