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Description
Spectacular West-Facing Ocean View Estate on 3+ Private Acres – Gated, Luxury Residence with Detached Guest Suite, Coffee Orchard & Ag Tax Potential.• Expansive Pacific Ocean Views ~ capturing dramatic year round sunsets, lovely morning sunlight and the perfect balance of sunshine and rain at this 1,380′ elevation. • Main residence built with exceptional quality materials featuring stunning travertine tile flooring from the front entry through the great room to the 660+ Sq Ft rear lanai, central air conditioning, and beautiful hardwood floors in the bedrooms, with Afromosia (African Teak) wood trim throughout, a sophisticated & comfortable island home estate. • From the moment you enter the courtyard and are greeted by the gentle sounds of the bubbling fountain, you will appreciate how the home was designed for indoor-outdoor living, with a beautiful balance of luxury, complemented by earth based materials, and room for a pool and other expansion possibilities. • The private outdoor shower off the primary suite with generous private lanai has ample space for chaise lounges, a hot tub, and massage table creating your own home spa. • Detached 1-bedroom guest suite with full bath, and kitchenette is completely separate from the main home and is perfect for visitors, caretaker housing, and extended family. Adjacent to the detached guest suite is a huge 2nd garage, ideal for an artist studio, gym/exercise room, or workshop. •The main house also features its own oversized 2-car attached garage, with additional attic storage space above. • Coffee-producing acreage below the home with an established cultivator ready to assist the new owners, offers agricultural possibilities w/ the potential for property tax advantages • A Pre-inspection was done with the majority of items addressed, sold partially furnished. • This timeless home gives one an opportunity to feel the connection to nature while enjoying a pampered life~
Recent Activity
  • Feb 04, 2026 Under Contract
  • Jan 09, 2026 Listed at $3,288,000
Recent Sales
(Kona)
More Details
  • Owner, Tax & Resale History
  • HOA Fees / ft²: $0.09
  • Price / ft²: $971
  • Zoning: A-3a
  • View: Coastline, Garden, Mountain(s), Ocean, Ocean Horizon, Sunset
  • Security Features: Gated Community, Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Amenities: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Indoor Grill, Microwave, Oven, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
  • TMK: 3720150610000
  • Tax Assessed Value: $1,977,400
  • Courtesy: Hawaii Life / 8089875272
  • MLS: 724892
About Makalei Estates
Sited on the desirable slopes of Hualalai, north of Kailua Kona and just east of the Kona International Airport, Makalei Estates offers a prestigious and serene country living experience with homes built from the early 2000s to the present. Accessed via a private gated entrance, this North Kona community in the Kalaoa district is distinguished by its expansive properties and cooler weather due to the elevations (1,000 to 1,800 feet) they sit at here.

Makalei Estates is part of a region steeped in Hawaiian history. From ancient Hawaiian settlements with their enduring fishponds and petroglyp

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MLS properties and information provided herein is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed by the Hawaii Information Service, Inc. Listing Service. © 2026 Hawaii Information Service. All Rights Reserved. This website is for personal, non-commercial use only. Listings last updated on February 23, 2026.
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Description
Spectacular West-Facing Ocean View Estate on 3+ Private Acres – Gated, Luxury Residence with Detached Guest Suite, Coffee Orchard & Ag Tax Potential.• Expansive Pacific Ocean Views ~ capturing dramatic year round sunsets, lovely morning sunlight and the perfect balance of sunshine and rain at this 1,380′ elevation. • Main residence built with exceptional quality materials featuring stunning travertine tile flooring from the front entry through the great room to the 660+ Sq Ft rear lanai, central air conditioning, and beautiful hardwood floors in the bedrooms, with Afromosia (African Teak) wood trim throughout, a sophisticated & comfortable island home estate. • From the moment you enter the courtyard and are greeted by the gentle sounds of the bubbling fountain, you will appreciate how the home was designed for indoor-outdoor living, with a beautiful balance of luxury, complemented by earth based materials, and room for a pool and other expansion possibilities. • The private outdoor shower off the primary suite with generous private lanai has ample space for chaise lounges, a hot tub, and massage table creating your own home spa. • Detached 1-bedroom guest suite with full bath, and kitchenette is completely separate from the main home and is perfect for visitors, caretaker housing, and extended family. Adjacent to the detached guest suite is a huge 2nd garage, ideal for an artist studio, gym/exercise room, or workshop. •The main house also features its own oversized 2-car attached garage, with additional attic storage space above. • Coffee-producing acreage below the home with an established cultivator ready to assist the new owners, offers agricultural possibilities w/ the potential for property tax advantages • A Pre-inspection was done with the majority of items addressed, sold partially furnished. • This timeless home gives one an opportunity to feel the connection to nature while enjoying a pampered life~
    MLS properties and information provided herein is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed by the Hawaii Information Service, Inc. Listing Service. © 2026 Hawaii Information Service. All Rights Reserved. This website is for personal, non-commercial use only. Listings last updated on February 23, 2026.
    • Feb 04, 2026 Under Contract
    • Jan 09, 2026 Listed at $3,288,000
    Sited on the desirable slopes of Hualalai, north of Kailua Kona and just east of the Kona International Airport, Makalei Estates offers a prestigious and serene country living experience with homes built from the early 2000s to the present. Accessed via a private gated entrance, this North Kona community in the Kalaoa district is distinguished by its expansive properties and cooler weather due to the elevations (1,000 to 1,800 feet) they sit at here.

    Makalei Estates is part of a region steeped in Hawaiian history. From ancient Hawaiian settlements with their enduring fishponds and petroglyp

      ... Read more
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    $3,300,000
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    3 Bds | 0.5 Ba
    2,844 ft²
    $3,195,000
    72-4136 Awalua Pl
    3 Bds | 3.5 Ba
    2,934 ft²
    $3,160,000
    78-7043 Mololani St
    3 Bds | 3.5 Ba
    3,049 ft²
    $3,450,000
    75-5952 Alii Dr
    3 Bds | 2.5 Ba
    2,442 ft²
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