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Hawaii Community Guide

Kailua, HI

Population — · Median home value — · 80 active listings

Kailua is a community in Hawaii in Hawaii, with a range of price points.

Key figures for Kailua, HI
StateHawaii
Population
Median home value
Active listings80
Median across Hawaii communities we track$1,640,000

The Kailua housing market

Median value data is not available for this community. Compare recent closed sales in the immediate area before drawing conclusions about pricing.

Roughly 80 active listings at last count. That is enough to compare alternatives but not enough to be casual about a property you actually want.

Current listings for Kailua are maintained on the following site:

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Buying in Kailua

Verify pricing against recent closed sales in the immediate area rather than relying on asking prices, which reflect hope more than market.

Before you make an offer, work out what the monthly payment actually looks like at this price level. Our mortgage calculator includes property tax, insurance, and mortgage insurance rather than just principal and interest, and the affordability calculator solves backwards from your income to a purchase price a lender would support. If you are weighing a purchase against continuing to rent, the rent vs buy calculator accounts for transaction costs on both ends.

Investing in Kailua

For rental investors, the questions here are rent-to-price ratio, the property tax burden, insurance cost, and the depth of the tenant pool at this population size. Underwrite with honest vacancy, management, maintenance, and capital reserves rather than rent minus mortgage — see our cash flow calculator and the rental underwriting guide. Verify short-term rental rules with the municipality before assuming any STR strategy will be permitted.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in Kailua, HI?

Median value data is not available for Kailua in our dataset. Verify pricing against recent closed sales in the immediate area.

How many homes are for sale in Kailua?

There were roughly 80 active listings at last count. Roughly 80 active listings at last count. That is enough to compare alternatives but not enough to be casual about a property you actually want. For current inventory, see Luxury homes for sale in Kailua.

What should I know before buying in Kailua?

Verify pricing against recent closed sales in the immediate area rather than relying on asking prices, which reflect hope more than market. Beyond the property itself, confirm the property tax rate and any exemptions with the county assessor, and get an insurance quote before you are under contract — both vary far more by location than buyers expect. Our Hawaii state guide covers closing practice and property law.