Is Newton Center, MA 02459 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Newton Center housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 35% of homes in Newton Center, MA 02459 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 26 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 74 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 38%, homes sold more slowly (19 days then) and the median sale price rose 2% to $2,019,126. Overall, Newton Center is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Middlesex County, homes here sell more slowly than in 84% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 91%. On our competition score, Newton Center ranks #270 of 362 MA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 72 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.