Data provided by the Hawaii Information Service (HIS) as of May 1, 2026, and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All figures are subject to change. This post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment, legal, or financial advice.
What the April 2026 Numbers Are Telling Us
The Hawaii Island real estate market entered the spring season with a notably different character than it had a year ago. Sales volume held steady, prices adjusted modestly, and the supply side of the equation shifted in a meaningful way. For Buyers and Sellers paying attention to the fundamentals, April 2026 delivered a clear signal: the market is moving toward balance.
Here is what the Hawaii Information Service data as of May 1, 2026 shows, and what each headline figure means in practice.
Single-Family Home Sales: Steady Volume, Adjusted Pricing
Island-wide, single-family home sales totaled 161 transactions in April 2026, up 3% compared to April 2025. Median sales price came in at $570,000, a 5% decline year over year, reflecting a modest adjustment from the elevated pricing of the prior year rather than any sign of distress. Median days on market was 33, down 1% from the prior year, meaning well-priced homes continued to sell at a healthy pace.
The Supply Shift: New Listings Nearly Doubled
The most significant data point in the April 2026 report is on the supply side. New single-family home listings reached 176 island-wide, representing a 93% increase year over year. That is not a rounding error. It is a structural shift in available inventory that gives Buyers meaningfully more choice than they had twelve months ago.
For Buyers who have been watching the market from the sidelines, more inventory means more opportunity to find the right property without the pressure of competing on day one. For Sellers, it means that pricing and presentation matter more than they did in the tighter market of 2024 and early 2025.
The Condominium Segment: Softer Demand, Rising Days on Market
The condominium segment told a different story in April 2026. Total condo sales island-wide reached 51, up 6% year over year, but median days on market climbed to 73 days, up 24% from the prior year. Median condo price was $595,000, up 2% year over year. New condo listings fell 52%, reflecting a much tighter supply picture in the condo category even as demand softened.
The divergence between rising days on market and rising median price in the condo segment reflects a market where well-located, well-presented condominiums are still commanding strong prices but taking longer to find the right Buyer.
The Regional Picture
The island-wide numbers tell one story. The regional data tells several. North Kona saw single-family sales jump 32% year over year with 37 transactions, while South Kohala posted 16 single-family sales at a median price of $1.2 million. South Kona saw volume decline significantly with only 4 single-family sales. Each district reflects its own supply, demand, and pricing dynamics. A separate post breaks down the regional data in detail.
For a personalized read on what the April 2026 data means for your specific situation as a Buyer or Seller, connect with Marco A. Silva. You can also explore currently available listings at marcoinkona.com/active.
Frequently Asked Questions: Hawaii Island Market Update April 2026
How many single-family homes sold on the Big Island in April 2026?
161 single-family homes sold island-wide in April 2026, up 3% compared to April 2025, according to Hawaii Information Service data as of May 1, 2026.
What was the median single-family home price on the Big Island in April 2026?
The island-wide median single-family home sales price in April 2026 was $570,000, down 5% year over year from $597,500 in April 2025.
Why did new listings increase so dramatically in April 2026?
New single-family listings increased approximately 93% year over year in April 2026 to 176, compared to a much lower figure in the same period in 2025. This supply increase reflects a broader trend toward a more balanced market, giving Buyers more inventory to choose from while requiring Sellers to price and present their properties more carefully.
How did the condo market perform on the Big Island in April 2026?
The Big Island condo market showed 51 total sales in April 2026, up 6% year over year, with a median price of $595,000, up 2%. However, median days on market climbed 24% to 73 days, and new listings fell 52%, indicating a softer and slower-moving condo environment despite stable pricing.
What does the April 2026 data mean for Buyers and Sellers?
For Buyers, the significant increase in new listings means more choice and less pressure than in the tighter market of 2024 and early 2025. For Sellers, the expanded inventory means that pricing accuracy, property condition, and marketing quality matter more than they did during peak demand periods. Contact Marco A. Silva for guidance specific to your situation.