The Kohala Coast Market Overview for May 2026 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.
The Kohala Coast Market Overview for June 2026 reveals that June brought a quieter pace to the Kohala Coast, with fewer homes changing hands than a year ago, even as prices continued to climb in the single-family segment. Buyers who’ve been waiting on the sidelines are watching a market that’s tightening on price even as it loosens on volume, and that combination rarely lasts long on a coastline this supply constrained.
Single-Family Homes
Sixteen single-family homes sold across the Kohala Coast in June, down from 22 during the same month last year. The pullback touched both sides of the coast: North Kohala saw 3 homes sell, compared to 6 in June 2025, while South Kohala recorded 13 sales, down from 16. 
Year-to-date, the coast has seen 114 single-family home sales, compared to 133 through this point in 2025, with North Kohala at 25 homes sold versus 33 last year, and South Kohala at 89 versus 97.
Even with fewer transactions, sellers are commanding more for what does sell. North Kohala’s June median price rose to $1,140,000, up from $1,087,500 a year ago, while South Kohala’s median climbed to $1,000,000 from $846,825. The year-to-date numbers tell an even bigger story: North Kohala’s median sales price is up 70% year-over-year, from $972,500 to $1,650,000, though on just 25 transactions, a small enough sample that a shift this size carries more weight per sale. South Kohala is up 11%, from $990,000 to $1,100,000, across a larger pool of 89 sales. For owners who’ve been sitting on equity, this is exactly the kind of window worth paying attention to.
Condominiums
The condo market moved in the opposite direction on price. Nine units sold in June, down slightly from 11 last year, but year-to-date sales are actually ahead of last year’s pace, 86 units sold in 2026 compared to 83 through the same period in 2025. Pricing, however, pulled back sharply. The June median fell from $1,500,000 last year to $440,000 this year, and the year-to-date median is down 9%, from $1,300,000 to $1,187,500.
Analysis: June 2026 numbers show a market moving on two tracks. Single-family sales eased slightly across every part of the Kohala Coast compared to last June, and the year-to-date figures followed the same pattern — except for condos, which posted a slight increase. Pricing told a different story: single-family median prices rose in every market, while condos were the only segment where prices moved lower.
Whether you’re watching the single-family surge or the condo softening, both trends are worth a conversation. You can browse current Homes for Sale on the Kohala Coast, get an instant estimate of your home’s value, or learn more about Vacation Rental Management Services on my website — or reach out directly and I’ll walk you through what these numbers mean for your specific goals. Mahalo.
Kohala Coast Market Overview for June 2026 Highlights
- No. of single-family homes sold in North Kohala – 3
- No. of single-family homes sold in South Kohala – 13
- No. of condo units sold in South Kohala – 9
- YTD No. of single-family homes sold in North Kohala – 25
- YTD No. of single-family homes sold in South Kohala – 89
- YTD No. of condo units sold in South Kohala – 86
- Median sales price of a single-family home in North Kohala – $1,140,000
- Median sales price of a single-family home in South Kohala – $1,000,000
- Median sales price of a condo in South Kohala – $440,000
- YTD median sales price of a single-family home in North Kohala – $1,650,000
- YTD median sales price of a single-family home in South Kohala – $1,100,000
- YTD median sales price of a condo in South Kohala – $1,187,500
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Kohala Coast Market Overview for June 2026 – FAQ
Did single-family home sales increase or decrease in June 2026?
Single-family home sales decreased, with 16 homes sold on the Kohala Coast in June 2026, down from 22 in June 2025.
How did North Kohala and South Kohala single-family sales compare?
North Kohala saw 3 single-family homes sell in June 2026, down from 6 in June 2025. South Kohala saw 13 homes sell, down from 16.
What is the year-to-date single-family sales volume on the Kohala Coast?
As of June 2026, 114 single-family homes have sold on the Kohala Coast this year, compared to 133 sold by the same point in 2025.
Did condo sales increase or decrease in June 2026?
Condo sales decreased slightly in June, with 9 units sold in 2026 compared to 11 in June 2025. However, year-to-date condo sales are up, with 86 units sold in 2026 versus 83 in 2025.
How did single-family home prices change in June 2026?
North Kohala’s median single-family home price rose to $1,140,000 in June 2026, up from $1,087,500 in June 2025. South Kohala’s median rose to $1,000,000, up from $846,825.
How much have single-family home prices increased year-to-date?
North Kohala’s year-to-date median price is up 70%, from $972,500 in 2025 to $1,650,000 in 2026. South Kohala’s median is up 11%, from $990,000 to $1,100,000.
What happened to condo pricing in June 2026?
The condo median sales price fell substantially, from $1,500,000 in June 2025 to $440,000 in June 2026. Year-to-date, the condo median is down 9%, from $1,300,000 to $1,187,500.
Is now a good time to sell a home on the Kohala Coast?
With single-family home prices rising even as sales volume declines, sellers of single-family homes are seeing strong pricing conditions. Contacting a local agent for a property-specific valuation is the best way to assess timing.