The price of real estate in Keauhou varies, mainly by whether you are looking in upper or lower Keauhou, with the latter being pricier. Upper Keauhou real estate sometimes offers amazing ocean views, while lower Keauhou property may be located right next to the water.
Upper Keauhou condos, such as those at the Kona Coffee Villas, start at $99,000. As you get closer to the coast, condos, such as those at Keauhou Kona Surf & Racquet Club, start at $169,000 and climb to $650,000.
If you’re in the market for a single-family home in Keauhou, you won’t be disappointed by the wide variety available. Luxury home shoppers might be interested in Keauhou Estates, where homes on the golf course sell for $945,000 to over $2 million. Alii Drive offers homes on the water with prices in the millions.
More moderately priced homes are scattered throughout Keauhou, such as Keauhou Mauka subdivision where homes typically list for $400,000 or more.
The median price of Keauhou real estate, over the past few months, is $297,000. While that figure is low for Kona real estate, it represents a healthy increase from last year’s median price of $249,500.
This is the perfect time to buy Keauhou real estate if you are trying to time the market so that you get in before prices really start to climb. You’ll find properties to meet just about any budget.
Keauhou is primarily a resort area, south of Kailua-Kona village. The birthplace of King Kamehameha III, the area is rich with Hawaiian history. Nearby Kahalu?u Bay was once the home of Hawaiian royalty.
Today, Keauhou offers residents the relaxed lifestyle that the Big Island is known for, with enough conveniences to avoid a drive into “town.” The area is home to two 18-hole golf courses, within walking distance to some of Keauhou’s condos.
Keauhou residents shop at the Keauhou Shopping Center, where you’ll find boutiques and a large grocery store, Longs Drugs and several eateries.
Whether you plan on moving to Keauhou for retirement or you’ll be purchasing a vacation home, you’ll be close to world-class water sports, golf and entertainment.