The Kohala Real Estate Update highlights the breathtaking region along the west coast of Hawaii’s Big Island. Known as “The Big Island” to distinguish it from the state itself, this unique destination offers a diverse array of communities and landscapes. The renowned Kohala Coast is divided into two distinct areas: North Kohala and South Kohala. North Kohala encompasses the island’s rural northern tip,
featuring the charming towns of Hawi and Kapa’au, as well as the prestigious Kohala Ranch communities situated at its southern border.
South Kohala stretches just beyond Kohala Ranch and encompasses some of the island’s most prestigious destinations, including the world-class resorts of Mauna Kea, Mauna Lani, and Waikoloa Beach. This vibrant region also features Waikoloa Village, a charming community located just six miles inland from the coast, as well as Waimea, a picturesque town nestled in the lush Waimea Valley. For the latest market trends and detailed updates on these sought-after areas, be sure to visit the Market Update Page on my website.
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In April 2025, Kohala’s real estate market experienced a moderate slowdown compared to the previous year. 
Single-family home sales declined from 29 in April 2024 to 21 this year, while condo sales decreased slightly from 25 to 20 units. South Kohala remained steady, recording 20 single-family home sales in both years. However, North Kohala saw a significant drop, with sales falling from 9 homes last April to just 1 this year. These trends highlight a mixed market, with stability in some areas and declines in others.
Year-to-date sales activity in Kohala largely mirrors recent monthly trends, 
except for a notable surge in single-family home sales in South Kohala. So far in 2025, 99 single-family homes have sold across Kohala, up from 85 at this point last year. South Kohala was the only submarket to see increased sales volume, rising from 54 homes sold in 2024 to 71 this year. In contrast, North Kohala experienced a slight decline, with 28 homes sold year-to-date compared to 31 last year. The condo market also softened, with 57 units sold so far in 2025, down from 75 in the same period of 2024.
Mirroring the decline in sales volume, median sale prices have softened across most Kohala 
markets. North Kohala experienced the most significant drop, with the median sales price falling from $1,800,000 in April 2024 to $1,500,000 in April 2025. In contrast, South Kohala saw its median sales price rise to $1,186,500, up from $1,042,000 a year earlier. The condo market in South Kohala posted a slight decrease, with the median price edging down from $1,165,000 last year to $1,155,000 in April 2025
Year-to-date, Kohala has seen median sale prices rise across all markets. North Kohala recorded the smallest gain, with its median sales price increasing 0.45% from $1,000,000 in 2024 to $1,004,500 this year. South Kohala’s single-family home market posted the largest increase, with the median rising 15.11% from $1,042,500 to $1,200,000. The condo market also saw a healthy uptick, as the median sales price climbed 6.57% year-to-date, from $1,065,000 in 2024 to $1,135,000 this year. These gains reflect continued buyer demand and market resilience in the region.
Analysis: The Kohala Real Estate Update for April 2025 reveals that the monthly sales volumes are down in all market segments over last year, except for South Kohala, which remained the same from year to year. In the year-to-date numbers, single-family home sales are outpacing last year’s numbers while condo sales are not. Although the monthly median sales price is a mixed bag from market to market, the year-to-date numbers are staying positive in every market month after month.
If you are thinking of buying or selling a home anywhere on the Kohala Coast, contact me today. I will produce a customized market report for the neighborhood or area you are interested in. You can read market updates from the different areas of the Kohala Coast on the Market Updates Page of my website. Mahalo.
Kohala Real Estate Update for April 2025 Highlights
- No. of single-family homes sold in North Kohala – 1
- No. of single-family homes sold in South Kohala – 20
- No. of condo units sold in South Kohala – 20
- YTD No. of single-family homes sold in North Kohala – 28
- YTD No. of single-family homes sold in South Kohala – 71
- YTD No. of condo units sold in South Kohala – 57
- Median sales price of a single-family home in North Kohala – $1,500,000
- Median sales price of a single-family home in South Kohala – $1,186,000
- Median sales price of a condo in South Kohala – $1,155,000
- YTD median sales price of a single-family home in North Kohala – $1,004,500
- YTD median sales price of a single-family home in South Kohala – $1,200,000
- YTD median sales price of a condo in South Kohala – $1,135,000
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