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How much is a house in Manoa Valley right now?
By Tony Kawaguchi, REALTOR (RS-66616), The Kawaguchi Group, eXp Realty (RB-21841). Selling in Hawaii since 2005. Updated November 13, 2026.
Well above the island median, and it depends on which part of the valley you mean. In the MLS neighborhood the Board calls Manoa Area, single-family homes sold at a median of $1,830,000 on 25 sales from January through September 2026, up 25.3% from $1,460,000, according to the Honolulu Board of REALTORS. Upper Manoa's median was $1,800,000 on 10 sales, Woodlawn's $1,727,500 on 10, and Lower Manoa's $1,395,000 on 5. The Board's October neighborhood tables had not been released when I updated this page. Island-wide, the Oahu single-family median was $1,150,000 in October 2026.
| Neighborhood | Jan–Sep 2026 | Jan–Sep 2025 | September 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manoa Area | $1,830,000 on 25 sales | $1,460,000 on 27 sales | $1,595,000 on 3 sales |
| Manoa-Upper | $1,800,000 on 10 sales | $1,581,500 on 8 sales | $1,811,500 on 2 sales |
| Manoa-Woodlawn | $1,727,500 on 10 sales | $2,250,000 on 3 sales | $1,845,000 on 1 sale |
| Manoa-Lower | $1,395,000 on 5 sales | $1,675,000 on 5 sales | No sales (1 a year earlier) |
Why one Manoa number can mislead
Only a few dozen Manoa houses trade in a year. That makes medians jumpy. Woodlawn's median fell 23.2%, but last year it rested on just 3 sales. Manoa Area rose 25.3% on 25 sales versus 27. Lower Manoa had the same 5 sales both years and its median fell 16.7%. Read these as a price range for the valley, not a trend line, and compare a specific home against recent sales on similar lots.
The live charts and listings on this page use the MLS Manoa neighborhood labels, so they track the same homes as the table. For what the valley is like day to day, see my Manoa guide.
The wider area: Makiki–Moiliili
The Board's tax-map area that includes Manoa is Makiki–Moiliili (TMK 1-2-4 to 1-2-9, except Waikiki). Its September 2026 single-family median was $1,645,000 on 10 sales, up 11%, and the January–September median was also $1,645,000, on 87 sales, up 10% from $1,500,000. Houses there sold in a median of 13 days year to date and at 97.9% of the original list price. Supply tightened: 31 active single-family listings at the end of September, down 30% from 44. Nearby, see my Makiki guide and the broader Honolulu guide.
Condos in Manoa are rare
The Board's summary shows only 2 condo sales in Manoa Area this year, at a $1,275,000 median, and 1 in Lower Manoa at $350,000. Condo buyers who want to be close to the valley usually widen the search to Makiki and Moiliili, where the Makiki–Moiliili condo median was $376,000 on 351 sales year to date. The Honolulu condo report breaks that out.
Buying in Manoa
Budget for the street you want. Over the first nine months, the gap between Lower Manoa's $1,395,000 median and Manoa Area's $1,830,000 median was larger than many buyers expect. With so few listings at any time, set up alerts and be ready to see homes the week they list. Older homes often need inspections that look closely at termites, roofs and drainage, so build time for that into your offer.
Selling in Manoa
Scarcity works for you, but Manoa buyers compare carefully. Area-wide, homes received a median 97.9% of their original list price, not 100%, so an ambitious list price can cost you time. I price Manoa homes from sales of similar lot size and condition in the same part of the valley, because valley-wide medians move a lot on a handful of sales. Call (808) 201-3577 for a review.
Other reports in town: Honolulu, Diamond Head, Honolulu condos and Kakaʻako condos. Outside town: Aiea and Mililani. All reports: market report hub and Oahu.
Manoa housing market FAQ
What is the median home price in Manoa?
From January through September 2026, the Manoa Area MLS neighborhood had a single-family median of $1,830,000 on 25 sales, up 25.3% from $1,460,000, according to the Honolulu Board of REALTORS.
How much do homes cost in Upper Manoa and Woodlawn?
Upper Manoa single-family homes sold at a $1,800,000 median on 10 sales from January through September 2026. Woodlawn's median was $1,727,500, also on 10 sales.
Is Lower Manoa less expensive?
In the first nine months of 2026, yes. Lower Manoa had a $1,395,000 single-family median on 5 sales, down 16.7% from $1,675,000 on 5 sales a year earlier.
How many homes sell in Manoa each year?
Not many. The Board's January–September 2026 summary showed 25 single-family sales in Manoa Area, 10 in Upper Manoa, 10 in Woodlawn and 5 in Lower Manoa.
Are there condos in Manoa?
Very few. The Board recorded 2 Manoa Area condo sales from January through September 2026, at a $1,275,000 median, and 1 Lower Manoa condo sale at $350,000.
How fast do homes sell around Manoa?
In the Board's Makiki–Moiliili area, which includes Manoa, single-family homes sold in a median of 13 days from January through September 2026, down from 20 days, at a median 97.9% of the original list price.
Why did the Woodlawn median drop 23.2%?
Woodlawn's January–September 2025 median of $2,250,000 came from only 3 sales. In 2026 there were 10 sales at a $1,727,500 median. With samples this small, a few homes can move the median a lot.
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.