Data period: May 2026 · Source: Bright MLS · Compiled by Saiid Zamani

    Newtown, PA Housing Market Report — May 2026

    Newtown Borough and Newtown Township pair Council Rock schools with one of Bucks County's most walkable historic downtowns. Demand from Princeton/NYC commuters drives premium pricing.

    Key Metrics

    $745,000Median Sale Price · +4.6% YoY
    14 daysMedian Days on Market
    101.5%List-to-Sale Ratio
    Price per Sq Ft · Median$320/sqft
    Months of Inventory · Supply1.8 months
    Closed Sales · May 202639
    New Listings · May 202646
    School District · Bucks CountyCouncil Rock SD

    Data period: May 2026 (a completed month). Source: Bright MLS, compiled by Saiid Zamani. Coverage: Residential closed sales in the named Pennsylvania municipality and ZIP codes. Method: Figures are compiled from Bright MLS closed-sale records for the stated period and cover residential property only. Median values are not seasonally adjusted; small municipalities can show large month-to-month swings on low sale counts. Data is reported for a completed period and is not a live feed.

    Buyer Takeaway

    Council Rock has multiple high schools (North and South) — feeder pattern affects price and resale. Verify before offering.

    Seller Takeaway

    Showcase walkability to State Street and Tyler State Park access. Council Rock branding is the headline for relocation buyers.

    Neighborhood Notes

    Borough homes and Newtown Grant townhomes are the most-traded sub-segments. Larger lots in Wrightstown remain a value play in the district.

    Newtown Market FAQs

    As of May 2026, the median sale price in Newtown, PA (18940) is approximately $745,000, a +4.6% change year-over-year based on Bright MLS closed-sales data.

    Well-priced homes in Newtown have a median of 14 days days on market with a 101.5% list-to-sale price ratio — meaning sellers are typically receiving very close to (or above) asking when the home is prepared and priced correctly.

    Newtown currently sits at 1.8 months months of inventory. Under 4 months is broadly considered a seller's market, 4–6 is balanced, and over 6 favors buyers. Combined with the 101.5% list-to-sale ratio, Newtown continues to favor well-prepared sellers in 2026.

    Saiid Zamani publishes monthly Bright MLS market updates for Newtown and the surrounding Bucks County. Call 484-597-6868 or email saiid@zamanirealestate.com for a free home-value report customized to your street and school feeder.