Kukui’ula Kauai Community Membership Fee to Increase January 1, 2025

Kukui’ula developers recently announced a membership initiation fee increase from $75,000 to $150,000 beginning January 1, 2025. However, all Kukui’ula homesite and residential buyers in escrow by December 31, 2024 will avoid the increase.

Membership grants access to exclusive Kukui’ula amenities including the Tom Weiskopf-designed 18-hole golf course, Hi’ilani Spa & Fitness, dining, swimming pools, racquet sports, a 10-acre organic farm and an up-country catch n’ release fishing lake.

Kukui’ula private golf course hole 14

The private community of Kukui’ula is located in one of Kauai’s Visitor Destination Area (VDA) and 7-day vacation renting is permitted in most neighborhoods, 30-day vacation renting in others.

The 1000-acre development is also located in the South Kauai Opportunity Zone which creates eligibility for Qualified Opportunity Funds (QOFs) to invest in Kukui’ula shovel-ready homesites.

There are 19 Kukui’ula homesites currently listed for sale ranging from $899,000 to $5.5 million. We represent the sellers on two premium homesites:

Kahalawai Homesite 30: List price $975,000. MLS 716347

Located in the Kahalawai Neighborhood of Kukui’ula, where homes recently sold in the $8-$10 million range, Homesite 30 is shovel-ready and is eligible for IRS-designated Opportunity Zone tax incentives. This level, half-acre corner lot features 140 ft frontage along Kahalawai Street, and allows for membership to The Club at Kukui’ula which is within a short walking distance. 30-day vacation renting is permitted by the Kukui’ula CCRs and by the County of Kauai Visitors Destination Area (VDA) designation.

Aepo Nei Homesite 13: List price $1,430,000. MLS 669283

Located on a private cul de sac in Kukui’ula’s Aepo Nei Neighborhood, this ready-to-build homesite also qualifies for IRS Opportunity Zone tax incentives. This level homesite is situated to take advantage of Kauai’s tradewinds and panoramic ocean views. 7-day vacation renting is permitted by the Kukui’ula CCRs and by the County of Kauai Visitors Destination Area (VDA) designation.

Note: Aepo Nei Neighborhood homesite owners are limited to 20′ single story homes (except for top-tier Lots 33-35).

Aepo Nei Homesite 13

Kukui’ula’s Superb South Shore Location for Sunshine, Sand, Surf and Shops

Kukui’ula is adjacent to the Shops at Kukui’ula and is a 5-minute drive to the Poipu Kauai white sand beaches, surf breaks, resorts, and restaurants. Nearby Koloa Town features local grocery stores, shops and banks. Lihue Airport (LIH) is a 25-minute drive from Kukui’ula.

Contact Lori Decker for further information about Kukui’ula on the South Shore of Kauai.