Koloa Homes For Sale
Koloa is a tourist-friendly community in the southern district of the main island of Kauai County, Hawaii. The name of the town is often incorrectly translated as “Native Duck,” but there is no known translation of the town name. The community is bordered by other rural areas, including Lawai, Omao, and Kalaheo. Ideally located in the prime beachfront regions in South Kauai, residences here are in high demand thanks to its convenience and numerous attractions. The area features well-developed subdivisions and remnants of ranches and homesteads.
Koloa and Koloa town is known for cattle ranches and a sugarcane plantation. Koloa has an elevation below Omoa and adjacent to Lawai while reaching Poipu below but not reaching the ocean. Koloa town is a popular visitor destination with a grocery store, a bank, a library, and various other retail stores restaurants and bars. Koloa is one of the main tourist towns in South Shore, featuring two notable beaches and a variety of well-known attractions that visitors frequent. These include the Allerton Garden, Poipu Beach, Shipwreck Beach, and many more. The area is also known for its many golf clubs with three Kukui’ula Golf Course, Kiahuna Golf Club, and Poipu Bay Golf Course. If you’re looking for a relaxing vacation spot with lots of things to do and places to visit, then Koloa is the place for you.
Market Overview
Neighborhood Stats
Average Sale Price
$940,991
Median Listing Price
$930,000
Median Price Per Sqft.
$663
Number of Homes
1,981
Ownership
61%
Average Sale Price in Kauai
$708,468
What's To Love
Green and slightly warmer than the upcountry of Kalaheo and Lawai. Restaurants and bars and other shopping amenities are plentiful in the area. Residents have convenient access to beaches, which makes Koloa a desirable location for all.
What's Not To Love
Koloa is not a beach community. It does not have much visitor accommodation, no hotels, or timeshares. Cesspool of homes in the town most likely discharge into groundwater.
Is it for me?
Who is this neighborhood for
The many tourist-friendly attractions in Koloa, especially in the southern section close to the beach, make most properties in the town quite attractive to home buyers. If you’re looking for a vacation home close to the beach with lots of conveniences and recreation, you’ll love what this community has to offer. Investors looking for a rental house to take advantage of the booming industry will also find ample opportunities to buy in the area.
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As a licensed real estate salesperson and a Realtor in the state of Hawaii, my task is to connect buyers and sellers of real estate and to guide my client through the transaction. Kauai island is our area of expertise, with emphasis on several specific areas and condo projects in the ‘east coast’ of the island, in addition to the south shore and westside.
Meet the locals
Who Lives on this Kauai Island?
Population
67,999
Median Age
41
Median Household Income
$81,127
Households
23,515
Kids
23%
Seniors
15%
Entertainment
Things to do in Koloa
Kukuiʻula Golf Course
Exclusive member-only golf course with resort-like amenities and fantastic golf and tennis facilities.
Poipu Bay Clubhouse
Beautiful oceanfront golf course with amazing views of the region.
Poipu Beach
One of the most famous beaches on the island, thanks to its crystal clear waters and soft powdery sand.
The Shops at Kukui‘ula
Shopping mall with boutique stores, restaurants, art galleries, and more.
Education
Schools in Koloa
| School Name | Grades | Admission |
|---|---|---|
| Kauaʻi High School | 9 - 12 | Public |
| Island School | K - 12 | Private |
| Koloa Elementary School | K - 5 | Public |
