Newton Market Report

Newton sits on the western side of the greater Boston area with quick access to the Pike, the Green Line, and village centers like Newton Center and West Newton. Tracking the Newton housing market helps buyers and sellers set expectations on price, timing, and competition. 

This Newton real estate market report brings together the latest pricing, sales, and value trends with clear dates and sources so you can compare today’s market to last year and prior cycles.

Through October 2025, the Newton housing market remains a competitive market with tight inventory and steady demand. Redfin’s city page reports a median sale price of about 1.38 million dollars in October 2025, down roughly 2.7 percent year over year, with homes selling in a median of 27 days compared with 21 days last year. Closed sales were 78 in October 2025 compared with 62 a year earlier, which points to buyers reengaging as rates eased in late fall. These figures provide timely insight into homes selling and days on the market compared to last year.

Regionally, Greater Boston set a new benchmark in mid 2025 as the median single family price reached about 1 million dollars in June. GBAR attributed the jump to low inventory across the metro market. Newton remains desirable within that metro market and often tracks regional trends with a premium due to village amenities and access to employment centers.

Average list price varies by village and property type, yet the local pattern through 2025 shows sellers pricing near recent comparable sales and adjusting if showings stall. While list price is more volatile than closed price, the slight softening in Newton’s median sold price in October 2025 suggests list prices have begun to reflect buyer affordability bands in today’s market. City level list price series are best read alongside recent sold price and days on market to gauge momentum. 

At the metro scale, GBAR’s monthly dashboards show list price behavior moving with inventory. When inventory remains low, list prices hold firmer even as days on market rise. Agents track this monthly to align pricing with absorption.

Closed prices in Newton reflect what buyers actually pay after negotiations and inspections. Redfin reports the October 2025 median sale price near 1.38 million dollars, down slightly from last year, with individual villages like Newton Center and Newton Corner showing month specific swings based on mix. 

For example, Newton Center’s September 2025 median was about 1.85 million dollars, down 6.1 percent year over year, while Newton Corner’s September 2025 median was about 1.19 million dollars, down 20.7 percent on a smaller sample. 

Greater Boston’s mid 2025 milestone near 1 million dollars for single family medians frames Newton’s premium relative to the metro market. That premium reflects lot sizes, renovated inventory, and access to village amenities.

New listings in 2025 improved modestly from 2024’s very low base, yet inventory remains tight for a city of Newton’s size. October 2025 activity shows more consumers listing into rate dips, which boosted buyer choice late in the season. Persistent low inventory means buyers looking for a home in Newton still face competition, especially for renovated properties near transit or village centers. City level monthly totals on the Redfin page indicate the count of listed and sold homes used throughout this report.

Across the metro market, GBAR’s dashboard confirms seasonality with more new listings in spring and early summer and thinner options by late fall. In 2025, the pattern held, although late year rate relief encouraged some additional sellers to enter.

Newton recorded 78 sold homes in October 2025 versus 62 in October 2024, a sign that demand was present when pricing and rates aligned. 

Year to date, the count remains constrained compared with pre 2022 norms due to the lock in effect that keeps many potential sellers in sub 4 percent mortgages. Still, when well prepared listings enter, they move. This aligns with broader Greater Boston data showing sales remaining below long term averages while prices hold firm.

Days on the market in Newton averaged 27 in October 2025, up from 21 days a year earlier. The six day increase indicates buyers are taking a bit more time to compare property value and financing options. Some villages within Newton, sell faster than others depending on their price point and condition. Newton Center’s September 2025 median was 23 days, faster than the citywide average, while broader Newton hovered near the high twenties in October.

Price adjustments are a part of the rhythm of today's market. In 2025, the list-to-sale alignment tightened as sellers responded to showing feedback and financing thresholds. 

A weekly scan of active inventory shows how measured reductions bring properties back into the flow rather than broad discounting. This is reflective of Redfin's city trends, which show modest softening in year-over-year prices and a slight lengthening of days on the market through the fall of 2025.

Newton’s home prices have changed over the years, here is a quick look at its growth over different periods.

From October 2024 to October 2025, Newton’s median sale price edged down roughly 2.7 percent to about 1.38 million dollars. The movement reflects affordability pressure from rates and a changing mix between luxury market closings and mid range properties. Monthly swings by village are normal, especially where luxury homes represent a thin submarket.

Comparing late 2022 to late 2025, Newton remains above pre rate spike values. Even with some near term softness, the average home value in Newton sits materially higher than three years ago due to low inventory and persistent demand in desirable areas like Newton Center, West Newton, and Chestnut Hill. Regional series from GBAR show similar three year lifts across the metro market.

Over five years, Newton’s property value appreciation is significant relative to many competitive real estate markets. Limited new construction within built out neighborhoods, strong commuter access, and village retail have supported rising home prices. City assessing guidance underscores that FY2025 assessments are based on market value as of January 1, 2024, reflecting the preceding year’s sales and thus capturing much of the five year climb.

Over a decade, Newton has experienced structural price growth in both single family and condo segments. The combination of tight inventory, high buyer demand in the greater Boston area, and continued investments in village centers supported a long upward trend. GBAR’s regional reporting and Redfin’s historical series together show that today’s market sits well above 2015 pricing even after 2025’s modest cooling.

Freddie Mac’s weekly survey on November 6, 2025 reported the 30 year fixed at 6.22 percent. That was a small increase from 6.17 percent the prior week and well below peaks seen in 2023. The survey is updated weekly and is the industry standard reference for rate trends.

Looking forward, most forecasts for the next 3, 6, and 12 months point to a range bound path with potential easing if inflation continues to cool. If rates hold near the low sixes into early 2026, more sellers may list and buyers who paused in 2024 could re enter. If rates jump toward seven percent, affordability headwinds would likely slow absorption and extend days on the market compared to last year. These directional effects align with national coverage tying rates to Treasury yields and affordability.

Newton continues to be a seller-leaning market late in 2025, even though the leverage gap narrowed from 2021 and 2022. The prices are supported by the tight inventory, yet buyers have a bit more time to compare, negotiate repairs, and evaluate contingencies compared to last year. The competitive market dynamic shows up in the October 2025 figures where the median sold price softened slightly while sales counts rose, a sign that buyers responded when pricing and rates aligned.

If you’re buying in places like Newton Center, West Newton, or Chestnut Hill, it still helps a lot to have your financing lined up and a realistic plan for inspections before you start making offers. On the flip side, if you’re selling in one of these high-demand spots, a sensible list price and clear, honest details about any work you’ve done on the home usually lead to fewer hiccups and a quicker, cleaner sale.

FAQs

Newton typically trades at a premium to the metro market due to lot sizes, schools in Newton, and proximity to major employment nodes. In June 2025, Greater Boston’s single family median reached about 1 million dollars, while Newton’s October 2025 median sale price was about 1.38 million dollars. Both data points show that the metro market remains one of the nation’s more expensive regions with inventory that remains tight.

Yes. In September 2025, Newton Center posted a 23 day median time to sell, which was faster than the citywide October median of 27 days. Smaller sample areas can swing month to month, so it helps to compare several months of trend data before setting expectations for buying or selling a home.

For FY2025, Newton assessments reflect market value as of January 1, 2024 based on prior year sales. The City explains that assessments track fair market value by statute and are separate from the total tax levy decisions made in the City budget process. This timing detail helps owners compare assessed value to current market trends.

Luxury homes make up a thinner submarket, so monthly medians can swing based on a handful of sales. In 2025, citywide price changes hovered near flat to slightly down year over year in the fall, while select luxury clusters saw different trajectories depending on condition and location. Reading six to twelve months of Newton luxury closings gives a clearer view than any one month. City and village pages on Redfin illustrate this mix effect.

In October 2025, Newton’s median days on market was 27 days compared with 21 days in October 2024. That six day difference suggests buyers are taking more time to evaluate property value and financing. The competitive market remains, yet it is more balanced than the ultra fast pace of 2021.