Kūki‘o Resort Contingent /Pending Properties For Sale

Kūki‘o Golf and Beach Club is a private, residential equity club on the Kona-Kohala coast. Club membership is exclusive to residents and includes a full service clubhouse, spa and fitness facility, dining, 10-hole Tom Fazio-designed Short Course, and ocean sports program. There is also an 18-hole Tom Fazio-designed Championship Golf Course up mauka (mountain). Situated on 675 acres, the community includes 143 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. Two home sales closed in Kūki`o in the month of March. The homes spent an average of 32 days on the market and prices averaged 82.60% of the Sale/Current price or $21.925M. Price per square foot for land/building averaged $5,362.

There were no condo sales in April, 2025. One condominium sale closed in Kūki`o in March, bringing 89.90% of the Sale/Current price or $10.75M. The unit spent zero days on the market and the price per square foot was $3,924.

Sales on eight homes closed in Kūki`o during 2024 with sale prices ranging from $9.3M to $36.5M. This is an average of $19,375,000 or 91.43% of the Sale/Current Price. The residences spent an average of 97 days on the market and the average price per square foot, land/building, was $4,065.

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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