Newark Housing Market Report – May 2026
Here's a look at how the Newark, CA real estate market performed in May 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 33
- Median Sale Price: $1,220,000
- Average Sale Price: $1,261,421
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $786
- Average Days on Market: 40
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 102.3%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to April, the median sale price in Newark moved 6.1% up (from $1,150,000 to $1,220,000). The number of homes sold was 0.0% down compared to the prior month (33 vs. 33). Average days on market shifted 20.0% down (50 days to 40 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to May 2025, the median sale price is 7.4% down (from $1,318,000 to $1,220,000). Sales volume is 6.5% up year-over-year.
What This Means
Newark's housing market is showing signs of modest momentum heading into summer, though the longer-term picture remains mixed. The median price ticked up 6.1 percent month-over-month to $1.22 million, a healthy rebound that suggests renewed buyer interest as we enter the season when more families look to relocate. More encouraging is the 20 percent drop in average days on market, from 50 to 40 days—homes are moving noticeably faster, indicating less inventory pressure on sellers. The sale-to-list ratio holding above 102 percent confirms that homes are still commanding slight premiums, which generally happens when demand keeps pace with supply.
That said, the year-over-year decline of 7.4 percent in median price tells a different story. Newark is still about $98,000 below where it stood a year ago, reflecting the broader Bay Area trend of cooling from pandemic-era peaks as interest rates remain elevated. The current inventory of 117 active listings suggests balanced conditions—enough supply that buyers have options, but not so much that sellers are desperate. With single-family homes dominating the market mix and properties sitting about 45 days before finding buyers, this appears to be settling into a sustainable middle ground rather than either a hot or sluggish market.
Newark Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94560 | 33 | $1,220,000 | $786 | 40 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 23 | $1,315,000 | $889 |
| CONDOS | 5 | $649,000 | $520 |
| TOWNHOMES | 5 | $1,080,000 | $579 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $400K - $499K | 2 |
| $500K - $749K | 5 |
| $750K+ | 26 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 117 active listings in Newark with a median asking price of $1,235,000 and an average of 45 days on market.
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