Kona Hills Estates and Hualalai Vistas Contingent and Pending Properties

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 fewer 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."

Hawai`i’s love affair with the cowboy and ranching began in 1833 when King Kamehameha III invited Spanish-Mexican vaqueros to the Islands to teach cattle handling, giving birth to the Hawaiian Paniolo tradition. In 1847, John Palmer Parker established Parker Ranch in Waimea on two acres of land at Mānā, creating the nucleus of what would become a vast ranching empire. Ranching and paniolo traditions took a firm hold on Hawai`i Island, and in 1908, Waimea Paniolo Ikua Purdy, Jack Low, and Archie Ka‘aua achieved national recognition at the Frontier Days rodeo in Cheyenne, Wyoming, showcasing the skill and prowess of Hawaiian cowboys. A distinctive Hawaiian cowboy culture emerged from the vaqueros and paniolo's mutual love of music, admiration for family values, and hard work ethic. Today, the Paniolo are renowned for their expert roping and riding skills, developed and honed on the rugged terrain of the Hawaiian Islands.

Kona Hills Estates

One residential sale closed in the Kona Hills area in May. The property was listed at $2,100,000 and sold for $2,080,000, reflecting 99% of the Sale/Current Price — though the Sale/Original Price ratio of 91.2% indicates the home had seen a price reduction during its marketing period. At 38 days on the market, the sale moved at a measured but healthy pace. The price per building square foot was $783, and the price per land square foot was $48.

Hualālai Vistas

There have been no home sales since November 2025. There was a home sale in the Hualālai Vistas neighborhood that month. The residence sold after zero days on the market for $2.145M or 85.90% of the Sale/Current price. The price per square foot, land/building, was $840.

Kona Hills Estates

There were 4 residential sales in 2025 for this North Kona neighborhood, with an average sales price of $2,383,750 – List to Sale ratio of 93%. The homes were on the market for an average of 90 days and the price per square foot was $601.

Hualālai Vistas

There were 2 residential sales in Hualālai Vistas in 2025, with an average sales price of $2,140,000 for this North Kona luxury neighborhood – List to Sale ratio of 92.5%. The homes were on the market for an average of 14 days and the price per square foot was $819.

One of Hawai‘i’s most iconic Fourth of July traditions is happening at the 62nd Annual Parker Ranch Rodeo & Horse Races in Waimea. Enjoy a full day of fast-paced rodeo action, horse races, local food and craft vendors, keiki activities, and authentic paniolo tradition. Gates at the Parker Ranch arena open at 7:30 a.m., with the grand entry beginning at 9:00 a.m. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. This year’s celebration will also feature live music from the Lim ʻOhana, Kalapana Awa Band, and Ekolu from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., a rodeo awards presentation, and jumbo video screens at the arena to bring fans even closer to the action. Tickets can be purchased online or at the gate. Keiki 12 and under are free.

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