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NEWTON HIGHLANDS, MA 02461

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

Market Overview

Active Listings
16
⇧ 128.6% vs 7 last year
Pending
1
6% pending ratio
Median Price
$1,472,000
⇩ 27.3% vs $2,024,250 last year
Average Price
$1,847,250
⇩ 11.5% vs $2,087,713 last year
Days on Market
53
⇧ 51.4% vs 35 days last year

Market Context

Population: 7,049  ·  Density: 1,772.9/mi²  ·  Median household income: $191,711

Typical home value: $1,079,370  ·  Homeownership: 76.8%

Market Analysis

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

The NEWTON HIGHLANDS, MA real estate market (02461) currently shows 16 active listings, with 1 pending sales. Homes are averaging 53 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 9 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 53 days on market compared to 35 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 27.3% year-over-year, from $2,024,250 to $1,472,000.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 16 this year vs 7 last year
  • Days on market: 53 now vs 35 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $1,472,000 (-27.3% YoY)
  • Average: $1,847,250 (-11.5% 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

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 5.1 miles — 250 listings ($375,043,108 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
02461Newton Highlands, MA 024610.0 mi16$29,556,000$1,472,000$1,847,250
02459Newton Center, MA 024590.9 mi20$62,333,580$3,100,000$3,116,679
02494Needham Heights, MA 024941.7 mi14$27,697,712$2,237,000$1,978,408
02465West Newton, MA 024652.4 mi10$22,151,950$1,375,000$2,215,195
02462Newton Lower Falls, MA 024622.6 mi1$1,224,900$1,224,900$1,224,900
02466Auburndale, MA 024662.8 mi10$16,599,500$1,547,000$1,659,950
02481Wellesley Hills, MA 024813.6 mi17$61,038,500$3,895,000$3,590,500
02135Brighton, MA 021353.6 mi69$51,933,195$699,000$752,655
02453Waltham, MA 024534.0 mi15$15,420,360$1,069,990$1,028,024
02471Watertown, MA 024714.0 mi1$669,000$669,000$669,000
02130Jamaica Plain, MA 021304.8 mi29$29,778,969$785,000$1,026,861
02131Roslindale, MA 021314.9 mi21$14,523,222$642,000$691,582
02026Dedham, MA 020265.1 mi27$42,116,220$1,070,000$1,559,860

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in NEWTON HIGHLANDS, MA 02461?

As of January 2026, there are 16 active listings in NEWTON HIGHLANDS, MA (zip code 02461), compared to 7 the prior year.

What is the median home price in NEWTON HIGHLANDS, MA 02461?

The median listing price in NEWTON HIGHLANDS, MA 02461 is $1,472,000 as of January 2026, a 27.3% decrease from $2,024,250 the prior year.

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

Homes in NEWTON HIGHLANDS, MA 02461 spend an average of 53 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 35 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in NEWTON HIGHLANDS, MA 02461?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, NEWTON HIGHLANDS, MA 02461 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 9 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 53 days on market compared to 35 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in NEWTON HIGHLANDS, MA?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in NEWTON HIGHLANDS, MA 02461 save an estimated $29,440 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $1,472,000. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.