I pride myself on staying up-to-date with the current real estate market. I mean, honestly, it’s my job! But that doesn’t mean I keep the information confidential! If you own a home with a pool here in Kailua-Kona, listen up! I dove deep into the data to provide you with some stats that will be valuable if you are planning to sell your home with a pool.

In the last 6 months, 42 homes with a pool have sold in North Kona with the average days on market for these properties being 56 days. Here’s the breakdown…

11 homes sold at the asking price

7 homes sold for OVER asking price

9 homes sold for under the list price by at least $20 – $50k

15 homes sold for at least $100,000 UNDER the asking price.

The significant amount of homes selling for under the asking price bears the question – Is adding a pool or having a private pool on your property worth it? Does it truly add the value to your home that you expect? Are homes without pools selling faster? Let’s look at 2 properties in Kona Vistas to answer these questions.

🏡 76-6410 Pualani St #1, Kailua-Kona

This home sold in early June for $1,245,000. It was on the market for over 100 days and features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, over 1,800 sqft and great views of the ocean.

🏡 + 🏊‍♂️ 76-4392 Leilani St, Kailua-Kona

This home sold in March for $1,550,000 after only 4 DAYS on the market! 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, beautiful ocean views….and a pool! 

These two homes above are in the same highly desired community, offer the same gorgeous ocean views, but one significant difference – a pool. Leading to less time on market, a higher price point, and I believe more interest!

The market is going to continue to correct itself, but the importance of pricing your property correctly is imperative for success. The 15 properties that sold significantly under the asking price weren’t because of the private pool. In my opinion, these homes sat on the market for long periods with a high original listing price. And despite price reductions, these listings lost momentum and intrigue from the very beginning – all due to the price. 

If you know anyone interested in selling, let me know! I invest more into social media marketing, and understand the market data deeper than any other realtor here in the greater Kailua-Kona area.

If you want to get my perspective on what your home might be worth, my cell is (808) 346-6781

Let’s talk.

-Maly