Maui Blog - Georgina M. Hunter R(S): Georgina M. Hunter R(S) e-Pro Maui Real Estate Sales (Jim Sanders Realty Inc. - Maui)

There's something about a blue sky that makes you smile. Maui blue skies!

After spending a few days in the cloudy gloomy weather of Vancouver, it was nice to come back to Maui and see bright blue skies and puffy white clouds, and feel the sun on my skin.  It's something we take for granted here in Hawaii, and I can really appreciate it now. Please enjoy these sunny skies if you're needing some sunshine in your day.

Pictures were taken in Paia, Haiku and Kahului Maui with my ever present iPhone.

Are you seeking a sunny home on Maui where the skies are blue every day?  Let me be the Maui Realtor to help you find the perfect home.

Haiku Maui HI 96708 market update - what sold in 2011?

There were 58 closed sales of residential properties in Haiku Maui HI in 2011.  Sale prices ranged from $95,000 to $2,700,000.  That's quite a wide range of homes don't you think?  

Average sale price in Haiku Maui in 2011 - $740,951

Median sale price in Haiku Maui in 2011 - $637,000

Haiku Maui 96708 homes for sale 

What does your hard earned money buy you in Haiku Maui?  

972 Kahealani St. - SOLD for $95,000.  Don't expect to see a lot of these deals on the market.

• 2BD/1BA 700 sf home on a small lot of 3,584 sf
• built in 1923 and remodeled in 2008
• not bank owned or a short sale
• buyer paid for all the things a seller normally would like survey and termite tenting, closing costs
• 27 DOM

• 3BD/2.5BA 2,529 sf home and a 1BD/1BA 770 sf cottage on 2.19 acres
• beautiful swimming pool and spa, pool house
• ocean views
• built in 1995 and remodeled in 2006
• not bank owned or short sale
• cash buyer
• 438 DOM

 

There were 10 vacant land parcels sold in Haiku Maui HI in 2011 ranging from $185,000 to $900,000.  Most of them were 2 acres or more.

Silent Saturday - world's biggest sunflower plant from Haiku Maui HI

We came back from vacation to find this sunflower in full bloom.  Can you believe it's all one plant?

Haiku Maui 96708 land for sale

Haiku Maui 96708 homes for sale 

Chasing the market down with your home pricing

I remember when this Haiku Maui home first came on the market in April 2008, asking $1,295,000.  It was unfinished, as the owner had run out of money and abandoned it.  The price was totally unrealistic at the time and what a shame they didn't price it accordingly.  It might have sold by now if it was listed for $800,000 back then.

Haiku Maui 96708 land for sale

Now it's a bank owned home and the finiishing touches are done, including a paved driveway. This single level 3BD/3BA homes sits on 2 acres with nice ocean views, as you can see from the first picture. 

56 Hoomalolo Place, Haiku Maui HI 96708 is currently listed for $748,500. with Hawaiian Island Homes Ltd. MLS#345385.  It's starting to look like a good deal!

Let me know if I can help you with your search for a Haiku Maui Hawaii home.  Haiku Maui is where I live and work, and I know the area well.  

Paia/Haiku Maui Hawaii Real Estate Listings Newsletter     -     January 2012
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5.  Build It, Haiku  $599,000.00

- large lot of 4.6 acres in a gated subdivision with very nice homes for neighbors, underground utilities and 2 water meters

- partly wooded with Eucalyptus trees, nice building spot on some high ground affords expansive ocean views 

 

6.  Occupy This, Peahi  $748,500.00

- 3BD/3BA home with garage has just been completed and never lived in, lots of granite and hardwoods, huge loft upstairs but mostly single level floor plan

- over 2 acres in a new subdivision with underground utilities and private water, ocean views, bank owned

 

7.  Very Private, Haiku  $749,000.00

- custom built 3BD/2BA home and 1BD/1BA cottage on half acre lot with stream running along 2 sides, plenty of mature trees including fruit bearing trees

- homes have hardwood floors, high ceilings, custom cabinets, solar hot water, storage building, close to downtown Haiku

 

8.  Just Built, Upcountry  $759,000.00

- lovely single level home in the country set amongst the trees, almost 3 acres with a stream and valley, lots of privacy, ocean and mountain views

- high end finishes include travertine, wood ceiling, bamboo floors, granite countertops, stainless appliances, garage connected by breezeway

 

9.  Stone Fireplace,  Upcountry  $819,000.00

- single level 3BD/2BA house and garage on 2 level acres, room to build a cottage with separate access, nice established neighborhood

- open beam ceilings, wood burning stone fireplace, screened in porch, 1BD/1BA ohana attached to garage makes a wonderful guest suite

 

10.  Live off the Land, Upcountry  $850,000.00

- located well away from any busy roads this 2 acre property offers many living arrangements and sustainable water supply and lily pond

- large 4BD/2BA home with koa wood cabinets, fireplace and great room, 2 detached outbuildings, organic fruit trees, ocean views

 

11.  King of the Hill, Haiku  $895,000.00

- one of a kind hill top lot of 3.3 acres in upscale subdivision with underground utilities, end of the road location

- spectacular views of the north shore and West Maui, this windy spot should appeal to windsurf and kitesurf enthusiasts

 

12.  Needs TLC, Haiku  $997,000.00

- custom 4BD/3BA 2-story home has been vacant and needs some love to bring it back to it's original luster, maple floors, soaring ceilings

- 2 acre fenced lot with circular drive, nice ocean views and great location in premier Haiku neighborhood, quiet and convenient

 

13.  Mint Julep Time, Peahi $1,250,000.00

- well maintained 3BD/2BA plantation style home with 3 car garage, huge upstairs loft/office, open beam ceilings, white kitchen

- 3 acres on a hilltop with sweeping views and palm lined driveway, wide wraparound covered lanai is perfect for gazing at the ocean and mountain views

 

14.  Country Compound, Upcountry  $1,325,000.00

- large 4BD/3BA home with big covered porches, swimming pool and hot tub, detached 1BD/1BA cottage, detached AG office, storage building

- 2 acres of beautiful grounds with mature palms and fruit trees including avocado banana and oranges

 

15.  Walk to Beach, Spreckelsville  $1,595,000.00

- custom 4BD/2.5BA home and detached 3 car garage with upstairs bonus room, large fenced lot of almost an acre with quick beach access

- solar hot water and photovoltaic system, split AC, home security system, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, 10 foot ceilings

 

16.  Waterfront Wonder, Huelo  $2,195,000.00

- a 1BD/1BA home on 3.9 acres with end of road extreme privacy, stunning white water ocean views, no homes in sight and no road noise, seasonal stream

- lots of windows to bring in the light and views, immaculate with white marble floors and white paint, open air bathroom, off grid and self sustainable

 

 

Bare trees, gray lights - from Victoria BC

All the trees are naked in the cold winter air and the branches reach for the sun.  Twisted limbs embrace the sky.

Photos were taken with an iPhone and the Hipstamatic photo app. 

If you're ready to move from a cold climate to somewhere warm and sunny, why not think about a move to Maui Hawaii?  Let me help you with that.

Happy Chinese New Year! Year of the Dragon

Aloha from Chinatown in Victoria BC Canada - Chinatown at night

Tuesday's Treasure from the north shore of Maui - PINK

If you're looking to buy or sell a home in Haiku Maui...

Haiku Maui 96708 homes for sale 

Haiku Maui 96708 land for sale

The truth about those 200 sf sheds that don't need a building permit on Maui...

Wow, I am tired of hearing other Maui Realtors spouting off about how you don't need a building permit to build a 200 sf shed on Maui.  That is such bad information that they keep repeating in front of my clients, and I have to butt in with these qualifiers:

• it's for storage buildings only, on AG zoned land
• there can be no plumbing or wiring involved, or you will need permits 
• you can't live in it!  Even if everyone is doing it, you can't legally live in it.

 

My Haiku Maui HI garden update for January 2012

What are we eating from our Haiku Maui garden this month?

After a very wet couple of months in November and December we are now having to water the garden every day!  There's plenty of new starts going in and more beans sprouting up.  It's a fair amount of work, and there's always weeding to be done, but we really enjoy the results.  

Here are the veggies we can just pick from the garden this month:

• cherry tomatoes
• bell peppers
• swiss chard
• eggplant
• cauliflower
• carrots
• green beans
• bok choy
• celery
• onions and leeks
• baby mixed salad greens
• cilantro, dill, basil, rosemary, parsley

Kula Maui Hawaii Real Estate Listings Newsletter     -     January 2012

The statistics are in for 2011:  64 single family homes sold and 12 vacant parcels of land sold in the Kula/Ulupalakua/Kanaio region, up slightly from the previous year.

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1. Charming Cottage, Kula $450,000.00

- sweet 2BD/1BA small home on almost half an acre in a very desirable established neighborhood, room to build a main house and plans available

- lofty ceilings, bamboo floors, gourmet kitchen, Japanese style gardens with fruit trees, circular driveway

2. Multi Level, Kula $628,000.00

- spacious 4BD/3BA home with multiple living arrangements, carport and plenty of decks

- large lot with low maintenance landscaping, great views and plenty of open space

3. Welcome Home, Kula $799,000.00

- beautiful single level 3BD/2.5BA home with garage, open floor plan and 9 foot ceilings, new roof

- huge kitchen with granite countertops, wood burning fireplace, bamboo floors, ocean and sunset views

4. Grand Estate, North Kula $1,850,000.00

- gated 2 acre estate with very large 5BD/3.5A 2-story home, almost 5,000 sf of interior living space, bicoastal and sunset views

- security system, central AC, solar hot water, large orchid greenhouse, close to schools and services, quick drive to central valley

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Kula Ridge has won approval from the Land Use Commission, after a 6 year struggle.  The project plans to have 70 affordable housing units and 46 market valued homes on 51 acres, and is expected to take 10 years.  The community has mixed feelings about this development in a mostly rural and agricultural setting, but many residents welcome the opportunity for jobs and housing in their neighborhood.

 

Search the Maui MLS here * Search Kula Maui homes for sale here

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Georgina M. Hunter Maui Realtor(S) e-Pro  (808) 283-0635

Jim Sanders Realty Inc.
PO Box 792050, Paia, HI  96779
(808) 579-8255  FAX: 579-9004

Looking for a good deal in Kula?    Call THE HUNTER...
Georgie Hunter, your Maui Realtor

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Aloha from Maui...

 

 

Aloha Friday from Ho'okipa Beach Park, Paia Maui HI 96779

Maui oceanfront MLS search

Paia Maui 96779 homes for sale  

Are you thinking of moving to Maui and buying a home or land on the north shore?  As a Maui Realtor working with buyers and sellers, I can help.  Let me know what your questions are.

Beautiful bicoastal views from a home in Pukalani Maui HI 96768

Today, January 19, 2012 was the upcountry Realtor caravan for the Makawao and Pukalani Maui region. There were nine new listings of homes for sale and it was a great mix of older and newer homes.  My favorite view was from a home in Pukalani with beautiful bicoastal views overlooking the golf course.  Take a look and tell me what you think...

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Wordless Wednesday - Greetings from Hana Bay in Hana Maui Hawaii

Maui oceanfront MLS search 

Hana Maui - a place to live your Hawaii life the old fashioned way, in a serene oceanfront setting with tropical breezes.

Awesome fish taco from Island Taco at the Haiku Marketplace, Haiku Maui HI 96708

I finally got a chance to try the fish tacos which I have heard about at the Island Taco stand in Haiku.  The new owners Ron and Cici have really made it look nice and there's tables to sit and eat your taco if you're not in a hurry to get to the beach.  They are in the parking lot of the Haiku Marketplace in downtown Haiku Maui, where Haiku Road meets Kokomo Road.

It's wonderful that there are so many good choices for lunch or dinner nowadays in Haiku Maui.  The Island Taco stand is open Tuesday - Saturday, from 11-4, and stays open until 7 on Wednesdays.  You can also find them in Makawao for the Third Friday Celebration each month (on the night of the third Friday!), where they set up on Baldwin Ave right in the heart of town.

Bring your appetite and try one or two of the tacos... fish, chicken or pork, with all the good fixings.

More places to eat in Haiku Maui.

If you're looking for a home in Haiku Maui...

Haiku Maui 96708 homes for sale 

Haiku Maui 96708 land for sale

Maui Condos Market Report - Maui Sunset update

Maui Sunset is an oceanfront resort with 2 5-story buildings, situated at 1032 South Kihei Road.  Vacation rentals are allowed here.

In the past year there have been 4 sales of Maui Sunset condos in the Maui MLS, ranging from $297,000 - $447,000.

• average sale price $374,750 
• median price $377,500  

None of the recent sales were bank owned properties or short sales.  All were purchased with cash.

The 4 sales at Maui Sunset in 2011 were:

• unit A-204 sold for $297,000 - 1BD/2BA with garden view
• unit A-513 sold for $340,000 - 1BD/2BA with ocean view
• unit B-308 sold for $415,000 - 2BD/2BA with ocean view
• unit B-508 sold for $447,000 - 0BD/1BA with ocean view (formerly a 2BD/2BA)

Currently there are 7 Active and 2 Pending on the market, ranging from $310,000 - $850,000. 

• 2 pending sales are both potential short sales and both are 2BD/2BA units with ocean views
• DOM ranges from 21 days to 438 days
• Maui Sunset is considered a condo-tel by lenders

 Wailea Maui homes for sale ~ Maui oceanfront MLS search 

KIHEI MAUI HOMES FOR SALE ~ Maui condos for sale ~ search Maui condos by name

 Looking for more info about a Maui condo building?

Call or text me 808 283-0635 ~ EMAIL 

Georgina M. Hunter Maui Realtor(S) e-Pro

Speechless Sunday - sit and relax a while and enjoy the Maui views

Please enjoy these assorted benches from around Maui.