With a partial ocean view and an exceptionally well-positioned price, C306 at Waipouli Beach Resort is a rare opportunity to own in one of Kauai’s premier oceanfront destinations in the Eastside location of Kapa’a. This one-bedroom, two-bath condominium is a successful vacation rental with strong income history and a fully turn-key setup. One of the few resorts on Kauai where a car isn’t necessary—dining, shopping, and beach access are all right here or within walking distance.
For a complete list of all the real estate activity on the island for last week click here; Kauai Real Estate Update April 14 to 20, 2025
Kiahuna Plantation Update- Price Improvement | Kiahuna Plantation #168 $399,000 (LH)
Now priced even more competitively, this ground-floor, partial ocean view Kiahuna Plantation condo is an exceptional value. With the recent updates, and island-inspired design, it’s a turnkey option for a high-performing vacation rental with future bookings included in the sale. Dual sinks, AC, in-unit laundry, and seamless indoor-outdoor living round out the comfort and convenience. To see this unit in more detail click here; Kiahuna Plantation #168 To see all of the real estate activity at the resort since the beginning of the year click here; Kiahuna Plantation Current Market Analysis
Scotty Browns In Poipu, Closer To Opening????
The plywood walls are down and the transformation looks pretty close to being completed at the old Tortilla Republic site at the Kukui’ula Shopping Village in Poipu. Tortilla Republic closed during the pandemic and, depressingly, never reopened.
Scotty Browns currently has two restaurants both located in Washington State, the Poipu location will be the first for Hawaii. Their parent company, Browns Restaurant Group, looks to have a total of 4 different brands.
In looking at their Kauai website the food looks to be amazing and I’ll be on the watch for an opening date!!! Here is their website; Scotty Browns Kauai
Hawaii Electric Cars To Pay For Road Work
Electric cars currently pay nothing for Hawaii road work unlike gas cars which pay at the pump, but that is going to change. On July 1, 2025 owners of electric vehicles in Hawaii will have the option to pay Eight Cents a mile or a flat $50 fee when they get their yearly safety inspections. In 2028 this will change to $8.00 for every 1,000 miles with a maximum payment of Fifty Dollars.
And, if House Bill 1161 passes, the different islands could add their own mileage-based fee when you go to register your vehicle for their own infrastructure projects. So, watch this bill as I’m very sure the counties will take full advantage of this.
There are currently 36,856 registered electric cars in the state at this time. By the year 2033 it’s the states’ goal to switch to a road usage tax for all vehicles.
New First Hawaiian Bank In Lihue
The First Hawaiian on Rice Street in Lihue has closed after the new location in the Safeway shopping center opened.
Construction for the bank broke ground in 2023 and the opening ceremonies were last week on the 7,800 square foot building. The new location consists of two building connected by a breezeway, has private consultation rooms, is solar powered with battery backup and has EV charging stations.
Oahu, Maui and Big Island Real Estate Year To Date 2025 vs 2024
I did a blog posting on the Kauai Real Estate market comparing the sales at the end of March, 2025 to the same time in 2024. I’ll include a video that will give better information on the Kauai housing market.
For condominiums; in looking at the other islands we see that Maui condos are struggling given the negative press over condominiums that are on the “Minatoya List” losing their ability to vacation rent. With the exception of that island, condominiums have performed well in the first 3 months of this year.
