Newton · Barnstable, MA

Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Newton, Barnstable?

The median home in Newton sells for $710,000 with prices up 6% year-over-year. Ridley's flat fee saves you $17,801.

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Newton Real Estate Market Conditions

53out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

53/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Newton market is balanced — neither strongly favoring buyers nor sellers. Accurate pricing is key: overpriced homes will sit, but correctly priced listings are still moving. Don't count on bidding wars — price to attract offers rather than leave room for negotiation. Sellers who prepare well can still achieve strong results.

Inventory TightnessNeutral

4 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. Massachusetts average is 1.9.

Price MomentumNeutral

Prices up 5.882440665% year-over-year — vs. 0% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 97.35% of asking — buyers are negotiating 2.7% below list. Massachusetts average is 99.3%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — 100% below the Massachusetts average of 36.5%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

51.5 median days on market — 11 days slower than the Massachusetts average.

Market UrgencyNeutral

27.27% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 42.5% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 0% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. Massachusetts average is 20%.

Score based on 7 real-time market signals. Updated with latest available data.

How it works →

Median Sale Price

$710,000

+6%

Days on Market

51.5

Price per Sq Ft

$362

Sale-to-List Ratio

97.35%

Homes Sold

14

Pending in 2 Weeks

27.27%

Source: public market records

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How much can you save selling in Newton?

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$710,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$21,300

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

Cost to sell in Newton

Traditional AgentBest valueRidley ProRidley Essentials
Listing fee$21,300$3,499$999
Buyer agent$19,8802.8% avg$14,200~2% avg$14,200~2% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)$10,650$10,650$10,650
Total cost$51,830$28,349$25,849
You save$17,801$20,301

Based on the Newton median home price of $710,000. Ridley buyer agent commission reflects the average ~2% BAC offered by Ridley sellers.

How to sell your house and save on commission in Newton

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