Kauai real estate market – May 2025 vs May 2024

Kauai Real Estate Market Update:
May 2025 vs. May 2024

• Kauai Single-family home sales: Decreased by 10% year-over-year.

• Kauai Land sales: Increased by 8%, with the most notable growth seen in Hanalei and Koloa.

• Kauai Condo sales: Rose by 4.8%, driven in part by gains in Koloa and Hanalei.

Insight:
The dip in single-family home sales reflects a continued cautiousness among buyers—possibly due to price sensitivity or tighter inventory. Meanwhile, land sales picked up modestly, which may signal renewed interest in building custom homes or long-term investments. Condos continue to draw buyers seeking flexibility, ease of maintenance, and vacation potential. For sellers, timing and property type remain key in tapping into active buyer segments.

Kauai Real Estate Snapshot – May 2025

Total Kauai Properties Sold: 51
• 🏡 Kauai Residential Homes: 19
• 🏞️ Kauai Land Parcels: 9
• 🏢 Kauai Condos: 23

Sales by District:

• Kōloa: 8 Residential | 3 Land | 6 Condo → 17 total

• Hanalei: 3 Residential | 2 Land | 8 Condo → 13 total

• Līhu‘e: 3 Residential | 1 Land | 6 Condo → 10 total

• Kapa‘a: 4 Residential | 3 Land | 3 Condo → 10 total

• Waimea: 1 Residential | 0 Land | 0 Condo → 1 total

💡 Market Insight: May Kauai Sales
May’s activity cooled slightly compared to April, with 51 total sales island-wide. Kōloa led in overall volume, buoyed by solid residential and condo activity. Hanalei’s condo market remained strong, while Līhu‘e and Kapa‘a posted steady, balanced sales across all property types. While fewer single-family homes sold this month, consistent interest in land and condos suggests buyers are still engaging—especially in areas known for lifestyle appeal and flexibility.