Kauai TVR Zones Led the Island in Real Estate Sales – July 2025

Kauai Real Estate Market Update:

July 2025 vs. July 2024

• Kauai Single-family home sales: Decreased by 8%, dropping from 37 sales in July 2024 to 34 in July 2025. The largest declines were in Waimea and Kōloa, while Līhu‘e and Hanalei saw notable increases.

• Kauai Land sales: Fell sharply by 43%, from 7 sales in July 2024 to just 4 in July 2025. No land sales occurred in Kawaihau or Līhu‘e this July.

• Kauai Condo sales: Decreased by 10%, from 21 to 19 sales year-over-year. Kawaihau and Kōloa saw the most significant drops, while Hanalei condo sales more than doubled.

Insight:

Kauai’s real estate activity slowed slightly in July 2025, with sales of homes, land, and condos all trending downward compared to the same month last year. The sharpest pullback was in land transactions, which could signal hesitation among developers or long-term buyers. Despite the overall cooling, pockets of strength remain—particularly in Līhu‘e and Hanalei, where residential and condo activity picked up. Sellers in these areas may find continued demand, while those in slower districts may need to compete more thoughtfully for attention.

Kauai Real Estate Snapshot – July 2025

Total Kauai Properties Sold: 57

• 🏡 Kauai Residential Homes: 34

• 🏞️ Kauai Land Parcels: 4

• 🏢 Kauai Condos: 19

Sales by District:

• Kōloa: 9 Residential | 3 Land | 4 Condo → 16 total

• Kapa‘a: 8 Residential | 0 Land | 2 Condo → 10 total

• Hanalei: 8 Residential | 1 Land | 7 Condo → 16 total

• Līhu‘e: 8 Residential | 0 Land | 6 Condo → 14 total

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

💡 Market Insight: July Kauai Sales

Real estate activity cooled in July compared to June, with 59 properties sold—a 19% drop month-over-month and a 9% decline year-over-year.

Residential sales remained strong in Hanalei and Līhu‘e, each closing 8 homes—Līhu‘e notably up from just 1 sale in July 2024. However, Kōloa and Kapa‘a saw a noticeable dip, and Waimea had only one residential closing this month.

Condo sales also declined, with 19 units sold in July versus 23 in June. Hanalei led this segment with 7 condo sales, signaling continued demand in the north shore market.

Land transactions slowed significantly, falling from 7 sales in June to just 4 in July. Kapa‘a and Līhu‘e recorded no land activity, suggesting caution among buyers pursuing future development opportunities.

While July’s numbers reflect a softer market pace overall, localized demand in Hanalei and Koloa, Kauai’s TVR zones, shows buyer interest is still strong in these areas. Sellers may find success by aligning price and condition with shifting buyer expectations, especially in districts where inventory remains competitive.