Is Kamuela, HI 96743 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Kamuela housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 10% of homes in Kamuela, HI 96743 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 129 days and there were 6.9 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 43 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 14%, homes sold more slowly (113 days then) and the median sale price rose 7% to $1,563,823. Overall, Kamuela is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Hawaii County, homes here sell more slowly than in 64% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 55%. On our competition score, Kamuela ranks #32 of 40 HI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 11 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.