December 2025 Oʻahu Real Estate Market Report: What Buyers & Sellers Need to Know
Oʻahu’s real estate market closed out December with steady buyer engagement and mixed signals across property types, offering both buyers and sellers clearer insight as the year came to an end. Single-family homes continued to attract interest when priced strategically, while the condo market reflected longer timelines and increased buyer selectivity amid broader inventory choice.
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Single-Family Homes: Steady Demand, Competitive When Priced Right
Single-family home activity on Oʻahu remained resilient in December, with sales volume holding steady and pricing showing continued strength. While affordability remains a consideration, demand persisted for well-located homes across a wide range of neighborhoods.
Key Metrics for December 2025:
Closed Sales: Approximately 270 homes
Median Price: ~$1,100,000
Median Days on Market: ~22 days
Homes continued to move efficiently compared to many mainland markets, particularly in the mid-price ranges. Buyers remained active but selective, while sellers who aligned pricing with current conditions continued to attract strong interest.
Oʻahu Condo Market: More Choice, Longer Decision Timelines
Condo sales activity increased in December, supported by broad participation across urban, suburban, and resort-adjacent areas. At the same time, longer marketing timelines reflected a buyer pool taking advantage of expanded inventory and greater negotiating flexibility.
Condo Market Highlights:
Closed Sales: Approximately 360 units
Median Price: ~$512,000
Median Days on Market: ~44 days
Extended days on market highlight a more deliberate pace, particularly in higher-density and investor-oriented areas such as Waikīkī and portions of the urban core. Even so, demand remains present for condos that are well-located, competitively priced, and thoughtfully maintained.
Islandwide Insights: A Balanced and Segmented Oʻahu Market
December’s data points to an Oʻahu market that continues to balance supply and demand across different segments. While pricing remains relatively firm for single-family homes, condos are showing greater sensitivity to inventory levels and affordability considerations.
Key dynamics shaping today’s Oʻahu market:
Single-family home pricing remains resilient
Condo inventory provides buyers with more choice
Buyers are taking a more comparison-driven approach
Well-priced and well-presented homes continue to outperform
Neighborhood-level trends vary widely by location and price point
Across areas such as Metro Honolulu, Ewa Plain, Kailua, Hawaiʻi Kai, and Central Oʻahu, activity differed by submarket, but demand remained strongest where lifestyle, value, and accessibility aligned.
What This Means for Buyers & Sellers
For Buyers:
More inventory options in the condo market
Opportunities to negotiate in select segments
A favorable environment for thoughtful, long-term purchases
For Sellers:
Accurate pricing is essential in today’s market
Presentation and marketing play a key role in outcomes
Longer timelines in some segments reflect balance—not declining interest
Your Next Step: Connect with a LUVA Realtor
Every Oʻahu neighborhood responds differently to shifting market conditions. Whether you’re buying, selling, or investing, your LUVA Realtor can help you interpret the latest data, identify opportunities, and move forward with confidence—guided by local insight and market-specific expertise.