Newton, Fall 2026: more competition, lower median price
Newton sold more single-family homes this summer, 142 compared with 139, but the median sale fell 6.6% to $1,820,500. 44% of homes sold over asking, up from 29%, and there's about 2.9 months of supply.
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Single-family homes
July 1 through September 29, 2026, compared with the same period in 2025
| Measure | 2026 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes sold | 142 | 139 | +2.2% |
| Median sale price | $1,820,500 | $1,950,000 | −6.6% |
| Median price per sq. ft. | $613 | $631 | −2.9% |
| Median sale-to-list price | 100.0% | 97.8% | +2.2 pts |
| Sold over asking | 44% | 29% | +15 pts |
| Median days on market | 21 | 28 | −7 days |
| New listings | 166 | 216 | −23.1% |
| Sales with seller concessions | 2% (3) | 1% (2) | Up |
The median single-family sale was $1,820,500, down 6.6% from $1,950,000 last summer, and price per square foot fell 2.9% to $613. The typical home sold for 100.0% of its list price, with a median of 21 days on market, faster than last year's 28. Three sales included a seller concession, compared with two last summer.
For context, from April through June the median single-family sale was $2,080,000, and 52% of homes sold over asking.
Right now, as of September 29: 136 single-family homes are for sale and another 62 are under agreement. That's roughly 2.9 months of supply, still a seller's market. Forty-four of the 136 active listings have already cut their price, and new listings were down 23.1% this summer.
Condominiums
July 1 through September 29, 2026, compared with the same period in 2025
| Measure | 2026 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Condos sold | 73 | 97 | −24.7% |
| Median sale price | $1,050,000 | $1,080,000 | −2.8% |
| Median sale-to-list price | 98.8% | 98.6% | +0.2 pts |
| Median days on market | 25 | 28 | −3 days |
| New listings | 116 | 124 | −6.5% |
Fewer Newton condos sold this summer, and the median price slipped. The median condo sale was $1,050,000, down 2.8% from $1,080,000, and the typical condo sold for 98.8% of its list price in a median of 25 days, faster than last year's 28. Today there are 111 condos for sale and 39 under agreement.
What it means if you own in Newton
Newton's median price dipped this summer, though most homes sold at or below asking. Pricing right from day one still matters. Townwide numbers can't tell you what your home is worth. Your street, your updates and your timing all move the number.
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Based on information provided to and compiled by MLS Property Information Network, Inc., covering July 1 through September 29 in 2025 and 2026. The analysis includes single-family and condominium listings in Newton, Massachusetts. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Recent closings may still be reported.