Fairways at Mauna Lani 68-1125 N. Kaniku Dr. #402 Kamuela, HI 96743 • Bedrooms: 3 • Bathrooms: 2.5 • Total Sq Ft: 1,933 • One Car Garage • Two Story Priced at $1,599,000 MLS: 702104 Download Brochure (PDF) Fairways 402 is nestled along the 4th Fairway of the North Course, allowing the ultimate privacy with no rear neighbors other than Kiawe tree-filtered views of the green fairways. The 3-Bedroom plan offers a main-level master suite with views to the golf course and beyond. The main level living areas feature a powder room, spacious kitchen, and large living room. The Kitchen and living room enjoy views of the golf course and allow you to walk out to the lanai, outdoor kitchen, and BBQ.  There is an attached single-car garage of approx. 271 SF with a storage closet. An inventory and exclusion list will detail furnishings offered as part of the sale. The Mauna Lani Fairways include many amenities like a large, free-form pool, waterfall, heated spa, children's pool, an ente...

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Two months into the year and the Big Island real estate market continues its competitive streak. Even with interest rates creeping up which puts pressure on affordability, properties are selling as fast as they come on the market. For both single-family homes and condos, there were more sales than new listings driving months of remaining inventory towards record lows. Here is a brief overview: Island of Hawaii Unit Sales Stats for February 2022 VS. February 2021 Single Family Homes - Down 5% in sales. Total of 225 units. Market is supply restricted, so not a surprise. Condos - Down 50% in sales.  84 total closed. Market is supply restricted. Again, no surprise. Land - Increased to 207 total closed. Market is less supplied restricted and shows this with positive unit growth in 2022 versus 2021. Single Family Homes Specific Stats: Median Sales Price: $515,000 in February 2022 a modest decrease of 2% over median prices from February 2021. Days on Market: 14 days on market for February 2022. Condominium Speci...

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I swim on Sunday mornings with a group at Hapuna Bay State Park. Most of the participants have known each other for decades and are seasoned in the open water. During the COVID lockdown and subsequent cease to our regular Sunday church service, I started to swim with the group. It's been a blast getting to know everyone and sharing a great start to the week on Sunday mornings. We swim from the center lifeguard tower north toward a cove located at the end of the bay and in front of the Hapuna Beach Hotel. We then swim south, 1/2 mile across the bay to a beautiful cove nestled amongst the rocky cliffs where shore fishers are typically present trying to catch an Ulua, Papio, or other large reef fish that hug the shorelines in deeper waters. The round trip is 1.2m if you care to count and or a 40-minute beautiful, fast-moving "snorkel." The bay's sand bottom contrasts with the coral-infused views where I surf at Makaiwa Bay. The sand forms rivulets that generally run parallel to the beach and offer an excellent directional beacon ...

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I just put TWO of our new homes in Nohea at Mauna Lani into escrow. Both homes are slated for construction finish in December of 2022. One property is located on one of our premium lots, #13. Lot 13’s location provides plenty of privacy near the end of the north cul-de-sac of Akea Place. The rear faces the Mauna Lani North Course’s 2nd fairway. Lot 6 is also a great location offering no rear neighbors and some filtered golf course views. These homes—not condominiums—are resort quality and feature two separate guest suites and three other bedrooms, making five sleeping quarters and four full bathrooms. The cabinetry, elaborate hardwood trim, hardwood floors, and hand-troweled, Old World stucco exteriors are unusual for this market. Lush landscaping also features a grass and paver driveway, adding more “green” scape where you would expect hard surfaces. Luxury features include a Chef’s kitchens with Wolf and Subzero appliances, saltwater pools and spas, and plenty of hardwood trim and other luxury extras to make this...

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Kulalani at Mauna Lani 1805 68-1118 North Kaniku Dr, Waimea, HI 96743 I sold Kulalani at Mauna Lani 1805 in January 2021 to my buyer client. It was listed for $799k and sold for $750k. I just SOLD it again today for $1.250m to a new owner. The market for these three-bedroom townhomes in Kulalani is strong as they offer plenty of space for friends and family and make great vacation rentals as well. The floor B-2 plan offers over 1900 square feet of fabulous open and private, luxury living with great garden views. This unit's location is within a 6-plex building that offers spacious 1-car garages. The front entry experience includes a private courtyard that leads you through a small foyer and into the main living area. This space is filled with views to the outdoor lanai and onto a manicured green space. The ground floor master bedroom includes an on-suite bath with a jetted tub, separate tiled shower, walk-in closet, and 10' ceilings. Two guest suites are located upstairs with their private bathroom. Surfaces and kitchen fea...

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We just put into escrow lots 5, 7, 8, 12, 15, 16, and 17. We released 11 lots within our Nohea at Mauna Lani community-direct to buyers from the developer. Lot prices range from $500,000 to $750,000 with the remaining being lots 2, 3 and 4. Lots 2 and 3 can be combined to make an estate sized lot or be developed into 2 homes that compliment each other by the same or different owners. Because of the shape of lots 2 and 3, these lots are offered as a package so that the buyer may choose to combine the lots for one, pod-style home or reserve one lot, un-developed for privacy. Lot ownership includes use of the private, Mauna Lani Beach Club located at Makaiwa Bay and exclusive use of the Nohea at Mauna Lani Community Center. Nohea’s community center includes a fully equipped exercise pavilion, 2-BBQ pavilions and an Owner’s Hale with fully equipped kitchen for special get togethers. Nohea is located near the Auberge hotel and their Tennis and Fitness facility which owners can join for additional fees. Walk to the beach and ponds...

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Exciting News! We just released 11 lots within our Nohea at Mauna Lani community-direct to buyers from the developer. Lot prices range from $600,000 to $750,000. The lots we released are either west or north facing and most have filtered views of the Mauna Lani North Golf Course. Lot ownership includes use of the private, Mauna Lani Beach Club located at Makaiwa Bay and exclusive use of the Nohea at Mauna Lani Community Center. Nohea’s community center includes a fully equipped exercise pavilion, 2-BBQ pavilions and an Owner’s Hale with fully equipped kitchen for special get togethers. To view the lot offerings and download price and availability list and individual lot documents visit Nohea at Mauna Lani website . Nohea is located near the Auberge hotel and their Tennis and Fitness facility which owners can join for additional fees. Walk to the beach and ponds through the paved trail system nearby for an historic look into Hawaiian’s inhabitation of these lands in centuries past. Nohea is located near The Shops at Mauna Lan...

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I just put into escrow Villages at Mauna Lani 217 for one of my buyer clients. We were the first to view the day it became available and the first offer. What happened next was the sign of the times. 6 offers or more came rolling in and everyone’s “highest and best” was countered to all offerees plus a price nearly $125,000.00 over the stated list. My clients offered that price and more and we were able to secure it for a quick closing in a week or so from now. Buyers now understand the value The Villages at Mauna Lani offer which has not always been the case. 5 years ago or so, Ka Milo units were selling for a higher dollar per square foot (+15%) even though they have a shared amenity center with Kulalani and are not as well appointed and do not offer large floor plans like The Villages. I attributed this to the fact that most of the KaMIlo sales were new, developer inventory where buyers will always pay a premium to be the first occupants. Traditionally, KaMilo’s Mahina plan (2400 SF) roughly sold for what the Villages Ma...

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 When comparing the first 9 months of 2020 and 2021 one has to consider that 2020 was a lockdown year and 2021 has seen explosive market conditions. A Better comparison is probably to the 2019 real estate market but for simplicity sake, here are some “fun facts” comparing September of 2020 vs. 2021 year to date. Watch the full video for more interesting stats! The market for Big Island condominiums continues to be strong with prices up island wide from a sales price average of $410,000.00 in September 2020 to $488,750 currently. Average Single Family home prices have escalated from $370k to $499,500 as inventory has lower priced inventory have been absorbed and possibly newer and more expensive homes have become the only options at higher prices. The number of land transactions also increased island wide, from 175 to 224 in September 2021. There were 107 condominium transactions in September 2021 vs. 29 in 2020 probably due to travel restrictions to the island. The volume of single family home sales escalate...

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I just listed then quickly put into escrow a GOLF COURSE FRONT townhome in the Fairways at Mauna Lani. The new owner will enjoy the Incredible course views from the Lanai, Living and Dining Room of the 4th Fairway of the Mauna Lani North Course. This well cared for property features 2 bedrooms and 2.5 Bathrooms with an attached 1-car garage, outdoor kitchen with BBQ, Laundry room with full size equipment and newer living room furnishings. All ceilings are 9'+ adding to this spacious floor plan. The Master bedroom includes an office or sitting room with it's own lanai over looking the golf course. Added extras include granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, outdoor built in Viking BBQ, walk in closet and soaking tub. The Mauna Lani resort is a world-class, 3,200-acre oasis featuring 29 ocean front acres & two miles of secluded shoreline, 2 world class hotels, and the Shops at Mauna Lani. Owners enjoy a private, Beach Club at Makaiwa Bay for incredible snorkeling and beach activities. Additional amenities incl...

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