MLS 236727 – A Link to Holualoa History
The Kona Heritage Corridor is a segment of Mamalahoa Highway (County Route 180) that runs between Honokahau and Honalo, passing through Holualoa, inland of Kailua-Kona. The Corridor was designated the first state scenic byway in March 2009, paving the way for federal recognition and funding.
Source: Department of Transportation and Historic Hawaii Foundation
Kona Telephone Company photo used with permission
MLS 236727, listed by K. Nalani Hance, R(S), ABR, is a Holualoa residential building lot that has close ties to the history of this 12 mile scenic Hawaii byway. In the 1890′s, Holualoa became the headquarters of the Kona Telephone Company and the building that served as the telephone exchange building still stands on this property. Already improved with distinctive rock walls and steps to the street, the lot has been cleared and is ready for the future owner to make a new mark on the landscape of this historic community.
The old telephone exchange defines this building lot but ocean views and vintage plantings complete the package.
MLS 236726, which sits above MLS 236727 is also available. The current owner has already done extensive rock wall work to define these properties.
Rock walls divide MLS 236726 and 236727. Lots are graded and ready for building.
Please contact us with questions about these Big Island building lots.
Additional Resources
The Pulama Ia Kona Heritage Preservation Council is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and enhancing the special qualities of Kona’s past through the retention of historic landscapes, architecture, archaeology and view planes.
The Holualoa Village Association website has information about the annual Coffee & Art Stroll, the Farmfest & Ukulele Jam and many other aspects of this unique Big Island community.
Great photo of the old “Kona Telephone Company!”