Is Kurtistown, HI 96760 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Kurtistown housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 33% of homes in Kurtistown, HI 96760 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 102 days and there were 8.5 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 3 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold faster (319 days then) and the median sale price fell 30% to $249,892. Overall, Kurtistown is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Hawaii County, homes here sell faster than in 68% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 91%.

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.