Mauna Lani Pending / Contingent Properties

Set on the Kohala coast at the base of five mountains, this exclusive 3,200-acre resort provides a tranquil oasis with ocean views and surrounded by native fauna. The resort features two 18-hole top-rated golf courses, the CanoeHouse, SurfShack, and full range of sport and cultural activities. The Mauna Lani resort offers one of the largest selections of private oceanfront and mountain facing residences along with golf course condominiums. KaMilo, the newest Mauna Lani Resort development, is modeled after the laid-back atmosphere of an old Hawaiian village and includes single-family and paired resort homes. The Nohea at Mauna Lani also offers private custom homes and sites and rare, easy access to the award-winning amenities of the Mauna Lani Resort.

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.

A single home sale closed in Mauna Lani Resort after 19 days on the market for a price of $7.25M or 91.80% of the Sale/Current price. The price per square foot for land/building was $2,130.

April condominium sales were brisk in Mauna Lani Resort, with eight units closing. The units averaged 97 days on the market and brought 97.11% of the Sale/Current price or $2,216,250. The average price per square foot was $1,131.

Six home sales recorded in Mauna Lani Resort during 2024, with prices ranging from $3.81M to $21M, averaging $7,247,500, or 97.97% of the Sale/Current Price. The homes were on the market an average of 96 days and the average price per square foot, land/building, was $2,047.

Mauna Lani Resort neighborhoods were popular with buyers in 2024 and ended the year with 48 closings on condominiums. Sales prices ranged from $1.165M to $5.7M, averaging out at $2,199,750 or 98.02% of the Sale/Current Price. The units spent an average of 55 days on the market and price per square foot averaged at $1,107.

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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