Newark's buyable houses and townhomes rose to 66 from 62. From Thursday to Friday, four houses came on the list as newly listed, and one seller cut their asking price. The in contract count eased to 18 from 19 as one pending sale left the list, most likely to close, and no new contracts were signed.
30 Year Fixed
7.37%
Friday's reading, Mortgage News Daily
Houses and townhomes buyable
66
49 active, 5 newly listed, 11 coming soon, 1 back on market
Median asking
$1,298,000
homes on the market, 35 median days on market
Under contract
18
down from 19 on Thursday
Buyers are pausing nationwide
Redfin says pending home sales fell 4% from August to September, to the lowest level since 2014 outside the pandemic lockdown, with West Coast metros slowing the most. Newark fits the pattern: 18 houses and townhomes are in contract today, while the buyable count has grown to 66.
What it costs at 7.37%
On Newark's median asking price of $1,298,000 with 20% down, the loan is $1,038,400, inside the $1,249,125 high balance conforming limit for Alameda County. Principal and interest comes to $7,168 a month at Friday's 7.37%, the latest Mortgage News Daily reading.
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Based on information from the Bay East Association of REALTORS® (Bay East MLS) as of 10/16/26. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Single family homes and townhomes in Newark, CA 94560.
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