Is Newton, IA 50208 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Newton housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 18% of homes in Newton, IA 50208 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 38 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 109 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 14%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price rose 5% to $199,913. Overall, Newton is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Jasper County, homes here sell faster than in 50% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 88%. On our competition score, Newton ranks #89 of 156 IA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 48 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Sully 50251 (0% sold over asking) or Reasnor 50232 (0% sold over asking), while Kellogg 50135 (33% sold over asking) is even more competitive.