Is Paia, HI 96779 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Paia is a buyer’s market. With about 12.8 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
The Paia housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Paia, HI 96779 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 91 days and there were 12.8 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 4 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 faster (110 days then) and the median sale price rose 70% to $4,248,162. Overall, Paia is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Maui County, homes here sell more slowly than in 67% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Kahului 96732 (27% sold over asking) and Makawao 96768 (23% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Paia real estate
Is Paia a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 12.8 months of supply in Paia, HI 96779 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 Paia?
The typical home went under contract in 91 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Paia sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.4% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Paia?
About 0.16% of a home’s value a year in Maui County, or roughly $640 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Paia?
The median sale price was $4,248,162 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $4,237 per square foot.
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