The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 72715 sells for about $364,110, or $214 per square foot.
Homes take about 74 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,797 a month.
ZIP 72715 — Bella Vista
The market in 72715 shows steady demand driven by population growth and its appeal as a residential destination. While median prices remain elevated, the high vacancy rate suggests a need for careful investor evaluation. Overall, the area remains a stable component of the broader Northwest Arkansas housing market.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and outdoor enthusiasts who value a resort-style lifestyle, as well as commuters working in the nearby corporate centers of Northwest Arkansas.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 74 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced 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) · unemployment 3.2% · poverty 3.6% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 72715, Benton County AR
The area is served by the Bentonville School District, which is generally characterized as high-performing within the Northwest Arkansas region.
The area is situated in the Ozark Mountains, with typical regional risks including severe weather and wind events; insurance posture is standard for the Arkansas Ozarks.
Bella Vista has experienced significant population growth exceeding 10% since 2020, driven by its appeal as a resort-style community and proximity to the major corporate headquarters in Bentonville.
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 toward the major employment hubs of Bentonville and Rogers.
The area features extensive outdoor amenities including multiple lakes, golf courses, and a vast network of trails for hiking and mountain biking.
The rental market shows an 11.6% vacancy rate, suggesting a competitive environment for landlords and potential pressure on rental yields.
The local economy is heavily influenced by the proximity to major corporate headquarters in Bentonville, including Walmart, and the broader Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers metro economy.
The area is primarily car-dependent, with I-49 serving as the primary arterial corridor for regional transit.
Development is focused on residential expansion and the enhancement of outdoor recreational infrastructure.
Parcels are primarily served by the Bentonville School District and local utility providers.
Data aggregated from Census Bureau and local market reports.
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 central feature for water-based recreation and scenic views.
A notable architectural landmark known for its wood-and-glass design.
Deterministic aggregate of 1 researched property in this ZIP (latest reading each) — each property weighs one; per point, properties lacking the value are excluded. Property-level records (taxes, scores, permits) never roll individually.
No county-record distress flags across 1 researched property on the ARED base layer. Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2024) (within 12.5%).