Kauai Real Estate Market Update – September 2025 vs. September 2024
Published: October 2025
By Team Mira – Corcoran Pacific Properties
Overall Snapshot
Total closings in September 2025 — 60
(Homes: 36 • Land: 6 • Condos: 17 • Commercial: 1)
That’s a 7.7% decrease compared to 65 total sales in September 2024. While overall activity dipped slightly, the single-family home market showed solid strength, balancing softer condo and land activity.
Year-over-Year Highlights
Single-Family Homes
Kauai home sales rose 38%, from 26 in September 2024 to 36 in September 2025.
The largest increases came from Līhu‘e homes for sale (1 → 5) and Kōloa homes for sale (11 → 14).
Hanalei saw a slight decrease (9 → 8), while Waimea and Kawaihau held steady.
Vacant Land
Land transactions fell 57%, from 14 to 6 sales year-over-year.
The biggest declines were in Kōloa (7 → 2) and Līhu‘e (2 → 1), while Hanalei remained level at 2 sales.
Despite the slowdown in volume, Hanalei’s high-value land closings boosted the island’s total land sales dollar volume significantly.
Condos
Condo sales declined 26%, from 23 in September 2024 to 17 in September 2025.
Kōloa condos (9 → 4) saw the largest decrease, while Hanalei dipped slightly (6 → 4).
Kawaihau was the standout, doubling from 2 → 4 sales, driven by continued interest in entry-level and vacation-rental properties.
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Market Insight
September 2025 presented a mixed picture across Kauai’s real estate market.
The single-family home segment led with strong year-over-year growth in both sales and buyer activity, while condo and land markets moderated amid tighter inventory and more selective buyer demand.
Even as the number of sales edged down slightly, overall sales volume fell roughly 15%, indicating a trend toward more moderately priced closings.
Median sale prices reflected these dynamics:
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Residential: ↓ 20% to $1.37 million
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Condominiums: ↑ 26% to $820,000
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Vacant Land: ↑ 39% to $985,000
What This Means for Sellers
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Home sellers: Continued strength in Kōloa and Līhu‘e signals healthy demand. Competitive pricing and professional presentation remain key.
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Condo sellers: Expect a more selective buyer pool in resort zones such as Kōloa and Hanalei.
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Landowners: Market conditions favor premium parcels—highlighting location, development readiness, or unique acreage will help attract serious buyers.
Kauai Real Estate Market Update – September 2025
Total Kauai Properties Sold: 59
- 🏡 Kauai Residential Homes: 36
- 🌴 Kauai Land Parcels: 6
- 🏢 Kauai Condos: 17
Sales by District
| District | Residential | Land | Condo | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waimea | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Kōloa | 14 | 2 | 4 | 20 |
| Līhu‘e | 5 | 1 | 5 | 11 |
| Kapa‘a | 5 | 1 | 4 | 10 |
| Hanalei | 8 | 2 | 4 | 14 |
Key Takeaways
- Kōloa led island activity with 20 closings, the highest among all districts.
- Condos accounted for 17 transactions, similar in all districts, except Waimea
- Residential sales were strongest in Kōloa (14), followed by Hanalei (8).
- Land activity remained light, with just 6 parcels sold across the island.
Interested in what happened last month? Read here: Kauai Real Estate stats for August 2024 vs August 2025
Thinking About Selling Your Kauai Property?
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Data Source
Market data provided by Hawaii Information Service. Figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
