The North Kohala Market Overview for Q2 2026 is for the breathtaking region nestled at the northern tip of the Big Island, renowned for its natural beauty and vibrant communities. This area is anchored by the picturesque towns of Hawi and Kapa’au. Hawi is 
celebrated as the turnaround point for the bicycle portion of the iconic Ironman World Championship each October. Its inviting downtown features an array of boutique shops and restaurants, including the renowned Bamboo Restaurant. Hawi also hosts the second office of Hawaii Luxury Real Estate, where visitors and residents alike can seek the best of island living.
Kapa’au, the other charming town in North Kohala, also features a quaint downtown lined with unique shops and inviting cafes. It is also home to the historic original King Kamehameha I Statue, a celebrated landmark in the region. Just south along the coastline, you’ll find the prestigious gated communities of Kohala Ranch, Kohala By-the-Sea, and Kohala Waterfront, offering residents an exclusive and luxurious island lifestyle.
North Kohala is defined by its expansive stretches of pastoral, undeveloped land and a diverse selection of residences, ranging from cozy starter homes to grand estates – many boasting breathtaking ocean views. 
Within the gated communities of Kohala Ranch, you’ll find an impressive collection of luxury homes on acreage lots, as well as spacious acreage parcels ideal for building your own Hawaiian dream home. The most captivating feature of the Kohala Ranch area is that nearly every property offers sweeping, panoramic views of the Pacific, creating an unparalleled sense of tranquility and beauty.
North Kohala continues to offer a distinctive mix of residential properties and expansive vacant land. As of September 1, 2026, there were 32 single-family homes and 51 vacant land properties listed for sale in North Kohala. During the second quarter, covering April through June 2026, 6 homes and 15 vacant land properties sold. Here is a closer look at the current inventory and Q2 sales activity across these two segments.
Single-Family Homes
As of September 1, there were 32 single-family homes listed for sale in North Kohala, with another 6 homes in escrow. The highest-priced home on the market was 55-194 Uli Road in Hawi, listed at $7,500,000. 
At the other end of the market, the lowest-priced home was 54-2379 Kynnersley Road in Kapa’au, listed at $596,000. These figures provide a snapshot of the range of residential inventory available in North Kohala at the beginning of September.
From April through June 2026, 6 single-family homes were sold in North Kohala. The highest-priced sale was 59-635 Kaala Road in Kohala Ranch, which was listed at $3,675,000 and sold for $3,575,000. The lowest-priced home sale during the quarter was 53-3966 Kawiha Place in Kapa’au, which was listed at $524,999 and sold for $527,000. Together, these transactions define the upper and lower ends of North Kohala’s reported single-family sales during Q2.
Vacant Land
The vacant land market had 51 properties listed for sale as of September 1, with another 2 lots in escrow. The highest-priced offering was 63 waterfront acres along Akoni Pule Highway in Kohala Koa, listed at $28,000,000. 
The lowest-priced land offering was a 10,118-square-foot lot on Leehuula Circle in Kapa’au, listed at $285,000. The available inventory therefore spans smaller residential parcels through substantial waterfront acreage.
During Q2 2026, 15 vacant land properties sold in North Kohala. The highest-priced transaction was an 82-acre property on Pratt Road in Kapa’au, which sold for $4,000,000 after being listed at $3,350,000. The lowest-priced land sale was a 3.65-acre parcel on Ka Nani Drive in Kohala Ranch, which sold for $265,000 from a list price of $290,000. These transactions represent the reported high and low sales for North Kohala vacant land during the quarter.
Analysis
The North Kohala real estate market showed a shift in sales activity during Q2 2026. After two consecutive quarters of double-digit single-family home sales, 6 homes sold from April through June, representing a significant decline in sales volume from those prior quarters. Vacant land moved in the opposite direction, with 15 sales during Q2 and moderately higher sales volume over the past two quarters. Land inventory has remained relatively consistent over the past year, while single-family home inventory has continued to increase each quarter.
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North Kohala Market Overview Q2 2026 Summary
- 32 single-family homes listed for sale, with 6 homes in escrow.
- 51 vacant land properties listed for sale, with 2 in escrow.
- 6 single-family homes sold during Q2 2026.
- 15 vacant land properties sold during Q2 2026.
- The highest-priced active home listing was $7,500,000.
- The lowest-priced active home listing was $596,000.
- The highest-priced vacant land offering was $28,000,000 for 63 waterfront acres.
- The lowest-priced vacant land offering was $285,000 for 10,118 sq ft lot
- The highest-priced Q2 home sale closed at $3,575,000.
- The highest-priced Q2 vacant land sale closed at $4,000,000.
- The lowest-priced Q2 home sale closed at $527,000.
- The lowest-priced Q2 vacant land sale closed at $265,000.
North Kohala market Overview for Q2 2026 – Q&A
How many homes are currently for sale in North Kohala?
As of September 1, 2026, there were 32 single-family homes listed for sale in North Kohala, with another 6 homes in escrow.
How many vacant land properties are currently for sale?
There were 51 vacant land properties listed for sale as of September 1, with 2 additional properties in escrow.
What is the highest-priced home currently for sale in North Kohala?
The highest-priced home was 55-194 Uli Road in Hawi, listed at $7,500,000.
What is the lowest-priced home currently for sale?
The lowest-priced home was 54-2379 Kynnersley Road in Kapa’au, listed at $596,000.
What is the highest-priced vacant land listing?
The highest-priced vacant land offering was 63 waterfront acres along Akoni Pule Highway in Kohala Koa, listed at $28,000,000.
How many North Kohala homes sold during Q2 2026?
A total of 6 single-family homes sold between April and June 2026.
How many vacant land properties sold during Q2 2026?
A total of 15 vacant land properties sold during the quarter.
What was the highest-priced home sale during Q2?
The highest-priced home sale was 59-635 Kaala Road in Kohala Ranch. It was listed at $3,675,000 and sold for $3,575,000.
What was the highest-priced vacant land sale during Q2?
An 82-acre property on Pratt Road in Kapa’au sold for $4,000,000 after being listed at $3,350,000.