Is Newton Highlands, MA 02461 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Newton Highlands housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 47% of homes in Newton Highlands, MA 02461 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 19 days and there were 1.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 33 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 38%, homes sold faster (28 days then) and the median sale price fell 29% to $1,436,878. Overall, Newton Highlands is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Middlesex County, homes here sell faster than in 85% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 57%. On our competition score, Newton Highlands ranks #111 of 362 MA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 88 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.