The July 2025 Kohala Market Update Highlights spotlights Hawaii’s Big Island, home to diverse landscapes and communities. Along the famed Kohala Coast, North Kohala offers a rural charm with towns like Hawi and Kapa’au, plus the exclusive Kohala Ranch at its southern edge.
South Kohala, just beyond Kohala Ranch, is known for premier resorts such as Mauna Kea, Mauna Lani, and Waikoloa Beach. It also includes Waikoloa Village, a welcoming inland community, and Waimea, a lush valley town. For the latest trends and in-depth updates on these areas, visit the Market Update Page on my website.
The Kohala real estate market saw a slight dip in overall single-family home sales this July compared to the same month last year, with 19 homes sold versus 23 in July 2024. This shift, however, was not uniform across the region.
South vs. North Kohala – July Snapshot
- South Kohala experienced a notable slowdown, dropping from 18 single-family homes sold in July 2024 to just 12 this July.
- North Kohala, on the other hand, saw a modest uptick, rising from 5 homes sold last July to 7 homes this year.
Condo Sales on the Rise
Condominium activity strengthened, with 15 units sold this July — up from 12 units in July 2024.
Year-to-Date Performance: A More Positive Picture
Although monthly results were mixed, year-to-date numbers for single-family homes remain strong across Kohala:
- Total Single-Family Homes Sold (YTD): 152 (up from 144 in 2024)
- North Kohala YTD: 43 homes sold (up from 41)
- South Kohala YTD: 109 homes sold (up from 103)
The condo market was the only segment to see a decline year-to-date, dropping to 98 units sold so far this year from 122 in 2024.
Median Sales Prices Continue to Soften
While sales volume showed resilience in several areas, median sale prices have trended downward across most market categories.
Median Prices – July 2025 vs July 2024
- North Kohala Single-Family: $785,000 (down from $850,000)
- South Kohala Single-Family: $1,162,000 (down from $1,145,000)
- Condos: $620,000 (down significantly from $1,067,000)
Year-to-Date Median Prices
- North Kohala Single-Family: $950,500 (down 13.24% from $1,095,000)
- South Kohala Single-Family: $999,990 (down 5.57% from $1,059,000)
- Condos (YTD): $1,162,500 (up 8.14% from $1,075,000)
Summary
The July 2025 Kohala Market Update Highlights reveals that , in short, sales volumes are generally healthy, especially year-to-date, but prices are adjusting downward, particularly in the single-family home sector. Condos are the bright spot in both monthly sales activity and year-to-date pricing, suggesting continued demand in that segment.
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Kohala Market Update – July 2025
Q: Did home sales in Kohala go up or down this July?
- Overall single-family home sales dipped slightly (19 in July 2025 vs. 23 in July 2024)
- South Kohala sales dropped from 18 to 12
- North Kohala increased from 5 to 7
Q: What happened with condo sales?
- Condo sales rose from 12 to 15 units this July
- Year-to-date condo pricing is up 8.14%
Q: Are home prices rising or falling?
- Median home prices fell in both North and South Kohala
- North Kohala median (YoY): $785K (down from $850K)
- South Kohala median: $1.162M (slight drop)
- Condo median fell sharply YoY but is up year-to-date
Q: Any good news in sales?
- Year-to-date single-family sales are up (152 vs. 144 last year)
- Both North and South Kohala are ahead of last year’s sales pace
Quick Takeaways:
- 📉 Slight dip in monthly home sales
- 🏡 Year-to-date sales still strong
- 📊 Median prices softening in most categories
- 🏢 Condos performing well overall