Is Newtown, IN 47969 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Newtown is a balanced market. With about null months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Months of supply—Under 4 months = seller’s market

Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months

Median sale-to-list100%Sold price ÷ list price

Median days on market10Listing to accepted offer

Median price per sq ft—▼ −87.3% vs. last year

The Newtown housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Newtown, IN 47969 sold above their list price and the typical home went under contract in 10 days. With only 1 sale, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold faster (39 days then) and the median sale price fell 59% to $64,972. Overall, Newtown is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Fountain County, homes here sell faster than in 80% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.

Nearby, Hillsboro 47949 (33% sold over asking) and Kingman 47952 (17% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

About the area

Fountain County, IN

Population	200
Median income	$59,167
Average income	$73,602
Median home value	$99,000
Owner-occupied	82% of homes
Median year built	1960

Natural hazard riskWinter storms (relatively high), extreme heat (moderate), tornadoes (moderate)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (household income; home value as estimated by owners), ZIP code tabulation area 47969; hazard risk from the FEMA National Risk Index for the census tracts in this ZIP code (not endorsed by FEMA).

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Nearby markets

Attica 47918Balanced $103 /sq ft Covington 47932Seller’s market $134 /sq ft Hillsboro 47949Seller’s market $112 /sq ft Kingman 47952Seller’s market $95 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Newtown real estate

How fast do homes sell in Newtown?

The typical home went under contract in 10 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Newtown sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.0% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Newtown?

About 0.59% of a home’s value a year in Fountain County, or roughly $2,360 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Newtown?

The median sale price was $64,972 in the three months ending August 31, 2026.

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