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 November 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

$1,500,000

$579/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$109,111(+7.8%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Newton have sold for 7.8% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Newton was $1,500,000 in November 2024, up 7.8% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $579.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $505K$521.2K
+3.2%
2 $756K$794.5K
+5.1%
3 $1.0M$1.1M
+6.4%
4 $1.6M$1.6M
+2.5%
5+ $2.1M$2.3M
+8.0%

Summary: Newton housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 3.2%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 5.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 6.4%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 2.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 8%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Wellesley Hills
+12.2%
Newton Center
+11.1%
Newton
+7.8%
Weston
+5.1%
Needham Heights
-5.4%

Housing Supply in Newton, MA

How many homes are available in Newton, MA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
305260-14.8%

Summary: The Newton real estate market had 260 homes for sale in November 2024, a 14.8% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 97
-22.2%
2 4236
-14.3%
3 4433
-25.0%
4 8173
-9.9%
5+ 129111
-14.0%

Summary: The Newton housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 22.2%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 14.3%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 25%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 9.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 14%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
5860+3.4%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

38 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

3 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

19 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. 63.3% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 60 homes were sold or pending in Newton in November 2024, up by 3.4% month-over-month. Of the 60 sold homes, 63% were sold under asking, 5% were sold at asking, and 32% 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

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
33 Days36 Days+10.3%

Summary: Homes in Newton had an average of 36 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 10.3% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

37 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

16 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

7 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 November 2024, 60 homes were sold in Newton; 62% of homes were sold within 30 days, 27% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 12% 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 17 Days Ago

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