Newton, MA Housing Market Update: early-2026 prices, inventory, and active listings
Newton, MA – March 1, 2026 – Redfin’s January 2026 update shows a median sale price near $1.498M (+5.1% YoY) and homes selling in about 33 days; Zillow points to ~186 homes for …
Newton, MA opened 2026 with a resale market that remains competitive by several key measures. Redfin’s January 2026 data shows a median sale price near $1,498,000 (+5.1% year over year), with homes selling in about 33 days and 50 closed sales for the month.
Top takeaways
- Prices: Median sale price about $1.498M (January 2026, Redfin).
- Supply: About 186 homes in for-sale inventory as of Jan. 31 (Zillow).
- Speed: About a month to move (33 days on market; Zillow shows ~35 days to pending).
Market snapshot
Zillow’s home-value index puts the typical home value around $1,483,000 (data through Jan. 31), with roughly 45 new listings reported at month-end. Zillow also reports a recent median sale-to-list ratio of 0.988 and about 31.5% of sales closing over list price (Dec. 2025), a reminder that well-priced, well-located homes can still draw competition.
What’s for sale
Zillow’s live Newton search currently shows 142 active listings across houses, condos, and townhomes. Two quick filters to scan include:
- “New construction” and “coming soon” to spot fresh inventory.
- Condo/townhome listings for lower-maintenance options.
What are you seeing locally: more price cuts, more bidding wars, or more homes sitting past 30 days?