72-4027 Ke Ana Wai St, Kailua Kona, HI 96740

Makalei Estates #24. <br>Discover a rare blank canvas in Makalei Estates—Kona’s premier gated, up-country enclave of luxury Kona Coffee Estates. Set at a cool ~1,200 ft elevation on Hualālai’s gentle western slope, this 3.02-acre lot delivers postcard sunsets and sweeping views of the Kona Coast. The north boundary adjoins a protected State forest, creating a forever-green backdrop and unspoiled view corridor, while neighboring parcels are all estate-sized, preserving privacy without isolation.<br><br>The seller recently cleared the lot, making it easy for buyers to walk the property and experience the views firsthand—an ideal step toward visualizing a future home.<br><br>Highlights include:<br>• Build-friendly terrain with a mild slope suited for a level house pad, infinity pool, or terraced gardens.<br>• First-class infrastructure with underground utilities, wide paved roads, and gated entry.<br>• Up-country serenity and cooler temperatures just 15 minutes from Kailua-Kona town, beaches, dining, and airport.<br>• Spectacular west-facing orientation for year-round sunsets.<br>• Enduring value with the forest reserve ensuring lasting privacy and a natural soundtrack of birdsong.<br><br>A grading permit was issued in 2008 but later expired, with no grading performed. <br><br>If you’re seeking an upscale setting where luxury living meets Hawaiʻi’s natural beauty, Lot 24 in Makalei Estates is ready to bring your vision to life.