Oceanfront parcel at One Puako Bay (MLS 215500) is 6.76 acres of quiet black sand
A year ago I wrote a primer on the topic of what someone buying oceanfront property in Hawai’i needs to know. In it I explained that “conservation” is the land use designation generally applied to coastal lands. Now, for the first time in 16 years, the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources is reviewing the rules pertaining to areas zoned conservation. The most significant proposal would specify the shoreline building setback to be 40 feet from the certified shoreline PLUS 70 times the average annual coastal erosion rate. (The public comment period lasts until September 7th if you have an interest and want to register your opinion).
Have you ever considered renting a home for your next visit to the Hawaiian Islands?
Luxury awaits at this oceanfront Kona vacation rental
Hawaii Vacation Rentals, Inc. has been offering vacation homes for over 16 years on the Kona/Kohala Coast of the Big Island. There are many advantages of renting a home from a professional vacation rental service. There is more freedom than a hotel room as you can wake up in the morning and make your breakfast on your own time, sit and watch sunset from your deck or yard, prepare your own meals if you choose or drive to nearby resorts for fine dining. Read entire post →
Kanaloa in Keauhou (MLS# 228816) brings out the true meaning of extraordinary.
Big Island oceanfront condo at Kanaloa in Keauhou
Offered at $845,000, this quaint oceanfront condo (MLS# 228816) has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and 1,486 living square feet. Charming Koa cabinets and tile floors make clean up a breeze. Trade winds and ceiling fans also make this home a nice comfortable temperature. Nonetheless there is the A/C unit just in case. The new sliding glass door will lead to your oceanfront lanai and bar area where you are sure to capture the astonishing views and sounds of the Pacific Ocean. Onsite there is a 24 hour security guard, 3 pools, 2 tennis courts and hot tubs for those aching muscles. Read entire post →
Originally listed for $12.9M, this 6.76 acres of oceanfront land in Puako is now asking only $5.495M!!
Original List Price: $12,900,000 List Price: $5,495,000 (-$7,405,000)
Imagine… 6+ acres of land—oceanfront in Puako Beach, one of the Big Island’s most premier, upscale communities. There are so many possibilities in terms of developing this land. Proceed with the original developer’s dream of a luxury, gated community of 8 properties, split into two or three parcels, or better yet, build one of the most prestigious, ultimate luxury estate homes on the entire Kohala Coast! With no CC&R’s, there is only County building codes for restrictions – this oceanfront parcel simply cannot be beat! Read entire post →
Most people assume that an oceanfront Maui condo is well beyond their means and only reserved for the rich and famous.
Maalaea Mermaid REO priced at $156,900 is a bargain
Take a look at this Maalaea Mermaid (MSL# 344351) 1 bedroom / 1.5 bathroom recently listed REO (Foreclosure/Bank-owned) condo priced at $156,900. This split-level unit offers two lanais to enjoy timeless sunsets, the safety of a secured-entry building, and immediate access to Maalaea Harbor. Take into account that other same-sized units are listed for $229K (MLS# 344414) and $265K (MLS# 344216) and it becomes obvious what a bargain this is. Read entire post →
Most Hawaii residents I know have one huge priority upon arriving back to our beautiful island home—jump in the ocean!
Ahhh… Jump right in from #58! (MLS# 232168). Oceanfront. Asking $2.5M
Original Price: $3M
Reduced to: $2.5M
Life in Puako Beach makes it easy to immediately don beach wear and jump into the luscious, crystal clear blue water, swim with some honu while washing away all the grime of travel, and hectic pace of the mainland. At least, that’s what I did upon arriving home to Puako Beach today—after spending a week in San Francisco and the Bay Area environs. Don’t get me wrong—the trip was an enormous success.
Diamond Head has typically been an area where homes have held their values over the last few years and there haven’t been too many “bargains”. However, for those that have cash, now is your chance!
Previous Price: $8,900,000
Current Listing Price: $6,900,000 (-$2,000,000)
3047 Kalakaua Ave. (MLS # 1003547) has been on and off the market for a few years now. It was completed in 2008 by Homeworks Construction and asking prices have been as high as $14,995,000! Although overpriced back then, today’s price is looking really attractive. Not only are oceanfront homes at Diamond Head rare, those along the Gold Coast are even rarer as most of the real estate is taken up by highrises. For more photos and an interactive floor plan click here.
Wouldn’t this be a wonderful spot for a Sunday brunch?
A client contacted me to see what was available at the Makena Surf a few weekends ago. The catch was that they could only look on that day and within a 3 hour window. I donned my Super Realtor cape and perused the Multiple Listing Service to see what was available and came up with some options in their price range. Next came the calls. I was fortunate enough to get in touch with an owner/agent in the building who was very accommodating. I was a little skeptical as it was almost the lowest-priced unit (MLS#342373) in the complex, but I felt it would be a good way to get us into the building to see if the clients would like it. Read entire post →
Just last week, Hawaii Life closed another Puako Beach oceanfront property.
Sold for $4.2M—a new oceanfront owner is embarking on their own Puako life!
It’s always a thrill when another house in Puako sells—confirmation that even in this market, Puako Beach is an extraordinary place to live your best Hawaii Life! It’s even better when we represent one of the parties to the transaction, as we did for the new owner.
There are many things to know about buying oceanfront property in Hawaii such that it is to a buyer’s benefit to hire an agent who knows (and lives and breathes) the neighborhood, but also knows the details about dealing with shoreline access, rock walls, the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Hawaii County, etc. It can be complicated—but worth it!
Ready for your own Puako Beach life? Contact me today – there are more properties available to buy than those currently listed on the MLS.
Vladimir Ossipoff design, Another Kona Oceanfront on Alii Drive
This Oceanfront Kona condominium (MLS# 232215) designed by the renowned Vladimir Ossipoff is offered for $849,000. I shot this particular photo (above) just as a tropical rain shower moved in from up Mauka. Good thing, because we need the rain as we are in a draught ending that has been stressing our coffee farmers!
