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🌺 West Hawaiʻi Real Estate Pulse: January–September 2025

Steady pace. Selective buyers. Real movement when priced right.

Sellers

Price competitively and keep terms clean—this still isn’t the moment to “test the market.” Well-prepared homes in Kona and Kohala are selling; overpricing means long DOM and chasing.

Buyers

There’s negotiating room on single-family in North Kona and South Kohala—use clean comps and write straightforward offers; well-priced homes still move. Puna remains the approachable entry point (~$369K Sept median), with the usual wildcards (lava zones, catchment, permits). For condos, South Kohala holds premium pricing on best-in-class units, while North Kona may offer value opportunities around the $600K band.
Buying in paradise stays competitive even in a slower month; low-balls rarely land. If rates ease later, plan to refi—don’t wait and risk lower rates but higher prices.

Land Buyers

Islandwide land is softer. Puna continues as the gateway (many trades around $40K in Sept). Expect higher medians in South Kohala (~$800K) and North Kona (small-sample September median skewed high around $3.1M). If a custom build is the goal, this is a sensible time to secure the parcel and phase improvements on your timeline.