Newton, MA Housing Market & Real Estate
Housing market overview · Updated weekly ·
Quick answer: The median home sale price in Newton, MA is $1.49M, down 12.1% year-over-year. Homes sell in an average of 61 days with 136 active listings. The market is currently a balanced market.
$1.49Mmedian sale price
Is Newton a buyer's or seller's market?
Newton, MA is currently a balanced market, based on 3.8 months of supply and homes selling in about 61 days. How we determine this →
Homes sold
36
Last 12 weeks
Days on market
61
Average pace
Active listings
136
3.8 months supply
Sale-to-list
98.6%
Below asking
Newton, MA market data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $1.49M |
| Median list price | $1.95M |
| Year-over-year price change | -12.1% |
| Average days on market | 61 days |
| Active inventory | 136 listings |
| Months of supply | 3.8 months |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 98.6% |
| Market condition | Balanced market |
Source: Redfin · Updated weekly
The Newton housing market is currently classified as a balanced market with a median sale price of $1.49M. Prices have fallen 12.1% compared to last year, with homes spending an average of 61 days on market, indicating 3.8 months of inventory.With limited inventory, homes sell quickly and buyers should be prepared to act decisively and competitively to secure a property.
Market trends
Homes for sale in Newton
There are currently 136 homes listed for sale in Newton, Massachusetts. The median listing price is $1.9M.
Active listings
136
Homes on market
Median list price
$1.9M
Avg. days on market
61
Days until sale
New this week
83
Newly listed
Top public schools in Newton
5 schools tracked · 1,817 students
The largest public schools serving Newton, MA by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.
Oak Hill Middle
Grades 6-8 · 648 students
Bigelow Middle
Grades 6-8 · 414 students
Lincoln-Eliot
Grades K-5 · 328 students
Underwood
Grades K-5 · 242 students
Newton Early Childhood Program
Grades PK · 185 students
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average home price in Newton?
The median home sale price in Newton is $1.49M, down 12.1% from last year.
How long do homes stay on market in Newton?
Homes typically spend 61 days on market before going under contract.
Is Newton a buyer's or seller's market?
With 3.8 months of supply, Newton is currently a balanced market.
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