O‘ahu Housing Market Sees Mixed Activity in February
Single-family home median prices set a new record, while condo sales and prices soften
HONOLULU—According to figures released today by the Honolulu Board of REALTORS®, O‘ahu’s housing market experienced mixed trends in February. The median single-family home price reached a new record while overall sales volume for single-family homes and condos declined.
Using data collected from its computerized Multiple Listing Service (MLS) system, the Board reported the following statistics:
The median price for single-family homes reached a record high of $1,185,000, a 10.2% increase from February 2024, surpassing the previous record of $1,153,500 set in May 2022. However, unlike previous record-setting periods driven by heightened buyer competition, recent activity suggests a more balanced market. The median percent of original list price received was 98.0% this February, compared to 102.2% when the previous record was set, indicating that fewer homes are selling above asking. In contrast, the condo median price declined 3.6% year-over-year to $494,000, down from $512,500 last February.
February’s record-high median for single-family homes was driven by a smaller sales sample and a shift in sales distribution. The $1.1 million to $1.39 million price range made up 27% of sales this February, up from 21% last year, while transactions in the $899,999 and below range declined to 22%, down from 30% a year ago.
“With the single-family home median price reaching a record high and condo inventory expanding across the island, market conditions are shifting, creating different opportunities for buyers and sellers,” said Trevor Benn, President of the Honolulu Board of REALTORS®. “In this evolving landscape, understanding pricing strategies and market dynamics is critical. A REALTOR® can provide expert guidance, helping buyers navigate available options and sellers position their properties competitively to achieve the best possible outcome.”
Homes continued to move at different paces across both markets. Single-family homes remained on the market for a median of 23 days, down from 30 days a year ago, while condos took longer to sell, with the median days on market increasing to 48 from 39.
New listings followed opposite trends, with single-family home listings declining 4.7% to 281, while condo listings rose 20.3% to 641. More condos entered the market across all price points, with nearly 50% of new listings priced between $300,000 and $599,999. Active inventory remained high, with single-family home inventory rising 21.5% year-over-year and condo inventory increasing 55.6%. Compared to January, single-family home inventory dipped slightly by 1%, while condo inventory grew 3.4%.
“Condo inventory continues to increase, providing buyers with more options and rising competition for sellers. As a result, fewer condos are closing above the original asking price, emphasizing the need for sellers to carefully assess pricing strategies in a market where buyers have more negotiating power,” added Benn.
Buyer demand also varied, with pending sales down 13.4% for single-family homes and 2.3% for condos year-over-year. However, compared to January, contract signings increased, rising 11.5% month-over-month for single-family homes and 6.7% for condos, showing continued buyer interest despite shifting market conditions.
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The information contained in this report is provided to the National Association of REALTORS® and the Hawaiʻi State Department of Economic Development, Business and Tourism for its official reports. This report reflects information about resales of existing properties only and does not include new home sales. All of the MLS information is compiled from sales reported during the cited months; this data is known only after closing of escrow.
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About the Honolulu Board of REALTORS®
Established in 1922, the Honolulu Board of REALTORS® is one of the largest of 1,100 boards of REALTORS® in the nation, and, with more than 6,300 members, is one of the largest trade organizations on O‘ahu. Membership is available to licensed real estate brokers, agents, property managers, appraisers, counselors and others engaged in all aspects of the real estate industry who pledge to adhere to a strict Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. The Honolulu Board of REALTORS® and its members are committed to serving as housing advocates, community builders and good neighbors. For more information, call (808) 732-3000 or visit www.hicentral.com.
