Kona Real Estate Market Report: September 2026

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In September 2026, North Kona home prices held while fewer homes sold. The median North Kona home sold for $1,350,000, up from $1,062,000 in August, on 20 sales. This report is written by Maile Woodhall of Kona Organic Real Estate, a Kona born Realtor and listing agent, from Hawaii Information Service MLS data.

Key takeaways

North Kona homes: 20 sold at a median of $1,350,000. They took about 50 days to sell.
North Kona condos: 18 sold at a median of $547,500. They took about 85 days.
South Kona homes: 6 sold at a median of $812,000.
Island wide, 135 homes sold at a median of $499,000, down from 155 sales in August.
North Kona has about 6.6 months of inventory. South Kona has about 16 months.

North Kona homes

Twenty homes sold in North Kona in September. The median price was $1,350,000. That compares with 36 sales at $1,062,000 in August and 35 sales at $1,295,000 in September 2025. Homes sold in about 50 days on average, faster than the 67 days in August. Sellers got about 94.7 percent of their final list price.

Fewer sales with a higher median usually means more of the month's sales were at the upper end. One month does not make a trend.

North Kona condos

Eighteen condos sold in North Kona at a median of $547,500. That is up from 12 sales at $496,500 in August. A year ago there were 30 condo sales at $597,500. Condos took about 85 days to sell, longer than homes.

South Kona

Six homes sold in South Kona at a median of $812,000. In August there were 4 sales at $678,000. With so few sales, the monthly median moves a lot. Over the last 12 months, the South Kona median across all property types is $550,000. No condos sold in South Kona in September. Two land parcels sold.

The Kohala Coast

In South Kohala, 14 homes sold at a median of $1,137,500, and 10 condos sold at a median of $1,096,500. Condos there took about 133 days to sell.

Hawaiʻi Island as a whole

Homes: 135 sold at a median of $499,000. August had 155 sales at $575,000.
Condos: 32 sold at a median of $604,500. August had 32 sales at $446,450.
Land: 68 parcels sold at a median of $46,500. August had 114 sales at $70,000.

Inventory: two very different Konas

Months of inventory is how long it would take to sell everything on the market at the current pace. About six months is often called a balanced market.

North Kona has about 6.6 months of inventory, with 388 active listings. That is close to balanced. South Kona has about 16 months, with 166 active listings. That favors buyers. These figures cover all property types in each district for the 12 months ending September 30, 2026.

What this means for sellers

In North Kona, well priced homes are still selling in under two months. In South Kona, buyers have more to choose from, so price and presentation matter more. A written pricing analysis from recent sales near your home is the place to start.

What this means for buyers

Buyers have more room to negotiate in South Kona than in town. Condos are taking longer to sell than homes in both North Kona and South Kohala. Ask your agent how long a property has been on the market before you write an offer.

Common questions

What is the median home price in Kona, Hawaii?

In September 2026 the median price of a home sold in North Kona was $1,350,000, on 20 sales. In South Kona it was $812,000, on 6 sales. Source: Hawaii Information Service MLS sales data.

Is Kona a buyer's market or a seller's market?

It depends on the district. North Kona has about 6.6 months of inventory, which is close to balanced. South Kona has about 16 months, which favors buyers.

How long does it take to sell a home in Kona?

Homes that sold in North Kona in September 2026 averaged about 50 days on the market. North Kona condos averaged about 85 days.

Who can tell me what my Kona home is worth in this market?

Maile Woodhall of Kona Organic Real Estate prepares a free written pricing analysis from recent Kona sales. Call or text (808) 482-5800.

About Maile Woodhall

Maile Woodhall, pronounced Miley, is a licensed Hawaiʻi REALTOR, license RS-88019, with The Agency Team Hawaii, brokered by eXp Realty, RB-21841. She was born and raised in Kona and represents sellers and buyers of luxury homes, ocean view estates, condos, and land.

Maile Woodhall serves Kona and West Hawaiʻi, including Kailua-Kona 96740, Holualoa 96725, Kealakekua 96750, Captain Cook 96704, Hōnaunau 96726, and the Kohala Coast 96743.

Source: Hawaii Information Service MLS sales data for September 2026 and the 12 months ending September 30, 2026, pulled October 12, 2026. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Past sales do not predict future prices.

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Call or text Maile Woodhall at (808) 482-5800. She helps buyers and sellers in Kona, on any island, and on the mainland through eXp Realty.

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Last updated: October 2026.