Massachusetts Communities
Newton, Massachusetts
Homes for sale, recent sales and market context for Newton — with guidance from a Bean Group agent.
Market orientation
Newton market at a glance
Figures below come from current Newton market data and change as inventory moves. Ask an agent for a neighborhood-level read.
- Median price
- $1.45M
- Active listings
- 86
- Median days on market
- 18
- Year over year
- +3.2%
- Sold, last 30 days
- 48
Updated April 2026
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Homes for sale in Newton
Active, coming-soon and under-contract listings across Newton, updated directly from the MLS feed.
The community
Living in Newton
Newton is one of the most established and consistently sought-after suburbs of Boston — a collection of thirteen distinct villages spread across roughly eighteen square miles immediately west of the city. Top-ranked public schools, easy access to the Mass Pike and the Green Line, and a deep stock of architecturally significant homes have kept Newton at the top of buyer wish lists for decades.
The Newton real estate market shifts meaningfully from village to village. Newton Centre, Chestnut Hill, and Waban tend toward larger single-families and higher price points; Newton Corner, Newtonville, and Nonantum mix condos, two-families, and more accessible single-family stock. Auburndale, West Newton, and Newton Highlands all have their own character and pricing dynamics.
Sold comparables
Recently sold in Newton
Closed sales are the clearest read on what buyers are actually paying in Newton.
FAQ
Newton real estate questions
What is the median home price in Newton?
The median home price in Newton, Massachusetts is currently around $1.45M, +3.2% year over year. A Bean Group agent can share a comparative market analysis for the area you're interested in.
How competitive is the Newton real estate market?
Homes in Newton are spending a median of 18 days on market, which gives a strong signal about buyer competition. Well-priced, well-presented listings often see multiple offers.
How long do homes take to sell in Newton?
The median days-on-market in Newton is 18 days. Move-in-ready homes in core neighborhoods often go faster, while specialty properties can take longer.
What are property taxes like in Newton, Massachusetts?
Property taxes in Newton are set locally and reassessed periodically. Current rates are published by the municipality; a Bean Group agent can point you to the official figures for any home you're considering.
How do I get my Newton home's value?
Request a free, no-obligation home valuation from a Bean Group agent. We combine recent sales data with an in-person walk-through to give you a defensible number — not an algorithmic guess.
Get in touch
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