Buying or Selling on O'ahu? October 2025 Market Update You Need to See

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Here’s your latest scoop on how the O'ahu real estate market performed in October 2025.

This month’s 2025 Market Update shows an interesting mix of activity. Prices for Single-Family Homes held strong (5.7% increase), and the Condos saw a jump in sales (9.4%) compared to last year. Properties in both segments took a little longer to sell. 

Let’s dive into the October 2025 data so you know what the current Hawaii Real Estate trends mean for you!

—— Single-Family Homes ——

🏡 The market for Single-Family Homes on O'ahu kept its momentum, showing a healthy increase in prices.

Key Takeaways for the O'ahu Seller and Buyer:

• Prices are Solid: The Median Sales Price reached $1,162,500. This suggests that demand is keeping values high in the Honolulu area and beyond.

• Taking Longer to Sell: The Median Days on Market rose to 26 days. This means a typical house spent about 10 days more waiting for a buyer than last year.

• The Luxury Market is Hot: Sales for the Luxury Market (homes at $1.9 Million and Above) saw a major surge.

• Less Pressure on Buyers: Only 25% of single family home sales closed over the asking price. If you are an Hawaii Buyer, you have more room to negotiate!

—— Condominiums ——

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🏢 The O'ahu Condos market saw more transactions happen in October 2025, offering plenty of options for potential owners, especially First-Time Homebuyers.

Key Takeaways for the Oahu Condo Market:

• More Sales: Closed Sales went up by 9.4% to 443 total, showing more activity across the island.

• Extended Wait Time: The Median Days on Market jumped to 44 days. This is great news if you are a condo Hawaii Buyer—you can take your time!

• Activity at All Price Levels: Sales increased significantly for both the most affordable and the most expensive condos.

• Low Competition: Only 10% of condo sales went over the asking price, meaning less competition and more opportunities for buyers.

—— What This October 2025 Market Update Means for You ——

The October 2025 O'ahu Housing Market Check-In confirms that Oahu remains a valuable place to own property, but the pace has relaxed:

• If you are an O'ahu Seller: Your home’s value is strong! Just remember that buyers are taking their time (26 to 44 days). Make sure your listing is priced right and looks amazing to be the next one to sell.

• If you are an Hawaii Buyer: This is a better market for you! Less pressure, more negotiation room, and more time to find the perfect O'ahu home for sale.

Mahalo for taking the time to review the October 2025 Market Update.

Ready to find out what your home is worth today? Or do you need a local expert to guide your next buying step?

If there’s something specific you would like to know more about, feel free to email Desi directly at desi.stancheva@exprealty.com!