Is Captain Cook, HI 96704 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Captain Cook housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 3% of homes in Captain Cook, HI 96704 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 180 days and there were 10.6 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 35 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 12%, homes sold more slowly (115 days then) and the median sale price fell 27% to $304,868. Overall, Captain Cook is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Hawaii County, homes here sell more slowly than in 91% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 55%. On our competition score, Captain Cook ranks #39 of 40 HI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 3 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Volcano 96785 (0% sold over asking) or Papaaloa 96780 (0% sold over asking), while Laupahoehoe 96764 (100% sold over asking) and Papaikou 96781 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.