The market right now
Russellville is a busy market, and September's numbers come from a sample big enough to trust: 45 homes closed, the median went under contract in 33 days, and sellers got 97.6% of asking. RPR calls it a seller's market, at about 3.9 months of supply.
The median sale, $229,000, ran above RPR's estimated value of $226,810. A month's median is just the mix of what closed; for pricing one house, the estimated value (up 4.9% over the year) is the steadier anchor.
September gave back a little of August. The median sale was $229,000, down from $244,900, and the median home took 33 days to go under contract, up from 18. Part of any month's median is just the mix of homes that closed, so I wouldn't call it a turn. At 33 days and 97.6% of asking, it's still a seller's market.
The catch is the top of the market. Listings that fail to sell here cluster above $300,000. Even in a market this quick, price sets the outcome. For buyers, the good ones don't wait, so have your financing lined up before you start touring.
Market data: RPR, September 2026 (pulled October 10, 2026). Refreshed monthly.
What it's like to live in Russellville
Russellville is the Pope County seat and the largest city between Fort Smith and Conway, about 29,500 people. Arkansas Tech University and Arkansas Nuclear One (two reactors, more than 1,100 employees) anchor the economy, along with Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center, ConAgra and Tyson. Downtown has historic streets, local places like Stoby's, a farmers market, and the First Friday Art Walk.
Lake Dardanelle wraps the west side of town, 34,300 acres of water. The city runs 23 parks, the Bona Dea Trails, and an aquatic center.
The tradeoffs, honestly. It's a competitive market, so buyers need to move quickly on well-priced homes. Homes above $300,000 take noticeably longer and have fewer buyers. And in some subdivisions a renovation doesn't get paid back: a fully updated two-bedroom can still hit a ceiling set by the unrenovated homes on the same street.
The homes, and what they sell for
Russellville has a wide variety of homes: starter homes near Arkansas Tech, established neighborhoods, golf-course homes by the country club, newer subdivisions on the east and west sides, historic streets downtown, and lakefront. About three out of four sales are in a named subdivision, so neighborhood-level pricing here is reliable.
Five-year median sale prices in several subdivisions: University Estates $102,500, Western Hills $172,500, Deer Run $210,000, Shiloh Manor $239,000, Stonegate Estates $281,900, Overland Park $301,450, and Cliff & Stream $333,500.
Over five years, the median price per square foot rose from $103 (2021) to $132 (2025), and the median sale from $169,400 to $215,000.
Home prices: Arkansas ONE MLS and CARMLS single-family resales, 2024 through mid-2026 (by size) and 2021 to mid-2026 (subdivisions and trend).
Getting around
I-40 runs along the north side of town, and Dardanelle is just across the Arkansas River.
Drive times are downtown to downtown with no traffic, estimated from OpenStreetMap routing in September 2026 and rounded to the nearest five minutes. Where you start in town changes them.
Schools
Most of the city is in the Russellville School District. Nearby towns such as Dover and Dardanelle have their own districts. District lines out in the county don't always follow the town name on the mailbox, so if a particular school matters to you, check the exact address with the district before you make an offer. I'll help you do that.
Arkansas Tech University is in town.
Parks, lakes and the outdoors
Lake Dardanelle is the big one: 34,300 acres for boating and fishing, with Lake Dardanelle State Park on the Russellville side.
In town there are 23 city parks, the Bona Dea Trails and the aquatic center, and Mount Nebo State Park is across the river past Dardanelle.
Work I've done here
I've closed in Russellville on South Quanah Avenue and work buyers and sellers across Pope County, alongside more than 20 closings across the River Valley since January 2025.
Based in Clarksville, about 30 minutes west, with the whole valley as my territory.
What clients here say
He provided thoughtful, straightforward feedback on every home we visited and helped us feel confident in our decisions.
Questions people ask
What is the housing market like in Russellville, Arkansas right now?
As of September 2026, Russellville is a seller's market: 45 homes closed, the median home went under contract in 33 days, and sellers got 97.6% of asking price. The median sale price was $229,000, and RPR's estimated value for a typical home is about $226,810, up 4.9% over the year. Listings priced above $300,000 take noticeably longer to sell.
How much does a home cost in Russellville, AR?
Russellville single-family resales from 2024 to mid-2026 ran about $129,500 for homes under 1,200 square feet, $188,000 for 1,200 to 1,799, $272,000 for 1,800 to 2,399, and $372,250 for 2,400 and up. RPR's estimated value for a typical home was $226,810 in September 2026. Lakefront homes carry a premium above those ranges.
Is Russellville, AR a good place to live?
Russellville is the largest city between Fort Smith and Conway, about 29,500 people, and home to Arkansas Tech University, Arkansas Nuclear One, and Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center, which give it a steady job base. Lake Dardanelle wraps the west side of town, and the city has 23 parks and the Bona Dea Trails. The tradeoffs: it is a competitive housing market, and homes above $300,000 sit longer.
How fast do homes sell in Russellville?
Fast when priced right: the September 2026 median was 33 days on market, and well-priced homes can draw multiple offers. Homes priced above $300,000 face a thinner buyer pool and longer timelines.
How far is Russellville from Conway, Clarksville, and Fort Smith?
Downtown to downtown with no traffic: Dardanelle is about 5 minutes across the river, Clarksville about 30 minutes (26 miles) west, Conway about 50 minutes (45 miles) east, and Fort Smith about 90 minutes (83 miles) west.
Who is a good Realtor for Russellville, AR?
Justin Sherman, a Realtor with Moore and Company, Realtors, works Russellville and Pope County from nearby Clarksville, with more than 20 closed transactions across the Arkansas River Valley since 2025 and a 5.0 rating on Google. Reach him at 903-824-2018.
Let's talk
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