Is Newtown, PA 18940 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, PA 18940 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 29 days and there were 2.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 118 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 58%, homes sold more slowly (24 days then) and the median sale price fell 2% to $744,678. Overall, Newtown is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Bucks County, homes here sell more slowly than in 58% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 55%. On our competition score, Newtown ranks #223 of 601 PA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 80 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Hilltown 18927 (0% sold over asking) or Carversville 18913 (0% sold over asking), while Erwinna 18920 (100% sold over asking) and Riegelsville 18077 (67% sold over asking) are even more competitive.