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Selling a house in Hawaii? Explore your options.

Compare local home values, selling as-is and listing in Hawaii. Tell us about your property and what matters to your next move. An inquiry does not guarantee a valuation or an offer; costs and timing depend on the written terms.

Recorded home market data for Hawaii

Across the 6 Hawaii cities we cover, the median of the typical home values was $870,037 in July 2026. The spread inside the state is wide: the typical home in Honolulu was $765,367 and in Kailua it was $1,532,217, which is why the page for your own city is the one worth reading.

Of the 6 Hawaii cities with data, 2 saw homes go under contract in 15 days or fewer and 1 took 31 days or more, in July 2026. These historical medians exclude the time from contract to closing and do not establish your sale's timetable.

Values are mostly rising: 6 of the 6 Hawaii cities with a year-over-year figure went up, 0 went down. This historical index comparison does not determine which selling option suits your property.

Figures come from Zillow's public research data and describe whole cities, not individual houses.

Fastest-moving Hawaii cities

Historical median days for a home to go under contract, July 2026. This does not measure demand for your particular property.

Mililani14 days
Kailua15 days
Waipahu18 days
Ewa Beach24 days
Kapolei28 days
Honolulu39 days

Highest-value Hawaii cities

Typical home value, July 2026. A city-wide figure, not a valuation of any one house.

Kailua$1,532,217
Mililani$876,447
Waipahu$870,037
Kapolei$845,690
Ewa Beach$834,449
Honolulu$765,367

Where to start: closing in Hawaii

A customary closing role does not establish whether an attorney is required for your sale. Confirm who may handle settlement and which tasks need legal advice with a licensed local professional. The practical points to discuss:

  • Hawaii closes through escrow companies.
  • The state levies a conveyance tax on the seller, settled at closing.
  • Sellers who are not Hawaii residents face HARPTA withholding on the sale price unless they qualify for an exemption.
  • A great deal of Hawaii property is leasehold rather than fee simple, and the remaining lease term drives the price and the buyer pool.
  • A seller disclosure statement is required by statute and buyers have a rescission window after receiving it.

General information about practice in Hawaii, not legal or tax advice. The closing agent on your sale will give you the exact figures for your county.

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Selling a house in Hawaii: common questions

How fast can I sell my house in Hawaii?

The median Hawaii city on our list recorded 24 days to go under contract in July 2026. This excludes time to closing. Your timetable depends on finding a buyer, title, inspections and written conditions. A cash offer does not guarantee a closing date.

Do I need an attorney to sell a house in Hawaii?

A customary closing role does not establish whether an attorney is required for your sale in Hawaii. Confirm the requirements for settlement, document preparation and legal advice with a licensed local professional before signing. Ask who represents your interests and review the proposed fees. A settlement agent is not necessarily your own attorney.

Is there a transfer tax when I sell a house in Hawaii?

Check the current state and local rules for your property in Hawaii, including any exemptions. Ask a licensed local professional to identify applicable transfer taxes, recording charges and who is legally responsible, then review the itemized closing statement and written terms. This is general information, not tax advice.

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Typical US home value
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$371,774 Increased in the past year

Typical US home value: $371,774 in July 2026. Increased in the past year.

Values in the US have increased over the past year. In a market like this the gap between listing and a cash sale is mostly commission, repairs and the months in between.

Zillow Home Value Index, July 2026 · last 3 years