Updated October 2026. Listing figures come from HiCentral MLS through our website search on October 24, 2026, and change daily.
The short answer: HiCentral MLS, Oahu's listing service, divides the island into 12 regions: Metro, Diamond Head, Hawaii Kai, Kailua, Kaneohe, North Shore, Central Oahu, Pearl City, Waipahu, Ewa Plain, Makakilo and Leeward Coast. On October 24, 2026, Metro had the most condos for sale (2,094), and Ewa Plain had the most single-family homes (212). Asking prices per square foot ran from about $540 for homes on the Leeward Coast to about $1,350 in the Kailua region.
Oahu's 12 MLS regions at a glance
| Region | Neighborhoods include | Homes for sale | Homes, avg. asking $/sq ft | Condos for sale | Condos, avg. asking $/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro | Waikiki, Kakaako, Ala Moana, Manoa, Nuuanu, Salt Lake | 134 | $790 | 2,094 | $945 |
| Diamond Head | Kaimuki, Kahala, Palolo, St. Louis, Aina Haina | 146 | $1,033 | 66 | $1,252 |
| Hawaii Kai | West Marina, Kalama Valley, Hahaione, Mariners | 58 | $1,099 | 98 | $639 |
| Kailua | Kailua, Lanikai, Enchanted Lake, Maunawili, Waimanalo | 115 | $1,349 | 37 | $746 |
| Kaneohe | Kaneohe, Alii Shores, Punaluu, Hauula | 116 | $973 | 102 | $620 |
| North Shore | Haleiwa, Waialua, Sunset, Laie, Kuilima (Turtle Bay) | 55 | $1,201 | 28 | $1,398 |
| Central Oahu | Mililani, Mililani Mauka, Launani Valley, Wahiawa | 57 | $650 | 131 | $533 |
| Pearl City | Pearl City, Aiea, Pearlridge, Halawa, Waiau | 63 | $706 | 122 | $526 |
| Waipahu | Waipahu, Waikele, Waipio Gentry, Village Park, Royal Kunia | 44 | $704 | 57 | $611 |
| Ewa Plain | Ewa Beach, Kapolei, Hoopili, Ko Olina | 212 | $689 | 256 | $697 |
| Makakilo | Makakilo | 35 | $668 | 38 | $557 |
| Leeward Coast | Waianae, Makaha, Maili | 149 | $539 | 89 | $382 |
Averages are of asking prices, so a few very expensive listings can pull a region's figure up. Ask us for recent sold prices in a specific neighborhood.
Honolulu: Metro, Diamond Head and Hawaii Kai
Metro is urban Honolulu, from Salt Lake through downtown, Kakaako and Ala Moana to Waikiki and Manoa. It holds about two-thirds of the island's condo listings (2,094 of 3,118 across the 12 regions). See Waikiki, Kakaako, Manoa, Downtown Honolulu, Chinatown, Salt Lake and Moanalua.
Diamond Head runs east from Diamond Head itself through Kaimuki, Kahala and Waialae to Aina Haina. See Diamond Head, Kaimuki, Kahala, Aina Haina and Hawaii Loa Ridge.
Hawaii Kai is the marina community at Oahu's southeast corner, with homes on the water and in the valleys behind it. See Hawaii Kai and Koko Villas.
Windward Oahu: Kailua and Kaneohe
Kailua includes Kailua town, Lanikai, Enchanted Lake, Maunawili and Waimanalo. It had the highest average asking price per square foot for homes of any region (about $1,349). See Kailua.
Kaneohe covers Kaneohe and the windward coast north through Punaluu and Hauula. See Kaneohe and Hauula.
North Shore
The North Shore region runs from Waialua and Haleiwa past Sunset Beach to Kahuku and Laie. Its condo average (about $1,398 per square foot) is pulled up by new units at Kuilima (Turtle Bay) listed as high as $17.5 million. See Haleiwa, Waialua and Laie.
Central Oahu, Pearl City and Waipahu
Central Oahu includes Mililani, Mililani Mauka and Wahiawa. Its 131 condos were listed from $175,000 to $763,000. See Mililani, Mililani Mauka, Launani Valley, Wahiawa and Waipio Acres and Waikalani Woodlands.
Pearl City covers Pearl City, Aiea, Pearlridge and Halawa. See Pearl City, Aiea, Halawa and Wailuna.
Waipahu includes Waipahu town, Waikele, Waipio Gentry and Royal Kunia. See Waipahu, Waikele and Waipio Gentry.
West Oahu: Ewa Plain, Makakilo and Leeward Coast
Ewa Plain had the most listings of any region outside Metro (212 homes and 256 condos), including new homes at Hoopili. It also includes Kapolei and the Ko Olina resort. See Ewa Beach, Kapolei, Ho'opili and Ko Olina.
Makakilo sits on the hillside above Kapolei. See Makakilo.
Leeward Coast runs from Nanakuli and Maili through Waianae to Makaha. It had the lowest average asking price per square foot for both homes (about $539) and condos (about $382). See Leeward Coast and Waianae.
Frequently asked questions
How many MLS regions does Oahu have?
Twelve, as used by HiCentral MLS: Metro, Diamond Head, Hawaii Kai, Kailua, Kaneohe, North Shore, Central Oahu, Pearl City, Waipahu, Ewa Plain, Makakilo and Leeward Coast.
Which Oahu region has the most homes for sale?
On October 24, 2026, Ewa Plain had the most single-family homes (212), and Metro had the most condos (2,094).
Where are Oahu's lowest asking prices per square foot?
On the Leeward Coast, at about $539 for homes and $382 for condos on October 24, 2026.
Can I search a region directly?
Yes. Each community page above shows its live listings, updated throughout the day.
Talk with us
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Listing figures: HiCentral MLS via our website search, October 24, 2026; active listings and asking prices, deemed reliable but not guaranteed.