Kau Real Estate

Welcome to Kau, a hidden gem nestled on the southern shore of the Big Island of Hawaii! Known for its breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage, Kau offers a unique blend of natural beauty and tranquility that captivates both residents and visitors alike.

This enchanting region is characterized by its stunning beaches, lush rainforests, and dramatic volcanic landscapes. From the black sands of Punalu’u Beach to the striking cliffs of South Point, Kau is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you're hiking through the verdant trails of the Ka Lae area or exploring the mesmerizing lava tubes at the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, adventure awaits at every turn.

Kau is not just about its picturesque scenery; it boasts a vibrant community with a strong connection to Hawaiian culture. Local farmers' markets are brimming with fresh produce and artisan goods, allowing you to taste the flavors of the island. The warm and welcoming spirit of the locals is palpable, making it easy to feel at home in this close-knit community.

Real estate opportunities in Kau are as diverse as its landscapes. Whether you’re seeking a cozy beachfront cottage, a sprawling ranch, or a quaint plantation-style home, Kau has something to offer everyone. With its serene environment and stunning vistas, it’s the perfect place to create lasting memories.

Discover the magic of Kau, where the beauty of nature meets the warmth of aloha. Embrace the island lifestyle and find your dream home in this extraordinary corner of Hawaii!

Newest Listings in Kau

$248,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 732366 MLS ⋅ ['Fee Simple'] Tenure

Discover your own private paradise with this charming 1-bedroom, 1 bathroom home, built in 2022, offering modern off-grid living, beautiful ocean views, and an incredible collection of mature tropical landscaping. Enjoy a separate 1 bedroom Ohana with a half bath for added comfort and space. Designed for comfortable and sustainable island living, the home is powered by an efficient off-grid solar system featuring six 400-watt solar panels (2,400 watts total), an EG4 6500EX inverter, 10 kWh of EG4 lithium battery storage, and a Honda generator for added backup power. An on-demand hot water heater provides convenience and energy efficiency. The property is truly a gardener’s dream, showcasing an impressive variety of edible plants, fruit trees, ornamentals, and tropical landscaping. Enjoy harvesting papaya, strawberry papaya, tangerines, kumquats, apple bananas, pineapples, dragon fruit, tomatoes, sweet potatoes, squash, wild bitter melon, Cuban oregano, and Java plum. The grounds also feature six coconut trees, including three Samoan coconut trees, along with aloe, succulents, Monstera, areca palms, pink and green ti plants, hot pink bougainvillea, hibiscus, bleeding heart, star jasmine, fragrant night-blooming jasmine, and several varieties of ground cover. Relax and unwind while taking in the ocean views from this peaceful setting, surrounded by mature landscaping that offers both beauty and privacy. Whether you’re seeking a self-sufficient island lifestyle or a tranquil escape, this newer off-grid home combines solar , low-maintenance living, and the beauty of Hawaiʻi into one exceptional property. Don’t miss this opportunity to own your own slice of paradise!

94-6356 Mauka St, NAALEHU

Listing courtesy of Ka'u Realty LLC.

$329,000

1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 732341 MLS ⋅ ['Fee Simple'] Tenure

Cozy 2-Level Home w/ a large Lanai, Solar, Fruit Trees & Garden This inviting 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom home offers approx. 480 sq ft of interior living space plus a 160 sq ft covered lanai, perfect for enjoying the fresh air and sweeping views. A separate outdoor shower and toilet add to the island-living charm. Set on a beautiful property with panoramic ocean and coastline views, breathtaking sunrises, and vistas of the Waiohinu Hills. The land has tropical fruit trees including mango, avocado, grapefruit, lychee, lilikoi, jackfruit, papaya, lemon, lime, and more. Irrigation is setup and ready for your homegrown produce. Peaceful setting with tropical landscaping and room to grow. Utilities include county water, standard septic, and a solar system with 2000W panels, 3000W inverter, and a lithium-ion battery perfect for sustainable, efficient living. Enjoy quiet mornings on the lanai, fresh fruit from your own yard, and the flexibility of off-grid-ready living with the convenience of county water.

94-6479 Puukani Rd, NAALEHU

Listing courtesy of Ka'u Realty LLC.

$119,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 732350 MLS ⋅ ['Fee Simple'] Tenure

This is a Tremendous Opportunity to Own an Off Grid Home in an Ohia Forest on The Big Island of Hawai'i for Only $119,000. It's in a Great Area of the Hawai'ian Ocean View Estates Subdivision on Bamboo Lane. It's a 2 Story Home with Separate Entrances on Each Level, Offering You Numerous Possibilities. It's Clean, Comfortable and Move-in Ready. The Current Owner Used the Home as a Winter Getaway for Himself, Family and Friends. It Can also be used as a Permanent Residence, A Residence with a Rental Unit or 2 Rental Units. The Home Utilities are Setup for Low Maintenance Living and Ease to Close Up for Travel. The Ocean View Town Center is Only 5 Minutes Away, Where You'll Find 2 Nice Grocery Stores, Eating Establishments, Gas Stations, A Post Office, Ace Hardware, Auto Parts Store and More... Hawai'i Island is Over 4,000 Square Miles of Wonderful Geographic Diversity, With So Many Places to Explore. Come Take a Look, You Won't be Disappointed with the Value You Get at This Price!

92-8823 Bamboo Ln, OCEAN VIEW

Listing courtesy of Kona Ka'u Realty.

$75,000

732344 MLS ⋅ ['Fee Simple'] Tenure

Gorgeous 3 acre property in upper Kula Kai View Estates. A private gated subdivision on the makai side of Hwy 11 in Ocean View. Nicely wooded with old growth Ohia & many native plants. Lot has been tastefully & artistically dozed. There is a large building pad & several walking paths. READY TO BUILD!! Quiet and peaceful. Very private. The building pad is not visible from the street. Wonderful elevation, apprx 1,700'. Makes for sunny warm days & cool nites. One dozed path leads up to the back of the lot. From there is an awesome view of South Point & the Ka'u Coast. Ocean View is a rural community about an hours drive south of Kailua-Kona. The last affordable land on the Leeward side of the Big Island. Close to South Point and the famous Green & Black Sand Beaches. Good Country living. Come on Down!

Kona Kai Blvd, OCEAN VIEW

Listing courtesy of South Hawaii Realty, LLC.

$475,000

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 732038 MLS ⋅ ['Fee Simple'] Tenure

Offered furnished and turnkey, with a Nonconforming Use Certificate (NUC) in place allowing for Short Term Rental use, this Panabode cedar cottage is full of character from the moment you walk in and catch the scent of cedar. High open beam ceilings, hardwood flooring, and a wood burning fireplace give the home rustic cabin charm. Well maintained and neat as a pin throughout. Two comfortable bedrooms make this the perfect retreat. The kitchen has been updated with quartz counters, custom cabinets, and stainless appliances. The bathroom was remodeled with a new vanity and a walk-in tile shower. Interior laundry adds everyday convenience, and updates continue behind the scenes with modern electrical, plumbing, updated fixtures, and a new water pump for the catchment system. The garage provides plenty of additional storage. A wrap around lanai overlooks the manicured grounds and golf course beyond, ideal for morning coffee or watching the afternoon foursomes go by. Set on the sunny side of Volcano, this cottage sits within walking or biking distance of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Volcano Winery, and the Volcano Farmers Market, in a friendly neighborhood known for its walkers and bikers. Nearby you'll find the Kīlauea Caldera and its overlooks, the Kīlauea Iki Trail, Nāhuku (Thurston Lava Tube), and the Volcano Art Center, all within easy reach for an afternoon of exploring. A classic charmer you won't want to miss, with the NUC already in place, ready to welcome guests and generate income from day one.

99-249 Painiu Pl, VOLCANO

Listing courtesy of Salt Water Real Estate LLC.

$22,500

732295 MLS ⋅ ['Fee Simple'] Tenure

Hawaiian Ocean View Estates - These two ribbon lots (89 ft x 489 ft) are side by side at approximately the halfway point up into HOVE. Both lots are serviced by a red cinder road. This is the lower lot closer to Tiki Ln with more untouched ohia forest. There are ocean and sunset views from this property. Per Helco, the SSPP balance has been paid in full. Lava Zone 2, Flood Zone X. ***Both lots to be sold together for $45,000 total*** Ocean View Town Center and Pohue Plaza both have a variety of shopping choices and some good restaurants. Kailua-Kona, about an hour north of Ocean View, has most major services and an international airport.

Ocean View Pkwy, OCEAN VIEW

Listing courtesy of ZT Hawaii LLC.

$22,500

732292 MLS ⋅ ['Fee Simple'] Tenure

Hawaiian Ocean View Estates - One of two side by side ribbon lots, each lot measuring approximately 89 ft x 489 ft. The lots must be sold together! The red cinder driveway services both properties. This lot is the upper lot that is mostly graded in the front. There are native ohia trees on this rocky terrain, more towards the back of the lot. Per Helco, the SSPP balance has been paid in full. Water is by catchment tank and wastewater is by septic system - both will need to be installed. Lava Zone 2, Flood Zone X. ***Both lots are to be sold together for $45,000*** The town of Ocean View is a few miles down from this property and there you'll find markets, gas stations, restaurants, hardware, a post office and various small shops. Kailua-Kona is just over an hour north and has an international airport and most major services.

Ocean View Pkwy, OCEAN VIEW

Listing courtesy of ZT Hawaii LLC.

$315,000

4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 732284 MLS ⋅ ['Fee Simple'] Tenure

Na'alehu Town - In a popular neighborhood in the former plantation town of Na'alehu, this home has been restored to a duplex with two separate entrances, along with two bedrooms and one bath in each unit. There is an unpermitted third unit. Current owner has done many upgrades and repairs. Live in one and rent the other or rent both sides and live in the remodeled carport space. Check out these great features! * Both kitchens have an abundance of cabinet space and tiled counters, separate outdoor kitchen area * Each unit is separately metered by Helco * Owned solar panels feed solar water heater * Most rooms have original wood flooring * Storage room behind the house with W/D hookups, machines included * Appliances are included with each unit and most furnishings will stay with the property * Ocean and sunrise views from the backyard and porch * Fruit trees - banana, papaya and pineapple plants, also flowers * Income potential with two separate 2/1 units * Lava Zone 6, Flood Zone X This property has county water and Helco power (currently on gang cesspool). The current deadline for the new sewer project is 12/31/2027, with a possible extension of this date in the works. At the time of this project, the fire hydrant in the driveway is slated to be moved so that carport access by vehicle will be restored. Sold As Is. Na'alehu is a rural town with several good restaurants, coffee shops that serve the famous Ka'u coffee, a medical clinic, hardware store, post office and the Punalu'u Bake Shop. Only 8 miles away is the black sand beach where the giant sea turtles live. Drive just over an hour north to Hilo for access to an international airport, most major services and great shopping and dining. VIRTUAL TOUR LINK AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE

95-5565 Nahele St, NAALEHU

Listing courtesy of ZT Hawaii LLC.

$55,000

731925 MLS ⋅ ['Fee Simple'] Tenure

Ocean View lot 1.5 miles from Highway 11! This sweet parcel is conveniently located just a 10-minute drive to Ocean View's gas, groceries and restaurants. The natural topography creates a feeling of privacy and seclusion with mature landscaping that blends a variety of taller trees for shade, while smaller trees with shrubs help to screen from the road and neighbors. A well constructed, unpermitted shed on the bluff offers respite from the midday sun, as well as a place to store your tools and materials while building out your perfect Ocean View home. The variety of terrain includes a few flat areas that could be ideal for a potential house pad.

92-8527 Tiki Ln, OCEAN VIEW

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

$299,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 732226 MLS ⋅ ['Fee Simple'] Tenure

Large, Lovely, Permitted Home on a Wide 1 Acre Property with Great Ocean and Coastline Views. It's 1,676 sq ft, Single Level, 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom with a Huge Living/Dining Room, Carport and Lanai Area. This is a Nice Home in Good Area of Ocean View, Don't Miss This One! The Owner Has Priced it to Sell at $299,000 Which is Well Below Tax Assessed Value. Situated Just 5 Minutes from the Ocean View Town Center Where You'll Find, 2 Nice Grocery Stores, A Post Office, Ace Hardware, Restaurants, Gas Stations, Auto Parts Store, and a Community Center. And If You're Looking for Adventure, The Island of Hawai'i Offers Over 4,000 Square Miles of Geographic and Cultural Diversity. Black Sand and Green Sand Beaches, Numerous National and State Parks, a Volcano, Snow Capped Mountains in the Winter, Gorgeous Valleys, Waterfalls, World Clash Fishing, Diving, Golfing and So Much More! Make This Home Your Permanent Residence or Your Island Retreat! Either Way, You Can't Go Wrong with This Home at This Price!

92-8270 Pineapple Pkwy, OCEAN VIEW

Listing courtesy of Kona Ka'u Realty.

$369,900

4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 732259 MLS ⋅ ['Fee Simple'] Tenure

Situated on approximately 3 acres, this property features a 4-bedroom, 2-bath dwelling with a living room, kitchen, dining area, family room, covered front entry, art studio with a utility sink, and an attached 2-car garage with an open utility area. A spacious rear covered lanai provides additional outdoor living space. The wooded acreage offers a natural setting and includes several additional detached unpermitted structures. Located near the lower portion of the subdivision, the property is within approximately 1 to 5 miles of dining, shopping, fuel stations, and scenic points of interest. Buyer and buyer's agent should conduct their own due diligence regarding the condition, permits, intended use of all improvements, and any applicable county requirements. ** This is a Freddie Mac/HomeSteps property.

92-1623 Kona Dr, OCEAN VIEW

Listing courtesy of Savio Realty Ltd. - Hilo Office.

$12,000

731903 MLS ⋅ ['Fee Simple'] Tenure

Great lot with ocean views and views of South Point, nestled in the fast growing Hawaiian Ocean View Estates. With no CC&Rs in the subdivision, you can build your dream off grid home with no HOA restrictions. Located minutes away from all of your basic amenities including coffee shop, restaurants, grocery stores, post office, hardware store & more. Also, not far from the property is the Kahuku Park which offers community baseball fields, recreational areas, playground and brand new skate park. Don't miss this opportunity to own your slice of paradise.

Cocoanut Dr, OCEAN VIEW

Listing courtesy of Koa Realty, Inc..

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