Pualani Estates is a highly regarded master-planned community located in Kailua-Kona, ideally situated just above sea level on the Mauka (mountain) side of Queen Kaahumanu Highway (Hawaii Belt Road/Hwy 11). Developed primarily by
D.R. Horton in phases between 2005 and 2017, Pualani Estates comprises approximately 362 single-family homes. The community benefits from its prime, central location while bordering undeveloped land to the north, south, and across the highway to the west, offering a sense of openness.
The Kailua-Kona area is steeped in history, famously visited by
Captain Cook in 1779 and later serving as the capital for
Kamehameha I after he united the Hawaiian Islands. Like much of Hawaii, the region saw the rise of plantations in the 19th century, with Kona coffee gaining worldwide fame. The post-WWII waves of development have shaped the modern Kona, balancing growth with its rich cultural and natural heritage.
Property Characteristics - Lot sizes range from 5,000 to 11,000 Sq Ft.
- These one and two-story homes typically feature 3 to 5 bedrooms and 2 or 3 bathrooms, with interior living spaces ranging from 1,050 to 2,650 Sq Ft. Buyers will find a mix of custom homes alongside residences built using D.R. Horton floor plans.
- Most homes, including the DR Horton models, follow the Island mainstays of open floor plans and lanai spaces that are gathering spaces.
Location - Pualani Park sits conveniently at the base of the neighborhood along Highway 11, featuring baseball and soccer fields, playgrounds, picnic tables, restrooms, and ample green space.
- Residents are also just 1.7 miles from the Walua Trail North Trailhead, popular for walking, running, and biking.
- The scenic Honl's Beach, known for sunset views and bodyboarding, is also only 3.1 miles away.
Features & Amenities - This is a neighborhood for walkers, with wide sidewalks throughout and also underground utilities that keep the outlook open.
- Generally you can expect attached garages, split or central AC and your own yard space, with some homes also featuring expanded lanais or private hot tubs.
- Built in tiers along a hillside, many residences enjoy elevated, stunning ocean and coastline views.
Pualani Estates provides exceptional convenience, located just minutes from downtown Kailua-Kona's shopping, dining, and services, as well as other beaches, schools, and medical facilities.
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