Newton, KS

Newton is a small town located in the eastern part of Johnson County. The population was 2,851 at the 2010 census. Newton is home to several businesses and industries, including a GM plant, an agricultural research center, and a tire manufacturing plant.

The real estate market in Newton is healthy with many homes being sold and leased each year. The median sales price for homes in Newton was $130,000 in 2016. The average list price for homes sold in Newton during the same year was $147,500. There are currently around 100 active listings for properties in Newton on the MLS system.

The most popular type of real estate investment in Newton is single-family detached homes. These properties account for over two-thirds (67%) of all housing units currently listed for sale or lease in the town. Apartments make up just under one-third (32%) of all listings on the market while duplexes account for just under one percent (0%) of all listings currently available.