This is a leasehold property. One of the few units at Kiahuna Plantation featuring air conditioning! This top-floor unit is located in one of the most captivating destinations in the world. With its breathtaking natural beauty and laid-back island lifestyle, few places compare to Kauai. Being on the top floor means added privacy, fewer neighboring units, cooling tradewinds, and beautiful views. Relax on the spacious lanai and enjoy the fully appointed kitchen, updated bathroom, tranquil bedroom, and gentle island breezes flowing through the classic jalousie windows. Located within Kauai’s Visitor Destination Area (VDA), this property is eligible for vacation rental use, making it an ideal opportunity for both personal enjoyment and income potential. A short stroll across expansive tropical lawns leads you to resort amenities and one of Kauai’s most beloved swimming beaches. Ownership offers truly effortless island living, with HOA dues covering an impressive range of amenities, including membership to the Poipu Athletic Club with pool access, fitness facilities, poolside food, drink, and towel service, 24-hour security, parking, an on-site restaurant, and more. HOA dues also include all utilities! Whether you’re looking for a personal island retreat, an income-producing vacation rental, or both, this property offers exceptional flexibility. Furnishings convey with the sale, making this a truly turnkey opportunity. Don’t miss your chance to own a slice of paradise — and a successful vacation rental — in one of Kauai’s most iconic beachfront communities.
Hikina Kona, located between Lawai Road and Kaumualii Highway, is a coastal and rural Lawai neighborhood with plantation-era textures and ocean-facing trade winds. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Lawai Road and Kaumualii Highway junction, where small storefronts, service counters, and roadside fruit stands set a working, local rhythm. Talk Story Bookstore anchors the area with shelves and readings, while Kauai Coffee Company’s estate grounds and tasting room add a distinctly island-grown ritual. Low-slung homes and older cottages mix with garden lots, and the landscape shifts quickly from cane-era fields to salt air. Days tend to orbit around beach time at nearby Lawai Beach and sunset walks toward Spouting Horn. The pace reads calm and practical, shaped by highway convenience and open skies.
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Market insights
2253 Poipu Rd #109 · $265,000
DAYS ON MARKET
144 days
The average home goes pending in 82 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
96.7%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$265,000
Median list price in this area is $760,293. (187% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
9% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Shutters on windows
High ceilings
Recreation room
See remarks
Bedrooms
Office (listed as a room type)
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Disposal
Microwave
Range
Range hood
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Common area laundry
Shared washer/dryer
Flooring
Carpet
Ceramic tile
Heating & cooling
Air conditioning
Zoned cooling
Zoned heating
No water heater
Exterior features
Lighting
Recreation area
Tennis court(s)
Landscaped
Home design
Penthouse unit
Property is attached
Leasehold
CPR ownership
Zoning: R-20
Parking
Unassigned parking
Security
Security patrol
Utilities
Cable internet available
Cable available
Electricity available
Phone available
Public water
Sewer connected
Underground utilities
Solid waste disposal included with maintenance fees
HOA & community
Association fee: $2,238
No special assessment
Community clubhouse
Walking/jogging path
Financial info
Listed in use as a short-term vacation rental
Other
Paved roads
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
This is a leasehold property. One of the few units at Kiahuna Plantation with Air Conditioning!Top-floor unit in one of the most captivating places in the world. For its breathtaking beauty and laid-back lifestyle, not many places in the world can compare to Kauai. This is a top-floor unit, which means fewer neighbors, terrific tradewinds, and great views! Enjoy the ample lanai, fully appointed kitchen, updated bathroom, tranquil bedroom and gentle breezes from jalousie windows. New AC was recently installed for those warmer south shore summers. A short stroll through expansive lawns brings you to resort activities including a perfect swimming beach complete with separate shallow area for kids. These luxuries come with zero maintenance, as the HOA fee includes all resort amenities, gym access, poolside drink/food/towel service, 24-hour security, parking, onsite restaurant, utilities and more. Your perfect island getaway can be a vacation rental and, if you wish, furnishings and future bookings can convey with the sale. SELLER FINANCING AVAILABLE! This is an incredible opportunity with attractive, flexible seller financing with a down payment as low as 15%. Please inquire for more information!Don’t miss the chance to own your own island home and successful rental for less than an average home stateside!
HI Information Service #608947
Feb 12, 2018
Sold
$44,500
$70/sq ft
Jan 6, 2018
Pending
—
Dec 21, 2017
Relisted
—
Dec 20, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Jul 21, 2017
Listed
$54,900
$86/sq ft
HI Information Service #291751
Jan 30, 2017
Sold
$21,500
$34/sq ft
Jan 3, 2017
Contingent
—
Jan 3, 2017
Relisted
—
Dec 31, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Nov 3, 2016
Price Changed
$31,500
$49/sq ft
Aug 22, 2016
Price Changed
$41,500
$65/sq ft
Apr 12, 2016
Price Changed
$49,000
$77/sq ft
Mar 15, 2016
Listed
$68,500
$107/sq ft
HI Information Service #269483
Jan 15, 2014
Listed
$99,000
$155/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 1, 1978
Sold
$120,000
$188/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 1, 1978
Sold
$120,000
$188/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 1, 1976
Sold
$56,000
$88/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,356 (−6.4%)
$651,000
2025
$7,860 (+14.7%)
$651,000
2024
$6,851 (+19.1%)
$695,600
2023
$5,750 (+41.2%)
$606,300
2022
$4,073 (+4.1%)
$583,800
2021
$3,913 (+0.1%)
$413,500
2020
$3,909 (+4.6%)
$397,300
2019
$3,736 (+19.0%)
$396,900
2018
$3,139 (+9.4%)
$379,300
2017
$2,868 (+0.6%)
$318,700
2016
$2,850 (+9.1%)
$324,100
2014
$2,613 (+44.3%)
2013
$1,810 (+5.3%)
2012
$1,720
$67,900 + $158,400
$226,300
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
—
Year renovated
1994
Finished Sq. Ft.
640
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
640
Year built
1974
Style
Condo/Co-op
County
Kauai County
APN
4 280170260080
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
R-20
Residential District - 20 DU per Acre
The Residential District regulates the number of people living in a given area by specifying the maximum allowable number of dwelling units that may be developed on any given parcel of land. In order not to differentiate between economic groups or life-styles, a reasonable flexibility in the type of dwelling units and their placement on the land has been provided; to establish standards governing the development, construction and use of housing and dwelling facilities; to provide opportunity for all groups of persons to obtain adequate housing within each area of the County suitable for residential use in relation to other land uses and consistent with the preservation of natural, scenic, and historic resources; to establish the level of minimum services necessary to assure the adequacy of housing; to encourage a variety of housing types, sizes and densities necessary to meet the needs of all economic groups and to avoid environmental monotony detrimental to the quality of life; and to maintain the character and integrity of communities within residential districts and support residents in continuing to live and raise their families in these neighborhoods.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Park & open space
Climate risks
3/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 10-16% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Fire Factor
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Heat Factor
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Wind Factor
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1/10 Air Factor
Minimal risk of unhealthy air over next 30 years
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Historical weather
Koloa, HI • 96756
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Sun exposure
90/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 2253 Poipu Rd #109
$262,037
$2,963 under list price of $265K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $288K to $829K.