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* Sales data is calculated based on transaction information available to Agent Pronto at the time of publishing and may not accurately reflect all transactions for a given agent.
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Information and statistics on the latest trends in the Fern Forest real estate market. *
Mar 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026
Rolling three-month data ending on quarter boundaries when available.
Rolling three-month data ending on quarter boundaries when available.
Rolling three-month data ending on quarter boundaries when available.
Rolling three-month supply and activity totals for the selected period.
Rolling three-month supply and activity totals for the selected period.
Rolling three-month supply and activity totals for the selected period.
Market gauge is calculated using active listings and pending sales from the most recently available reporting period (Mar 2026 - May 2026).
Inventory in Fern Forest has been relatively stable in this rolling three-month view, with 10 active listings and 2 homes sold. Months of supply has climbed sharply year over year to 11.2 months, reflecting slower turnover despite the city’s seller’s market label. Pending sales are up more than 50% from a year ago, pointing to some renewed movement under contract even as closed sales have declined.
Home prices are adjusting in mixed ways. The typical home value over the latest three months is about $292,000, up more than 20% from a year earlier, while the median list price has edged slightly lower year over year. Sellers are generally pricing below recent sale values, and the average sale-to-list ratio sits just under 100%, with no recent sales closing above list price.
Homes are taking much longer to sell than they did a year ago, with the median days on market jumping to roughly seven months in the latest rolling period. New listings have dropped by about half compared with last year, which limits fresh options even though properties stay on the market longer. These crosscurrents create a more deliberate pace where pricing, condition, and timing matter a lot, and Agent Pronto can connect both buyers and sellers with an agent who knows how to navigate Fern Forest’s evolving conditions.
Fern Forest offers residents a serene, nature-rich community with easy access to outdoor recreation, reliable local services, and a close-knit, supportive neighborhood culture.
Fern Forest offers a distinctly off-the-grid lifestyle compared with nearby areas like Hilo or Keaau. Residents value privacy, space, and a strong connection to the rainforest environment, with homes tucked along lava rock roads beneath towering ohia and hapuu ferns. Many properties are larger acreage lots, appealing to those who want to garden, keep animals, or live more self sufficiently.
Life here feels rural and independent, yet essential services are within a drive. Groceries, schools, and medical care are most often accessed in Pahoa and Hilo, while weekend outings often include swimming or tidepool exploring at Isaac Hale Beach Park or hiking within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Nearby Kilauea Volcano shapes both the landscape and community mindset, so buyers and sellers pay close attention to lava zones and infrastructure.
Community ties are informal but meaningful, often built through local markets, school events, and shared road or utility projects. Many residents are drawn to alternative building styles and off-grid systems, which can affect financing, insurance, and long term planning.
Because Fern Forest is unique in terms of access, utilities, and land use, timing and preparation matter. Buyers benefit from an agent who understands local conditions and regulations, while sellers gain from strategic pricing and presentation. Agent Pronto connects both buyers and sellers with professionals who know Fern Forest and can guide each step with confidence.
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“Jenny was great to work with. She is super knowledgeable about real estate and helped us along the way. She was very straight forward and honest which made us instantly trust her. Her communication was outstanding! She let us know if she wasn't going to be available, (which was almost never!) and was so quick to text us back. I would definitely recommend Jenny to anyone I know. She was so great we named a chicken after her in our new home!”
“Lynn was great very helpful and professional. Would diffently use her again”
“Brooke was amazing!! She truly went above and beyond to help me find a house to call home. I truly could not be more thankful I got to work with her!!!”
“He might just be the best agent that I have ever worked with. I will likley be partnering with him again in the future. I strongly recommend Mohammad BUT only if you want an agent who looks out for your best interest and is excellent at communcating with you thoughout the process.”
“Sheri makes to process very clear and straight forward. She has a way of explaining current economic conditions to assist in decisions I needed to make. Sheri is patient and understanding of the stresses I experienced that greatly helped me through this process. Thank you Sheri.”
“Working with Amanda was great.”
“a excelent realtor. very profecional”
“Kristine was absolutely wonderful to work with! She communicated with us every step of the way, was always responsive, and made the entire process smooth and stress-free. She works efficiently, gets things done quickly, and truly goes above and beyond for her clients. I highly recommend Kristine to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, professional, and dependable real estate agent!”
“This entire process was stress-free and joyful. That was largely, if not completely, due to Lisa being so amazing and so accessible every step of the way. She was incredibly knowledgeable, she gave us valued opinions on homes, and she just made it so fun to go through the whole process. It truly took all the stress out of finding a home and going through the entire process of buying a home.”
“Great knowledge of area , quickly responds to questions, and very professional”
“I could have sold the property on my own but it would have taken longer, I would have lost money, and had a nervous breakdown. Katerina righted the ship and brought smooth sailing to sale of my home. Her marketing photos and videos were next level amazing.”
“The only area of this survey I did not say Kristin was excellent was in the pricing of my house. When she did her estimate, the local market was higher. During the sale of the property, prices in my area fell causing the estimate of the house sale to be lower than the price asked. This was not Kristen's fault. She was accurate in her initial assessment. It's just the luck of the draw that the market decreased. I liked working with her. She was knowlegible and aware of my concerns. She always called me back in a timely manner and kept me aware of changes, concerns, and buyer interest. I would gladly recommend her to other clients and I would surely use her services again.”
“Marissa Alcantara isn't just a fantastic real estate agent, she is a blessing in disguise! From the moment we started working with her, she felt like family. The San Diego market is really tough right now, but she really understood what we were looking for and put her whole heart into helping us find it. I couldn't think of anyone more patient with our many, many questions along the way (we had so many) always taking the time to make sure we understood what we were dealing with. Thanks to her, we managed to lock down our forever home!! We are so so grateful to have had her in our corner through this whole crazy process. Can't recommend her enough!!”
“I did a big move from a different state, totally different process pace and Kerry guide me, supported me and held my hand to make it seamless; without her help I don’t know how I would navigate until happily receive my property keys. Working with Kerry is not like any realtor is like a friend that sees what you can’t due the overwhelming process. I highly recommend her”
“Gillian with the Cook team was a spectacular agent. My wife and I could not have asked for a more straight forward and fierce agent to give help us land out home. We truly had the dream team and we're glad we chose to call our good friend Jonathan!”
“Peggy was amazing very friendly knowledgeable straight foward overall just great and helped us sell the house immediately”
“My partner and I had an amazing experience working with Nicole as our realtor from start to finish. What we valued the was most her knowledge, professionalism, and (most importantly) her incredibly responsiveness throughout the entire process. No matter how many questions we had (because we did have a lot), she always took the time to explain everything clearly and made us feel supported every step of the way. During the process we faced multiple difficult and emotional challenges, but not Nicole. She was calm and grounded, and faced adversity head on, she remained calm and understanding of how we were feeling with the situation and already had a game plan to move forward!! So thank you SOO much Nicole! We love our new home and love that we got to work with you in the process. We loved her and will definitely be going to her for any future purchases!!”
“Jen was great to work with. Super easy to communicate with as we navigated the sale process.”
“Amazing time working with Katerina, Century 21 does real estate the right way!”
“Morris & co. We're great in helping find a home with the things that mattered to me. They made sure to answer all my questions clearly, and directed me to others in my homebuying team if they did not have an answer for me. All scheduling and documentation was clearly communicated in a timely fashion, and they made sure I knew what to expect and look for. I was never left wondering, or scrambling to meet any deadline. I couldn't have asked for a better first homebuying experience”
There are more than 2 million real estate agents across the U.S., and you want to be sure the one you partner with is an experienced and trustworthy professional with strong local expertise covering the housing market in and around Fern Forest. Working with a proven agent will help you sell your home faster and for more money, and help you find your dream home at the best possible price.
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