Is Newton, NH 03858 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Newton is a seller’s market. With about 2.5 months of supply and 69% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
More competitive than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #33 of 109 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending July 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Newton housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 69% of homes in Newton, NH 03858 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 14 days and there were 2.5 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 13 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 40%, homes sold faster (42 days then) and the median sale price fell 11% to $629,728. Overall, Newton is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Rockingham County, homes here sell faster than in 91% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 91%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Rye 03870 (16% sold over asking) or Hampton Falls 03844 (17% sold over asking), while Danville 03819 (75% sold over asking) and Plaistow 03865 (75% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Newton real estate
Is Newton a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.5 months of supply in Newton, NH 03858 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Newton?
The typical home went under contract in 14 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Newton sell over asking?
69% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 101.8% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Newton?
About 1.58% of a home’s value a year in Rockingham County, or roughly $6,320 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Newton?
The median sale price was $629,728 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $290 per square foot.
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