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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing West Newton is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in West Newton, MA

How much do homes in West Newton, MA cost?

Median Sold Price

$1,255,000

$557/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$32,500(+2.7%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in West Newton have sold for 2.7% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in West Newton was $1,255,000 in October 2024, up 2.7% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $557.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 -$509K
N/A
2 $650.5K$836K
+28.5%
3 $897.5K$1.0M
+11.4%
4 $1.2M$1.2M
+1.5%
5+ $2.6M$2.6M
+1.8%

Summary: West Newton housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes did not change, 2 bedroom homes increased by 28.5%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 11.4%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 1.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 1.8%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Neighborhoods

Southside
+9.6%
Nonantum
+6.7%
West Newton
+2.7%
Newtonville
-2.7%

Housing Supply in West Newton, MA

How many homes are available in West Newton, MA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
32320.0%

Summary: The West Newton real estate market had 32 homes for sale in October 2024, the same as September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 11
0.0%
2 25
+150.0%
3 64
-33.3%
4 78
+14.3%
5+ 1614
-12.5%

Summary: The West Newton housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes increased by 150%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 33.3%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 14.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 12.5%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
59+80.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

5 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

1 Home Was Sold
At Asking

3 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in West Newton, you may be able to get a good deal. 55.6% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 9 homes were sold or pending in West Newton in October 2024, up by 80.0% month-over-month. Of the 9 sold homes, 56% were sold under asking, 11% were sold at asking, and 33% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for West Newton, MA

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

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
58 Days44 Days-23.3%

Summary: Homes in West Newton had an average of 44 days on market in Oct 2024, down by 23.3% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

6 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

2 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

1 Home Was Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During October 2024, 9 homes were sold in West Newton; 67% of homes were sold within 30 days, 22% 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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