The North Kohala Real Estate Update for Q1 2025 is for the breathtaking region nestled at the northern tip of the Big Island, renowned for its natural beauty and vibrant communities. This area is anchored by the picturesque towns of Hawi and Kapa’au. 
Hawi is celebrated as the turnaround point for the bicycle portion of the iconic Ironman World Championship each October.
Its inviting downtown features an array of boutique shops and restaurants, including the renowned Bamboo Restaurant. Hawi also hosts the second office of Hawaii Luxury Real Estate, where visitors and residents alike can seek the best of island living.
Kapa’au, the other charming town in North Kohala, also features a quaint downtown lined with unique shops and inviting cafes. It is also home to the historic original King Kamehameha I Statue, a celebrated landmark in the region. 
Just south along the coastline, you’ll find the prestigious gated communities of Kohala Ranch, Kohala By-the-Sea, and Kohala Waterfront, offering residents an exclusive and luxurious island lifestyle.
North Kohala is defined by its expansive stretches of pastoral, undeveloped land and a diverse selection of residences, ranging from cozy starter homes to grand estates—many boasting breathtaking ocean views. Within the gated communities of Kohala Ranch, you’ll find an impressive collection of luxury homes on acreage lots, as well as spacious acreage parcels ideal for building your own Hawaiian dream home. The most captivating feature of the Kohala Ranch area is that nearly every property offers sweeping, panoramic views of the Pacific, creating an unparalleled sense of tranquility and beauty.
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At the time of this writing (May 26th), there were 21 single-family homes for sale in North Kohala, with 11 homes in escrow. 
There are also 57 land lots for sale, with 1 lot in escrow. There are no condos located in North Kohala.
Of the homes for sale in North Kohala, the highest priced one is listed at $7,490,000 and is located at 56-102 Old Coast Guard Rd in Hawi. For you bargain hunters, the lowest priced home on the market is located at 53-3988 Kii Pl in Kapa’au and is listed at $699,000.
In the land market segment, the highest priced acreage for sale in North Kohala is a 63-acre parcel located at 59-3010 Kailani Pl in Kohala Kai and is listed at a cool $28,000,000. 
At the other end of the spectrum, the lot with the lowest list price of $295,000, is located on Kanaloa Dr in Kohala Ranch and is 3.64 acres.
Sales of single-family homes rose significantly in Q1 compared to the last three quarters in North Kohala, with the Q1 time frame between January and March 2025 seeing 27 single-family homes sold. The highest priced of the homes sold is located at 56-153 Pualani Pl, in Puakea Bay Ranch and it sold for $5,750,000, from list price of $5,950,000.
The lowest priced home to sell in North Kohala went for $425,000 from a list price of the same amount. It is located at 53-460 Halaula Maulili Rd in Kapa’au. Surprisingly, there were no sales in Q1in the raw land market segment.
Analysis: The North Kohala Real Estate Update for Q1 reveals that the sales volume of single-family homes jumped substantially this quarter, while land sales have fallen to zero. Inventory levels of both single-family homes and raw land have increased slightly over the previous three quarters.
If you are looking to buy or sell a home in the North Kohala area, or anywhere on the Kohala Coast, contact me today. I will help make your Hawaiian Real Estate dreams a reality. You can read market updates of other areas on the Kohala Coast on the Market Update Page of my website.
North Kohala Real Estate Update for Q1 2025 Highlights
- Number of homes currently for sale – 21
- Number of homes currently in escrow – 11
- Number of land lots for sale – 57
- Number of land lots in escrow – 1
- Highest priced home currently for sale – $7,490,000 – 56-102 Old Coast Guard Rd, Hawi
- Lowest priced home currently for sale – $699,000 – 53-3988 Kii Pl, Kapa’au
- Highest priced land lots for sale – $28,000,000 – 63 acres, 59-3010 Kailani Pl, Kohala Kai
- Lowest priced land lot for sale – $295,000 – 3.64 ac, Kanaloa Rd, Kohala Ranch
- Number of homes sold in Q1 (Jan – Mar) – 27
- Number of land lots sold in Q1 (Jan – Mar) –
- Highest priced home sold in Q1 – $5,750,000 – 56-153 Pualani Pl, Kohala Kai
- Lowest priced home sold in Q1 – $425,000 – 53-460 Halaula Maulili Rd, Kapa’au
- Highest priced land lot sold in Q1 – None
- Lowest priced land lot sold in Q1 – None
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