Newark Housing Market Report – April 2026
Here's a look at how the Newark, CA real estate market performed in April 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 29
- Median Sale Price: $1,150,000
- Average Sale Price: $1,335,397
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $739
- Average Days on Market: 48
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 102.8%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to March, the median sale price in Newark moved 8.7% down (from $1,260,000 to $1,150,000). The number of homes sold was 0.0% down compared to the prior month (29 vs. 29). Average days on market shifted 14.3% down (56 days to 48 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to April 2025, the median sale price is 14.3% down (from $1,342,500 to $1,150,000). Sales volume is 19.4% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Newark's housing market is showing signs of softening as we move deeper into spring. April saw 29 homes sell at a median price of $1,150,000—down 8.7 percent from March and notably 14.3 percent lower than a year ago. While the sale-to-list ratio of 102.8 percent suggests homes are still fetching slightly above asking price, the yearly decline tells a clearer story: fewer buyers are in the market, and they're not willing to pay what they were in 2025. The dip in year-over-year volume of 19.4 percent reinforces this cooling trend.
The silver lining for buyers is inventory and negotiating power. With 110 active listings on the market and homes spending an average of 39 days before sale, the market is far less competitive than it was last year. Days on market have also shrunk to 48 days from 56, suggesting homes are still moving reasonably well, but the rate of decline has slowed. At $739 per square foot, pricing remains elevated by historical standards, yet the downward pressure is undeniable.
For sellers, the message is mixed. Your homes will likely sell, but at lower prices than previous months. The market still favors sellers overall, but the advantage has measurably eroded.
Newark Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94560 | 29 | $1,150,000 | $739 | 48 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 17 | $1,655,000 | $866 |
| CONDOS | 8 | $865,000 | $579 |
| TOWNHOMES | 3 | $740,000 | $561 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 1 | $1,125,000 | $375 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $500K - $749K | 5 |
| $750K+ | 24 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 110 active listings in Newark with a median asking price of $1,265,000 and an average of 39 days on market.
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