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Is Kaaawa, HI 96730 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Buyer’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Kaaawa is a buyer’s market. With about 9.6 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Months of supply9.6Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list94.4%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market70Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$691▼ −8.2% vs. last year

The Kaaawa housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Kaaawa, HI 96730 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 70 days and there were 9.6 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 2 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 33%, homes sold more slowly (46 days then) and the median sale price rose 2% to $574,751. Overall, Kaaawa is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Honolulu County, homes here sell faster than in 56% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.

Nearby, Waimanalo 96795 (67% sold over asking) and Honolulu 96819 (37% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

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Nearby markets

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Hauula, HI96717 · 6 miles away67% similarcheaper homes ($92K less) · larger Waialua, HI96791 · 18 miles away61% similarlower income ($29K less) · larger Haleiwa, HI96712 · 15 miles away48% similarlower income ($38K less) · pricier homes ($434K more) Honolulu, HI96825 · 20 miles away45% similarhigher income ($27K more) · pricier homes ($122K more)

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Questions about Kaaawa real estate

Is Kaaawa a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A buyer’s market: there were 9.6 months of supply in Kaaawa, HI 96730 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.

How fast do homes sell in Kaaawa?

The typical home went under contract in 70 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Kaaawa sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 94.4% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Kaaawa?

About 0.28% of a home’s value a year in Honolulu County, or roughly $1,120 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Kaaawa?

The median sale price was $574,751 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $691 per square foot.

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