Mauna Kea Resort & Kohala Coast 2026 Q1 – Q3 Market Update: Kohala Coast Luxury Market Statistics Enclosed

With the first three quarters of 2026 behind us, the Kohala Coast luxury real estate market continues to demonstrate its resilience, particularly at the upper end. While transaction volume within Mauna Kea Resort has moderated slightly, the broader South Kohala market is producing impressive results. The most notable trend is the strength of the luxury and ultra-luxury segments, with Hawai‘i Island emerging as the clear leader in the state’s $10M+ residential market.

Within Mauna Kea Resort, 22 properties sold during the first nine months of 2026, a 12% decrease compared to the same period last year. The average sales price was $5.28M, down just 3% year-over-year, while total sales volume reached $116M, a 15% decline. Despite fewer transactions, average sales prices remain well above historical norms and nearly double the levels recorded during the same period in 2020. This suggests that while the pace of sales has moderated from the pandemic-era surge, the underlying value of Mauna Kea Resort real estate remains strong.

Across the broader South Kohala district, the numbers tell an encouraging story. Sales above $1M increased slightly to 151 transactions, up 1% year-over-year. More significantly, sales above $3M increased 21%, from 33 to 40 transactions. The ultra-luxury segment has been particularly impressive, with nine sales above $10M through Q3, compared to just three during the same period last year—a 200% increase. These results reinforce the Kohala Coast’s position as one of Hawai‘i’s most active and compelling luxury markets.

The strength of the high-end market is also reflected in overall property values. The average sales price across South Kohala rose to $2.099M, up 28% year-over-year, while total sales volume climbed to $592M, a 22% increase from $484M during the first three quarters of 2025. These gains are especially notable in a market where buyers have become more deliberate and overall activity remains below the extraordinary levels of 2021 and 2022.

Hawai‘i Island continues to distinguish itself in the state’s ultra-luxury residential market. Through the first three quarters of 2026, Hawai’i Island recorded 26 residential sales at $10 million or more, exceeding the combined total of the other islands, with 11 sales on O‘ahu, five on Maui, and two on Kaua‘i. Every one of these transactions took place within the Kohala Coast’s premier resort communities, including Mauna Kea, Mauna Lani, and Kūki‘o.

The Kohala Coast’s resort communities offer a cohesive experience that is difficult to find elsewhere in the state, combining contemporary architecture, comprehensive amenities, privacy, a favorable climate, and a level of service that continues to appeal to ultra-luxury buyers. The draw extends beyond individual properties to the overall experience these communities provide, creating a distinct advantage in attracting and retaining high-net-worth buyers.

A meaningful share of these transactions also occurred off-market, demonstrating that in the ultra-luxury segment, the right buyer and the right property can come together without broad public exposure.

The overall market has shifted from the rapid appreciation and urgency of recent years toward one that rewards strategic pricing, exceptional presentation, and thoughtful marketing. Buyers have become more selective, and properties priced beyond current market expectations can take considerably longer to sell. However, the data shows that demand for exceptional properties remains durable. Sales above $3M are running well ahead of last year, average prices are rising, and the number of $10M+ transactions has increased substantially.

As we progress into the final quarter of 2026, I expect the Kohala Coast to remain one of the strongest luxury markets in the state. The opportunity for sellers remains real, but success increasingly depends on understanding current market conditions, positioning a property correctly, and reaching the buyers most likely to appreciate its value.

Please find below a summary of the sales data for your reference:

Mauna Kea Resort Sales

• ​​​​​​​2026 Q1 – Q3: 22 Sales (12% Decrease Year-Over-Year) 
• 2025 Q1 – Q3: 25 Sales  
• 2024 Q1 – Q3: 23 Sales        
• 2023 Q1 – Q3: 18 Sales        
• 2022 Q1 – Q3: 61 Sales      
• 2021 Q1 – Q3: 54 Sales
• 2020 Q1 – Q3: 29 Sales

Mauna Kea Resort Average Sales Price

• 2026 Q1 – Q3: $5.28M (3% Decrease Year-Over-Year) 
• 2025 Q1 – Q3: $5.43M 
• 2024 Q1 – Q3: $4.48M         
• 2023 Q1 – Q3: $3.19M      
• 2022 Q1 – Q3: $3.99M   
• 2021 Q1 – Q3: $3.25M
• 2020 Q1 – Q3: $2.70M

Mauna Kea Resort Total Sales Volume

• 2026 Q1 – Q3: $116M (15% Decrease Year-Over-Year) 
• 2025 Q1 – Q3: $136M 
• 2024 Q1 – Q3: $103M         
• 2023 Q1 – Q3: $58M    
• 2022 Q1 – Q3: $244M    
• 2021 Q1 – Q3: $175M
• 2020 Q1 – Q3: $78M

Kohala Coast Sales Above $1M (District of South Kohala)

• 2026 Q1 – Q3: 151 Sales (1% Increase Year-Over-Year) 
• 2025 Q1 – Q3: 149 Sales       
• 2024 Q1 – Q3: 162 Sales                   
• 2023 Q1 – Q3: 127 Sales     
• 2022 Q1 – Q3: 207 Sales   
• 2021 Q1 – Q3: 216 Sales
• 2020 Q1 – Q3: 88 Sales

Kohala Coast Sales Above $3M (District of South Kohala)

• 2026 Q1 – Q3: 40 Sales (21% Increase Year-Over-Year)
• 2025 Q1 – Q3: 33 Sales 
• 2024 Q1 – Q3: 32 Sales       
• 2023 Q1 – Q3: 20 Sales        
• 2022 Q1 – Q3: 58 Sales   
• 2021 Q1 – Q3: 51 Sales
• 2020 Q1 – Q3: 23 Sales

Kohala Coast Sales Above $10M (District of South Kohala)

• 2026 Q1 – Q3: 9 Sales (200% Increase Year-Over Year)
• 2025 Q1 – Q3: 3 Sales
• 2024 Q1 – Q3: 1 Sale    
• 2023 Q1 – Q3: 0 Sales
• 2022 Q1 – Q3: 3 Sale     
• 2021 Q1 – Q3: 8 Sales
• 2020 Q1 – Q3: 0 Sales

Kohala Coast Average Sales Price (District of South Kohala)

• 2026 Q1 – Q3: $2.099M (26% Increase Year-Over-Year)
• 2025 Q1 – Q3: $1.664M 
• 2024 Q1 – Q3: $1.625M       
• 2023 Q1 – Q3: $1.200M     
• 2022 Q1 – Q3: $1.507M             
• 2021 Q1 – Q3: $1.253M
• 2020 Q1 – Q3: $922K

Kohala Coast Total Sales Volume (District of South Kohala)

• 2026 Q1 – Q3: $592M (22% Increase Year-Over-Year
• 2025 Q1 – Q3: $484M 
• 2024 Q1 – Q3: $487M         
• 2023 Q1 – Q3: $408M         
• 2022 Q1 – Q3: $698M     
• 2021 Q1 – Q3: $855M
• 2020 Q1 – Q3: $389M

Below please find the Mauna Kea Resort’s 2026 Q1 – Q3 Real Estate Market Update highlighting recent sales, resort offerings and local events. I hope you find this information interesting and helpful.

2026 Q1 – Q3 Sales:

There was a total of twenty-two (22) sales within Mauna Kea Resort in Q1 – Q3 of 2026.

​​​​​​​(Click Here) to view detailed information on the Q1 – Q3 sales within Mauna Kea Resort

Legacy Offering in Mauna Kea Resort:

Located at Fairways North #1, Hale ‘O Ka La “House of the Sun” (picture slide above) is not simply a home — it is a way of living that few places in the world can offer. Originally designed in 1992 and once featured in Architectural Digest, the property was thoughtfully reimagined in 2025 through an $8 million renovation led by Diane Bobek Designs, Taleah Smith Design, and Pono Hana Builders — preserving its architectural significance, while elevating every aspect of the experience.

Arranged as a series of interconnected pavilions beneath a continuous roofline, the 5,358-square-foot Kauhale-style compound replaces traditional hallways with open-air breezeways that invite natural light, tropical gardens, and ocean air into everyday living. Every transition was intentionally designed to slow the pace. At the heart of the home, an open-air grand room anchors five bedrooms, five full baths, and two half baths — a layout where privacy and togetherness exist without compromise. Carefully preserved details — refinished dark wood accents, custom lighting crafted from salvaged copper roof fragments — speak to a renovation that understood what to keep as much as what to reimagine.

Outside, the experience continues through layered tropical landscapes, sculpted pathways, and purposeful outdoor living areas designed to evoke satiation. A resort-style saltwater pool with waterslide and swim-up palapa bar serves as the estate’s focal point, while a secluded waterfall grotto spa with integrated jacuzzi offers a more intimate escape among natural rockwork and shade.

Surrounded by protected land, with no future development in front, and 355 acres preserved by the Queen Emma Land Trust to the north, the estate captures unobstructed Pacific and mountain views alongside rare, permanent privacy. A proven luxury short-term rental operation is in place and running. On the Kohala Coast, opportunities like this do not repeat themselves. 

(Click Here) to view the MLS property details for this spectacular offering and view the website at www.haleokalahawaii.com

​​​​​​​For a Complete List of Condominiums and Residential Properties Currently Available at the Mauna Kea Resort (Click Here).

For a Complete List of Vacant Land Properties Currently Available at the Mauna Kea Resort (Click Here)

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Team Track Record and Success Stories

Since the start of 2020, our team has represented Sellers & Buyers in over 145 total sides of business within Mauna Kea Resort accounting for approximately $575M in sales volume, which is more than any competing brokerage. 

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Our team proudly serves all of the Kona-Kohala Coast. Being born and raised in Waimea, I am proud to call the Kohala Coast my home. This is where I live, work, play, raise my family and serve my clients. Having a unique knowledge and a life time of first-hand experience with this special area, I understand every feature, benefit and offering in each community along the coast.

​​​​​​​My area knowledge and long-term perspective is enhanced by the unrivaled statewide network, global affiliations, brand recognition, and digital platforms of Hawai‘i Life, making us the brokerage firm for all your Kona-Kohala Coast needs. With 350+ agents and now 24 offices statewide, Hawai’i Life is the exclusive statewide affiliate of Forbes Global Properties and an affiliate of Luxury Portfolio International®. Both networks serve top-tier markets around the world, adding tremendous reach and exposure for our clients. We invite you to consult our team of highly talented professionals, who service all sectors of the real estate market, including oceanfront, resort, ranch, single-family, condominium and vacant land properties.

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