Is Newtown, CT 06470 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Newtown housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 45% of homes in Newtown, CT 06470 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 54 days and there were 2.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 68 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 56%, homes sold more slowly (43 days then) and the median sale price fell 2% to $684,704. Overall, Newtown is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Fairfield County, homes here sell more slowly than in 96% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 89%. On our competition score, Newtown ranks #175 of 197 CT ZIP codes with enough sales (score 69 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Bridgeport 06605 (25% sold over asking) or Sherman 06784 (31% sold over asking), while Wilton 06897 (83% sold over asking) and Stamford 06906 (78% sold over asking) are even more competitive.