Kona-Kohala Coast · Resort Market
August 2026 Market Statistic Summaries
Published September 9, 2026 · By The Hawaii Team · KW Big Island
August 2026 brought a mix of standout luxury transactions and steady mid-market activity across the Kona-Kohala Coast. Hualalai Resort delivered a headline-making residential sale that closed above asking, while Kukio recorded a swift $18 million estate closing. Mauna Lani led the volume side with two home sales and three condominium closings, and Mauna Kea added both a residential and condo transaction. Waikoloa Beach Resort and Kona Hills rounded out the month with steady, buyer-driven activity.
Hualalai Resort
Single Family Homes
Hualalai Resort turned in one of the month’s most impressive single transactions: one home sale at $16,500,000 — surpassing its $15,750,000 list price and achieving 104.7% of the Sale/Current Price in just 11 days on the market. At $3,590 per building square foot and $554 per land square foot, it reflects the fierce competition for premier Hualalai inventory.
| Sales | Sale Price | DOM | Sale/List | $/Bldg SF | $/Land SF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $16,500,000 | 11 days | 104.70% | $3,590 | $554 |
Condominium Sales
There were no condominium sales at Hualalai Resort in the month of August.
Kukio
Single Family Homes
One estate home sold at Kukio in August for $18,000,000 — representing 97.2% of its $18,500,000 list price — with zero days on the market. At $3,013 per building square foot and $383 per land square foot, the swift closing reinforces Kukio’s standing as one of the most coveted addresses on the Kohala Coast.
| Sales | Sale Price | DOM | Sale/List | $/Bldg SF | $/Land SF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $18,000,000 | 0 days | 97.20% | $3,013 | $383 |
Condominium Sales
There were no condominium sales at Kukio in the month of August.
Mauna Kea Resort
Single Family Homes
One single-family home closed at Mauna Kea Resort in August, listed at $14,900,000 and selling for $13,400,000 — representing 89.9% of the Sale/Current Price after 36 days on the market. The price per building square foot was $1,907 and $408 per land square foot.
| Sales | Sale Price | DOM | Sale/List | $/Bldg SF | $/Land SF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $13,400,000 | 36 days | 89.90% | $1,907 | $408 |
Condominium Sales
Two condominium sales closed at Mauna Kea Resort in August, with prices ranging from $6,121,000 to $6,500,000 and a median sale price of $6,310,500. Units moved quickly with an average of just 20 days on the market, and sellers averaged 93.85% of the Sale/Current Price. The median price per building square foot was $2,008.
| Sales | Median Sale | Avg Sale | Avg DOM | Avg Sale/List | Median $/Bldg SF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | $6,310,500 | $6,310,500 | 20 days | 93.85% | $2,008 |
Mauna Lani Resort
Single Family Homes
Two single-family home sales closed at Mauna Lani Resort in August, with prices ranging from $4,500,000 to $38,200,000 and a median sale price of $21,350,000. Both properties required extended marketing periods, averaging 558 days on the market, and sellers averaged 89.5% of the Sale/Current Price. The median price per building square foot was $3,802 and $379 per land square foot.
| Sales | Median Sale | Avg Sale | Avg DOM | Avg Sale/List | Median $/Bldg SF | Median $/Land SF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | $21,350,000 | $21,350,000 | 558 days | 89.50% | $3,802 | $379 |
Condominium Sales
Three condominium sales closed at Mauna Lani Resort in August, with prices ranging from $1,100,000 to $2,695,000 and a median sale price of $2,560,000. Units averaged 113 days on the market and sellers received an average of 96.54% of the Sale/Current Price. The median price per building square foot was $1,083.
| Sales | Median Sale | Avg Sale | Avg DOM | Avg Sale/List | Median $/Bldg SF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | $2,560,000 | $2,118,333 | 113 days | 96.54% | $1,083 |
Waikoloa Beach Resort
Single Family Homes
There were no single-family home sales at Waikoloa Beach Resort in the month of August.
Condominium Sales
Two condominium sales closed at Waikoloa Beach Resort in August, with prices ranging from $750,000 to $949,000 and a median sale price of $849,500. Units averaged 170 days on the market, and sellers received an average of 94.95% of the Sale/Current Price. The Sale/Original Price ratio of 84% indicates meaningful price reductions during the marketing period for at least one unit. The median price per building square foot was $676.
| Sales | Median Sale | Avg Sale | Avg DOM | Avg Sale/List | Sale/Orig List | Median $/Bldg SF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | $849,500 | $849,500 | 170 days | 94.95% | 84% | $676 |
Kona Hills
Single Family Homes
One residential sale closed in Kona Hills in August. The property was listed at $2,295,000 and sold for $2,150,000 — representing 93.6% of the Sale/Current Price after 144 days on the market. The Sale/Original Price ratio of 86.1% indicates the home underwent a price reduction during its marketing period. The price per building square foot was $519 and $51 per land square foot.
| Sales | Sale Price | DOM | Sale/Curr List | Sale/Orig List | $/Bldg SF | $/Land SF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,150,000 | 144 days | 93.60% | 86.10% | $519 | $51 |
Condominium Sales
There were no condominium sales in Kona Hills in the month of August.
Statistics provided courtesy of Hawaii Information Service. Data produced from sources believed to be reliable; no warranty express or implied is made regarding accuracy, adequacy, completeness, legality, reliability, or usefulness thereof.
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