Kauai Real Estate Update- For a complete list of the real estate activity last week on the island of Kauai including what Sold, was Just Listed and what went Under Contract click here; Kauai Real Estate Update September 1 to September 7th, 2025
Poipu Beach Real Estate Update- For a complete list of the fee simple real estate activity since the beginning of this year in Poipu click here; Poipu Beach Fee Simple Current Market Analysis
Kiahuna Plantation Real Estate Update- Units #62 and #67 both lowered their prices to $290,000 (LH) and $299,000 (LH) respectively currently making them the lowest priced units in the complex. Both have had Air-Conditioning installed and unit #67 is categorized as a Partial Ocean View. To see these units click here; Kiahuna Plantation #62 and Kiahuna Plantation #67
For a full report on the real estate activity for this resort click here; Kiahuna Plantation Current Market Analysis
Hurricane Kiko Approaching The Hawaiian Islands
I’m writing this on Monday and the weather has been getting increasingly cloudy as the day has gone on. Our forecast is that Hurricane Kiko will continue on it’s west-northeast path and will pass above the Hawaiian Islands. Kauai is expected to have increased rainy and windy conditions through Wednesday and the Hurricane to be downgraded to a Tropical Storm that will not make landfall.
Big swells are expected along with continued muggy conditions.
To track Hurricane Kiko click HERE
Petition Filed Against Proposed Westside Resort On Kauai
You might have heard of the Robinson family who are the owners of the island of Ni’ihau which they bought from King Kamehameha V in the mid 1800’s for $10K. They are also massive landholders totaling 55,000 acres some of which includes a 170-acre site on the westside on which sits the Robinson family mansion. Twenty years ago the family petitioned for, and received, rezoning of this parcel of agricultural land to resort along with permits to develop this land into a 250 room hotel beachfront resort with restaurants, swimming pools and the Robinson home turned into a museum.
“Kapalawai Project” is near a popular surf spot in between Waimea and Hanapepe. Renderings were made of this resort back in 2004, to see them click here; Kapalawai Project
So far there has been money put into the project by a couple of different parties but no construction. Recently the head of the Kauai County of Planning filed a 400 page petition to the Planning Commission saying this project has sat for too long and that project entitlements have expired. No comment from either the Robinson Family or the Planning Department on this.
The Hawai‘i Life Q2 Luxury Market Report has been released which is the benchmark for understanding Hawai‘i’s high-end real estate. Among the properties showcased: my $3,990,000 Poipu Beach listing, highlighted on page 46.
Kauai’s luxury market is defined as $3 Million an over. From this report there are four key takeaways for the Kauai market taken from pages 38-41;
🔴 On Kauai the visual story reflects a consistent listing presence and selective buyer movement, with the highest tiers showing the most notable slowdown. Days on market dipped in the luxury market and spiked at the top end. Sellers appear less hesitant to enter the market, presenting buyers with rare opportunities.
🔴 Year to date high end sales on Kauai are up in terms of pending listings (+3%), and year to date days on market are down (-15%)
🔴 Kauai’s luxury residential market is signaling a slowdown as inventory lifts and sold listings remain flat. A return to a calmer pace may require sellers to adjust expectations.
🔴 Inventory lifted, and sales remain steady. The island’s ultra luxury market is limited, and we should not mistake small fluctuations for larger market trends.
You can view the full Hawaii Luxury Market Report online by clicking HERE
Lihue Airport Gets $51 Million In Federal Funding
Kauai recently received $51,315,736 in a Federal Grant for the continuance of work that is being done on one of Lihue Airports runways. One of the runways is being lengthend and the landing threshold on another runway is being moved to give some additional space to it.
There will also be new LED runway lighting and airfield signage.
Kauai Real Estate Home Sales Year-To-Date
The first 8 months of Kauai Real Estate Sales are in and I'm comparing that to this same time last year.
I’m seeing mostly price reductions and longer days on market. However, sellers are in a good position with many sitting with interest rates in the 2’s and 3’s percentage points. Most sellers and buyers right now, at least on Kauai, are just taking their time. If we get the interest rate reduction, we should see an uptick in sales. So, if you’re a buyer, my advice is get in front of this and get prequalified. By the time the herd starts moving, you’re already behind if you’re just getting started with your prequalification.
This video was done from a gorgeous new listing I just brought to market in the Kiahuna Golf Village, which makes it the perfect backdrop for talking about sales numbers. Full details on this listing can be found here: 2889 Milo Hae Loop, Koloa HI 96756
