Kona Hills Estates and Hualalai Vistas Properties For Sale

Kona Hills Estates is a gated community located on the slopes of Hualālai mountain, just south of the Kona International Airport. The neighborhood is intimate, with less than 50 custom-designed homes, each situated on a one-acre parcel. There are outstanding views of the coastline and its elevation is ideal for enjoying Kona’s sunny weather and island breezes.

Your neighborhood sits on the slopes of Hualālai, one of five major volcanoes that created this Island of Hawaiʻi. It has not erupted since 1800, but is still considered "active."

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.

Kona Hills Estates

One home sale closed in Kona Hills in the month of April. The home spent 53 days on the market and brought $3.125M or 94.60% of the Sale/Current price. The price per square foot for land/building was $611.

Hualālai Vistas

No homes have been sold in the first four months of 2025. One home sold in Hualālai Vistas in the month of December 2024 for $2.050M or 97.60% of the Sale/Current price. The home was on the market for 3 days and the price per square foot was $1,092.

Kona Hills Estates

Four homes sold in this North Kona luxury neighborhood in 2024. Sales prices ranged from $2.185M to $2.325M, with an average of $2,277,500 or 97.98% of the Sale/Current price. The residences spent an average of 81 days on the market and the average price per square foot of land/building was $853.

Hualālai Vistas

Three homes sold in Hualālai Vistas in 2024. After an average of 2 days on the market the homes, which sold between $2.050M and $2.3M, averaged 97.80% or $2.210M of the Sale/Current price. The average price per square foot, land/building, was $957.

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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