Washington Place · Photo: CaesarGJ · Public domain3,499 homes sold in Urban Honolulu in the last year, at a typical $619K
Most homes sold are condos. Below: what each kind of home sells for, what your budget buys, the best months to buy, how hard you’ll have to bid, and a shortcut to every site where Urban Honolulu homes are listed.
Every place Urban Honolulu homes are listed, in one stop
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83% of Urban Honolulu’s sales are condos, at $817K less than a house
630 houses and 3280 condos sold in the year to May 2026. Houses sell faster and draw more bidding wars.
typical sale · 630 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $799HI $625
- Days to sell
- 72
- Sold over asking
- 29%
- Listings with a price cut
- 13%
typical sale · 3280 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $820HI $724
- Days to sell
- 108
- Sold over asking
- 6%
- Listings with a price cut
- 16%
Multi-family (2–4 units): 12 sold, typical $1.6M
Townhouses: 16 sold, typical $1.3M
Too few sales in 12 months for reliable figures.
About as many homes sell as usual, at 1.3 times the 2016 price
3,499 sales in the last year, against 5,179 in 2021 and a low of 2,997 in 2020. The typical sale went from $488K in 2016 to $619K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3. Typical price and $/sq ft are the monthly medians, weighted by sales. Redfin stopped publishing towns’ figures by property type after May 2026, so houses and condos are shown for the year to then.
What $600K buys in Urban Honolulu
Check a listing against what Urban Honolulu homes sold for
Against the town’s median price per square foot over the last 12 months. A rough check: condition, lot and location within town move a price more than this can see.
Bidding wars in Urban Honolulu are back to pre-pandemic levels, and more homes are for sale
We read every month of Urban Honolulu’s home sales since 2012 so you don’t have to. Each figure covers 12 months, because a single month in a town is too few sales to mean much. Latest: the year to September 2026, 3,499 sales.
If you’re buying in Urban Honolulu
- Shop in January. It brings about 430 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (15% over asking).
- Offer under asking. Buyers paid 97.4% of the list price on average; 11% paid over.
- You’ll usually have time. Only 24% of homes go under contract within two weeks; the typical one takes 99 days.
Summer brings both the most homes and the most bidding wars
July has the most new listings (about 471 a month), but June is the most competitive: 20% of June sales close over asking. January and February offer nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (15%). January has the least competition (15%).
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Calmer than the 2021 frenzy, and calmer than Hawaii
| Urban Honolulu now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | HI now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 11% | 14% | 25% | 16% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 24% | 9% | 12% | 24% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 97.4% | 97.7% | 98.7% | 97.4% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 99 | 73 | 65 | 97 |
2141 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 1.6 times the 2013 low (1309) and 25% more than in 2017–19.
Since 2019, houses are up 35%, condos 27%
A house typically sold for $1.4M in the year to May 2026 (630 sales), a condo for $555K (3280).
Median sale price, weighted by sales each month. Years with fewer than 4 sales of a type are left out.
Urban Honolulu ranks 31st of 43 busy Hawaii markets for bidding wars
Share of sales over asking in the last year, among towns with 60 or more sales. Urban Honolulu is in the middle of the pack.
Source: Redfin Data Center, city figures, January 2012 to September 2026 (MLS sales, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Ratios are weighted by homes sold; price cuts by homes for sale.
Owning the typical Urban Honolulu home costs about $3,382 a month
Price: Urban Honolulu’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Urban Honolulu’s 0.3% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Urban Honolulu is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Five things worth knowing
New listings in July
The month with the most choice. December has the fewest, about 306.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $619K home, about $1,830 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Urban Honolulu.
Work & commuteCheck the flood map
Flood insurance isn’t in a standard policy, and lenders require it in FEMA flood zones. Check the address before you make an offer.
Natural hazardsLook up any property
Assessed value, lot size and every past sale of a home you’re eyeing are public, at the town or county assessor and the registry of deeds.
Halawa, Aiea, Heeia, Kaneohe, Waimalu and Ahuimanu sell for less a square foot
The busier markets within 25 miles of Urban Honolulu, by what sold. Prices, taxes and how far a paycheck goes next door are on Cost of living.
| Sold | Typical sale | $/sq ft | Over asking | Days to sell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Honolulu | 3,499 | $619K | $751 | 11% | 99 |
| Kaneohe | 274 | $876K | $687 | 28% | 68 |
| Waimalu | 177 | $430K | $507 | 15% | 103 |
| Aiea | 129 | $599K | $571 | 25% | 84 |
| Ahuimanu | 62 | $954K | $673 | 36% | 63 |
| Halawa | 57 | $1.1M | $605 | 31% | 103 |
| Heeia | 32 | $1.3M | $694 | 46% | 82 |
Redfin Data Center, October 2025 to September 2026. Towns with fewer than 20 sales are left out, and Redfin doesn’t report every town separately.
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Questions about buying a home in Urban Honolulu
What do homes sell for in Urban Honolulu, HI?
3,499 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $619K, $751 a square foot. Houses sold for about $1.4M, condos for about $555K in the year to May 2026.
Is Urban Honolulu a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: 2330 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 302 sold, about 7.7 months of supply. Buyers paid 97.4% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in Urban Honolulu?
July brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in Urban Honolulu?
About 0.3% of a home’s value a year. On a $619K home that’s near $1,830.
Where can I see homes for sale in Urban Honolulu?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Urban Honolulu’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Urban Honolulu.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Property tax rate: Census American Community Survey. Two-bedroom rent: HUD Fair Market Rent. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Schools grade: TownRatings (how grades work).