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South Kohala Market Insights


Venture Sotheby's International Realty



South Kohala extends mauka to makai from the Kohala mountains of Waimea to the coastal harbor of Kawaihae on the northern end of the stunning Kohala coastline. Waimea, also known as Kamuela, is the birthplace of the Hawaiian cowboy - the paniolo - and the home of Hawaii’s oldest cattle ranch, Parker Ranch founded in 1847. Sunny blue skies are the norm on the “gold coast” of Kohala and the reason why so many choose to live in the resort communities. Residing here are astronomers who work atop Mauna Kea at the world’s best observatories, cowboys, ranchers and farmers, and successful entrepreneurs who have chosen to make their dream home in these sacred hills and coastline.

South Kohala is home to world-renown resorts like the iconic Mauna Kea Beach Resort with some of the best beaches on the island such as Hapuna Beach. This area boasts excellent “farm to table” restaurants such as Merriman’s in Waimea. In the middle of Parker Ranch country in South Kohala is Waikiʻi Ranch where the cowboy lifestyle is celebrated through a polo field, equestrian and rodeo facilities. 20 minutes “down the hill” from Waimea is Kawaihae, predominately a shipping harbor but with a dock for recreational boats and fishing vessels. While not as extensive as Kailua-Kona or Hilo, Waimea and the resorts along the coastline offer some great shopping opportunities.

South Kohala was home to King Kamehameha’s Kipuʻupuʻu warriors who trained on the misty Kohala mountains. The Kipuʻupuʻu were named for the cold winds that blow down from snow-capped Mauna Kea, and were known for their legendary endurance and skill with the spear. South Kohala still retains the spirit of cowboy country and offers the best of up-country living while being only a short drive away from the beautiful beaches of the Kohala Coast.

Snapshot

15
New Listings in the last 14 days
87
Properties Pending Sale
22
Recently Sold Properties in the last 14 days

Currently for Sale

167
Currently for Sale
168
Average Days on Market
9/21/2023
Newest Listing

Recently Sold

141
Total Sold in the last 3 Months
45
Average Days to Sell
9/22/2023
Last Sale

Neighborhood Summary For Sale

$1,394,900

Median List Price For Sale Properties
  • Beds
  • Baths
  • Sq. Ft.
  • Price
  • $/Sq.Ft
  • Average
  • Beds1.74
  • Baths1.48
  • Sq. Ft.1317.84
  • Price$3,097,990
  • $/Sq.Ft.$1,299
  • Low
  • Beds0
  • Baths0
  • Sq. Ft.0
  • Price$289,000
  • $/Sq.Ft.$368
  • High
  • Beds7
  • Baths8.03
  • Sq. Ft.12950
  • Price$29,000,000
  • $/Sq.Ft.$5,033
  • Median
  • Beds2
  • Baths2
  • Sq. Ft.822
  • Price$1,394,900
  • $/Sq.Ft.$844

Neighborhood Summary Pending

$995,000

Median List Price Pending Properties
  • Beds
  • Baths
  • Sq. Ft.
  • Price
  • $/Sq.Ft
  • Average
  • Beds2.94
  • Baths2.5
  • Sq. Ft.1840.97
  • Price$1,998,800
  • $/Sq.Ft.$907
  • Low
  • Beds0
  • Baths0
  • Sq. Ft.0
  • Price$225,000
  • $/Sq.Ft.$297
  • High
  • Beds6
  • Baths6.01
  • Sq. Ft.5500
  • Price$12,000,000
  • $/Sq.Ft.$3,052
  • Median
  • Beds3
  • Baths2.01
  • Sq. Ft.1631
  • Price$995,000
  • $/Sq.Ft.$680

Neighborhood Summary Sold