Is Mountain View, HI 96771 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Mountain View housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 25% of homes in Mountain View, HI 96771 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 93 days and there were 10.6 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 16 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 8%, homes sold more slowly (90 days then) and the median sale price rose 41% to $411,322. Overall, Mountain View is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Hawaii County, homes here sell faster than in 86% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 82%. On our competition score, Mountain View ranks #13 of 40 HI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 36 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.