Kihei’s Ka Ono Ulu Estates, a covenanted master planned community in central Kihei, yesterday recorded its first sale ever in the 7 figure range, as 555 Halalai St closed at a record $1.005 million — $17000 over the asking price. Peter Gelsey, a local realtor active in the Ka Ono Ulu community, commented on the sale: “By and large the vast majority of Ka Ono Ulu Estates (KOU) homes are owner-occupied and demonstrate pride of ownership. One of our community’s strong points is the comprehensive sidewalk network that goes for several miles within the KOU district and the excellent lighting that the county’s streetlights provide all night throughout the community. A bit of cultural color – we are home to Kihei’s only synogogue and on their sabbath (Saturdays) you can see the congregants walking through the KOU streets to the synagogue on Alulike St in traditional costume, since their culture prohibits use of machinery like cars on the sabbath. All in all a very friendly and welcoming community.” Contact Peter Gelsey at 808-344-8000 or email peter@petergelsey.com for more information on homes available in this family-friendly walkable Kihei community.