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Kailua Kona Real Estate Market Update - April 2026
Kailua Kona’s housing market is showing a split personality this month - single‑family homes are cooling, while condos and townhomes are gaining momentum. Here’s the latest data and what it means for buyers and sellers.
Single‑Family Homes: Cooling Market, More Buyer Leverage
— Altos Research
Market Snapshot
Median List Price: $1,400,000
Median New Listing Price: $1,089,500
Market Action Index: 31 (Slight Seller’s Advantage)
Inventory: 151 homes
Market Behavior
Price Reductions: 43%
Median DOM: 84 days
Average DOM: 161 days
Median Rent: $4,800
With nearly half of listings reducing price and homes sitting longer, buyers have more room to negotiate. Sellers need sharp pricing and strong presentation to stay competitive.
Condos & Townhomes: Strengthening Demand
— Altos Research
Market Snapshot
Median List Price: $624,499
Median New Listing Price: $549,000
Market Action Index: 29 (Rising)
Inventory: 156 units
Market Behavior
Price Reductions: 36%
Median DOM: 91 days
Median Rent: $2,925
Condos are tightening as demand improves. If this trend continues, sellers may see upward pricing pressure. Buyers should move quickly on well‑priced units.
Bottom Line
Kailua Kona’s market is moving in two directions:
- Single‑family homes: Cooling, buyer‑friendly, price‑sensitive.
- Condos/townhomes: Strengthening, trending toward a seller’s market.
If you’re planning to buy or sell, your strategy should match your property type and your timing. I can help you interpret these trends for your specific neighborhood or price point - and position you to win in this shifting market.
Kailua Kona’s April 2026 real estate market shows a split trend. Single‑family homes remain cool with a median list price of $1.4M, high days on market, and 43% of listings reducing price, giving buyers more leverage. Condos and townhomes are strengthening, with a median list price of $624,499 and a rising Market Action Index indicating improving demand. Inventory is steady for homes and tightening for condos. Overall, buyers have opportunities in the single‑family segment, while condo sellers may see increasing momentum.
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