Kohanaiki Resort Pending and Contingent Properties

Surrounded by lava flows and over 1.5 miles of uninterrupted white sand beachfront, Kohanaiki sits on 450 acres on the Kona Coast. This private community features world-class amenities including access to a unique private club experience with a 67,000 sq.ft. clubhouse completed in 2019. Members can take advantage of the tennis facility, 18-hole Rees Jones designed private golf course, full fitness center, even a community farm. Up to 400 residences are planned for the community, including 75 ocean and golf view custom home sites.

Cowboys, or paniolo in Hawaiian, first arrived in Hawai`i in 1832. These “vaqueros” were brought to Hawai`i Island by King Kamehameha III from Alta, California (then part of Mexico) to help manage the wild cattle herds and train Native Hawaiians in horsemanship. The cattle were brought to Hawai`i in 1793 by British navigator George Vancouver as a gift to King Kamehameha I, who saw the potential for these animals in Hawaii’s lush, fertile lands. However, with no natural predators, the cattle quickly multiplied and roamed freely throughout the islands until they began to pose a problem for the islands’ ecosystems. This is when the vaqueros stepped in, playing a crucial role in teaching Hawaiians the art of cattle ranching. They introduced lariats, saddles, and other essential tools and techniques for handling cattle. The Hawaiians, in turn, adapted these methods to suit their unique environment and needs. This cultural exchange laid the foundation for what would become the Paniolo way of life. The term "paniolo," the Hawaiian word for cowboy, is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "español," meaning Spanish or Spaniard, reflecting the vaqueros' Spanish language.

There were no home sales in April, 2025. There were four home sales in Kohanaiki during March with prices averaging $6,712,500 or 99.31% of the Sale/Current Price. The homes averaged 56 days on the market with an average of $2,241 per square foot for land/building.

There were no condo sales in April, 2025. Kohanaiki recorded two condo sales during the month of March. Prices on the units were $3.8M and $4.5M; The units averaged 88.20% of the Sale/Current Price. The condos averaged 156 days on the market and the price per square foot averaged $2,023.

Sales on 11 Kohanaiki homes closed in 2024, with prices ranging from $4.95M to $14.5M. The homes averaged a 100.18% Sale/Current Price or $9,071,543.73 and were on the market for an average of 9 days. The price per square foot, land/building, averaged out at $3,069.

Nineteen residences classified as condominiums closed at Kohanaiki in 2024. Sale prices ranged from $4.2M to $6.4M with the Sale/Current price averaging 98.49% or $4,904,473.69. The homes spent an average of 13 days on the market with a price per square foot of $1,898.

Honoka`a’s Western Week Parade and Block Party is happening Saturday, May 17, along this Hamakua Coast town’s main street. The event includes live music, a Western Week Talent Showdown, beer tents, vendors, and more.  Every day of the week following is jam-packed with exciting events like the Portuguese Bean Soup Contest and the Keiki Round Up. Everything is free and open to the public. For information, https://honokaawesternweek.org/

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