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NEWTON CENTER, MA 02459

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Middlesex County
Buyer's Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Neighborhoods in ZIP 02459

Newton Centre (Newton Center) · Newton Upper Falls (Upper Falls) · Newtonville · Oak Hill

Market Analysis

Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The NEWTON CENTER, MA real estate market (02459) currently shows 74 active listings, with 21 pending sales. Homes are averaging 42 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 30 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 42 days on market compared to 22 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 3.8% year-over-year, from $2,447,000 to $2,540,000.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 19,182  ·  Density: 1,471.3/mi²  ·  Median household income: $210,785

Typical home value: $1,343,540  ·  Homeownership: 82.9%

Market Overview

Active Listings
74
⇧ 68.2% vs 44 last year
Pending
21
28% pending ratio
Median Price
$2,540,000
⇧ 3.8% vs $2,447,000 last year
Average Price
$2,680,233
⇩ 12.1% vs $3,049,333 last year
Days on Market
42
⇧ 90.9% vs 22 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$629
⇧ 3.8% vs $606/sqft last year
Median Home Size
4,134 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 74 this year vs 44 last year
  • Days on market: 42 now vs 22 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $2,540,000 (+3.8% YoY)
  • Average: $2,680,233 (-12.1% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 5.0 miles — 257 listings ($365,930,594 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
02459Newton Center, MA 024590.0 mi30$99,843,180$3,295,750$3,328,106
02464Newton Upper Falls, MA 024641.4 mi3$8,700,000$2,900,000$2,900,000
02468Waban, MA 024682.2 mi10$28,421,730$2,656,250$2,842,173
02458Newton, MA 024582.6 mi17$26,629,327$1,456,500$1,566,431
02132West Roxbury, MA 021322.9 mi22$18,464,820$764,500$839,310
02135Brighton, MA 021353.1 mi78$58,325,748$716,225$747,766
02462Newton Lower Falls, MA 024623.5 mi1$3,100,000$3,100,000$3,100,000
02492Needham, MA 024923.8 mi24$66,438,336$3,136,000$2,768,264
02471Watertown, MA 024713.9 mi1$669,000$669,000$669,000
02131Roslindale, MA 021314.1 mi28$18,533,676$619,700$661,917
02134Allston, MA 021344.4 mi22$14,314,124$554,500$650,642
02453Waltham, MA 024534.5 mi19$20,692,653$1,214,425$1,089,087
02120Roxbury Crossing, MA 021205.0 mi2$1,798,000$899,000$899,000

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in NEWTON CENTER, MA 02459?

As of September 2026, there are 74 active listings in NEWTON CENTER, MA (zip code 02459), compared to 44 the prior year.

What is the median home price in NEWTON CENTER, MA 02459?

The median listing price in NEWTON CENTER, MA 02459 is $2,540,000 as of September 2026, a 3.8% increase from $2,447,000 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in NEWTON CENTER, MA?

Homes in NEWTON CENTER, MA 02459 spend an average of 42 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 22 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in NEWTON CENTER, MA 02459?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, NEWTON CENTER, MA 02459 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 30 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 42 days on market compared to 22 days last year.

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