The Kohala Real Estate Insights for November 2025 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.
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The Kohala Real Estate Insights shows the market moved at a quieter pace this November, with sales softening compared
to the same time last year. Across the region, 14 single-family homes sold in November 2025, down from 21 in November 2024. Both ends of the coast reflected this shift: North Kohala moved from 4 sales last November to 2 this year, while South Kohala went from 17 homes sold to 12. Condos followed a similar pattern, with 11 units closing this November compared to 12 a year ago.
What tells the fuller story is the year-to-date activity. Even with November trending softer, 2025 has been slightly ahead overall, except in the condo market. 
By this point last year, 208 single-family homes had sold, this year, that number is 227. Both regions contributed to the increase: North Kohala rose from 55 year-to-date sales in 2024 to 64 in 2025, and South Kohala moved from 153 to 163 during the same period. Condos were the one segment that dipped, moving from 170 closings year-to-date in 2024 down to 149 in 2025.
Prices this November reflected the same mixed rhythm. In North Kohala, the median single-family price settled at $1,120,000, down from $1,217,000 last year. 
South Kohala was the outlier, showing a slight climb from $950,000 in November 2024 to $990,000 this November. Condos saw a larger adjustment, with the median price moving from $1,347,500 last November to $952,500 this year.
Year-to-date pricing added its own shades of nuance. North Kohala stood alone in the positive column, with its median single-family price rising 6.60 percent from $970,000 last year to $1,034,000 in 2025. South Kohala moved in the opposite direction, dipping 4.37 percent from $1,030,000 to $985,000. Condos also eased slightly, slipping 1.42 percent year-to-date from $1,090,000 in 2024 to $1,075,500 this year.
Analysis: The Kohala Real Estate Insights for November makes one thing clear: 2025 has been a choppy, uneven year for both condo and single-family home sales, but the longer-term numbers are clearer. Condo sales volume is running slightly below last year, while single-family homes are tracking slightly above. Median sale prices have also bounced around month to month, yet year-to-date numbers show condos being a little higher than six months ago and single-family homes just a touch lower.
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Kohala Real Estate Insights for November 2024 Highlights
- No. of single-family homes sold in North Kohala – 2
- No. of single-family homes sold in South Kohala – 12
- No. of condo units sold in South Kohala – 11
- YTD No. of single-family homes sold in North Kohala – 64
- YTD No. of single-family homes sold in South Kohala – 163
- YTD No. of condo units sold in South Kohala – 149
- Median sales price of a single-family home in North Kohala – $1,120,000
- Median sales price of a single-family home in South Kohala – $990,000
- Median sales price of a condo in South Kohala – $952,000
- YTD median sales price of a single-family home in North Kohala – $1,034,000
- YTD median sales price of a single-family home in South Kohala – $985,000
- YTD median sales price of a condo in South Kohala – $1,075,000
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Kohala Real Estate Insights for November 2025 – Key Takeaways
Q: How did single-family home sales perform on the Kohala Coast in November 2025?
A: Sales slowed compared to last year.
- 14 homes sold in November 2025
- Down from 21 sales in November 2024
- North Kohala: 2 sales (down from 4)
- South Kohala: 12 sales (down from 17)
Q: What happened in the condo market in November 2025?
A: Slight decline year over year.
- 11 condos sold in November 2025
- Down from 12 sold in November 2024
Q: How does year-to-date sales volume compare to 2024?
A: 2025 is slightly ahead overall, except condos.
- Total single-family homes sold YTD 2025: 227
- YTD 2024: 208
- North Kohala: 64 (up from 55)
- South Kohala: 163 (up from 153)
- Condos: 149 (down from 170)
Q: How did median sales prices move in November 2025?
A: Mostly down, with one bright spot.
- North Kohala homes: $1,120,000 (down from $1,217,000)
- South Kohala homes: $990,000 (up from $950,000)
- Condos: $952,500 (down from $1,347,500)
Q: What do year-to-date median prices showon the Kohala Coast?
A: Mixed results depending on region and product.
- North Kohala homes: $1,034,000 (up 6.60% from $970,000)
- South Kohala homes: $985,000 (down 4.37% from $1,030,000)
- Condos: $1,075,500 (down 1.42% from $1,090,000)
Q: What’s the takeaway for buyers and sellers on the Kohala Coast?
- November was softer, but YTD demand remains resilient.
- Pricing varies widely by community.
- North Kohala showed price growth; other segments adjusted slightly.
- Personalized, hyperlocal data gives the clearest picture for decision-making.