The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 96730 sells for about $1,050,000, or $850 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.1% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 268 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $3,200 a month.
ZIP 96730 — Kaaawa
The Kaaawa housing market is currently a strong buyer's market characterized by very low sales volume and high days on market. High payment burdens and limited inventory are driving a cooling trend in prices, with buyers exercising significant caution due to affordability constraints.
This ZIP is best suited for nature-oriented residents, retirees, or those who prioritize coastal lifestyle over proximity to urban employment centers, as the high cost of entry and limited infrastructure present challenges for typical family buyers.
Median prices moved down 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 268 days on market with 32.5 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.8% · poverty 7.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 96730, Honolulu County HI
Kaaawa is a small, rural coastal community that generally experiences low levels of violent crime compared to the more urbanized areas of Honolulu County.
Public schools serving the area are part of the Hawaii Department of Education, with local schools generally rated as average within the state context.
The area is subject to significant coastal hazards, including tsunami risk, high-wind events, and potential flooding, which heavily influence property insurance premiums and availability.
Development momentum is extremely limited due to geographic constraints and strict land-use regulations, with the local economy primarily driven by tourism and small-scale services.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Hawaii) — Real Property Tax: Tax is calculated by applying county-specific tax rates to the assessed value of the property. The formula is (Assessed Value - Exemptions) * Tax Rate. Exemptions include homestead exemptions for owner-occupants, which vary by county.
Commuting to Honolulu's employment core involves a long, scenic drive along the windward coast, often subject to heavy traffic congestion during peak hours.
The area is defined by its immediate access to coastal beaches, hiking trails in the Koolau mountains, and proximity to Kualoa Ranch, with limited commercial shopping within the immediate ZIP.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand for coastal living, with a notable presence of long-term residential rentals and some vacation-oriented properties.
The local economy is heavily reliant on tourism, agriculture, and small-scale local services, with most major employment located in the Honolulu metro area.
Public transit is limited to bus service along the coastal highway, making personal vehicle ownership essential for most residents.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction within the ZIP.
The Honolulu County Real Property Assessment Division manages assessments, typically conducting annual reviews based on market sales data.
Parcels are subject to Honolulu County property taxes and the Hawaii Department of Education school district structure.
Property insurance is a significant concern due to high exposure to hurricane and flood risks, leading to elevated premiums and limited carrier options.
Hawaii has experienced net domestic out-migration in recent years, driven by high costs of living and limited housing affordability.
Hawaii is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing lenders to foreclose on properties without court intervention under specific conditions.
Sellers are required to provide a comprehensive disclosure statement regarding the condition of the property, including known material defects.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
- Kualoa Ranch4.72.2 mi
- The Escape Game Honolulu517.9 mi
- iTrampoline Hawaii4.216.3 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese4.215.9 mi
- Jungle Fun Island4.117.9 mi
- Polynesian Cultural Center4.77.8 mi
- Hawaii Convention Center4.418 mi
- Aloha Stadium Swap Meet4.513.5 mi
- Barefoot Beach Cafe @ Queen's Surf Beach4.419.6 mi
- Waimea Valley4.614.4 mi
- Kualoa Ranch4.72.2 mi
- Dole Plantation4.212.3 mi
- Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden4.711.6 mi
- Polynesian Cultural Center4.77.8 mi
- Tropical Farms Macadamia Nuts4.52.8 mi
- Polynesian Cultural Center4.77.8 mi
- Pearl Harbor National Memorial4.813.9 mi
- Pearl Harbor Historic Sites Visitor Center4.713.9 mi
- Iolani Palace4.616.9 mi
- Bishop Museum4.615.1 mi
- Kualoa Ranch4.72.2 mi
- Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden4.711.6 mi
- Kualoa Regional Park4.72.7 mi
- ʻAiea Loop Trailhead4.711 mi
- Kalama Beach Park4.712.2 mi
- Kewalo Basin Harbor4.517.9 mi
- He'eia Kea Boat Harbor4.57.8 mi
- Ala Wai Boat Harbor4.118.4 mi
- Kepoikai II Catamaran4.919 mi
- Waikiki Yacht Club4.618.1 mi
- Pearl At Kalauao4.312.3 mi
- Bayview Golf Course4.210.6 mi
- Kaneohe Klipper Golf Course4.59.3 mi
- Leilehua Golf Course4.211.9 mi
- Pali Golf Course3.812.9 mi
- Pearlridge Center4.312.9 mi
- Windward Mall4.49.5 mi
- Town Center of Mililani4.412.2 mi
- Safeway4.112.9 mi
- Ross Dress for Less4.212.5 mi
- Daniel K. Inouye International Airport3.916.8 mi
- Blue Hawaiian Helicopters4.916.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A popular local beach park offering coastal access and scenic views.
A major private nature reserve and filming location bordering the ZIP.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.