East Side
Kapaa Real Estate & Area Guide
East Side energy, walkable streets, and real local character — Kapaʻa delivers.
Live HIS MLS · 111 active
Active Kapaʻa & Wailua listings
$770,000
4525 Akia Rd, #8
Kapaa
75 days on market
Listing courtesy of Chaney, Brooks & Company, LLC
© 2026 MLS Hawaii, Inc. All rights reserved.
$770,000
4525 Akia Rd, #3
Kapaa
75 days on market
Listing courtesy of Chaney, Brooks & Company, LLC
© 2026 MLS Hawaii, Inc. All rights reserved.
$770,000
4525 Akia Rd, #7
Kapaa
75 days on market
Listing courtesy of Chaney, Brooks & Company, LLC
© 2026 MLS Hawaii, Inc. All rights reserved.
$1,688,000
2 BD · 2 BA
5715 Kaehulua Rd, #1
Kapaa
1,200 sqft · 76 days on market
Listing courtesy of eXp Realty
© 2026 MLS Hawaii, Inc. All rights reserved.
$650,000
2 BD · 1 BA
4-856 Kuhio Hwy, #217
Waipouli · Kapaa
590 sqft · 78 days on market
Listing courtesy of Blue Jade Real Estate
© 2026 MLS Hawaii, Inc. All rights reserved.
$1,239,000
2 BD · 2 BA
4-1250 Kuhio Hwy, #c107
Kapaa Town Lots · Kapaa
1,036 sqft · 79 days on market
Listing courtesy of Kauai Landmark Realty
© 2026 MLS Hawaii, Inc. All rights reserved.
$975,000
1 BD · 1 BA
6631-a Kipapa Rd
Kapaa Homesteads · Kapaa
442 sqft · 81 days on market
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Kauai - Princeville Office
© 2026 MLS Hawaii, Inc. All rights reserved.
$1,200,000
4 BD · 2 BA
1370 Honoohala Pl
Waipouli - N. Olohena · Kapaa
2,280 sqft · 86 days on market
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Kauai - Princeville Office
© 2026 MLS Hawaii, Inc. All rights reserved.
$1,680,000
4 BD · 4 BA
5611 Ohelo Rd
Wailua Terrace · Kapaa
2,228 sqft · 96 days on market
Listing courtesy of Kauai Seaside Properties LLC
© 2026 MLS Hawaii, Inc. All rights reserved.
$1,399,999
6 BD · 5 BA
4806 Iiwi Rd
Kapaa House Lots · Kapaa
2,718 sqft · 97 days on market
Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Honolulu
© 2026 MLS Hawaii, Inc. All rights reserved.
$549,000
6546-d Kuamoo Rd, #3
Kapaa
97 days on market
Listing courtesy of Emerald Isle Properties
© 2026 MLS Hawaii, Inc. All rights reserved.
$539,000
6546-d Kuamoo Rd, #5
Kapaa
100 days on market
Listing courtesy of Emerald Isle Properties
© 2026 MLS Hawaii, Inc. All rights reserved.
$1,375,000
3 BD · 3 BA
7169-a Aina Pono St, #2
Wailua Rise Estates Subdivision · Kapaa
1,998 sqft · 102 days on market
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Island Properties - Kauai
© 2026 MLS Hawaii, Inc. All rights reserved.
$648,500
3 BD · 2 BA
4701 Kawaihau Rd, #l202
Lucas Tract · Kapaa
1,204 sqft · 103 days on market
Listing courtesy of Kauai Dreams Realty
© 2026 MLS Hawaii, Inc. All rights reserved.
$1,580,000
2 BD · 3 BA
4-820 Kuhio Hwy, #b302
Waipouli · Kapaa
1,158 sqft · 106 days on market
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Island Properties - Kauai
© 2026 MLS Hawaii, Inc. All rights reserved.
$445,000
0 BD · 1 BA
440 Aleka Pl, #156
Wailua Beach · Kapaa
372 sqft · 114 days on market
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Kauai - Princeville Office
© 2026 MLS Hawaii, Inc. All rights reserved.
$750,000
Kawaihau Rd
Kanepoonui · Kapaa
115 days on market
Listing courtesy of Kauai Seaside Properties LLC
© 2026 MLS Hawaii, Inc. All rights reserved.
$149,000
Uilama Pl, #4x
Kulana Subdivision · Kapaa
116 days on market
Listing courtesy of eXp Realty
© 2026 MLS Hawaii, Inc. All rights reserved.
$2,500,000
Ahiahi Rd
Kapaa Homesteads · Kapaa
121 days on market
Listing courtesy of Kauai Rentals & Real Estate
© 2026 MLS Hawaii, Inc. All rights reserved.
$1,350,000
3 BD · 4 BA
6469-l Kawaihau Rd
Hauiki/kawaihau · Kapaa
2,336 sqft · 122 days on market
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Island Properties - Kauai
© 2026 MLS Hawaii, Inc. All rights reserved.
$1,999,000
Kuhio Hwy
Kapaa Town Lots · Kapaa
123 days on market
Listing courtesy of Kauai Realty, Inc.
© 2026 MLS Hawaii, Inc. All rights reserved.
$599,000
4-991 Kuhio Hwy
Waipouli · Kapaa
125 days on market
Listing courtesy of Kauai Dreams Realty
© 2026 MLS Hawaii, Inc. All rights reserved.
$1,350,000
4 BD · 3 BA
5345 Makaloa St
Waialeale Estates · Kapaa
2,576 sqft · 130 days on market
Listing courtesy of Kauai Dreams Realty
© 2026 MLS Hawaii, Inc. All rights reserved.
$1,200,000
1 BD · 2 BA
410 Papaloa Rd, #211
Wailua Beach · Kapaa
808 sqft · 132 days on market
Listing courtesy of Garden Island Properties
© 2026 MLS Hawaii, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Local favorites in Kapaa Real Estate & Area Guide
Fresh fish and island cuisine served nightly at Kauai Coast Resort. Local seafood focus, dinner only.
Hearty brunch with macadamia nut pancakes and Kauaʻi-roasted coffee. Across from the library and bike path.
Top-rated coffee, smoothies, and lunch sandwiches including Caprese and falafel. Local favorite.
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Buyer profiles
Who thrives in Kapaa Real Estate & Area Guide
Remote professional who wants a real neighborhood, not a resort bubble
You work mainland hours and need reliable internet and morning quiet. Kapaʻa gives you walkable coffee shops, a bike path for midday breaks, and restaurants within five minutes. You live here — you don't vacation here.
Young family prioritizing schools and community over luxury amenities
Your kids bike to friends' houses. You shop at Foodland, hit the farmers market on Wednesdays, and know the staff at Kountry Kitchen by name. Kapaʻa functions like a real town because it is one.
Investor seeking East Side rental income with lower buy-in than resort zones
You want exposure to Kauaʻi's visitor economy without Poʻipū price points. Kapaʻa condos offer entry-level acquisition costs and consistent demand from visitors who prefer local flavor over hotel infrastructure. Due diligence on STR/VDA eligibility is essential — not all properties qualify.
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The deep dive
About Kapaa Real Estate & Area Guide
Kapaʻa sits on Kauaʻi's East Side, straddling the Kūhiō Highway corridor between Wailuā and Anahola. The town itself is walkable — rare for Kauaʻi — with a main street lined with restaurants, coffee shops, and local businesses. A paved coastal path runs along the shoreline, connecting neighborhoods and beaches without needing a car.
Your options here range from oceanfront condos to single-family homes on the mauka (mountain) side with sunrise views. Inventory moves faster than in resort areas like Princeville or Poʻipū, and price points vary widely depending on proximity to the water and unit condition.
Climatically, the East Side sees more rain than the South Shore but stays greener year-round. Trade winds keep humidity manageable. Mornings tend toward clear skies; afternoon showers roll through and pass quickly.
Kapaʻa attracts buyers who want to live in a real town — not a gated resort. You can walk to dinner, grab coffee, and know your neighbors. It functions as a home base, not just a vacation destination.
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Henry Beam · RS-87501 · Licensed Kauaʻi Realtor. Estimates aren’t appraisals. Not tax or legal advice.