The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 96705 sells for about $684,900, or $335 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 112 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,348 a month.
ZIP 96705 — Eleele
The housing market in 96705 remains stable with limited inventory and steady price appreciation. High demand for owner-occupied housing continues to support values, though affordability remains a challenge for some residents. Market conditions are driven by the island's geographic constraints and consistent demand for residential property.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and long-term residents seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with strong community ties and proximity to Kauai's natural amenities.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 112 days on market with 4.6 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.2% · poverty 6.8% — 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 6.6%/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 6.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 96705, Kauai County HI
Eleele is a small, rural community with low reported crime rates compared to larger urban centers in Hawaii.
Public schools serving the area are part of the Hawaii Department of Education, which operates as a single statewide district.
The area is subject to tropical storm and hurricane risks common to the Hawaiian Islands, with specific flood zone designations near coastal and low-lying areas.
Economic momentum is driven by local agriculture, tourism, and small-scale commercial services, with limited large-scale industrial development.
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.
Residents typically commute by personal vehicle to employment hubs in Lihue or other parts of Kauai, as public transit options are limited.
The area offers access to local parks, coastal beaches, and outdoor recreational activities typical of Kauai's southern shore.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand, with limited new multi-family construction.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, tourism, and government services, with significant employment provided by regional hubs in Lihue.
Transportation is primarily reliant on personal vehicles via Hawaii Route 50, which serves as the main artery for the island.
Development is generally limited to small-scale residential and commercial infill projects.
Kauai County assesses property values annually based on market data and land use classifications.
Parcels are subject to Kauai County property tax and state-level educational funding structures.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by high exposure to wind and flood hazards, requiring specialized coverage.
Hawaii is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Hawaii law requires sellers to provide a comprehensive disclosure statement regarding the condition of the property.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 96705 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- McBryde & Allerton Garden, National Tropical Botanical Garden4.66.7 mi
- Smith Family Garden Luau4.718.9 mi
- Kalapaki Joe's Poipu49.5 mi
- Lu’au Kalamaku4.513.8 mi
- The Plantation House by Gaylords4.513.9 mi
- Waimea Canyon State Park4.912.6 mi
- Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor4.57.3 mi
- Waimea Canyon Lookout4.912.4 mi
- McBryde & Allerton Garden, National Tropical Botanical Garden4.66.7 mi
- Red Dirt Waterfall4.69 mi
- Smith Family Garden Luau4.718.9 mi
- Kauaʻi Museum4.615.3 mi
- Warehouse 35404.65.7 mi
- Koke'e Natural History Museum4.416.2 mi
- Kapaia Swinging Bridge4.415.9 mi
- Waimea Canyon State Park4.912.6 mi
- Salt Pond Beach Park4.70.8 mi
- McBryde & Allerton Garden, National Tropical Botanical Garden4.66.7 mi
- Red Dirt Waterfall4.69 mi
- Poipu Beach Park4.89.2 mi
- Port Allen Marina Center4.60.5 mi
- Kukuiula Small Boat Harbor4.67 mi
- Glass Beach3.40.8 mi
- Poipu Bay Golf Course4.410.3 mi
- Kukuiolono Park & Golf Course4.44.3 mi
- Kiahuna Golf Club4.28.8 mi
- The Shops at Kukui‘ula4.58.2 mi
- Poipu Shopping Village4.48.8 mi
- Poipu Bay Golf Course4.410.3 mi
- Warehouse 35404.65.7 mi
- 'Ele'ele Shopping Center4.20.6 mi
- Lihue Airport4.116.9 mi
- Blue Hawaiian Helicopters4.916.9 mi
- Blue Hawaiian Helicopters523.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local hub for essential shopping and dining.
Provides recreational boating and commercial access.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.