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Is Pahala, HI 96777 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Buyer’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Pahala is a buyer’s market. With about 28.8 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Months of supply28.8Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list99%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market43Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$239▲ +19.5% vs. last year

The Pahala housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Pahala, HI 96777 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 43 days and there were 28.8 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 1 sale, 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 faster (69 days then) and the median sale price rose 16% to $284,027. Overall, Pahala is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Hawaii County, homes here sell faster, and 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.

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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 →

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Questions about Pahala real estate

Is Pahala a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A buyer’s market: there were 28.8 months of supply in Pahala, HI 96777 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.

How fast do homes sell in Pahala?

The typical home went under contract in 43 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Pahala sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.0% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Pahala?

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 Pahala?

The median sale price was $284,027 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $239 per square foot.

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