Is Waialua, HI 96791 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Waialua housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 20% of homes in Waialua, HI 96791 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 58 days and there were 9.9 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 10 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 22%, homes sold faster (105 days then) and the median sale price rose 3% to $932,097. Overall, Waialua is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Honolulu County, homes here sell faster than in 85% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 56%.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Kahuku 96731 (0% sold over asking) or Kaaawa 96730 (0% sold over asking), while Waimanalo 96795 (67% sold over asking) and Honolulu 96819 (37% sold over asking) are even more competitive.