Is Newton, MA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Newton is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

Since last year, Newton has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Newton is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Newton, MA

How much do homes in Newton, MA cost?

Median Sold Price

$1,490,000

$577/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$89,750(+6.4%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Newton have sold for 6.4% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Newton was $1,490,000 in October 2024, up 6.4% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $577.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $496.2K$521.2K
+5.0%
2 $750K$800K
+6.7%
3 $1.0M$1.1M
+9.0%
4 $1.6M$1.6M
+3.0%
5+ $2.1M$2.2M
+2.6%

Summary: Newton housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 5%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 6.7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 9%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 3%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 2.6%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Wellesley Hills
+13.6%
Newton Center
+13.5%
Newton
+6.4%
Needham Heights
+0.8%
Weston
0.0%

Housing Supply in Newton, MA

How many homes are available in Newton, MA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
286320+11.9%

Summary: The Newton real estate market had 320 homes for sale in October 2024, a 11.9% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 1311
-15.4%
2 3141
+32.3%
3 4343
0.0%
4 7288
+22.2%
5+ 127137
+7.9%

Summary: The Newton housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 15.4%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 32.3%, 3 bedroom homes remained the same, 4 bedroom homes increased by 22.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 7.9%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
5054+8.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

31 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

6 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

17 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Newton, you may be able to get a good deal. 57.4% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 54 homes were sold or pending in Newton in October 2024, up by 8.0% month-over-month. Of the 54 sold homes, 57% were sold under asking, 11% were sold at asking, and 31% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Newton, MA

How long does it take to sell a home in Newton, MA?

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
46 Days38 Days-16.1%

Summary: Homes in Newton had an average of 38 days on market in Oct 2024, down by 16.1% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

33 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

15 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

6 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Newton are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During October 2024, 54 homes were sold in Newton; 61% of homes were sold within 30 days, 28% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 11% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 16 Days Ago

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