Is Honolulu, HI 96818 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Honolulu housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 21% of homes in Honolulu, HI 96818 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 110 days and there were 9.3 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 39 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 9%, homes sold more slowly (92 days then) and the median sale price rose 4% to $462,300. Overall, Honolulu is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Honolulu County, homes here sell more slowly than in 96% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 52%. On our competition score, Honolulu ranks #15 of 40 HI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 32 out of 100).

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.