The Villages at the Mauna Lani Resort are high on quality, but short on condos for sale. Having experienced a recent flurry of activity/sales (8 sales in 3 months with 2 more pending), many buyers who were sitting on the sidelines waiting for further price drops are shocked!
I’m not here to shout the “I told you so,” but am going to encourage anyone that is a Villages buyer to take a look at the newly released Lehua floor plan (MLS# 242842). This beautiful home has upgrades throughout, including quartzite stone floors in great room and dining area, wired sound system, cherry paneled appliances, wall paper, ceiling treatments, outdoor kitchen, and jetted tub in the master bathroom.
The home offers a private garden setting at the lower level with beautiful Mauna Lani, Mauna Kea, and Hualalai views from the upstairs master lanai, and is furnished with high-end quality throughout included at the price of $795,000.
Compared to the only other Lehua available, which is bank owned and is directly adjacent to the Shops at Mauna Lani (and has a view and soothing sound (?!) from the master suite of the air conditioners of the grocery store), this Leahua won’t last long at all!
There is, by the way, still a Maile floor plan listed as a short sale priced at $885,000 (MLS# 225701) that I am most familiar with having written an offer recently for a client who ultimately purchased another Villages unit. I am happy to share my knowledge on this one to the right and patient buyer.
As with all Mauna Lani properties, the Advantage Membership Program is available upon application offering discounts and owner’s privileges throughout the resort in addition to membership of the Beach Club at Mauna Lani at no additional cost!
Living and loving the resort life.
Katie Minkus, R(BIC)
March 8, 2011
Pam – Annie just put another one into escrow last week!! I think Hawaii Life can certainly be “blamed” for the disappearing inventory!! Smart buyers!
Katie Minkus, R(BIC)
March 8, 2011
Pam – Annie just put another one into escrow last week!! I think Hawaii Life can certainly be “blamed” for the disappearing inventory!! Smart buyers!
Erik Hinshaw
March 9, 2011
We always seem to talk about ocean views. I think mountain views of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa are vastly underrated. There is something wonderful about being in Hawaii and looking out and seeing a snow capped peak in the background that is magical. A no where else in the world could you be moment.
Erik Hinshaw
March 9, 2011
We always seem to talk about ocean views. I think mountain views of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa are vastly underrated. There is something wonderful about being in Hawaii and looking out and seeing a snow capped peak in the background that is magical. A no where else in the world could you be moment.
Beth Thoma Robinson R(B)
March 10, 2011
Pam, do you have a favorite with a private pool?
Beth Thoma Robinson R(B)
March 10, 2011
Pam, do you have a favorite with a private pool?
Pam Deery R(B) Big Island
March 10, 2011
Actually Beth, there is only one unit remaining with a pool in the Villages Complex. However, it is a Lehua model and priced at $1,395,000, which is IMHO overpriced even for this low inventory market. No wonder it has been on the market for over 500 days.
At this time the best listing available is the new on market Lehua priced at $795,000…but no pool. There is the pool and rec center of course for all homeowners to enjoy and the Beach Club!
Pam Deery R(B) Big Island
March 10, 2011
Actually Beth, there is only one unit remaining with a pool in the Villages Complex. However, it is a Lehua model and priced at $1,395,000, which is IMHO overpriced even for this low inventory market. No wonder it has been on the market for over 500 days.
At this time the best listing available is the new on market Lehua priced at $795,000…but no pool. There is the pool and rec center of course for all homeowners to enjoy and the Beach Club!