Kona Uplands Homes with Fee Simple Land tenure

Welcome to Kona Uplands, a hidden gem nestled in the picturesque hills of Holualoa, Hawaii. This enchanting neighborhood offers a unique blend of natural beauty, tranquility, and vibrant community spirit, making it an ideal place for those seeking a serene lifestyle away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Kona Uplands is renowned for its stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and the lush landscapes that surround it. The rolling hills and tropical vegetation create a picturesque backdrop, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Imagine sipping your morning coffee while basking in the warm Hawaiian sun, surrounded by the fragrant aroma of plumeria and the gentle sounds of birdsong.

The homes in Kona Uplands are primarily characterized by their Fee Simple land tenure, providing homeowners with full ownership of their property and the freedom to create their dream oasis. Whether you’re seeking a charming cottage or a luxurious estate, the diverse range of properties available caters to various tastes and lifestyles. Many homes feature expansive outdoor living spaces, ideal for entertaining or simply enjoying the breathtaking sunsets that paint the sky in vibrant hues.

Community spirit thrives in Kona Uplands, with friendly neighbors and local events that foster connections and camaraderie. The area is conveniently located near Holualoa’s art galleries, coffee farms, and farmer's markets, allowing residents to immerse themselves in the rich culture and artistry of the region.

Discover the unparalleled charm of Kona Uplands, where your dream home awaits amidst the breathtaking beauty of Hawaii. Experience a lifestyle that blends luxury, comfort, and the warmth of island living.

Newest Kona Uplands Homes with Fee Simple Land tenure

$2,750,000

5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 731653 MLS ⋅ ['Fee Simple'] Tenure

Perched just above 2,000 feet in elevation on five private acres within a gated Holualoa community, this newly completed estate blends contemporary architecture with sweeping ocean, coastline, forest, and sunset views. Built in 2025, the 2,726 square foot residence offers five bedrooms, three and one half bathrooms, and an open design that embraces seamless indoor outdoor living. More than 4,800 square feet of covered living area expands the home's connection to its extraordinary surroundings. Soaring 10 plus foot ceilings and expansive windows fill the interior with natural light, while multiple covered lanais create inviting spaces for morning coffee, outdoor dining, entertaining, and quiet evenings overlooking the Pacific. A wood burning fireplace anchors the great room, and the beautifully appointed kitchen with a spacious island flows effortlessly into the home's gathering spaces. The detached guest suite provides exceptional flexibility for extended guests, multigenerational living, a private office, or a creative studio. Offered fully furnished, the home presents an opportunity to begin enjoying the Holualoa lifestyle from day one. The gently sloping five acre property offers space for coffee cultivation, orchards, gardens, or a hobby farm, with established fruit trees already in place. Bordering state forest, the property enjoys an exceptional sense of privacy and a beautiful natural backdrop. A dedicated sport court accommodates both pickleball and basketball, adding another dimension to the outdoor lifestyle. Located just minutes from Kailua Kona's beaches, dining, shopping, and everyday conveniences, this remarkable property combines cooler upland temperatures with easy access to the Kona Coast. Modern construction, productive acreage, expansive covered outdoor living, and breathtaking views come together in one of Holualoa's most desirable settings.

75-5544 Nalo Meli Dr, HOLUALOA

Listing courtesy of Aloha Sotheby's Intl Realty - Hawai'i.

$678,000

728918 MLS ⋅ ['Fee Simple'] Tenure

5 private acres of virgin forest above Kailua-Kona with mature foliage - Perfect for your Hawai'i mountain home! A seasonal spring fed brook runs through the top of property offering a rare water feature in Kona. Property is adjacent to State forested land which give additional privacy. This acreage is located at the end of a cul-de-sac for additional privacy. Features: -Property is fenced on 4 sides. -Protective CCRs with private gate, water supply and roads. -Seasonal spring running through top of property -Borders State Forest -Native Koa, Ohi'a and fern through property -Ocean view potential through the trees Come and see why this stunning land would be a great place to build your dream home!

75-1300 Keopu Mauka Dr, HOLUALOA

Listing courtesy of COMPASS.

$2,850,000

5 Beds ⋅ 6 Baths ⋅ 727070 MLS ⋅ ['Fee Simple'] Tenure

Experience privacy, flexibility, and wide-open Kona views at this exceptional agricultural property in Holualoa. Set on more than five acres in gated Kona Uplands, this newer Hawaiʻi Island residence offers sweeping ocean, coastline, pasture, and sunset views, along with a thoughtful layout designed for comfortable everyday living, hosting, work-from-home needs, wellness space, and guest-ready separation. The main residence features four bedrooms and four bathrooms, with each bedroom enjoying ocean views and its own full bathroom. Two guest suites include private entrances, ensuite bathrooms, and in-room wet bars, creating added privacy and convenience for visitors or independent living areas. The spacious main living room is centered around a double-sided wood-burning fireplace and opens through large sliding doors to an expansive covered lanai overlooking the coastline and rolling pastureland. The primary suite adds to the indoor-outdoor lifestyle with a private outdoor shower, while the oversized kitchen offers generous prep space, storage, and functionality for gathering, entertaining, and everyday use. A detached addition of more than 1,500 square feet provides valuable flexibility. It currently functions with multiple rooms plus an office and two bathrooms, while the permitted layout is noted as a one-bedroom configuration with a gym area and large wet bar. This separate structure also includes a comfortable living area and an approximately 500-square-foot covered lanai, offering privacy, separation, and additional options for lifestyle, work, wellness, or creative use. The property is supported by an owned photovoltaic solar system with battery backup, a whole-house dehumidifier, and a comprehensive water filtration system. Outdoor features include approximately 40 fruit trees, a 20' x 48' greenhouse, expansive pasture areas, and ample acreage for agricultural use, gardening, livestock, or creating a personalized Hawaiʻi Island lifestyle property.

75-5400 Nanaina Pl, HOLUALOA

Listing courtesy of Aloha Sotheby's Intl Realty - Hawai'i.

$2,900,000

5 Beds ⋅ 6 Baths ⋅ 727108 MLS ⋅ ['Fee Simple'] Tenure

Set within Kona Uplands, a gated community of rolling hills, 5+ acre parcels, and surrounding agricultural estates, this exceptional property offers privacy, space, and the perfect balance of country living just minutes from Kailua-Kona. Designed for entertaining and large gatherings, this home is being sold fully furnished and features 5 bedrooms, plus an office, media room, and 5.5 bathrooms, along with a separate studio/study space with ocean views that can function independently with exterior access or as part of the adjoining home. The expansive great room showcases soaring ceilings and a wall of pocketing doors that open seamlessly to an approximately 500 square foot covered lanai, creating true indoor-outdoor island living. Ocean views are enjoyed from most rooms throughout the home. At the heart of the property is an oversized chef’s kitchen complete with a massive island, dual refrigerators, and abundant space for hosting family and friends. The private primary suite wing offers a luxurious retreat with its own laundry area located within the walk-in closet, along with an ensuite bath that opens to a secluded outdoor soaking tub and shower experience. The usable acreage provides room for livestock, agriculture, or simply the opportunity to expand and create your ideal lifestyle property. Enjoy breathtaking ocean views, unforgettable year-round sunsets, and the serenity of country living while remaining conveniently close to beaches, boutique shopping, dining, and the airport. Additional features include a fully owned photovoltaic solar system with battery backup that currently offsets the entire electric bill, offering both efficiency and peace of mind.

75-5402 Nanaina Pl, HOLUALOA

Listing courtesy of Aloha Sotheby's Intl Realty - Hawai'i.

$895,000

728325 MLS ⋅ ['Fee Simple'] Tenure

Rare opportunity to own 5 private acres in the desirable Kona Uplands community of Holualoa, offering sweeping ocean views, dramatic Hualalai mountain vistas, and exceptional privacy just minutes from Kailua-Kona. This thoughtfully prepared property is ready for your dream home with significant improvements already completed. Property Highlights: • 5 acres of gently sloping land in Kona Uplands • Panoramic Pacific Ocean and Hualalai views • Graded house pad ready for future construction • New Quonset hut shop — ideal for storage, workshop, or construction staging • Driveway installed for easy access throughout the property • Set of house plans included to help jumpstart your building process • Excellent sunset views and cool Holualoa elevation climate The property offers the perfect balance of privacy, natural beauty, and convenience, located just a short drive from the shops, restaurants, beaches, and amenities of Kailua-Kona. Kona Uplands is known for its large agricultural parcels, peaceful rural atmosphere, and stunning Big Island views, making it one of the most desirable acreage communities on the Kona Coast. Build your island estate, coffee farm, or private retreat in this exceptional Holualoa location. This is a rare chance to purchase a ready-to-build acreage property with major improvements already in place.

75-5407 Nanaina Pl, HOLUALOA

Listing courtesy of Real Broker.

$2,327,500

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 728699 MLS ⋅ ['Fee Simple'] Tenure

Rarely does a property like this become available in Kona Uplands. Blending brand-new contemporary construction with a fully established tropical farm, this extraordinary 5-acre estate offers a lifestyle nearly impossible to recreate in West Hawaiʻi. Surrounded by lush agricultural beauty in the heart of Kona’s prime coffee-growing region, the property features over 800 tropical fruit trees across mostly level, usable acreage, creating a true farm-to-table island lifestyle. Many of the trees are already beginning to produce, and the orchard is managed through a sophisticated computerized inventory system. The newly built residence showcases clean contemporary design and seamless indoor-outdoor living. Enjoy spectacular ocean views and Kona sunsets from the expansive covered lanai and additional covered outdoor entertaining areas, perfectly positioned to capture Kona’s ideal climate. Situated at a comfortable elevation in Kona Uplands, the property benefits from cooler temperatures while still being just minutes from Kailua-Kona town, beaches, dining, and shopping. Agricultural infrastructure is already in place, including fenced livestock areas with sheep and goats, beekeeping structures capable of supporting up to 20 hives (7 currently active), a lilikoi trellis system, a structure for goats, and additional structures suitable for chickens or other farm uses. The land benefits from Kona’s natural rainfall, eliminating the need for irrigation. Additional features include a detached 990 sq ft multi-use structure ideal for a workshop, garage, yoga studio, or art space. The roof of this additional structure is designed to accommodate solar panels capable of powering the main house, and an empty underground conduit has already been installed connecting the structure to the home for a future solar system. The property also includes an attached garage with epoxy flooring and built-in cabinetry, full Cat-6 wiring throughout the home, and is offered fully furnished.

75-5450 Nalo Meli Dr, HOLUALOA

Listing courtesy of Knutson & Associates.

$775,000

722273 MLS ⋅ ['Fee Simple'] Tenure

Nestled in the Kona Uplands community of Holualoa, this tranquil parcel at the end of a cul-de-sac, borders state forest land, offering exceptional privacy and a coveted sense of seclusion within the neighborhood. Enjoy sweeping ocean and mountain views, underground utilities in place, and the perfect climate, warm days and cool nights , at this sought-after elevation. Minutes from charming Holualoa Village and conveniently located near Kailua Kona, Lot #6, offers privacy, natural beauty, and accessibility. Build your incredible custom home enjoying the tranquility of upcountry living in one of Holualoa's special locations!

75-1305 Keopu Mauka Dr, HOLUALOA

Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Island Properties - Kona.

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