Aloha and welcome to my first blog! 

I am very excited about blogging and hope that the information I provide will be of interest and helpful to my cyber readers. 

Given that I am in the business of real estate, the majority of my posts will have something to do with the subject of real estate.  However, I also have the privilege of living on Kauai and I know there is an interest in what life is like on this island.   So, I plan to also share different aspects of what living on Kauai is all about.

When it comes to real estate, both buyers and sellers want to know what is on the market.  As Realtors, it is our job to know our inventory and one of the ways we do this is by viewing new listings on what we call "Realtor Caravans".  Every week, I will be sharing this information with you.  So, here we go......

Wednesday, October 31, 2007

Area: East Side - Wailua

 


 

 
  $499,000 Residential 
MLS #194809  Active
4-4-2-18-2  Fee simple
365 MOLO ST
Kauai Gardens
3 Bed, 2.00 Bath
1,396 sqft of Living Area on 8,155 sqft of Land
With Mountain
Zoning :  R-4
Year built :  1985
Schools :  Kapaa
Car Storage :  2Car, Garage
Design :   1Story, Double Wall, Wood Frame
Addl Rms :    
Utilities :   County Water, TV Cable
Waste Disp :   Cesspool
Roads :   Paved
Includes :   Ceiling Fan, Dryer, Refrigerator, Range, Smoke/Heat Detector, Stream, TV Cable, Washer
Remarks: HUGE PRICE REDUCTION ON GREAT FAMILY HOME IN WAILUA HOMESTEADS! Trim back the hau to reveal magnificent views of Mt. Waialeale and its' sacred waterfalls! This spacious home with vaulted ceilings is open and airy, with large well appointed kitchen, with center island. Lots of windows in living area look out onto scenic green belt, with small stream bordering property. Master bedroom has large walk in closet and separate entrance from lanai, and has double vanity in the bright bathroom. Lots of storage space, 2 car garage, and nicely landscaped yard in a VERY desirable, quiet neighborhood.
Newer Met-tile roof, solid construction, stucco exterior for coolness, new refrigerator and oven.

Add your personal touch, and your haven in paradise awaits you in this desirable Wailua Homesteads neighborhood.
  $679,000 Residential 
MLS #201836  Active
4-4-2-13-137  Fee simple
5745 NONI ST
Alii Gardens
3 Bed, 2.00 Bath
1,710 sqft of Living Area on 10,890 sqft of Land
With Mountain
Zoning :  R-4
Year built :  1989
Schools :  Kapaa, Island
Car Storage :  2Car, Garage
Design :   1Story, Double Wall
Addl Rms :   Dining Area
Utilities :   County Water, Telephone Service, TV Cable, Underground Electric
Waste Disp :   Cesspool
Roads :   County
Includes :   Ceiling Fan, Carpet, Dryer, Disposal, Drive, Dishwasher, Fencing, Landscaped, Refrigerator, Range, Storage Area, Smoke/Heat Detector, Solar, *See Remarks, TV Cable, Washer
Remarks: IMMACULATE! Pride in ownership really shows in this extremely clean, very well maintained 3BR/2BA home located on a beautiful, peaceful cul-de-sac abutting the Kuamoo Nonou Hiking Trail which leads to the Nonou Forest Reserve and Mountains.

This home is located within the desirable Alii Gardens Subdivision; also a portion of the Opaekaa Gardens Subdivision, first series, in Wailua Homesteads.

Special features, upgrades and renovations include:

*New 6” Jalousie Windows & Trim Throughout
*Interior & Exterior of Entire Home Recently Painted
*Central Vacuum System
*Solar Water Heater
*New Carpets in all Three Bedrooms
*Recessed Lighting
*New Laminate Wood Floors throughout Living Area
*Large Walk-in Pantry off of Kitchen
*285sf Covered Backyard Patio w/ Incredible Mountain Views
*Lush, Mature Landscaping

Mature landscaping throughout property includes: Mountain Apple Tree, Tangerine Tree, Ginger, Ti, Tahitian Gardenias, Plumeria, Bougainvillea, and much more!
  $729,000 Res-Condo 
MLS #200180  Active
4-4-2-22-67-2  Fee simple
6401-B PUUPILO
Nonaka S/D
3 Bed, 2.00 Bath
1,252 sqft of Living Area on 11,382 sqft of Land
With Mountain
Zoning :  R-2
Year built :  2006
Schools :  Island, Kapaa, St. Catherines
Car Storage :  2Car
Design :   1Story, 2Story, Wood Frame
Addl Rms :   Laundry Room
Utilities :   County Water, Telephone Service, TV Cable, Underground Electric
Waste Disp :   Septic
Roads :   County, Paved
Includes :   Ceiling Fan, Window coverings, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher, Hardwood Floor, Laundry, Refrigerator, Range, Smoke/Heat Detector, Stream, TV Cable, Washer
Remarks: Very tastefully done stream-side island home, perfect for anyone who appreciates the many quality choices the owners have made. Meticulously built, very comfortable. Covered lanai is a great place to enjoy the gentle stream. Mountain views, good seclusion. Brazilian-cherry hardwood floors, baseboard and mouldings throughout. Den could be an extra bedroom. Septic system serves both CPR homes. Flood zone, but home has been built to Federal flood standards. You've got to show this one! Priced right!
  $849,999 Residential 
MLS #198693  Active
4-4-2-10-47  Fee simple
6077 KOLOPUA ST
Kolo Pua
3 Bed, 2.00 Bath
1,647 sqft of Living Area on 23,391 sqft of Land
Zoning :  R-2
Year built :  1974
Schools :  
Car Storage :  2Car, Carport
Design :   1Story, Double Wall
Addl Rms :    
Utilities :   County Water, Overhead Electric, Telephone Service, TV Cable
Waste Disp :    
Roads :   County
Includes :   Ceiling Fan, Carpet, Window coverings, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher, Fencing, Fireplace, Floor Tile, Furniture, Landscaped, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range, Rock Walls, Storage Area, Smoke/Heat Detector, Spa, Sidewalk, TV Cable, Washer
Remarks: Looking for the perfect place to call home? Look no further. This home has a split floor plan with a courtyard/atrium in the center and a 530 sq. ft. enclosed lanai/sunroom perfect for entertaining friends and family.
The beautifully landscaped yard is abundant with many exotic plants and trees such as Royal Poinsettia, Tubular Rose, Macadamia Nut tree, Gardenia, Avocado, Banyan, Ginger, Kukui Nut and many others are all enclosed with a large lava rock wall which adds charm and Hawaiian ambiance to this comfortable beautiful property. Additionally, in the back yard area is a gardening shed and a separate garage for extra storage.

- Some of the highlights of this property are:
- Located on a 23,391 sq. ft. Corner Lot
- Lava Rock Walls
- Gardening Shed and Separate Garage in the back yard
- Master Suite with His/Her Closets and Built in Drawers
-Tiled Entrance
- Sunken Living Room
- Dryer, Stove and Hot Water Heater are Propane
- Ceiling Fan in Every Room!
- 2 Car Garage & additional covered carport
- Laundry Room with Utility Sink
- Enclosed 530 sq. ft. approx. Sunroom/Lanai
- Wood Burning Stove
- Kitchen has built in Desk, Tile and Lots of Storage
- Mature trees and landscaping
- Atrium/Courtyard
- Multiple entrances

EZ to see after 11:00 am
  $1,700,000 Residential 
MLS #195588  Active
4-4-2-6-14  Fee simple
6486 OPAEKAA RD
Wailua Hmstds
18 Bed, 8.00 Bath
9,462 sqft of Living Area on 24,901 sqft of Land
With Mountain
Zoning :  R-4
Year built :  1985
Schools :  Olelo, KCA, Private, Public
Car Storage :  2Car, Carport, Open
Design :   1Story, 2Story, Double Wall, Hollow Tile
Addl Rms :   Dining Area, Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry Room, *See Remarks, Work Space
Utilities :   County Water, Overhead Electric, Telephone Service, TV Cable
Waste Disp :   Cesspool
Roads :   County, Paved
Includes :   Carpet, Fencing, Floor Tile, Landscaped, Storage Area, Smoke/Heat Detector, Solar, Sprinkler System
Remarks: IMAGINE 18 BEDROOMS AND 8 BATHROOMS!

* LOW PRICE PER SQUARE FOOT!
* 2 DWELLINGS WITH NEARLY 9,500 SQ.' OF TOTAL LIVING AREA!
* MATURE AVOCADO, LYCHEE, BANANA, AND JACK FRUIT!!
* LOWER FLOORS SOLID BLOCK CONSTRUCTION!
* POSSIBLE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
* GREAT INVESTMENT POTENTIAL
* LARGE FAMILY FACILITY
* PRIVATE FLAG LOT
* SOLAR POWER
  $960,000 Res-Condo 
MLS #202787  Active
4-4-4-3-116-2  Fee simple
5875 Waipouli Road
Waipouli
3 Bed, 2.00 Bath
1,991 sqft of Living Area on 1.55 ac   of Land
With Mountain, Ocean
Zoning :  A
Year built :  2005
Schools :  
Car Storage :  None
Design :   1Story, Wood Frame
Addl Rms :   Dining Area, Family Room, Laundry Room
Utilities :   County Water, Overhead Electric, Telephone Service, TV Cable
Waste Disp :   Septic
Roads :   County
Includes :   Air Conditioning, Appliance/Unit, Ceiling Fan, Chandelier, Window coverings, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher, Fencing, Floor Tile, Hardwood Floor, Landscaped, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range, Rock Walls, Storage Area, Smoke/Heat Detector, Stream, Washer
Remarks: This is that perfect home with an acre and a half of land...has both the country feel yet close to town. Newly constructed home features beautiful carmelized bamboo floors, granite countertops, ash wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances and more! Master bath has jacuzzi tub, granite counters, slate floors and a glass block shower wall. The living room and 2 of 3 bedrooms lead out to the wonderful covered lanai where you can relax and enjoy the outdoors. The yard has been lovingly landscaped with numerous tropical plants including lychee, mango, avocado, guava, papaya, banana, white fig an organic vegetable and spice garden & two magnificent monkey pod trees. The yard has many use options including a covered stall area for 2 horses with separate fenced grazing area.
  $1,795,000 Res-Condo 
MLS #203001  Active
4-4-4-11-35-1  Fee simple
5881-A Kololia Place
Sleeping Giant
4 Bed, 3.00 Bath
2,505 sqft of Living Area on 2.39 ac   of Land
With Mountain
Zoning :  A
Year built :  2005
Schools :  Island Schl, King K Elementary, Kapaa Middle/High
Car Storage :  Garage
Design :   1Story, Double Wall
Addl Rms :   Den, Dining Room, Family Room, *See Remarks, Work Space
Utilities :   County Water, Telephone Service, TV Cable, Underground Electric
Waste Disp :   Septic
Roads :   County
Includes :   Air Conditioning, Appliance/Unit, Ceiling Fan, Chandelier, Window coverings, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher, Floor Tile, Gar/Car Ea Unit, Hardwood Floor, Landscaped, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range, Storage Area, Smoke/Heat Detector, *See Remarks, TV Cable, Washer
Remarks: Exceptionally beautiful home located in one of the most prestigious subdivisions, Sleeping Giant Acres. This home has spectacular views of several mountain ranges (Sleeping Giant, Makaleha, Waialeale, Kalepa Ridge, Kong) and the tradewinds keeps this estate cool year-round. Only custom executive homes with acreage surround this property.

Main house has 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, living rm, dining rm, family room, 2 covered lanais, 2 car garage. Additional structure on property includes office, living room, full bath, covered lanai, 4 car garage.

This executive home is perfect for entertaining with several covered lanais, gourmet kitchen, expansive driveway and land. This home is built with the finest materials, including hardwood floors, exotic travertine, solid wood doors, exquisite granite, concrete exterior siding (Hardy panels), 40 yr composition roof, and solid cherry wood cabinetry in dark "Kaffe".

Exceptional features include Plantation style shutters throughout, centralized air conditioning, beautiful landscaping and lava rock hardscaping, custom closet shelving, lots of storage space, hurricane shelter, professional grade stainless steel kitchen appliances (Viking and KitchenAid), tankless on-demand Rinnai water heater, Baldwin hardware, two laundry areas, front loading washer and dryer, steel double-sided garage doors, 6 car garages, high ceilings, crown moldings and double baseboards throughout house, Tommy Bahama ceiling fans, custom lighting, low maintenance Milgard Vinyl windows, Roman tub and "rain" shower in Master bath. Extreme attention to detail!

Large, sprawling lawns are bordered with many Manila palms, Queen palms, Ti plants, Banana trees, Plumeria trees, Foxtail Palms, and many more beautiful tropical plants. Room for a pool. Spectacular curb appeal!

This home was completed in 2006 and still very "new". Excellent and move-in condition.

Owner has active Hawaii Real Estate license.