Kailua-Kona Homes for Sale

Kailua-Kona single-family homes for sale span a broad range — from entry-level three-bedroom homes in Kaloko Mauka and Kailua View Estates to oceanfront custom estates along Ali‘i Drive and the South Kona shoreline. The Kailua-Kona single-family market is the most active full-time residential corridor on the Big Island, supporting families, retirees, remote workers, and second-home buyers across a wider price range than the gated resort communities to the north. This page focuses on single-family homes; for condo inventory see Kona Condos for Sale.

Kailua-Kona Market Snapshot

The 2026 Kailua-Kona single-family home market trades at a median sale price near $1.34M, with average days on market around 70–100 days and a year-over-year change of approximately +9.6% per Hawaii Information Service MLS data as of May 2026.

Pricing ranges meaningfully by sub-neighborhood. Entry-level three-bedroom homes in Kaloko Mauka or Kailua View Estates trade in the $650K–$850K range. Mid-tier custom homes in Holualoa coffee country or Keauhou run $1M–$2.5M. Oceanfront estates along Ali‘i Drive and the South Kona coast reach $3M–$8M, with the largest oceanfront compounds pushing $10M–$20M+. The 2025–2026 market has softened modestly with rising inventory creating real negotiating room for qualified buyers.

A Brief History of Kailua-Kona

Kailua-Kona has been continuously settled by Native Hawaiians for over 1,000 years, with Kamakahonu at Kailua Bay serving as Kamehameha I’s royal residence. Modern single-family residential development began in the mid-20th century as the historic village expanded mauka and along the coastline. The post-war era brought subdivision development through neighborhoods like Kailua View Estates, Kaloko Mauka, and Holualoa coffee country, producing the diverse single-family housing stock that defines Kailua-Kona today.

What Schools Serve Kailua-Kona

Kailua-Kona is served by the Kealakehe complex of the Hawaii Department of Education, with Kealakehe Elementary, Kealakehe Intermediate, and Kealakehe High serving the corridor (Hawaii DOE, 2025–2026).

West Hawaii Explorations Academy (WHEA) is a regarded public charter school focused on project-based STEM learning. Private school options include Hawaii Preparatory Academy (HPA) in Waimea (45 minutes mauka) and a number of smaller private and parochial options in the immediate Kailua-Kona area.

Neighborhood Character and Daily Life

Daily life in Kailua-Kona is the most varied of any Big Island sub-market, spanning historic village urbanism along Ali‘i Drive, suburban residential subdivisions mauka, and oceanfront estate living along the coast.

What stands out about Kailua-Kona single-family living compared with the gated Kohala Coast resort communities is the genuine community fabric. Kailua-Kona supports a full-time resident population that uses the local schools, shops at the everyday commercial centers, walks Ali‘i Drive for morning coffee at Daylight Mind, and engages with a real Hawaii Island community rather than a resort enclave. Neighborhoods differ meaningfully: Holualoa coffee country sits at 1,400 feet of elevation with cooler temperatures and pastoral character; Kaloko Mauka mixes affordability with view potential; oceanfront Ali‘i Drive properties carry walkable village convenience; the Keauhou corridor adds golf and resort amenity access.

Architecture and the Built Environment

Kailua-Kona single-family housing stock runs from 1960s–80s plantation Hawaiian (1,500–2,500 sq ft) through 1990s–2000s contemporary tropical (2,500–4,000 sq ft) to recently built modern Hawaiian estates (4,000–8,000+ sq ft). The architectural language varies by neighborhood — Holualoa leans pastoral coffee-country vernacular, Ali‘i Drive oceanfront leans contemporary, and the mauka subdivisions span tract-style production homes to custom build-to-suit estates.

Where Kailua-Kona Sits

Kailua-Kona sits at approximately 19.6406° N, 155.9969° W on Hawaii Island. The map below centers on the community.

Commute and Connectivity

Kailua-Kona village sits 10 minutes south of Kona International Airport (KOA) via Kuakini Highway. Daily nonstop commercial flights serve West Coast hubs from KOA. Mauka neighborhoods like Kaloko and Holualoa add 10–20 minutes driving. The South Kona corridor (Keauhou) is 15–25 minutes south along the coast.

Adjacent Communities

Kailua-Kona’s single-family corridor sits south of the Kohala Coast resort cluster and includes Keauhou to the south. Holualoa coffee country sits mauka. Ali‘i Drive condo inventory runs along the coastline.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average home price for Kailua-Kona single-family homes?

The 2026 year-to-date Kailua-Kona single-family median sale price runs near $1.34M, with February-2026 medians reaching approximately $1.41M (up roughly 9.6% year over year) per Hawaii Information Service MLS data. Prices swing month to month with sample size and luxury closings — trend lines matter more than any single headline number.

What are the best Kailua-Kona neighborhoods for families?

Family-friendly favorites include Lokahi Makai and Kealakehe near the Kealakehe complex schools, Kaloko Mauka for cooler upcountry air and larger lots, Keauhou for resort-style living with golf and beach parks, and Holualoa for acreage, quiet, and elevated ocean views. Each offers different trade-offs between price, school proximity, and daily lifestyle.

Is Kailua-Kona a good place to live?

For many buyers — yes. Kailua-Kona offers year-round 80°F weather, the Big Island’s driest sunshine, authentic Hawaiian culture, and significantly more land and value than Oahu or Maui. It suits retirees, remote professionals, and families who prioritize ocean access, outdoor living, and a slower pace over big-city convenience.

How is the weather in Kailua-Kona year-round?

Kona’s climate is warm, sunny, and remarkably stable. Highs typically run 81°F to 87°F year-round, lows sit in the high 60s to mid 70s, and the leeward coast sees far less rain than windward Hilo. Ocean temperatures stay swim-ready at 77°F to 82°F, and summer is actually the slightly wetter season — opposite of most Hawaiian islands.

How does Kailua-Kona compare to Mauna Lani or Mauna Kea Resort?

Kailua-Kona offers a broader single-family price spectrum, from $650K entry homes to $20M+ estates, with an authentic town center and everyday amenities. Mauna Lani and Mauna Kea Resort trade that everyday fabric for gated resort living, private beach clubs, and a steeper entry point — typically $3M+ for quality single-family product.

Talk to KE Team Hawaii About Kailua-Kona

KE Team Hawaii — Kai Ioh and Emil Knysh of Compass — represents buyers and sellers across Kailua-Kona’s single-family corridor. Reach out for neighborhood-by-neighborhood guidance and candid comparisons against the Kohala Coast resort markets. Start a conversation or browse live featured properties.