Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,926 sqft

4452 Lawai Rd, Koloa, HI 96756

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.14 acresLot Size
2001Year Built
$2,113/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

There are homes near the ocean, and then there are homes shaped by it. Hale Mahana Kai sits along the shoreline of Poipu’s Lawai Road, where the waves roll in close enough to feel their rhythm throughout the home. Designed by esteemed Kauai architect Ginny Latham, this property has long been a gathering place—a space where families return year after year to reconnect, celebrate, and soak in Kauai’s unmistakable beauty. Set above Kukui‘ula Bay, the home faces a constantly changing canvas: turtles...There are homes near the ocean, and then there are homes shaped by it. Hale Mahana Kai sits along the shoreline of Poipu’s Lawai Road, where the waves roll in close enough to feel their rhythm throughout the home. Designed by esteemed Kauai architect Ginny Latham, this property has long been a gathering place—a space where families return year after year to reconnect, celebrate, and soak in Kauai’s unmistakable beauty. Set above Kukui‘ula Bay, the home faces a constantly changing canvas: turtles drifting by, boats crossing the horizon, and sunsets that light up the lanai each evening. The owners and guests alike loved its casual, beach-house personality—unpretentious, comfortable, and full of natural light. It’s a place where sandy feet are welcome and mornings begin with the sound of the surf. Inside, the great-room layout is designed for togetherness. Meals are shared with an ocean backdrop, conversations stretch long into the evening, and every bedroom suite offers its own private vantage point of the coastline. The third suite, with its separate exterior entrance, became a favorite for extended family and friends to come and go easily. Lawai Road is one of Poipu’s most iconic stretches—steps from the National Tropical Botanical Garden, a short stroll to Spouting Horn, and minutes from Poipu Beach and the dining and shopping of Kukui‘ula. Life here feels connected not only to the ocean but to everything that makes the South Shore so special. Hale Mahana Kai remains a rare opportunity: a licensed vacation rental oceanfront home with a warm, welcoming character in a location that continues to be one of Kauai’s most sought-after coastal neighborhoods. For those who appreciate authenticity, views that never get old, and the ease of island living, this home is ready to write its next chapter.
  • Listed by: James M. Bulloch 808.639.8255 bullochjames@hotmail.com License #RS-41003 Brokerage DRE #RB-16822 • Coldwell Banker Island Properties - Kauai
  • Listed by: Dani Dooley 808.852.8458 danidooleyrealtor@gmail.com License #RB-24052 Brokerage DRE #RB-16822 • Coldwell Banker Island Properties - Kauai
Listing closed: 07/07/2026 12:00 AM • Source: HIS, MLS#: 725407
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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Island Properties - Kauai, James M. Bulloch, License #RS-41003; Coldwell Banker Island Properties - Kauai, Dani Dooley, License #RB-24052

Sold By Coldwell Banker Island Properties - Kauai, Essence Jemiola, License #RS-85557

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$25,391 per month

30 year fixed, 7.03% Interest

Principal and Interest

$21,723

Property Taxes

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Property Information for 4452 Lawai Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $44,021 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Kauai County
  • View: Bay, Coastline, Ocean, Ocean Horizon, Sunrise, Sunset
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Subdivision Name: SPOUTING HORN TRACT
  • Zoning: R-2

Building Information

  • Year Built: 2001
  • Lot Size: 0.14 AC / 6,308 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Flood Zone: AE, VE, X
  • Directions: Proceed from Hwy 50 through The Tree Tunnel to Koloa, continuing on Poipu Road to the roundabout, second right to Lawai Road. Approximately 1.5 will take you to 4452 Lawai Road, directly across from the National Tropical Botanical Garden. Welcome to<br>HALE MAHANA KAI.
  • Water Source: Public
  • Topography: Fairly Level
  • Latitude: 21.88611272
  • Longitude: -159.49132093
  • Year Built: 2001
  • Frontage Type: Rocky Beach
  • Roads: County
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: $44,021
  • Tax Assessed Value: 4003200.0
  • Parcel Number: 4-2-6-3-12
  • Tax key: 426003012
  • Tax Lot: 12
Parking
  • Carport Area Units: Square Feet
  • Garage Area Units: Square Feet
  • Parking Features: Attached
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Lot Information
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Property Attached: No
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Other Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Roofed Area Units: Square Feet
  • Land Tenure: Fee Simple
  • Living Area: 1926.0
  • Lot Size Area: 6308.0
  • Form Type: RES
Property and Assessments
  • Special Assessment Amount Frequency: Monthly
  • Assessment Year: 2026
  • Covenants Conditions Restrictions: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Agriculture Dedicated: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Solid Waste Disposal: County-Charge
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available, Underground Utilities, Water Available
  • Power Production Type: Photovoltaics

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Exterior Area: 361.0
  • Exterior Area Units: Square Feet
  • Pool: No
  • Structures: Yes
Interior Features
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Bathrooms Total: 3
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 3

Rental

Rental Information
  • Leasable Area Units: Square Feet

Property History for 4452 Lawai Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 7, 2026

Sold

HIS #725407

$4,069,000—
Jun 24, 2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1943875573

$4,940,928

+62.1% / yr

Jun 2, 2026

Contract Out

HIS #725407

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/07/2026

Sold

HIS #725407

$4,069,000
06/24/2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1943875573

$4,940,928

+62.1% / yr

06/02/2026

Contract Out

HIS #725407

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4452 Lawai Road

Beds

3

Baths

3.5

Total Finished SqFt

2,755 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,926 SqFt

Finished Basement SqFt

829 SqFt

Stories

1

Schools near 4452 Lawai Road

This home is within Hawaii Department Of Education.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Koloa Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School
Public6 to 8

Kauai High School
Public9 to 12

Alakai O Kauai Charter School
CharterK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Island Properties - Kauai, James M. Bulloch, License #RS-41003; Coldwell Banker Island Properties - Kauai, Dani Dooley, License #RB-24052

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