The Kohala Housing Market Overview for August 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 housing market overview recorded lower single-family home sales volume in August 2026 compared with August 2025, while condominium sales remained unchanged. Year-to-date single-family home sales were also below last year’s pace in both North and South Kohala, while condominium sales increased. Monthly median sale prices varied by market, with South Kohala condominiums posting the only year-over-year increase in August. At the same time, year-to-date median sale prices remained above 2025 levels across all three markets covered in this report.
Single-Family Home Sales
A total of 13 single-family homes sold across Kohala in August 2026, compared with 16 homes in August 2025. North Kohala recorded 2 sales for the month, 
down from 4 last August. South Kohala recorded 11 single-family home sales, compared with 12 during the same month last year. The year-over-year decline in August sales was therefore reflected in both Kohala markets.
Year-to-date single-family home sales were also lower than the prior year. North Kohala recorded 31 sales through August 2026, compared with 47 during the same period in 2025. South Kohala recorded 115 sales year to date, compared with 121 in 2025. Combined, the two markets recorded 146 single-family home sales through August 2026, compared with 168 during the prior-year period.
Condominium Sales
South Kohala condominium sales held steady during August, with 10 units sold in both August 2025 and August 2026. The year-to-date numbers, however, moved higher. A total of 116 condominiums sold through August 2026, compared with 108 during the same period in 2025. This represents an increase of 8 sales year over year.
Median Sale Prices
Monthly median sale prices moved in different directions across the three markets. North Kohala’s single-family home median sale price decreased from $1,140,125 in August 2025 to $860,000 in August 2026. 
In South Kohala, the single-family home median decreased from $1,047,000 to $985,000. South Kohala condominiums moved in the opposite direction, with the monthly median sale price increasing from $1,276,500 in August 2025 to $2,317,500 in August 2026.
The year-to-date median sale price increased across all three markets. North Kohala recorded the largest percentage increase, rising 70% from $950,000 in 2025 to $1,615,000 in 2026. South Kohala’s single-family home median increased 6%, from $1,025,000 to $1,090,000, while the South Kohala condominium median increased 4%, from $1,180,000 to $1,232,000. These year-to-date figures provide a broader comparison with the monthly median price movements recorded in August.
Market Analysis
The Kohala Housing Market Overview reveals that August numbers show a continued difference between single-family home and condominium sales activity across Kohala. Single-family home sales volume has remained relatively steady month to month during 2026 but continues to trail 2025 on a year-to-date basis, with 146 sales compared with 168 during the prior-year period. Condominium sales have moved in the opposite direction, with recent monthly activity bringing year-to-date volume to 116 sales, compared with 108 last year. Despite fluctuations in monthly median sale prices, year-to-date median prices remain above 2025 levels in North Kohala single-family homes, South Kohala single-family homes, and South Kohala condominiums.
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Kohala Housing Market Overview for Augusts 2026
- 13 single-family homes sold across Kohala in August 2026, compared with 16 in August 2025.
- North Kohala recorded 2 August sales, while South Kohala recorded 11.
- South Kohala condominium sales remained unchanged at 10 units for the month.
- Year-to-date Kohala single-family home sales totaled 146, compared with 168 in 2025.
- Year-to-date condominium sales increased from 108 to 116.
- North Kohala’s August median single-family home sale price was $860,000.
- South Kohala’s August median single-family home sale price was $985,000.
- South Kohala’s August condominium median sale price was $2,317,500.
- Year-to-date median sale prices increased across all three markets covered in the report.
Kohala Housing Market Overview – Q&A
How many single-family homes sold in Kohala in August 2026?
A total of 13 single-family homes sold across North and South Kohala in August 2026, compared with 16 in August 2025.
How many homes sold in North Kohala in August 2026?
North Kohala recorded 2 single-family home sales in August 2026, compared with 4 in August 2025.
How many homes sold in South Kohala in August 2026?
South Kohala recorded 11 single-family home sales in August 2026, compared with 12 during the same month in 2025.
How many South Kohala condominiums sold in August 2026?
There were 10 condominium sales in August 2026, unchanged from the 10 sales recorded in August 2025.
How are year-to-date single-family home sales in Kohala comparing with 2025?
Kohala recorded 146 single-family home sales through August 2026, compared with 168 during the same period last year. North Kohala decreased from 47 to 31 sales, while South Kohala decreased from 121 to 115.
How are year-to-date condominium sales in Kohala comparing with 2025?
South Kohala recorded 116 condominium sales through August 2026, up from 108 during the same period in 2025.
What was the August 2026 median sale price in North Kohala?
The median sale price for a North Kohala single-family home was $860,000 in August 2026, compared with $1,140,125 in August 2025.
What was the August 2026 median sale price in South Kohala?
The single-family home median sale price was $985,000 in August 2026, compared with $1,047,000 in August 2025. The condominium median was $2,317,500, compared with $1,276,500 in August 2025.
How have year-to-date median sale prices changed in Kohala?
Year-to-date median sale prices increased across all three markets. North Kohala single-family homes increased 70% to $1,615,000, South Kohala single-family homes increased 6% to $1,090,000, and South Kohala condominiums increased 4% to $1,232,000.