Is Kapaa, HI 96746 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Kapaa housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 17% of homes in Kapaa, HI 96746 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 103 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 31 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 14%, homes sold faster (112 days then) and the median sale price rose 8% to $986,073. Overall, Kapaa is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Kauai County, homes here sell faster than in 55% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 67%. On our competition score, Kapaa ranks #20 of 40 HI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 25 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Kilauea 96754 (0% sold over asking) or Kalaheo 96741 (0% sold over asking), while Lawai 96765 (100% sold over asking) and Kekaha 96752 (33% sold over asking) are even more competitive.