Is Newtonville, MA 02460 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Newtonville housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 58% of homes in Newtonville, MA 02460 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 15 days and there were 1.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 34 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 30%, homes sold faster (23 days then) and the median sale price rose 11% to $1,537,335. Overall, Newtonville is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Middlesex County, homes here sell faster than in 99% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 73%. On our competition score, Newtonville ranks #48 of 362 MA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 91 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.