Data provided by the Hawaii Information Service (HIS) as of July 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.
North Kona Led the Island in June 2026
Among the Big Island’s major districts, North Kona delivered the strongest volume performance in June 2026. Kailua-Kona recorded 40 single-family home sales, up 18% year over year from 34 in June 2025. In a month where island-wide sales fell 6% year over year, North Kona moving in the opposite direction is a meaningful signal about where Buyer demand is concentrating.
The median single-family sales price in the Kailua-Kona area was $1,230,000 in June 2026, down 7% from $1,322,500 in June 2025. Median days on market was 52 days, up significantly from 16 days in June 2025, though that comparison deserves context. A 16-day median in June 2025 reflected an exceptionally fast market; 52 days in June 2026 represents a normalizing environment where well-priced homes are transacting within two months rather than two weeks.
The Days-on-Market Reset: What It Means for Buyers
The shift from 16 to 52 median days on market in Kailua-Kona between June 2025 and June 2026 is the data point that most directly affects the Buyer experience in North Kona right now. Twelve months ago, Buyers in this market were competing with urgency, making quick decisions, often waiving contingencies in a sprint-pace environment. Today, 52-day median days on market means Buyers have time to do proper due diligence, compare properties, and negotiate from a position of information rather than pressure.
That is not a market where Buyers should be reckless or slow. A 52-day median still means the right property finds its Buyer within a reasonable window. But it is a market where Buyers who are prepared and patient have meaningfully more room than they did a year ago.
The Price Adjustment in Context
The 7% year-over-year decline in the Kailua-Kona single-family median from $1,322,500 to $1,230,000 reflects a normalization from the elevated pricing of mid-2025. The June 2025 median itself reflected a market running near peak conditions. The June 2026 figure at $1,230,000 remains well above the longer-term pricing history of the district and reflects genuine, sustained Buyer demand at the premium level.
For Buyers who tracked the North Kona market a year ago and found prices at the higher end of their range, the 7% reduction represents a real improvement in entry conditions. On a $1.2 million purchase, that differential is meaningful in dollar terms.
The Condo Story in North Kona: Faster Sales at Stable Prices
The condo segment in Kailua-Kona delivered one of the stronger stories in the June 2026 report. 32 condo sales in June 2026, up 23% year over year from 26. Median condo price of $562,500, down a modest 4% from $585,000. And crucially: median days on market of just 34 days in June 2026, down sharply from 62 days in June 2025. North Kona condominiums are selling faster in June 2026 than they were in June 2025, even as prices held relatively steady.
That combination, more volume, faster velocity, modest price adjustment, describes a condo market in Kailua-Kona that is moving with genuine confidence. For Sellers in this segment, the June 2026 data is supportive. For Buyers, the 34-day median means the window to evaluate and decide is tighter than in the slower months earlier in 2026.
New Listings: Supply Compression Supports Pricing
New single-family listings in North Kona fell 27% year over year to 36 in June 2026. New condo listings fell 12% to 36. Against a backdrop of 40 single-family sales and 32 condo sales, the North Kona market is essentially consuming inventory as fast as it arrives. That supply-demand balance is the structural reason prices have held relatively firm despite the volume normalization visible in other districts.
Marco A. Silva is active throughout the Kailua-Kona and North Kona market. Explore current listings at marcoinkona.com/active or contact Marco for a market conversation specific to your goals.
Frequently Asked Questions: North Kona Real Estate Market June 2026
How many homes sold in North Kona in June 2026?
40 single-family homes sold in the Kailua-Kona area in June 2026, up 18% from 34 in June 2025. The condo segment recorded 32 sales, up 23% year over year.
What was the median home price in North Kona in June 2026?
The median single-family home price in the Kailua-Kona area was $1,230,000 in June 2026, down 7% from $1,322,500 in June 2025. The median condo price was $562,500, down 4% year over year.
How quickly are homes selling in Kailua-Kona in June 2026?
Median days on market for single-family homes in Kailua-Kona was 52 days in June 2026, compared to 16 days in June 2025. The prior-year figure reflected a peak-market environment; 52 days in 2026 represents a normalizing market where well-priced homes transact within two months. The condo segment moved significantly faster at 34 days median, down from 62 days in June 2025.
Why are new listings declining in North Kona?
New single-family listings in North Kona fell 27% year over year to 36 in June 2026, and new condo listings fell 12% to 36. This supply contraction reflects continued owner reluctance to list, which is one of the primary reasons pricing has held relatively firm in the Kailua-Kona market despite the volume normalization.
Is now a good time to buy in North Kona?
The June 2026 data shows a 7% single-family price reduction from the prior year peak, a 52-day median days on market that gives Buyers more time for due diligence, and limited new supply creating inventory constraints. For Buyers who have been waiting for improved entry conditions, the current North Kona environment is more favorable than it was in mid-2025. Contact Marco A. Silva for guidance specific to your target property and price range.