Is Newton, MA 02458 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Newton housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 30% of homes in Newton, MA 02458 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 34 days and there were 2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 41 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 28%, homes sold more slowly (23 days then) and the median sale price rose 8% to $1,704,263. Overall, Newton is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Middlesex County, homes here sell more slowly than in 92% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 94%. On our competition score, Newton ranks #284 of 362 MA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 69 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Newton Lower Falls 02462 (0% sold over asking) or Cambridge 02142 (0% sold over asking), while Acton 01718 (100% sold over asking) and Dunstable 01827 (78% sold over asking) are even more competitive.