The Kohala Coast Market Snapshot for January 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.
The Kohala Coast real estate market began the year with steady activity, with overall sales volume closely aligned with January of last year. A total of 26 single-family homes sold across Kohala in January 2026, compared to 25 homes sold during the same period in 2025. This modest increase was driven by South Kohala, where 19 homes sold this January, up from 16 homes last year. In North Kohala, 7 single-family homes sold, compared to 9 sales during January 2025.
The South Kohala condominium market remained consistent year over year, with 12 condo sales recorded in January 2026, matching the 12 units sold during the same month last year. This reflects continued transaction activity within the resort condominium segment at the start of the year.
Because January represents the first month of the calendar year, the year-to-date totals reflect these same figures. So far in 2026, 26 single-family homes have sold across Kohala, compared to 25 homes sold year-to-date at this point in 2025.
South Kohala accounts for 19 of those sales this year, compared to 16 during the same period last year, while North Kohala has recorded 7 sales so far this year, compared to 9 last year. The South Kohala condo market also remains unchanged year-to-date, with 12 units sold in both January 2025 and January 2026.
Median sales prices varied across the Kohala Coast markets in January. In South Kohala, the median sales price for single-family homes was $870,787, compared to $1,111,500 during January 2025. In North Kohala, the median sales price was $2,224,000 this January, compared to $1,260,500 during the same period last year. The South Kohala condominium market saw the median sales price rise to $1,149,500, compared to $1,097,850 in January 2025.
Year-to-date median prices reflect these same levels. In North Kohala, the year-to-date median sales price stands at $2,224,000, compared to $1,260,000 at this time last year. In South Kohala, the year-to-date median price is $870,787, compared to $1,111,500 last year. The South Kohala condominium market currently shows a year-to-date median price of $1,149,500, compared to $1,097,000 during the same period in 2025.
Analysis: The Kohala Coast Market Snapshot for January shows that Kohala Coast sales volume for both single-family homes and condos has returned to a healthy level following the Q3 slowdown and is now essentially in line with where the market stood at the start of last year. Median sales prices continue to experience the same monthly up-and-down fluctuations that this market has, and aside from North Kohala’s outsized increase, which can be amplified by just a small number of high-value sales, overall pricing remains fairly close to where 2025 began.
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Kohala Coast Market Snapshot Highlights for January 2026
No. of single-family homes sold in North Kohala – 7
No. of single-family homes sold in South Kohala – 19
No. of condo units sold in South Kohala – 12
YTD No. of single-family homes sold in North Kohala – 7
YTD No. of single-family homes sold in South Kohala – 19
YTD No. of condo units sold in South Kohala – 12
Median sales price of a single-family home in North Kohala – $2,224,000
Median sales price of a single-family home in South Kohala – $870,787
Median sales price of a condo in South Kohala – $1,149,500
YTD median sales price of a single-family home in North Kohala – $2,224,000, up 76.51%
YTD median sales price of a single-family home in South Kohala – $870,787, down 21.66%
YTD median sales price of a condo in South Kohala – $1,149,000, down 4.70%
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Kohala Coast Market Snapshot for January 2026 – Key Takeaways
How many homes sold on the Kohala Coast in January 2026?
- 26 single-family homes sold across Kohala in January 2026
• 25 homes sold in January 2025
• Sales increased by 1 home year over year
Breakdown by area:
- South Kohala: 19 homes sold in January 2026
• South Kohala: 16 homes sold in January 2025 - North Kohala: 7 homes sold in January 2026
• North Kohala: 9 homes sold in January 2025
How many condos sold in South Kohala in January 2026?
- 12 condos sold in January 2026
• 12 condos sold in January 2025
• Condo sales volume remained the same year over year
This includes resort areas such as:
- Mauna Lani Resort
• Waikoloa Beach Resort
• Mauna Kea Resort
• Hualalai Resort
What was the median home price on the Kohala Coast in January 2026?
Median single-family home prices:
- South Kohala: $870,787 in January 2026
• South Kohala: $1,111,500 in January 2025 - North Kohala: $2,225,000 in January 2026
• North Kohala: $1,260,500 in January 2025
What was the median condo price in South Kohala in January 2026?
- South Kohala condo median price: $1,149,500 in January 2026
• South Kohala condo median price: $1,097,850 in January 2025
What are the year-to-date real estate trends for Kohala Coast in 2026?
Year-to-date sales totals mirror January activity:
Single-family homes sold:
- 26 homes sold year-to-date in 2026
• 25 homes sold year-to-date in 2025
By region:
- South Kohala: 19 homes sold in 2026
• North Kohala: 7 homes sold in 2026
Condos sold:
- 12 condos sold year-to-date in 2026
• 12 condos sold year-to-date in 2025
Median prices year-to-date:
- North Kohala homes: $2,224,000
• South Kohala homes: $870,787
• South Kohala condos: $1,149,500