$875,000
SOLD MAY 12, 2025

78-261 Manukai St Unit 1601 Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

1 Bed
2 Baths
1,016 Sq Ft
$1,314/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$861 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

72 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean Front
  • Pool and Spa
  • Ground Level Unit
  • On Golf Course
  • Gated Community
  • Air Conditioning

About This Home

As of May 2025

Welcome to your oceanfront oasis at Kanaloa at Kona!
This generously sized, beautifully appointed 1-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo is a successful vacation rental, fully furnished and move-in ready. Located on the ground floor with no interior stairs, this unit offers easy access and seamless indoor-outdoor living. The spacious kitchen, complete with stunning granite countertops and a cozy breakfast nook, blends style and functionality. Both bathrooms have been tastefully updated, adding a luxurious touch throughout the unit.
Stay cool year-round with central AC and unwind on your private lanai, where you’ll savor breathtaking ocean and golf course views. With ample storage and an atmosphere of serenity, this condo offers the ultimate Hawaiian lifestyle.

Kanaloa at Kona is celebrated as Kailua-Kona’s finest condo property, set on 16 park-like acres of meticulously maintained grounds. Its small, charming buildings evoke the essence of a Hawaiian village and are surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, He’eia Bay, and the lush Kona Country Club golf course. This tranquil retreat is just moments from Keauhou Bay, Kahaluu Beach Park, Magic Sands Beach Park, and the dining and shopping options at Keauhou Shopping Center.
Resort-style amenities include:
-Three swimming pools with Jacuzzis
-Two lighted tennis/pickleball courts
-Outdoor gas BBQ grills
In the winter months, experience the awe of humpback whale sightings from the property’s breathtaking oceanfront vantage point, where mother and calf grace the waters with their playful breaches.
Your Hawaiian paradise awaits!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Karine Wedemeyer

Aloha Sotheby's International Realty Inc. Brokerage Phone: 8087850240 License #RS-77607 Listed on: 01/07/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Reciprocal Maui

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,603

Year Built

  • Built in 1980

Lot Details

  • Ocean Front
  • Property fronts a private road
  • On Golf Course

HOA Fees

  • $1,314 Monthly HOA Fees

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Golf Course

Interior Spaces

  • 1,016 Sq Ft Home
  • Laminate Flooring

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • Covered Parking
  • Assigned Parking

Pool

  • Pool and Spa
  • In Ground Pool
  • Gunite Pool

Location

  • Ground Level Unit

Utilities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Underground Utilities
  • Internet Available
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property is used as a vacation rental
  • Assessor Parcel Number 3780200280067

Community Details

Overview

  • Kanaloa At Kona Community
  • Keauhou Subdivision

Security

  • Security Guard
  • Gated Community

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,603

Year Built

Built in 1980

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$1,314 per month

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Property Sub-Type: Condominium
  • Road Frontage Type: Golf Course, HIS Almost Oceanfront
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Gated Community, Security Guard
  • Attribution Contact: 8087850240
  • Co List Office Phone: 8088858885
  • Ownership: CPR
  • MLS Status: S
  • Subdivision Name: KEAUHOU SUBDIVISION
  • Living Area: 1016.0
  • Property Attached Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • HIS_PoolYN: Yes
  • Unit Description: Ground Unit
  • HIS_SpecialAssessmentAmountFrequency: Monthly
  • HIS_SolidWasteDisposal: Included with Maintenance Fees
  • HIS_InUseAsShortTermVacationRentalYN: Yes
  • HIS_InternetAccess: Cable, Wireless
  • HIS_SpecialAssessmentRemarks: Special Assessments to be paid by the seller prior to closing.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Total Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • View: Golf Course, Ocean, Ocean Horizon
  • Pool Features: Gunite, In Ground, Pool/Spa Combo
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Roads: Paved, Private, Street Lights

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Assigned, Covered

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, HIS Air Conditioning
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 1313.71
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Project: KANALOA AT KONA

Lot Info

  • Zoning: RM-.75
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Square Feet
  • Parcel Number: 3780200280067
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8603.01

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/12/2025 05/12/25 Sold $875,000 -6.4% $861 / Sq Ft
03/04/2025 03/04/25 Price Changed $935,000 -1.1% $920 / Sq Ft
01/20/2025 01/20/25 Off Market $945,000 -- --
01/17/2025 01/17/25 For Sale $945,000 0.0% $930 / Sq Ft
01/10/2025 01/10/25 Off Market $945,000 -- --
01/08/2025 01/08/25 Off Market $945,000 -- --
01/07/2025 01/07/25 For Sale $945,000 -- $930 / Sq Ft
Source: Hawaii Information Service (MLS Hawaii)

Tax History Compared to Growth

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Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Karine Wedemeyer

    Aloha Sotheby's International Realty Inc.

    (808) 331-3131

    19 Total Sales

    Karine Wedemeyer
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  • R

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Reciprocal Maui

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Map

Source: Hawaii Information Service (MLS Hawaii)

MLS Number: 716378

Hawaii Information Service (MLS Hawaii)

Hawaii Hawaii County Kailua Kona 96740

78-261 Manukai St Unit 1601, Kailua Kona, HI

This home is located at 78-261 Manukai St Unit 1601, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 and is currently priced at $875,000, approximately $861 per square foot. This property was built in 1980. 78-261 Manukai St Unit 1601 is a home located in Hawaii County with nearby schools including Kahakai Elementary School, Konawaena Middle School, and Konawaena High School.

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