Is Honolulu, HI 96821 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Honolulu housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 31% of homes in Honolulu, HI 96821 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 57 days and there were 6.4 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 30 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 37%, homes sold faster (78 days then) and the median sale price rose 16% to $2,024,124. Overall, Honolulu is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Honolulu County, homes here sell faster than in 93% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 74%. On our competition score, Honolulu ranks #11 of 40 HI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 41 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.