I can tell when someone is really considering buying real estate on Kauai when they start asking about property taxes.  :)

The good news is that compared to almost everywhere Kauai County has a low real estate tax rate.  It is a little different however than most places.

Real estate taxes on Kauai is based on a combination of both the county's assessed value of your property and how your property is used.

The 2016 real estate tax code for Kauai county is as follows:

(Per $1,000 Net Assessed Valuation)                             Tax Rate

Homestead                                                                      $3.05                        

Residential                                                                       $6.05

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Secret beach in Kilauea is 3,000 feet of sandy shoreline.  It is extremely private as it is enclosed by sea cliffs on both ends.

The past and present homeowners on Kauapea Road which is above Secret beach are a list of celebrities, and people who are frequently written about in the WSJ. 

We are drawn to this strip of Kauai's north shore for the undeniable beauty and privacy. 

This home represents an opportunity to be on Secret beach for well under 10 million. While still having almost unbelievable views (see video below) that draw us to list special spot. 

 

When people give out real estate advice one thing they will often say is "buy the least expensive house in the most expensive neighborhood you can afford. This home is nestled…

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When I first moved to Kauai I lived in Kapa'a town.  Every day I would go down to Kitchens beach and walk along the sandy beach.  I would walk though Kitchens beach, to the beach frontage of the Wailua Golf Course, and sometimes all the way to the beach in front The Kauai Beach Resort.  I loved the feel of the sand and warm water lapping at my feet as I walked along the beach.

There are miles of a sandy shoreline, starting at Lydgate Beach Park and continuing south down the Coconut Coastline, and most people on Kauai don't know anything about it!

Kaha Lani is a small condo complex located on the beach between Lydgate Beach Park and Kitchens beach.  Kaha Lani is one of the very few condo communities on a sandy beach on Kauai.  The majority of them…

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The top 6 activities you pay to experience on Kauai

  1. Helicopter tour around the island
  2. Captain Andy's catamaran trip up the Napali coast (pick the BBQ option over the build your own sandwich)
  3. Horseback adventure to a waterfall with Princeville Ranch Adventure
  4. Kayak up the Hanalei river
  5. Get a massage on the beach (there are location for this on the north, east and south side)
  6. Take a surf lesson.  Learning how to surf by the pier in Hanalei bay is probably the best place in the world to do it.

Free stuff that's awesome

  1. Hike as much of the Napali coast as you can (first two miles to the beach, another two to the waterfall, or all the way)
  2. Hang out at Hanalei bay!  Jump off the pier (technically illegal), surf, paddle board,…

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Do you love Kauai's north shore?  Are you looking for a beach house?

There are very few of them on the market right now! At this moment there are only eight beachfront homes for sale on Kauai's north shore.

Only two of these homes have vacation licenses (the ability to rent the house out to vacationers when the owners aren't using them). However,  it is what everyone wants!

 

Can you see how clear the water is?? Life is Short, Buy the Beach House!! #kauai #hawaii #tunnels #haena ##beachhouse #lifeisshort #buythebeachhouse #oceanfront #kauairealestate

A post shared by Anne Eliason, Kauai Realtor (@anne_kauai) on Jul 8, 2017 at 10:36am PDT

 

I have a beach house pocket listing, meaning a signed listing agreement with…

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