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There are quite a few subdivisions in the Kailua-Kona region located between the tax map keys of 3-7-3 (North) to 3-7-9 (South) to choose from but if you are looking for that unique feel of old Kona this is one of the neighborhood for you to put on your list!
The original lots began being sold back in the early 1960’s. Marlin Road which sits at the top of the Sunset subdivision had just four homes built by the late 1960’s including the home I now own that my parents built back in 1967. There are a very small handful left of those original homeowners but resale owners have stayed many years and the original homeowners have passed homes on to their families because it is so very special. Adjacent on the mauka side of Marlin Road are a few of the special subdivisions surrounding the area. Holualoa Estates with 15,000 square foot lots, Kona Sunshine Estates with 1 acre parcels (not to mention some of the most beautiful homes in Kona). Puuwai Alii Estates a small private road enclave of some beautiful homes located at the end of Ono Road in Holualoa Estates. Above Kona Sunshine Estates sits Kalamaka which basically translates to money mountain. An old friend of the family once owned that large parcel and decided one day to sell it with the thought that made a lot of money for him so he appropriately named it Kalamauka!
Back to Sunset View Terrace the location is ideal and is a central position tucked between Keauhou Resort and downtown Kailua-Kona above the Queen Kaahumanu Hwy. There is a dog friendly walking trail along Walua Rd, incredible panoramic ocean views from many of the current homes, NO street lights which I absolutely love, a cooler elevation sitting above Kuakini Hwy, and really the name says it all SUNSET!
One of my most fondest memories as a small keiki was playing outside and Sunset Drive was the only access to Marlin Road and I use to find old rusted railroad nails in the dirt up and down the street. Times have changed, the decades have brought new developments and access roads in the area but Kona Sunset still retains a bit of that charm of yesterday.
CURRENT MARKET ACTIVITY SEPTEMBER 5th 2024:
RESIDENTIAL SALES:
There have been 4 residential sales in 2024
Highest $1,599,000
Lowest $850,000
Average days on market at 58 days
There are no vacant lots or homes currently listed for sale.
There is currently ONE CONTINGENT home listed at $1,399,950 located on Kilohana Street.
To inquire more about this neighborhood or similar properties in the Kailua-Kona region I can be reached at 808-345-2108.
Stay tuned for my featured neighborhood on the Kona Coast next week!
A Hui Hou Renee Kraft Realtor Broker
Renee H. Kraft Luxury Top performing Hawaii State Broker born and raised on the island of Oahu named one of Hawaii State’s very best Realtors. She brings exceptional service to her clientele. Licensed professional Realtor in Hawaii Real Estate since 1992. She has the experience and tenacity to market effectively, negotiate, and focus with attention to detail every step of the way. Educated 7th – 12th grades at the La Pietra Hawaii School for Girls and the University of Hawaii Manoa campus with a B.A. in Psychology. She strives to continually keep up on the Hawaii economic forecasts and daily market activity. Technology driven Renee understands the importance of keeping her clientele in the loop on current market availablility and knowing the market inventory is 100% key to get her clients what they want. Extraordinary exceptional homes, estates, condominiums, and vacant land are her specialty. Integrity and honesty are just a fraction of what Renee shares with her clients and a very strong work ethic. Putting the client’s needs first utilizing the range of experience and knowledge, combined with a a huge amount of Aloha gives her great satisfaction that she can help her clients make sound and profitable real estate investments. Member Rotary Club of Kona -Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR) -Sellers Representation Specialist (SRS) -Graduate Realtors Instutute (GRI) -Resort and Second Home Property Specialist RSPS).
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