Hawaiʻi Island’s housing market reflected a typical seasonal slowdown in September as activity eased heading into the final months of the year. Single-family home sales totaled 135 (-22% YoY), while the median price declined 15% to $499,000. Condo activity also moderated, with 32 sales (-35% YoY) and a $604,500 median (-6%). Despite fewer transactions, single-family homes moved more quickly than a year ago, with median days on market improving to 37 days from 49, highlighting continued buyer activity within select areas and price points.

Regionally, the single-family market showed considerable variation. Puna remained the island’s primary volume driver with 67 sales (+3% YoY)—nearly half of all September transactions—and its median increased 8% to $399,000. Kaʻū also increased to 13 sales (+30%), while activity slowed considerably in higher-priced West Hawaiʻi: North Kona recorded 20 sales (-43%) and South Kohala 15 (-25%). That shift in the geographic mix of sales likely contributed to the lower island-wide median. Condo activity followed a similar pattern, with North Kona recording 18 sales (-40%) and South Kohala 10 (-33%), together accounting for nearly 90% of all condo transactions. With relatively small transaction counts and meaningful differences between districts, September’s island-wide figures continue to reflect Hawaiʻi Island’s highly localized market dynamics.

Brief Overview:
Island of Hawaii Unit Sales Stats for September 2026 VS. September 2025

TOTAL SALES
Single Family Homes – Total sales of 135 single family homes marks a decrease of 22% in comparison to September 2025.
Condos – 32 total sold – down by 35% from September 2025 sales.
Land – 68 total sales of land offerings representing a decrease of 50% when compared against 2025 sales for September.

Single Family Homes Specific Stats:
Median Sales Price:
$499,000 in September 2026. A decrease of 15% over median prices from September 2025.
Days on Market:
37 days on market for September 2026 – a decrease of 24% from September 2025.

Condominium Specific Stats:
Median Sales Price:
$605,000 in September 2026. Median prices down by 6% from September 2025.
Days on Market:
74 median days on market in September 2026. A 4% increase compared to previous year.

Vacant Land Specific Stats:
Median Sales Price:
$47,000 representing a 15% decrease in median price over September 2025.
Days on Market:
71 Days on Market for land sold in September 2026. An increase of days on market of 60% as compared to September 2025.