Coveted V-1.25 zoning comes with this cute and impeccably maintained turnkey furnished 2 bedroom 4 bath home that includes a spacious loft. This property is enviably located on the mauka side of Ali'i Drive just a short walk from ionic Kahalu'u Beach and surf break. This two story gem has a large deck that overlooks an inspiring ocean view that includes magical Kahalu'u Bay. Surrounding the house is an attractive and colorful low maintenance landscape. Some of the notable features of this enticing home include:- * A living area of 880 sqft, loft of approximately 300 sqft that includes a half bath, recently rebuilt deck of 295 sqft and garage area of 880 sqft. * Eye catching and lofty T&G ceiling in the great room. * Exquisite koa kitchen cabinetry. * Impressive granite kitchen and vanity countertops. * Bamboo hardwood flooring through the living area. * Recently installed spiral staircase accessing the loft. * A fully owned 21 panel 6.405KWDC PV system. * New split A/C system with 4 units. * Ceiling fans in bedrooms, loft and great room. * New stainless steel refrigerator and microwave. * An on demand hot water system. * Dual pane windows with attractive plantation shutters. * A 2.5 car garage of 880 sqft that includes a half bath, work bench, shelving and plenty of storage area. * Entire exterior together with bedrooms and guest bathroom were painted in 2022. Landscape features of note:- * Low rockwalls delineate the northern, eastern and southern property boundaries. * A drip irrigation system serves the landscape plants. * Landscape edibles include bananas, papaya, pineapples and taro. This special property is located in the resort area of the North Kona District and is approximately 4.5 miles south of Kailua-Kona. Being zoned V-1.25 qualifies this property for Short Term Vacation rental with the necessary licensing requirements. Video: https://player.vimeo.com/video/1076860628
For sale
Price increase: $509K (4/23)
$1,339,000
78-6655 Alii Dr, Kailua Kona, HI 96740
2beds
880sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1989
2,614 Square Feet Lot
$1,302,700 Zestimate®
$1,522/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Inspiring ocean viewLarge deckPlantation shuttersSpiral staircaseLow rockwallsBamboo hardwood flooringDual pane windows
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 23, 2025 at 10:58am
Listed by:
Sue Brown 8089367588,
Sue Brown Realty and Associates
Source: Hawaii Information Service,MLS#: 719703

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Cooling
- Air Conditioning, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Range/Oven, Washer/Dryer Stacked
Features
- High Ceilings, Cathedral Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Blinds, Shutters
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 880
- Total interior livable area: 880 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Covered, Attached
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Details: Garage Square Footage (880)
Features
- Exterior features: Lighting
- Fencing: Rock/Stone,Vinyl
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Coastline, Ocean, Ocean Horizon, Sunset
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay,Coastline,Ocean,Ocean Horizon
- Waterfront features: Beach Access
Lot
- Size: 2,614 Square Feet
- Features: Landscaped, Interior Lot, Other
- Topography: Gentle Slope
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 3780140120000
- Zoning: V-1.25
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Double Wall, Wood Frame
Condition
- Year built: 1989
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Meter Installed, County
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Satellite, Cell, Phone Available, Overhead
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Key, Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Kahaluu Beach Lots
Location
- Region: Kailua Kona
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,522/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $914,400
- Annual tax amount: $4,310
- Price range: $1.3M - $1.3M
- Date on market: 3/26/2025
- Listing terms: 1031 Exchange,Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Full,
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
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