Is Kihei, HI 96753 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Kihei housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 6% of homes in Kihei, HI 96753 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 119 days and there were 9.5 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 149 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 2%, homes sold faster (134 days then) and the median sale price fell 23% to $809,650. Overall, Kihei is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Maui County, homes here sell more slowly than in 75% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 58%. On our competition score, Kihei ranks #38 of 40 HI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 5 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Paia 96779 (0% sold over asking) or Maunaloa 96770 (0% sold over asking), while Kahului 96732 (27% sold over asking) and Makawao 96768 (23% sold over asking) are even more competitive.