Despite February being a shorter month, Oahu’s luxury single family home market showed increased momentum.
Luxury Home Overview
February compared to 28 in January. This increase of 21.4% indicates stronger buyer activity. The median sales price softened slightly to $2.35M in February from $2.51M in January and the average price per square foot declined by 8.8% to $1,136.87. Days on market dropped significantly from 80 days in January to 53 days in February. Buyers also showed greater willingness to compete for well-priced properties. Luxury homes sold for an average of 96.8% of their asking price, compared to 93.4% in January. Thirty-eight percent of luxury homes sold at or above asking price, up from 21.4%.
There were fewer price reductions in February, with only 20% of homes being reduced in February, compared to 35% in January. The shifts in the market appear to reflect pricing adjustments rather than weakening demand. The majority of luxury homes that received the full asking price or above it, sold quickly with no price changes. Available inventory rose notably in the $1.8-$2.9M range, although pending sales dropped slightly at that price point. There was little change in new listing or pending sales in the other price ranges. February numbers point to a more balanced luxury market where accurate pricing and strong presentation continue to drive results.
Luxury Condo Overview
February saw a quieter month for Oʻahu’s luxury condom market, with 7 closed sales compared to 11 in January, down 36.3%. February was a slower month in 205 and 2024, as well, with in February 2025, 3 in February 2024. Despite fewer transactions, pricing metrics strengthened. The median sales price rose to $3.1M from $2.65M in January, an increase of 16.9%. The average price per square foot climbed 26.1% to $2,486.44. Two notable sales helped illustrate the strength at the top end of the market. A penthouse at Victoria Place had $3,579.15 per square foot and a residence at Park Lane had $3,448.62 per square foot. There are unusually high figures even for Honolulu’s luxury condo market.
While pricing remained strong, buyers continued to negotiate, with homes selling for an average of 94.1% of asking price and none of the February sales closing at or above list price. The market moved considerably quicker, however, with days on market dropping from 125 days in January to 73 days in February. Price reductions remained relatively consistent month-over-month. Looking ahead, the $1.8M–$2.9M segment is showing increased activity with a noticeable rise in pending sales, suggesting stronger closing volume in the coming months. Other luxury price segments saw little change in available inventory or pending transactions. Overall, the data points to a market where well-positioned properties continue to attract buyers, particularly in Honolulu’s premier luxury condo buildings.
