Newton NJ Housing Market: 5 Things to Know This Fall
Newton NJ Housing Market: 5 Things to Know This Fall
The Newton NJ housing market is still moving fast, but it's cooled a bit since spring. The median single-family sale price was $429,000 from July 1 to September 29, 2026. That's down 2.5% from last quarter, but still up 15.2% from the fall and winter window. Active listings held at 13, and homes sold for a median of 102.7% of list price.
What's the median home price in Newton, NJ right now?
It's $429,000. That's down from last quarter, but still well above last winter.
Garden State MLS shows a $429,000 median sale price for single-family homes sold from July 1 to September 29, 2026. Last quarter, the median was $440,000. That's about a 2.5% dip in three months. Go back to the fall and winter window, and the median was $372,500. That's a 15.2% jump from six months ago. Prices are still higher than last winter. They've just leveled off since spring.
Source: Garden State MLS
How many homes are for sale in Newton, NJ?
There are 13 active listings right now. That's the same as last quarter.
Garden State MLS counted 13 active single-family listings over the last 90 days. That number held steady from the quarter before. Go back to the fall and winter window, and there were just 4 homes on the market. Inventory has grown a lot since then. Still, 13 homes is a small, tight supply for a town Newton's size.
Source: Garden State MLS
Is Newton, NJ still a seller's market?
Yes. There's about 1.4 months of supply, well under the 6-month mark for a balanced market.
Twenty-seven single-family homes closed in the last 90 days. That's about 9 sales a month. With 13 active listings, that works out to roughly 1.4 months of supply. Anything under 6 months usually favors sellers. Last quarter's supply was a little looser, at about 2.3 months. Newton is still tight, even with more listings than last winter.
Source: calculated from Garden State MLS data
Are homes in Newton, NJ still selling over asking price?
Yes. Homes sold for a median of 102.7% of list price.
That's down from 105.6% last quarter. On a $429,000 sale, 102.7% works out to about $11,300 over list price. Last quarter, the same math came out closer to $23,000 over asking. Bidding wars still happen here. They're just not stretching as far as they were in spring.
Source: Garden State MLS
What's it like living in Newton, NJ?
Newton is the county seat of Sussex County, with a historic downtown built around the Green.
Newton has been the county seat since 1762. The Sussex Superior Courthouse sits right on the Green downtown. Spring Street's shops and restaurants are a short walk away. The restored Newton Theatre still hosts shows in its 605 seats. Kids go through the Newton Public School District, from Merriam Avenue and Halsted Middle to Newton High School. Commuters use Route 206 or Route 94, or head about 13 miles to Interstate 80. Newton sits roughly 60 miles from New York City.
Source: Wikipedia: Newton, New Jersey
What does this mean for buyers and sellers in Newton?
Buyers have a small window of relief. Sellers still hold the edge, but pricing matters more than it did in spring.
If you're buying, don't expect a flood of new listings. Thirteen homes is still a tight market. Get pre-approved so you can move fast when the right one comes up. Ask early about wells and septic, since not all homes within Newton Town are serviced by the public sewer and water. If you're selling, you're still in a strong spot. Just don't assume a bidding war will cover an inflated price. Well-priced homes near downtown or the Green tend to move the fastest.
- $429,000 median sale price, July 1 to September 29, 2026
- -2.5% vs. the prior 90 days ($440,000)
- +15.2% vs. the fall and winter window ($372,500)
- 13 active single-family listings, flat vs. last quarter
- 102.7% median sale price as a share of list price
- 21 days median days on market
- 27 closed sales in the last 90 days
- About 1.4 months of supply
The Bottom Line
Newton's housing market has cooled a little since spring, but it hasn't slowed down. Homes are still selling fast and over asking. If you've been waiting for a big drop in prices, this isn't it. If you're ready to buy or sell in Newton, I'm happy to walk you through your numbers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Newton, NJ?
The median single-family sale price was $429,000 from July 1 to September 29, 2026, according to Garden State MLS.
Is it a good time to buy a home in Newton, NJ?
Inventory is still tight, at 13 active listings. That's more than the 4 homes on the market last winter, but still thin.
How long does it take to sell a house in Newton, NJ?
The median home sold in 21 days over the last 90 days.
Is Newton, NJ still a seller's market?
Yes. There's roughly 1.4 months of supply, well under the 6 months that usually signals a balanced market.
Sources
- Garden State MLS (https://www.gsmls.com/): Market Condition Statistics Report (1004 MC), Newton Town, single-family homes only, run September 29, 2026. Supports median sale price, list price, active listings, days on market, closed sales, and sale-to-list ratio. Info deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
- Wikipedia: Newton, New Jersey (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newton,_New_Jersey): County seat since 1762, Newton Theatre, Newton Public School District schools, highways, and distance to New York City.
- Months of supply and dollar-over-asking figures are estimates calculated from the Garden State MLS figures above.
Nina Fradl is a REALTOR® with United Real Estate North Jersey, serving all of Sussex County, including Andover Boro, Andover Twp, Branchville Boro, Byram Twp, Frankford Twp, Franklin Boro, Fredon Twp, Green Twp, Hamburg Boro, Hampton Twp, Hardyston Twp, Hopatcong Boro, Lafayette Twp, Montague Twp, Newton Town, Ogdensburg Boro, Sandyston Twp, Sparta Twp, Stanhope Boro, Stillwater Twp, Sussex Boro, Vernon Twp, Walpack Twp, and Wantage Twp.
Nina Fradl, REALTOR®
United Real Estate North Jersey
Phone: (973) 490-4999
Email: Nina@NinaFradl.com
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