Is Newtown a buyer's or seller's market right now?

Newtown is currently a buyer's market with 6 months of supply. Homes are selling at 95.3% of list price, and 50% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Newtown is 48/100 (Cooling), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Newtown?

The median home price in Newtown is $190,450, down 26.8% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $179. Homes sell in a median of 29 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 95.3%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Newtown, Ohio?

On a $190,450 home in Newtown, a traditional listing agent charges around $5,714 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $15,236 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $4,715, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $2,215 while getting full agent support.

How does Ridley's flat fee compare to a traditional Newtown agent?

A traditional Newtown listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $5,714 on a $190,450 home. Ridley offers two flat-fee plans: Essentials ($999) with MLS listing, marketing tools, and self-service support, or Pro ($3,499) with a dedicated licensed agent. That saves you $4,715–$2,215 compared to a traditional agent.

How long does it take to sell a home in Newtown?

The median home in Newtown currently spends 29 days on the market before going under contract, down 2% from last year. 50% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 95.3% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation.

Do I need a real estate agent to sell in Ohio?

No. Ohio does not require you to use a real estate agent to sell your home. You can sell independently (FSBO) or use a flat-fee service like Ridley that gives you MLS access, professional tools, and expert support at a fraction of the traditional commission. On a $190,450 home, that could save you up to $2,215.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Ohio. Essentials ($999) includes MLS listing distribution, professional listing tools, marketing materials, and self-service support. Pro ($3,499) includes everything in Essentials plus a dedicated licensed agent partner, expert pricing consultation, offer review and negotiation support, contract and deadline management, and full closing coordination. Both save significantly vs. the traditional $5,714 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Newtown, Ohio?

The median home in Newtown sells for $190,450 with prices down 26.8% year-over-year. The average seller pays $5,714 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $2,215.

Newtown Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

48out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Cooling

48/100

The market is shifting — strategic pricing and presentation matter more.

What this means for sellers

The Newtown market is cooling, and sellers need to be strategic. Buyers have more options and are negotiating harder. Invest in staging and professional photography to differentiate your listing. Flexibility on terms can make the difference in attracting serious buyers.

Inventory TightnessFavors buyers

6 months of supply — above the 5-month balanced threshold, giving buyers more options. Ohio average is 2.3.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 26.8% year-over-year — vs. +9.8% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 95.3% of asking — buyers are negotiating 4.7% below list. Ohio average is 97%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — 100% below the Ohio average of 22%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

29 median days on market — 43 days faster than the Ohio average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

50% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 25.5% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 0% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. Ohio average is 17.3%.

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

How it works →

Median Sale Price

The midpoint price of all homes sold in the past month. Half sold for more, half for less.

$190,450

-26.8%

Days on Market

How long the typical home sits on the market before going under contract. Lower is better for sellers.

-2%

Price per Sq Ft

Average cost per square foot of living space. Useful for comparing homes of different sizes.

$179

Sale-to-List Ratio

How close homes sell to their asking price. Above 100% means bidding wars; below means negotiation room.

95.3%

Months of Supply

How long it would take to sell all current listings at the current pace. Under 3 months favors sellers; over 6 favors buyers.

Buyer’s market

Competitiveness

Overall market competition based on offers per listing, days on market, and sale-to-list ratio.

Somewhat Competitive

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

50%

Fast-moving

12-Month Price Trend

$210,750 → $190,450

▼9.6%

$210K$205K$200K$195K$190K

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Newtown?

The average Newtown homeowner saves $2,215 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $190,450 home.

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That could furnish your new living room — save 1.2% of your home value

Your Newtown home value

$190,450

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$5,714

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

How much does it cost to sell a house in Newtown?

The total cost to sell a house in Newtown in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $5,714 with a traditional 3% commission on a $190,450 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$5,714	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$5,3332.8% avg	$3,809~2% avg	$3,809~2% avg	$5,3332.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$2,857	$2,857	$2,857	$2,857
Total cost	$13,904	$10,165	$7,665	$8,190
Net proceeds	$176,546	$180,285	$182,785	$182,260
You save	—	$3,739	$6,239	$5,714No support