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NEWTON HIGHLANDS, MA 02461

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

Neighborhoods in ZIP 02461

Newton Centre (Newton Center) · Newton Upper Falls (Upper Falls)

Market Analysis

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

The NEWTON HIGHLANDS, MA real estate market (02461) currently shows 27 active listings, with 10 pending sales. Homes are averaging 101 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 11 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 101 days on market compared to 14 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 2.2% year-over-year, from $1,780,000 to $1,819,750.

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Market Context

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 Overview

Active Listings
27
⇧ 68.8% vs 16 last year
Pending
10
37% pending ratio
Median Price
$1,819,750
⇧ 2.2% vs $1,780,000 last year
Average Price
$1,753,595
⇩ 9.2% vs $1,932,146 last year
Days on Market
101
⇧ 621.4% vs 14 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$711
⇧ 3.9% vs $684/sqft last year
Median Home Size
2,567 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 27 this year vs 16 last year
  • Days on market: 101 now vs 14 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $1,819,750 (+2.2% YoY)
  • Average: $1,753,595 (-9.2% 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 5.1 miles — 308 listings ($507,487,518 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
02461Newton Highlands, MA 024610.0 mi26$52,328,354$1,575,000$2,012,629
02459Newton Center, MA 024590.9 mi30$99,843,180$3,295,750$3,328,106
02494Needham Heights, MA 024941.7 mi21$45,727,836$2,212,000$2,177,516
02465West Newton, MA 024652.4 mi11$28,431,942$1,595,000$2,584,722
02462Newton Lower Falls, MA 024622.6 mi1$3,100,000$3,100,000$3,100,000
02466Auburndale, MA 024662.8 mi8$9,617,336$1,275,000$1,202,167
02481Wellesley Hills, MA 024813.6 mi23$89,821,049$3,436,500$3,905,263
02135Brighton, MA 021353.6 mi78$58,325,748$716,225$747,766
02453Waltham, MA 024534.0 mi19$20,692,653$1,214,425$1,089,087
02471Watertown, MA 024714.0 mi1$669,000$669,000$669,000
02130Jamaica Plain, MA 021304.8 mi37$39,758,794$763,500$1,074,562
02131Roslindale, MA 021314.9 mi28$18,533,676$619,700$661,917
02026Dedham, MA 020265.1 mi25$40,637,950$1,212,222$1,625,518

Frequently Asked Questions

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

As of September 2026, there are 27 active listings in NEWTON HIGHLANDS, MA (zip code 02461), compared to 16 the prior year.

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

The median listing price in NEWTON HIGHLANDS, MA 02461 is $1,819,750 as of September 2026, a 2.2% increase from $1,780,000 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 101 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 14 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 September 2026, NEWTON HIGHLANDS, MA 02461 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 11 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 101 days on market compared to 14 days last year.

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