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What are homes selling for in the Diamond Head area right now?
By Tony Kawaguchi, REALTOR (RS-66616), The Kawaguchi Group, eXp Realty (RB-21841). Selling in Hawaii since 2005. Updated November 11, 2026.
Through the first nine months of 2026, single-family homes in the Honolulu Board of REALTORS' Diamond Head region sold at a median of $1,700,000 on 257 sales, up 7.9% from $1,575,000 a year earlier. In September 2026 alone, the median was $1,478,000 on 36 sales. Condos and townhomes are a small slice here: 112 sales from January through September at a $621,000 median. These are the Board's latest area-level figures; its October 2026 neighborhood tables had not been released when I updated this page. For comparison, the island-wide Oahu single-family median in October 2026 was $1,150,000.
One thing to know first: "Diamond Head" in the MLS is a whole region, not just the slopes of the crater. It runs from Kapahulu, Kaimuki, St. Louis Heights and Palolo through Kahala and Waialae to Aina Haina, Niu Valley and Kuliouou. The live charts on this page use that same region. My Diamond Head guide and Kahala guide cover the streets in more detail.
A region with a very wide price range
A single median hides a lot here. These are the Board's January–September 2026 single-family medians for neighborhoods inside the region (MLS neighborhood names):
| Neighborhood | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Diamond Head | 20 | $4,212,500 |
| Kahala Area | 24 | $3,025,000 |
| Waialae Iki | 18 | $2,500,000 |
| Niu Valley | 10 | $1,665,000 |
| Aina Haina Area | 13 | $1,498,000 |
| St. Louis | 15 | $1,450,000 |
| Kapahulu | 25 | $1,350,000 |
| Wilhelmina | 30 | $1,300,000 |
| Kaimuki | 19 | $1,250,000 |
| Palolo | 30 | $1,162,500 |
With 10 to 30 sales per neighborhood over nine months, each of those medians can move with just a few closings. I treat them as a range, then price from the specific street.
How fast it is moving
The Board also splits this side of town by tax map key. In September 2026, the Kapahulu–Diamond Head area (TMK 1-3-1 to 1-3-4) had 22 single-family sales at a $1,290,000 median, a median of 18 days on market, and 52 active listings. Waialae–Kahala (1-3-5) had 9 sales at a $2,632,700 median, 45 days on market and 24 active listings. Aina Haina–Kuliouou (1-3-6 to 1-3-8) had 5 sales at $1,490,000 and 33 active listings, up from 22 a year earlier. On the condo side, Kapahulu–Diamond Head had only 4 sales in September at a $550,000 median, with a 68-day median time on market and 45 condos for sale.
What it means for buyers
Condo sales are sparse here: the region's September condo median of $612,500 came from just 6 sales. Look at the building's recent sales, fees and reserves rather than the region number. For houses, the move from 13 to 22 Kapahulu–Diamond Head sales in September compared with a year earlier means more closings to compare, but well-priced homes still went under contract in a few weeks. Aina Haina–Kuliouou had more listings than a year ago, which can give buyers a bit more time there. Current homes and condos are in the live tables on this page.
What it means for sellers
Sellers here are pricing against very local comps. A Kaimuki bungalow and a Kahala oceanfront home sit in the same MLS region but not the same market. Year-to-date single-family sales in the region were 5.2% below last year (257 versus 271), so I would not count on a crowd of buyers for an overpriced listing. A well-presented home priced off recent sales on the same street still drew prompt offers in September. Call me at (808) 201-3577 for a pricing review.
Nearby reports: Honolulu (the wider city), Hawaii Kai next door, and across the Koʻolau, Kailua and Kaneohe. All reports: market report hub and Oahu.
Diamond Head housing market FAQ
What is the median home price in the Diamond Head area?
The Honolulu Board of REALTORS' Diamond Head region had a January–September 2026 single-family median of $1,700,000 on 257 sales, up 7.9% from $1,575,000. The September 2026 median was $1,478,000 on 36 sales. October area-level figures had not been released yet.
What neighborhoods are in the MLS Diamond Head region?
The region in the Board's September 2026 neighborhood summary includes Kapahulu, Kaimuki, St. Louis, Palolo, Wilhelmina, Maunalani Heights, Diamond Head, Kahala, Waialae Iki, Waialae Nui, Aina Haina, Niu Valley, Paiko Lagoon, Kuliouou and nearby MLS neighborhoods. It is much wider than the area around the crater.
How much do homes cost in Kahala compared with Kaimuki?
In the Board's January–September 2026 figures, the Kahala Area single-family median was $3,025,000 on 24 sales, while Kaimuki was $1,250,000 on 19 sales. Both are in the same MLS region, which is why I price from street-level sales rather than the regional median.
How long do Diamond Head-area homes take to sell?
In September 2026, the Board's Kapahulu–Diamond Head area had a median of 18 days on market for single-family homes, and Waialae–Kahala had 45 days on 9 sales. Oahu-wide in October 2026, single-family homes sold in a median of 15 days.
Are there condos in the Diamond Head area?
Yes, but not many. The Diamond Head region had 112 condo and townhome resales from January through September 2026 at a $621,000 median. In September, Kapahulu–Diamond Head had 4 condo sales at a $550,000 median and 45 condos listed for sale.
Is inventory rising in the Diamond Head area?
It varies by area. At the end of September 2026, Kapahulu–Diamond Head had 52 single-family listings (49 a year earlier), Waialae–Kahala had 24 (21), and Aina Haina–Kuliouou had 33 (22), per the Honolulu Board of REALTORS. The live listings on this page are more current.
Why did the September median fall while the year-to-date median rose?
September's $1,478,000 median came from 36 sales, and the mix of neighborhoods that closed in a single month changes the result. The January–September median of $1,700,000 rests on 257 sales and is the steadier number to watch.
Sources
- Honolulu Board of REALTORS, Oahu Local Market Update, September 2026 (dated October 15, 2026), residential resales compiled from HiCentral MLS. This is the Board's most recent area-level report; the October 2026 edition had not been released when this page was updated. Board market reports are indexed at hicentral.com/market-press-releases.php.
- Honolulu Board of REALTORS, Oʻahu Buyers Find Opportunity in October as Half of Condos Sell Under $500,000, November 6, 2026 (Oahu-wide October 2026 resales, compiled from HiCentral MLS; does not include new-home sales).
Tony Kawaguchi, REALTOR (RS-66616), The Kawaguchi Group, eXp Realty (RB-21841). Selling in Hawaii since 2005. Phone (808) 201-3577. This page is general information, not personalized financial, tax or legal advice; consult the appropriate licensed professional for your situation. Market statistics are deemed reliable but not guaranteed and can be revised as late sales are reported.