Mauna Kea Pending / Contingent Properties

Set within the iconic 1,839 acre Mauna Kea Resort on the Kohala Coast, the Mauna Kea Residences offer a range of luxury two- to seven-bedroom residences. Owners can join the Club at Mauna Kea which allows access to the resort’s two white sand beaches as well as the many resort and hotel amenities including the swimming pools, fitness centers, Seaside Tennis Club, two championship golf courses, spa and dining. The resort offers a range of real estate options, including homes, townhomes, condominiums and vacant land, with the lowest density of any other resort on the Kohala Coast.

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.

Two home sales were recorded in Mauna Kea Resort in the month of April. The units averaged 38 days on the market and brought an average of 101.40% of the Sale/Current price or an average price of $6,797,500. The average price per square foot for land/building was $2,055.

There were no condo sales in March or April. Two condominium sales closed at Mauna Kea Resort. The units averaged 98.30% of the Sale/Current price or $2.85M and $4.195M, respectively. They averaged 88 days on the market and the price per square foot averaged $1,542.

Five home sales closed in Mauna Kea Resort in 2024 with prices ranging from $5.1M to $8.995M. The Sale/Current price averaged 94.82% or $6,589,000. The residences spent an average of 146 days on market and the average price per square foot, land/building, was $1,981.

Sales on eight condominiums in Mauna Kea Resort closed in 2024. Sales prices ranged from $1.725M to $7.1M, with an average price of $3.605M or 98.84% of the Sale/Current price. The homes were on the market for an average of 36 days and the price per square foot for the units averaged at $1,627.

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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