Newark Housing Market Report – July 2026
Here's a look at how the Newark, CA real estate market performed in July 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 41
- Median Sale Price: $1,200,000
- Average Sale Price: $1,283,775
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $750
- Average Days on Market: 69
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 101.2%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to June, the median sale price in Newark moved 0.8% down (from $1,210,000 to $1,200,000). The number of homes sold was 4.7% down compared to the prior month (43 vs. 41). Average days on market shifted 19.0% up (58 days to 69 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to July 2025, the median sale price is 8.4% down (from $1,310,000 to $1,200,000). Sales volume is 10.8% up year-over-year.
What This Means
Newark's housing market is showing signs of cooling heading into late summer. While the year-over-year sales volume bump is encouraging, the month-over-month decline of 4.7% suggests we're settling into a slower seasonal pattern typical for July. More telling is the uptick in days on market, which jumped from 58 to 69 days—a notable 19% increase that signals homes are lingering longer before finding buyers. Combined with median prices dropping 0.8% month-over-month and 8.4% year-over-year, we're looking at a market where sellers are gradually adjusting their expectations.
The good news is that homes are still selling above asking price on average, with a sale-to-list ratio of 101.2%, which means there's still genuine buyer demand despite the longer selling timeline. However, the growing inventory of 125 active listings—up from what was likely moving more quickly earlier in the year—is giving buyers more options and negotiating power. At the current pace, the supply represents roughly three months of inventory, a fairly balanced position that favors neither side dramatically. For buyers, the window of opportunity is widening; for sellers, the message is clear: price realistically and ensure your home is market-ready, because it's going to sit a little longer than it did a year ago.
Newark Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94560 | 41 | $1,200,000 | $750 | 69 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 31 | $1,325,000 | $805 |
| CONDOS | 6 | $849,500 | $553 |
| TOWNHOMES | 3 | $951,000 | $661 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 1 | $2,735,000 | $483 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $400K - $499K | 1 |
| $500K - $749K | 2 |
| $750K+ | 38 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 125 active listings in Newark with a median asking price of $1,249,000 and an average of 48 days on market.
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