Is Ocean View, HI 96737 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Ocean View is a balanced market. With about null months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Months of supply—Under 4 months = seller’s market

Sold above original list—Share of sales, last 3 months

Median sale-to-list—Sold price ÷ list price

Median days on market—Listing to accepted offer

Median price per sq ft—

The Ocean View housing market right now

There haven’t been enough recent sales here for a detailed summary yet.

About the area

Hawaii County, HI

Population	4,380
Median income	$45,841
Average income	$58,532
Median home value	$321,100
Median rent	$1,506/month
Owner-occupied	78% of homes
Median year built	2001

Natural hazard riskEarthquakes (very high), wildfire (relatively high)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (household income; home value as estimated by owners), ZIP code tabulation area 96737; hazard risk from the FEMA National Risk Index for the census tracts in this ZIP code (not endorsed by FEMA).

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Nearby markets

Captain Cook 96704Buyer’s market $294 /sq ft Hakalau 96710Seller’s market $284 /sq ft Hawi 96719 — /sq ft Hilo 96720Balanced $403 /sq ft Browse all markets →

Towns like Ocean View nearby

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Naalehu, HI96772 · 5 miles away38% similarpricier homes ($82K more) · smaller Pahala, HI96777 · 18 miles away16% similarcheaper homes ($88K less) · smaller Captain Cook, HI96704 · 26 miles away6% similarhigher income ($41K more) · pricier homes ($341K more) Kealakekua, HI96750 · 32 miles away2% similarhigher income ($47K more) · pricier homes ($377K more)

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Questions about Ocean View real estate

What are property taxes in Ocean View?

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

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