Market Intelligence · AR / Fort Smith

Fort Smith, AR 72916 Housing Market

Typical home value in Fort Smith 72916 is $320,872, up 1.1% over the past year. The median list price stands at $409,225, with homes spending a median 69 days on market as of September 2026.

Updated September 2026Median value$321K

The median home value in Fort Smith, AR 72916 is $321K as of September 2026, up 1.1% year over year, according to Zillow ZHVI. For a read on your own home, start with a free consultation: a licensed local pro will walk you through your numbers and your options, with no obligation.

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Typical 72916 range

$295K to $347K

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12-month value trend

+1.1% over 12 months

Typical home value in 72916 over the last 12 months: $317K in Sep 2025 to $321K in Sep 2026 (+1.1%).

Sep 2025$317K

Sep 2026$321K

The numbers

What is the 72916 housing market like?

Typical home value

$321K

Up1.1%YoY

Median list price

$409K

Up2.7%MoM

Days on market

69

Down4.2%MoM

Homes for sale

83

Up9.2%MoM

Price cuts

18.9%

Up29.0%MoM

New listings

28

Up40.0%MoM

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026) / Realtor.com (September 2026) / FRED (October 2026)

The outlook

72916 housing market forecast 2027

+1.4%

Zillow forecast, 12 months to September 2027

Zillow forecasts typical home values in 72916 to rise 1.4% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in 72916 rose 1.1%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in 72916?

Zillow's forecast does not call for a drop: it expects typical home values in 72916 to rise 1.4% by September 2027, after a 1.1% rise over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

Forecast: Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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The comparison

How do 72916 home prices compare?

  • 72916$320,872
  • Fort Smith$229,923
  • Arkansas$186,853
  • United States$285,347

Median Zillow home value (ZHVI), as of September 2026. Comparison levels are medians across every ZIP code with Zillow data (Fort Smith: 5 ZIPs; Arkansas: 305 ZIPs; United States: 26,262 ZIPs).

Context

As of September 2026, there are 83 homes for sale in 72916, with 28 new listings added recently. The median list price of $409,225 reflects steady demand, though homes are taking 69 days to sell on average. About 18.9% of listings have seen a price cut, suggesting some sellers are adjusting expectations. The typical home value of $320,872 is up 1.1% year-over-year, indicating modest appreciation. For sellers, this is a balanced market where pricing strategy and condition matter.

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Common questions

What people ask us.

How much is a typical home worth in Fort Smith 72916?

The typical home value is $320,872 as of September 2026, representing a 1.1% increase over the past year.

What is the median list price in this ZIP?

The median list price is $409,225 as of September 2026.

How long do homes typically stay on the market here?

Homes spend a median 69 days on market in 72916 as of September 2026.

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