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88-145 Kai Ave, Captain Cook, HI, 96704

1beds
2baths
926sqft
$685,000
$740price/sqft
$4,868/moest. monthly cost
$194,720/yrincome needed

About This Home

Oceanfront Cottage By the Sea in Milolii! This adorable, move-in-ready home features soaring cathedral ceilings, open-beam joinery, and floor-to-ceiling windows that perfectly capture stunning ocean views and year round sunsets. The open living area offers cozy inside living flows right out onto expansive wrap-around lanai. The main floor includes a bedroom and bathroom for easy accessibility, while the versatile loft serves as an ideal guest space or home office. Outside, you will find an inviting oceanfront oasis with easy-care landscaping and a large detached garage complete with a workbench and storage. The property has been thoughtfully maintained and updated just recently, including: Brand-new roof and gutters (2026)New 10,000-gallon catchment system (2025) Updated water filtration and new water heater (2024)Fresh interior and exterior paint Updated kitchen cabinetry and countertops New loft flooring and dormer windows A full oceanfront survey (2025) Located in Milolii in South Kona, a premier ocean playground on the West Coast of the Big Island, this home offers direct access to world-class snorkeling, diving, and fishing. Located approx 30 mins from Captain Cook and 1 hour south of Kailua Kona.  Comes fully furnished, this move-in-ready sanctuary is ready for its next chapter of relaxed coastal living in the historic Milolii.

Getting Around

3
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
13
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

2/10
Hookena Elementary SchoolGrades PK-512.6 mi
5/10
Konawaena Middle SchoolGrades 6-821.1 mi
4/10
Konawaena High SchoolGrades 9-1221.1 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1997

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Microwave,Range,Refrigerator,Washer

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Cathedral Ceiling(s)
  • Window features: Blinds
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile,Vinyl

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: None
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 926
  • Total interior livable area: 926 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 3880050940000
  • Zoning: A-5A
  • Special condition: Fee Simple,Standard

Features

  • Levels: Two
  • Fencing: Stone
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Coastline,Mountain(s),Ocean,Ocean Horizon
  • Has water view: Yes
  • Water view: Ocean
  • On waterfront: Yes
  • Topography of land: Fairly Level,Graded

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.28 Acres
  • Features: Rocky

Parking

  • Parking features: Detached

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingVery High
  • Lightning
    LightningVery High
  • Volcanic Activity
    Volcanic ActivityVery High
  • Earthquake
    EarthquakeRelatively High
  • Wildfire
    WildfireRelatively High
  • Landslide
    LandslideModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Inland Flooding
Lightning
Volcanic Activity
Earthquake
Wildfire
Landslide

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Hawaii Counties

Fire

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $3,463$41,556
Home Insurance *$358$4,296
Property Taxes $673$8,076
Electricity $374$4,497
Total$4,868$58,416
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$166,902/yr
40% on housing$146,040/yr
45% on housing$129,813/yr

Hawaii FAIR Plan Programs

Hawaii - Hurricane Relief Fund

Covered
WindWind
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Current Policies
Residential: 2,402Commercial: -4
Total Premiums$5.57M
Total Exposure$928.92M

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 8.1%
8.1%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 5.6%
5.6%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 1.7%
1.7%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$740This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 96704$346
Hawaii County$496

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 96704$384
Hawaii County$424

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-07-16Price change$685,000
2026-06-24Listed for sale$750,000
2024-05-20Sold$500,000
2024-03-31Price change$550,000
2023-12-10Listed for sale$650,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentKevin R. Walmsley
BrokerageCorcoran Pacific Properties

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