Oahu Real Estate: The 2025 Grand Finale! 🥂

 As we toast to the New Year, the final numbers for 2025 are in—and the Oahu real estate market just handed us a few major surprises to wrap up the year!

If you’ve been waiting on the sidelines, these "year-end shifts" might be the sign you’ve been looking for. From massive sales spikes to price points that will make you do a double-take, here is the "obvious and exciting" news from across the island.

Here are the neighborhoods that truly grabbed the spotlight this December:

🚀 The "Ewa Plain" Fireworks

While most people were focused on holiday shopping, the Ewa Plain was busy breaking records. This neighborhood saw the most significant increase in total sales for December, with activity jumping over 40% compared to December 2024.

Source: HBR data

💎 Kapahulu/ Diamond Head’s Record-Breaking Month

If you want to see where the wealth is moving, look at Kapahulu-Diamond Head. This region saw a massive 31% surge in median sales price for single-family homes this December. While other areas stayed steady, the luxury market at the foot of the Leahi crater is ending the year on an incredible high. 

Source: HBR data

📉 The "Buyer’s Secret": Makakilo

Looking for a deal to start 2026? Makakilo saw a noticeable decrease in median sales prices and an increase in "Days on Market" in December. While the rest of the island stayed competitive, Makakilo offered a rare window for buyers to negotiate. If you’ve dreamed of those ocean views without the Diamond Head price tag, now is the time to look uphill!

Source: HBR data

🏙️ Condo Life: High Demand in Metro

The Honolulu Metro condo market remains the "engine" of Oahu real estate. Kaka’ako and Ala Moana continue to lead in volume, with condos selling faster than they did in the summer. For investors, the low "Months Supply of Inventory" in town suggests that rental demand is only going up as we head into 2026.

Source: HBR data

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What This Means For You:

• Selling? Inventory remains historically low in many "hot" pockets. You might be surprised at how much equity you’ve gained in just the last 12 months.

• Buying? The "neighborhood divide" is real. While some areas are in a bidding war, others are showing signs of opportunity.

• Investing? The data shows that the West Side's growth isn't slowing down. It’s a long-term play that is paying off right now.

Let’s Get Started on Your 2026 Goals! 

The market doesn't wait, and neither should you. Whether you want to cash in on the Ewa surge, find a luxury retreat, or secure your first condo in town, I have the data and the local expertise to make it happen.

Are you curious about what your specific home is worth after the 2025 wrap-up? Or are you ready to start your search?

Message me today at Desi.Stancheva@exprealty.com for a custom market analysis of your favorite neighborhood! 

Mahalo for connecting with me this month,

Desi