Kauai Real Estate

Known as the Garden Isle, Kauai is the oldest of the major islands in the Hawaiian Island chain. It is located at the northernmost of the islands. Kauai is almost circular and its interior consists of jagged and hidden mountain terrain, most impossible to access aside from a helicopter. The coastline of Kauai is more than 140 miles of white sandy beaches; it is also home to 62,000 residents. 

This particular part of the island is quiet and secluded. It is distinctly low-key and rural area. Brilliant blue waters, amazing green covered mountain ranges, different flowers and rich red earth accentuate this place. Lihue is the county seat of the island. In addition, it is also the business and commercial center. Schools are also located here. All of the schools are under Kauai Unified School District, which maintains the standard of public elementary, middle and high schools, and charter schools.

Kauai experiences different microclimates. This is evident with Kauai’s several dry areas, green valleys, cool foothills just below high mountain rainforests. Kauai’s temperatures range from the 70’s, while during winter it goes down to th 60’s. The summer in Kauai brings about 80 degrees hotness and coolness at around the 70’s. During the summer months, you’ll still feel the calm trade winds, which create a reasonably cool climate. This is very different from the heat normally experienced in other tropical areas. 

In all of Hawaii, Kauai has the most number of sandy beaches with nearly 45% of its coastline virtually deserted. Here, you will definitely find your perfect ‘private’ beach, where you can do various water activities like snorkeling and swimming. Moreover, you’ll also find in Kauai three of the best 10 golf courses in Hawaii. 

Kauai also offers a lot of natural beauty. The area has tropical woodlands, hidden coat and green mountains, perfect for hiking. In addition, there is also the amazing Na Pali Coast and amazing Waimea Canyon, the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific”. These places offer easy and challenging hiking trails. 

Also home to Kauai are the bountiful and pretty coral reefs and hundreds of colorful fishes. Divers would enjoy snorkeling in the waters of Kauai’s lagoons because of the captivating underwater environment. On the other hand, Kauai is also home to a variety of rare and endangered bird and plant species, which are only found here. The Kilauea National Wildlife Refuge is Kauai’s reservation area for tropical seabirds. Then, there is also the National Tropical Botanical Gardens where you can find an abundant collection of botanicals found in Kauai.

Kauai Real Estate as Diverse as the Island Itself

Kauai is the oldest island among Hawaii’s group of islands. It is primarily known’ as the “The Garden Island” because of its features – abundant tropical plants, tall palm trees and the spectacular mountain views.

The real estate in Kauai is very high in demand. The County of Kauai has already placed restrictions on the amount of developments allowed in the area – both Kauai and the island of Niihau. These development restrictions together with the number of people wanting to buy home in Kauai have created a greater demand that can’t be filled by existing buildings and housing. The greatest growth that can be seen in the area are in the Koloa-Poipu district and on the North Shore.

According to Kauai’s Comprehensive Zoning ordinance, the building restriction in Kauai only allows 4% of the island’s land to be harnest and developed. Moreover, there are building restrictions in place. According to the ordinance, no building can be taller than a mature coconut palm tree. A mature palm-tree can grow up to 40 feet, which is just about four stories tall. This rule was put into place so that the towering buildings will not overshadow the tree line in Kauai.

 Real estate that is for sale in Kauai includes vacant lands, existing homes and condo units, newly constructed properties and other commercial areas. The price ranges of these for sale properties are far great and would really depend on the location. Kauai real estate can be divided into five districts – North Shore (Hanalei District), East Side (Kawaihau District), Central (Lihue District), South Shore (Koloa District) and the West Side (Waimea District).

The major residential area found in Kauai are in these places: Haena, Hanalei, Princeville, Kilauea, Anahola, Kapaa, Kapahi, Waipouli, Wailua, Hanamaulu, Lihue, Puhi, Koloa, Poipu, Omao, Lawai, Kalaheo, Eleele, Hanapepe, Waimea and Kekaha. The options for real estate are also very affordable and quite diverse. For the condos and town homes, they are already available. These are mainly for single-family homes, with stunning ocean front views.

Kauai continues to grow and develop in the real estate market. As the developments here progress, more and more people will find it attractive to live or visit this amazing Garden Island.

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