Newton, MA Real Estate: Town Guide, Prices & Homes for Sale

Newton at a glance

Median single-family: $1,880,000; ▼ 3.8% vs. last year
Median condo: $1,090,000; ▼ 9.1% vs. last year
Days on market: 40; single-family, year to date
Sale vs. original list: 99.9%; single-family, year to date
Residential tax rate: $9.69; per $1,000, FY2026
Population: 90,700; 2024 Census estimate, +2.0% since 2020
To Boston: 7 mi; straight line to City Hall
MBTA rail & ferry: Commuter rail · Light rail

Newton market · September 2026 year to date

The numbers, before the opinions.

Newton single-family and condo market, September 2026 year to date
Measure	Single-family	Condo
Median sale price	$1,880,000	$1,090,000
Change vs. last year	▼ 3.8%	▼ 9.1%
Sales closed	371	239
Median days on market	40	52
Sale price vs. original list	99.9%	97.6%
For sale at month end	136	104
Months of supply	3.3	3.9

Source: Massachusetts Association of REALTORS®, Newton Local Market Update (PDF, opens in a new tab) (MLS PIN data). Year-to-date figures except homes for sale and months of supply, which are for the latest month. A town median is a starting point; the right price is street by street.

What the numbers mean

Buying or selling in Newton?

By the usual rule of thumb (under about four months of supply favors sellers, over six favors buyers), the Newton single-family market was seller-leaning, with 3.3 months of supply in the latest MAR report and homes selling for 99.9% of original list price on average. Individual streets, price ranges and property types can behave very differently.

Homes in Newton have sold for about 99.9% of their original list price on average, close to asking. Pricing near the market from day one is what keeps you there.
The median single-family home took about 40 days to sell. Plan your next move around that, plus about 30 to 60 days to close.

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Most Newton homes sell close to asking (99.9% of original list on average), so there's some room to negotiate, but rarely a lot on homes priced right.
With a median of about 40 days on market, you'll usually have time for a second showing, but not forever.
Condos in Newton had a median of $1,090,000 versus $1,880,000 for single-families. If the single-family budget is a stretch, a condo or a two-family can be a way in.

Newton homes for sale · How I help buyers

Side by side · September 2026 year to date

How does Newton compare with nearby towns?

Newton compared with the nearest towns I cover
Town	Median single-family	Median condo	Days on market	Tax rate (FY2026)
Newton	$1,880,000 ▼ 3.8%	$1,090,000	40	$9.69
Watertown	$1,160,000 ▲ 13.2%	$725,000	28	$12.20
Waltham	$870,000 ▼ 3.3%	$697,500	37	$10.32
Brookline	$2,525,000 ▼ 8.2%	$1,037,500	62	$10.24
Needham	$1,825,000 ▲ 0.3%	$1,223,900	43	$10.83
Belmont	$1,600,000 ▼ 11.1%	$925,000	34	$11.51

Year-to-date medians from each town's MAR Local Market Update; tax rates per $1,000 from the Mass. Division of Local Services. Nearby = closest town centers among the towns I cover.

Town guide

What it's like to live in Newton.

What is it like to live in Newton?

Newton is a city that lives like a collection of villages. Thirteen of them, each with its own center: Auburndale, Chestnut Hill, Newton Centre, Newton Corner, Newton Highlands, Newton Lower Falls, Newton Upper Falls, Newtonville, Nonantum, Oak Hill, Thompsonville, Waban and West Newton. Buyers usually choose a village, not just "Newton."

What are Newton's villages like?

A quick orientation, not a ranking:

Area	What it's like	Worth a look if you want
Newton Centre	The largest village center, on the Green Line	Shops, restaurants and the T
Newtonville and West Newton	Village centers on the commuter rail line, near the Pike	Train access and a village center
Waban, Newton Highlands and Chestnut Hill	Residential villages on the Green Line	Green Line access and quieter streets
Nonantum and Newton Corner	Denser villages near Watertown and the Pike, with more two-families	A mix of housing near the city
Auburndale and the Falls	Villages along the Charles River on the western side	River access and village centers
Oak Hill and Thompsonville	Mid-century neighborhoods in the south of the city	Single-family neighborhoods

What does housing look like in Newton?

Everything from Victorians and colonials to mid-century homes, two-families in the denser villages, condos, and a lot of new construction where older homes have been replaced. Prices are high and vary widely by village and street.

How is the commute from Newton to Boston?

The Green Line D branch runs through Newton (stations include Riverside, Woodland, Waban, Eliot, Newton Highlands, Newton Centre and Chestnut Hill). The Framingham/Worcester commuter rail line stops at Newtonville, West Newton and Auburndale. The Mass Pike, Route 9 and Route 128 all run through or along the city.

Where do people spend time in Newton?

Crystal Lake
The Charles River and its parks
Village centers in Newton Centre, Newtonville and Waban
Boston College, partly in Chestnut Hill

What should buyers and sellers know about Newton?

Price by village and street: the citywide median hides huge differences.
New construction and teardowns: check permits and zoning if you plan to expand.
Two-family condos in the denser villages: review the documents carefully.

For public school information, see the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's school and district profiles (Newton Public Schools).

Questions people actually ask.

How many villages are in Newton?

Thirteen, each with its own center and character.

Is Newton on the T?

Yes. The Green Line D branch and the Framingham/Worcester commuter rail line both serve Newton.

MBTA stations in Newton

Commuter rail: Auburndale, Newtonville, West Newton (Framingham/Worcester Line)
Light rail: 7 stations (Green Line D)

Mortgage rates · week of October 15, 2026

What today's rate means for your payment in Newton.

The average 30-year fixed rate this week is 7.40%. On Newton's median single-family price of $1,880,000 with 20% down (a $1,504,000 loan), here's the monthly principal and interest, and how much a rate move changes it.

Monthly principal and interest on a $1,504,000 30-year loan in Newton at different rates
Scenario	30-year rate	Principal & interest	vs. this week
A year ago	6.27%	$9,280/mo	−$1,130/mo
This week	7.40%	$10,410/mo
If rates rise half a point	7.90%	$10,930/mo	+$520/mo
If rates fall half a point	6.90%	$9,910/mo	−$510/mo
If rates fall a full point	6.40%	$9,410/mo	−$1,010/mo

Rate source: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (opens in a new tab), national weekly average. Principal and interest only; taxes, insurance and any condo fees are extra (use the calculator below). Your actual rate depends on your credit, loan type and points. Ask a lender for a quote, or ask me for an introduction.

Monthly cost calculator

What would a Newton home cost per month?

Pre-filled with Newton's median single-family price, its FY2026 tax rate and this week's average 30-year mortgage rate. Change anything. This is an estimate for planning, not a loan quote.

How I help in Newton

Three ways to start.

Buy in Newton

What homes here actually sell for, what they cost to own, and an offer strategy you can defend.

Buying with Xavier

Sell in Newton

A price grounded in Newton sales, a plan for what to fix, and a clear read on every offer.

Get a home valuation

Invest in Newton

Two- and three-families run as numbers: rents, expenses, financing, and condition.

Multifamily & investing

Quick answers about Newton.

What is the median home price in Newton, MA?

The median single-family sale price in Newton was $1,880,000 for September 2026 year to date, compared with $1,955,000 for the same period a year earlier. The median condo sold for $1,090,000. Source: Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® (MLS PIN data).

How fast are homes selling in Newton?

Single-family homes that sold in Newton during September 2026 year to date spent a median of about 40 days on market and sold for 99.9% of their original list price on average, according to MAR.

What is the property tax rate in Newton, MA?

Newton's FY2026 residential property tax rate is $9.69 per $1,000 of assessed value (Massachusetts Division of Local Services). On a home assessed at the median single-family sale price, that's roughly $18,220 a year; your actual bill depends on the assessed value.

Is it a buyer's or seller's market in Newton, MA?

By the usual rule of thumb (under about four months of supply favors sellers, over six favors buyers), the Newton single-family market was seller-leaning, with 3.3 months of supply in the latest MAR report and homes selling for 99.9% of original list price on average. Individual streets, price ranges and property types can behave very differently.

Is there public transit from Newton to Boston?

Yes. MBTA service in Newton: commuter rail: Auburndale, Newtonville, West Newton (Framingham/Worcester Line); light rail: 7 stations (Green Line D). Check the MBTA's current schedules for times.

Buying or selling here?

Interested in Newton?

Tell me what you're weighing: a street, a price range, a timeline. I'll send the recent sales that matter and what I'd watch for in Newton specifically.

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Sources: market figures, Massachusetts Association of REALTORS®, Local Market Update (data: MLS PIN; © ShowingTime Plus); tax rate, Massachusetts Division of Local Services, Municipal Databank, Tax Rates by Class; population, U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates for cities and towns; stations, MBTA (V3 API); distance, OpenStreetMap Nominatim (town center); miles are straight-line to Boston City Hall. Numbers retrieved 2026-10-21.

Living in Newton, MA.