Homes for Sale in Newton, MA

Newton is a village-based market, and that’s the first thing buyers notice once they start touring. A listing in Newton Centre lives differently than one in Auburndale, even if the price range is similar. Parking, walkability to a village strip, and how quickly you can get to your daily routes all show up in real life within the first week.



This page is designed to keep the search practical. Start with the active listings, then use the neighborhood and logistics sections to narrow where to focus and what to verify early. Most buyers get better results when they pick two or three target villages and a clear property type, then tour with a plan instead of chasing every new listing that pops up.

Newton’s housing inventory is shaped by its villages. Buyers usually start by choosing a few areas that match their routine, then narrowing from there.



Newton Centre and Newton Highlands often appeal to buyers who want a village feel and easy access to daily errands. Inventory tends to include classic single-family homes, plus condos and some townhouse-style options closer to the village corridors.



West Newton, Newtonville, and Auburndale are common starting points for buyers who want commuter rail access in their back pocket and a broad mix of housing types. You’ll see everything from older colonials and two-family homes to newer condos in select buildings.



Waban and Chestnut Hill are frequently on the list for buyers looking for a more single-family-heavy search, with pockets of higher-end homes and occasional new projects. Nonantum and Newton Corner come up for buyers who want proximity to Boston-side routing and don’t mind tighter lots, plus a higher chance of multi-family inventory in certain sections.



Across Newton real estate, most buyers are choosing between single-family homes, condos, townhouses, and a smaller but important slice of multi-family properties. The right choice usually comes down to maintenance tolerance, parking needs, and how long a buyer plans to stay.



• Median sale price: $1,402,000
• Median days on market: 33
• Sale-to-list ratio: 98.1%
• % sold above list: 21.3%
• % with price drops: 25.3%

The Newton housing market is competitive, and buyers generally do best when they show up prepared. “Prepared” usually means financing is clear, timing is realistic, and the offer terms don’t introduce avoidable uncertainty for the seller.



Negotiation can still happen, but it tends to show up in specific places: condition items that change the budget, listings that started too high and had to correct, or findings that come up in condo document review. The clean approach is keeping due diligence consistent—inspection focus, condo review, and a clear plan for next steps once an offer is accepted.

Most day-to-day life in Newton runs through village centers and a few main corridors. Buyers quickly learn where they actually run errands—Newton Centre, West Newton, the Washington Street stretch, or the Needham Street corridor—because that ends up shaping which routes you drive without thinking.



For recreation time, Newton has options people actually use after work: the Commonwealth Avenue carriage road paths, Charles River access in pockets, and nearby reservations around the Chestnut Hill area. It’s also easy to hop into neighboring towns for specific needs, since Newton borders so many places buyers already reference in daily life.



A home that looks “close” on a map can still feel different depending on which direction you commute, so it’s worth doing a couple of normal drive-times before making a final call.



Stewart Woodward is a licensed real estate broker and team leader of the Metro West HOME Team at REAL Broker. His team works with buyers and sellers across Newton, Waltham, Watertown, Belmont, Arlington, and the broader Metro West region. Stewart brings 13 years of experience, 90+ transactions, and $40+ million in career sales.



As a certified Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) and Military Relocation Professional (MRP), Stewart’s approach is process-driven: tight tour planning, clear offer strategy, and steady negotiation when the market is competitive. The team focuses on helping buyers understand village trade-offs early—parking, layout, condition, and resale risk—so decisions feel grounded. The Metro West HOME Team operates from 9 Church Street in Waltham.

Newton is served by Newton Public Schools, and assignment varies by address, so buyers should verify each property directly with the district. Representative schools buyers often recognize include Newton North High School, Newton South High School, and Bigelow Middle School.



Commute planning often centers on I-90 (the Mass Pike), Route 128/I-95, and Route 9, with village routing driven by Washington Street and other main connectors. Transit is also part of the equation for many buyers through Green Line D branch stations and Commuter Rail Worcester Line stops in villages like West Newton, Newtonville, and Auburndale.