OfferBackedBuyer Tools

Is Paauilo, HI 96776 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Paauilo is a balanced market. With about null months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Months of supply—Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list96.2%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market117Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$605▲ +18.0% vs. last year

The Paauilo housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Paauilo, HI 96776 sold above their list price and the typical home went under contract in 117 days. 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 was about the same (0% then), homes sold more slowly (63 days then) and the median sale price fell 35% to $844,635. Overall, Paauilo is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Hawaii County, homes here sell more slowly than in 59% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.

Nearby, Laupahoehoe 96764 (100% sold over asking) and Papaikou 96781 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Run the numbers for 96776

Prefilled for 96776Can I win this house?Multiple-offer likelihood for a listing Prefilled for 96776Over-asking calculatorTypical range over list ToolOffer strength scoreHow your offer looks to a seller ToolAppraisal gapCash needed if it appraises low

Nearby markets

Captain Cook 96704Buyer’s market $294 /sq ftHakalau 96710Seller’s market $284 /sq ftHawi 96719 — /sq ftHilo 96720Balanced $403 /sq ft Browse all markets →

Towns like Paauilo nearby

Find towns like Paauilo in other states →
Hawi, HI96719 · 34 miles away81% similarpricier homes ($171K more) · older residents Honokaa, HI96727 · 9 miles away75% similarpricier homes ($203K more) · larger Kapaau, HI96755 · 31 miles away75% similarpricier homes ($282K more) · larger Pepeekeo, HI96783 · 21 miles away65% similarpricier homes ($58K more) · larger

Where Paauilo is

Loading map…

Questions about Paauilo real estate

How fast do homes sell in Paauilo?

The typical home went under contract in 117 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Paauilo sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.2% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Paauilo?

About 0.28% of a home’s value a year in Hawaii County, or roughly $1,120 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Paauilo?

The median sale price was $844,635 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $605 per square foot.

Local agents

See all agents in 96776 →

No sponsored agents in 96776 yet. Are you an agent here? Put your name in front of local buyers.

Save this ZIP (free account)

More tools for 96776

Competition score Buyer leverage Negotiation room Compare with other ZIP codes True cost to buy Property taxes Closing costs Cash buyers Backup offer odds Home value Hawaii County property taxesHawaii County loan limitsClosing costs in HawaiiHottest ZIP codes in Hawaii
Add this to your website

Free to use. Paste this code where you want the live widget to appear. It updates automatically. More widgets

Sizes itself to fit. If your site builder removes scripts, use “iframe only”.

Preview

Market data describes housing activity only. Figures are rolling 3-month values from Redfin and may be revised. Methodology