License# R(B)-22317
SRS, ABR, RSPS, PSA, RENE, CRB, SFR, E-PRO, CRS
blakekessner@gmail.com
Office: (808) 329-1010
Cell: (808) 987-9295

Certifications & Designations

SRS: SELLER REPRESENTATIVE SPECIALIST
ABR: ACCREDITED BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE
RSPS: RESORT & SECOND-HOME PROPERTY SPECIALIST
PSA: PRICING STRATEGY ADVISOR
RENE: REAL ESTATE NEGOTIATION EXPERT
CRB: CERTIFIED REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE MANAGER
SFR: SHORT SALES & FORECLOSURE RESOURCE
E-PRO: CERTIFIED

Blake Kessner

Principal Broker

Blake Kessner is the Principal Broker at Knutson & Associates, who is also son of Sharon Knutson, current Owner of Knutson & Associates. He is the grandson to Marilyn Knutson, founder of the company.

Blake was born and raised right here in Kona, Hawaii. After graduating high school, he left the island to go to Seattle, Washington. He attended the University of Washington & graduated with a bachelors in Business Management.

All while attending college, Blake worked his way up the corporate ladder in Hotel Management, for major brands such as Marriott & Hilton. His specialty was in operations, where he held division head roles. He has in depth experience overseeing operations of Front Office, Valet Parking, Security, Accounting & Finance, & Housekeeping.

Blake moved back to the Big Island of Hawaii to pursue Real Estate Sales & Property Management for Vacation Rental & Long Term Properties. He is a fourth generation Realtor in a family owned business. He specializes with investment clients & first time home buyers. Blake always gives his clients his 110%. He believes in strong communication throughout the transaction, always keeping people well informed. Standing apart the rest is important to Blake..He has numerous designations & certifications in the Real Estate Industy, empowering him to be a invaluable resource to his clients.

He understands & advocates that being detail oriented is crucially important in this industry. With the market constantly evolving, he pays close attention to how changes will not only affect our Real Estate firms, but our clients as well.

With a strong passion to always strive for the best in all areas of his life, Blake continues to create new goals for himself. He is a fitness enthusiast who has a passionate interest in weight lifting, running, soccer & dance.

2020 Featured Agent in Top Agent Magazine.

My Active Listings

Total volume: $2,863,000

Holualoa Bay Villas | Fee Simple

$695,000 | Beds: 2 | Baths: 2 | Condominium

Year Built: 1979 | Living Area: 1,232 sqft

Keauhou Kona Surf & Racquet Club | Fee Simple

$800,000 | Beds: 2 | Baths: 2 | Condominium

Year Built: 1979 | Living Area: 1,170 sqft

Keauhou Kona Surf & Racquet Club | Fee Simple

$929,000 | Beds: 2 | Baths: 2 | Condominium

Year Built: 1979 | Living Area: 1,188 sqft

Keauhou Kona Surf & Racquet Club | Fee Simple

$439,000 | Beds: 1 | Baths: 1 | Condominium

Year Built: 1971 | Living Area: 597 sqft

My Sold Listings

Total volume: $50,611,600

SOLD on Jun 16, 2022 for $875,000

Alii Villas | Fee Simple

$799,000 | Beds: 2 | Baths: 2 | Condominium

Year Built: 1973 | Living Area: 761 sqft

SOLD on Jun 06, 2022 for $665,000

Keauhou Kona Surf & Racquet Club | Fee Simple

$665,000 | Beds: 2 | Baths: 2 | Condominium

Year Built: 1971 | Living Area: 921 sqft

SOLD on Apr 13, 2022 for $1,660,000

North Kona | Fee Simple

$1,650,000 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 4 | Single Family Home

Year Built: 1992 | Living Area: 2,564 sqft

SOLD on Apr 12, 2022 for $570,000

Keauhou Akahi | Fee Simple

$569,000 | Beds: 2 | Baths: 2 | Condominium

Year Built: 1974 | Living Area: 895 sqft

SOLD on Mar 11, 2022 for $780,000

Keauhou Kona Surf & Racquet Club | Fee Simple

$725,000 | Beds: 2 | Baths: 2 | Condominium

Year Built: 1979 | Living Area: 1,188 sqft

SOLD on Feb 28, 2022 for $835,800

Keauhou Kona Surf & Racquet Club | Fee Simple

$835,000 | Beds: 3 | Baths: 2 | Condominium

Year Built: 1979 | Living Area: 1,300 sqft

SOLD on Feb 28, 2022 for $500,000

Ala Ka La Apts | Fee Simple

$500,000 | Beds: 2 | Baths: 2 | Condominium

Year Built: 1970 | Living Area: 846 sqft

SOLD on Jan 13, 2022 for $650,000

Keauhou Kona Surf & Racquet Club | Fee Simple

$639,000 | Beds: 3 | Baths: 2 | Condominium

Year Built: 1971 | Living Area: 1,171 sqft

SOLD on Jan 13, 2022 for $365,000

Alii Villas | Fee Simple

$360,000 | Beds: 1 | Baths: 1 | Condominium

Year Built: 1973 | Living Area: 647 sqft

SOLD on Dec 22, 2021 for $350,000

Casa De Emdeko | Fee Simple

$350,000 | Beds: 1 | Baths: 1 | Condominium

Year Built: 1969 | Living Area: 736 sqft

SOLD on Dec 03, 2021 for $900,000

Keauhou Kona Surf & Racquet Club | Fee Simple

$900,000 | Beds: 2 | Baths: 2 | Condominium

Year Built: 1979 | Living Area: 1,170 sqft

SOLD on Nov 18, 2021 for $840,000

KOMOHANA KAI 1 & 2 | Fee Simple

$850,000 | Beds: 2 | Baths: 2 | Single Family Home

Year Built: 1988 | Living Area: 1,704 sqft

SOLD on Oct 28, 2021 for $700,000

Keauhou Kona Surf & Racquet Club | Fee Simple

$775,000 | Beds: 2 | Baths: 2 | Condominium

Year Built: 1979 | Living Area: 1,170 sqft

SOLD on Oct 27, 2021 for $975,000

Keauhou Kona Surf & Racquet Club | Fee Simple

$975,000 | Beds: 3 | Baths: 3 | Condominium

Year Built: 1979 | Living Area: 1,575 sqft

SOLD on Oct 13, 2021 for $355,000

Royal Sea-Cliff Club | Fee Simple

$355,000 | Beds: 1 | Baths: 1 | Condominium

Year Built: 1980 | Living Area: 700 sqft

SOLD on Oct 01, 2021 for $710,000

Keauhou Kona Surf & Racquet Club | Fee Simple

$720,000 | Beds: 2 | Baths: 2 | Condominium

Year Built: 1979 | Living Area: 1,188 sqft

SOLD on Sep 07, 2021 for $350,000

Kailua Bay Resort | Fee Simple

$350,000 | Beds: 1 | Baths: 1 | Condominium

Year Built: 1982 | Living Area: 665 sqft

SOLD on Aug 24, 2021 for $1,600,000

KONA ACRES | Fee Simple

$1,695,000 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 4 | Single Family Home

Year Built: 1979 | Living Area: 3,320 sqft

SOLD on Aug 11, 2021 for $360,000

Alii Lani | Fee Simple

$379,000 | Beds: 3 | Baths: 2 | Condominium

Year Built: 1997 | Living Area: 917 sqft

SOLD on Aug 02, 2021 for $500,000

Keauhou Kona Surf & Racquet Club | Fee Simple

$500,000 | Beds: 2 | Baths: 2 | Condominium

Year Built: 1971 | Living Area: 921 sqft

SOLD on Jul 20, 2021 for $300,000

Casa De Emdeko | Fee Simple

$285,000 | Beds: 1 | Baths: 1 | Condominium

Year Built: 1969 | Living Area: 736 sqft

SOLD on Jun 28, 2021 for $416,000

Casa De Emdeko | Fee Simple

$365,000 | Beds: 2 | Baths: 2 | Condominium

Year Built: 1969 | Living Area: 1,288 sqft

SOLD on Jun 09, 2021 for $202,000

Kona Makai | Leasehold

$199,900 | Beds: 1 | Baths: 1 | Condominium

Year Built: 1979 | Living Area: 687 sqft

SOLD on May 25, 2021 for $521,000

Kona Sea Villas | Fee Simple

$529,000 | Beds: 2 | Baths: 2 | Condominium

Year Built: 2004 | Living Area: 981 sqft

SOLD on May 11, 2021 for $630,000

Ala Ka La Apts | Fee Simple

$630,000 | Beds: 2 | Baths: 2 | Condominium

Year Built: 1970 | Living Area: 952 sqft

SOLD on Apr 27, 2021 for $550,000

KOMOHANA KAI 2 | Fee Simple

$625,000 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 2 | Single Family Home

Year Built: 1987 | Living Area: 1,920 sqft

SOLD on Apr 22, 2021 for $305,000

Kona Isle | Fee Simple

$298,000 | Beds: 1 | Baths: 1 | Condominium

Year Built: 1972 | Living Area: 566 sqft

SOLD on Apr 21, 2021 for $665,000

Keauhou Kona Surf & Racquet Club | Fee Simple

$665,000 | Beds: 2 | Baths: 2 | Condominium

Year Built: 1979 | Living Area: 1,170 sqft

SOLD on Apr 12, 2021 for $775,000

Keauhou Kona Surf & Racquet Club | Fee Simple

$775,000 | Beds: 2 | Baths: 2 | Condominium

Year Built: 1979 | Living Area: 1,170 sqft

SOLD on Apr 06, 2021 for $165,000

Kona Makai | Leasehold

$179,000 | Beds: 1 | Baths: 1 | Condominium

Year Built: 1979 | Living Area: 687 sqft

SOLD on Apr 05, 2021 for $530,000

Kona Reef | Fee Simple

$539,000 | Beds: 1 | Baths: 1 | Condominium

Year Built: 1980 | Living Area: 611 sqft

SOLD on Apr 01, 2021 for $260,000

Casa De Emdeko | Fee Simple

$275,000 | Beds: 1 | Baths: 1 | Condominium

Year Built: 1969 | Living Area: 736 sqft

SOLD on Mar 31, 2021 for $579,000

North Kona | Fee Simple

$579,000 | Beds: 3 | Baths: 2 | Single Family Home

Year Built: 1980 | Living Area: 1,024 sqft

SOLD on Mar 25, 2021 for $1,105,000

KAHALUU - KEAUHOU HOUSELOTS | Fee Simple

$925,000 | Beds: 3 | Baths: 3 | Single Family Home

Year Built: 1970 | Living Area: 1,956 sqft

SOLD on Mar 19, 2021 for $659,000

Keauhou Kona Surf & Racquet Club | Fee Simple

$659,000 | Beds: 2 | Baths: 2 | Condominium

Year Built: 1979 | Living Area: 1,170 sqft

SOLD on Mar 08, 2021 for $520,000

Alii Villas | Fee Simple

$544,000 | Beds: 2 | Baths: 2 | Condominium

Year Built: 1973 | Living Area: 761 sqft

SOLD on Feb 26, 2021 for $619,000

Alii Villas | Fee Simple

$619,000 | Beds: 2 | Baths: 2 | Condominium

Year Built: 1973 | Living Area: 761 sqft

SOLD on Feb 25, 2021 for $1,075,000

KONA SUNSHINE | Fee Simple

$1,075,000 | Beds: 2 | Baths: 2 | Single Family Home

Year Built: 1966 | Living Area: 1,649 sqft

SOLD on Feb 19, 2021 for $669,000

KALOKO MAUKA SUBDIVISION | Fee Simple

$669,000 | Beds: 1 | Baths: 1 | Single Family Home

Year Built: 2020 | Living Area: 600 sqft

SOLD on Feb 09, 2021 for $355,000

KAHALUU FARM LOTS | Fee Simple

$349,000 | Beds: 3 | Baths: 1 | Single Family Home

Year Built: 1970 | Living Area: 1,030 sqft

SOLD on Jan 29, 2021 for $297,000

Alii Lani | Fee Simple

$304,000 | Beds: 2 | Baths: 2 | Condominium

Year Built: 2000 | Living Area: 810 sqft

SOLD on Jan 21, 2021 for $440,000

Kona Isle | Fee Simple

$458,000 | Beds: 1 | Baths: 1 | Condominium

Year Built: 1972 | Living Area: 566 sqft

SOLD on Dec 24, 2020 for $288,000

Alii Villas | Fee Simple

$290,000 | Beds: 1 | Baths: 1 | Condominium

Year Built: 1973 | Living Area: 615 sqft

SOLD on Dec 24, 2020 for $900,000

SUNSET VIEW TERRACE LOTS | Fee Simple

$899,000 | Beds: 3 | Baths: 2 | Single Family Home

Year Built: 1975 | Living Area: 1,432 sqft

SOLD on Dec 11, 2020 for $313,000

Alii Villas | Fee Simple

$315,000 | Beds: 1 | Baths: 1 | Condominium

Year Built: 1973 | Living Area: 635 sqft

SOLD on Nov 23, 2020 for $225,000

Kona Makai | Leasehold

$225,000 | Beds: 2 | Baths: 2 | Condominium

Year Built: 1979 | Living Area: 1,148 sqft

SOLD on Nov 18, 2020 for $212,000

Kona Makai | Leasehold

$214,000 | Beds: 1 | Baths: 1 | Condominium

Year Built: 1979 | Living Area: 798 sqft

SOLD on Nov 10, 2020 for $259,000

Alii Banyan | Fee Simple

$259,000 | Beds: 2 | Baths: 1 | Condominium

Year Built: 2007 | Living Area: 826 sqft

SOLD on Oct 15, 2020 for $327,000

Casa De Emdeko | Fee Simple

$339,000 | Beds: 2 | Baths: 2 | Condominium

Year Built: 1969 | Living Area: 1,288 sqft

SOLD on Oct 12, 2020 for $579,000

Alii Villas | Fee Simple

$579,000 | Beds: 2 | Baths: 2 | Condominium

Year Built: 1973 | Living Area: 761 sqft

SOLD on Sep 24, 2020 for $550,000

KONA HIGHLANDS | Fee Simple

$559,000 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 2 | Single Family Home

Year Built: 1979 | Living Area: 1,632 sqft

SOLD on Sep 04, 2020 for $575,000

Keauhou Kona Surf & Racquet Club | Fee Simple

$599,000 | Beds: 2 | Baths: 2 | Condominium

Year Built: 1979 | Living Area: 1,170 sqft

SOLD on Aug 19, 2020 for $558,000

Ala Ka La Apts | Fee Simple

$635,000 | Beds: 2 | Baths: 2 | Condominium

Year Built: 1970 | Living Area: 952 sqft

SOLD on Jun 30, 2020 for $378,000

Kona Magic Sands | Fee Simple

$387,000 | Beds: 0 | Baths: 1 | Condominium

Year Built: 1966 | Living Area: 400 sqft

SOLD on May 22, 2020 for $285,000

Kona Coffee Villas | Fee Simple

$309,000 | Beds: 2 | Baths: 2 | Condominium

Year Built: 1980 | Living Area: 853 sqft

SOLD on Apr 03, 2020 for $277,000

Casa De Emdeko | Fee Simple

$279,000 | Beds: 1 | Baths: 1 | Condominium

Year Built: 1969 | Living Area: 920 sqft

SOLD on Mar 30, 2020 for $562,000

James M Tanaka Subdiv | Fee Simple

$562,000 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 4 | Single Family Home

Year Built: 1973 | Living Area: 2,740 sqft

SOLD on Mar 27, 2020 for $222,000

Kona Shores | Fee Simple

$230,000 | Beds: 1 | Baths: 1 | Condominium

Year Built: 1971 | Living Area: 435 sqft

SOLD on Jan 06, 2020 for $299,000

ELIMA LANI CONDOMINIUMS | Fee Simple

$299,000 | Beds: 2 | Baths: 2 | Condominium

Year Built: 1988 | Living Area: 854 sqft

SOLD on Dec 30, 2019 for $785,000

Kuakini Heights Subdiv | Fee Simple

$810,000 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 3 | Single Family Home

Year Built: 1974 | Living Area: 2,064 sqft

SOLD on Nov 22, 2019 for $609,000

Kona Palisades | Fee Simple

$609,000 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 4 | Single Family Home

Year Built: 1982 | Living Area: 2,616 sqft

SOLD on Nov 22, 2019 for $300,000

Kona Coffee Villas | Fee Simple

$300,000 | Beds: 2 | Baths: 2 | Condominium

Year Built: 1980 | Living Area: 853 sqft

SOLD on Oct 07, 2019 for $505,000

Kona Coastview Subdiv | Fee Simple

$505,000 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 5 | Single Family Home

Year Built: 1973 | Living Area: 2,003 sqft

SOLD on Sep 18, 2019 for $289,000

Alii Lani | Fee Simple

$314,500 | Beds: 2 | Baths: 2 | Condominium

Year Built: 2000 | Living Area: 787 sqft

SOLD on Jun 17, 2019 for $492,000

Keauhou Kona Surf & Racquet Club | Fee Simple

$492,000 | Beds: 2 | Baths: 2 | Condominium

Year Built: 1971 | Living Area: 921 sqft

SOLD on May 01, 2019 for $320,000

Keauhou Kona Surf & Racquet Club | Fee Simple

$320,000 | Beds: 2 | Baths: 2 | Condominium

Year Built: 1979 | Living Area: 1,170 sqft

SOLD on Apr 17, 2019 for $520,000

Kona Bali Kai | Fee Simple

$535,000 | Beds: 2 | Baths: 2 | Condominium

Year Built: 1976 | Living Area: 806 sqft

SOLD on Apr 12, 2019 for $220,000

Casa De Emdeko | Fee Simple

$229,000 | Beds: 1 | Baths: 1 | Condominium

Year Built: 1969 | Living Area: 736 sqft

SOLD on Mar 22, 2019 for $349,000

Casa De Emdeko | Fee Simple

$349,000 | Beds: 2 | Baths: 2 | Condominium

Year Built: 1969 | Living Area: 1,288 sqft

SOLD on Mar 13, 2019 for $660,000

Komohana Kai 1 & 2 | Fee Simple

$689,000 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 3 | Single Family Home

Year Built: 1990 | Living Area: 1,988 sqft

SOLD on Feb 05, 2019 for $539,000

Keauhou Kona Surf & Racquet Club | Fee Simple

$549,000 | Beds: 2 | Baths: 2 | Condominium

Year Built: 1979 | Living Area: 1,188 sqft

SOLD on Oct 12, 2018 for $1,650,000

Makalei Estates | Fee Simple

$1,699,000 | Beds: 3 | Baths: 2 | Single Family Home

Year Built: 2007 | Living Area: 2,779 sqft

SOLD on Sep 17, 2018 for $290,000

Kaloko Mauka Subdiv | Fee Simple

$299,000 | Beds: 0 | Baths: 0 | Vacant Land

Year Built: 0 | Living Area: 0 sqft

SOLD on Jul 06, 2018 for $210,000

Kona Shores | Fee Simple

$229,000 | Beds: 1 | Baths: 1 | Condominium

Year Built: 1971 | Living Area: 484 sqft

SOLD on Jun 08, 2018 for $670,000

Kaloko Mauka Subdiv | Fee Simple

$698,000 | Beds: 3 | Baths: 3 | Single Family Home

Year Built: 2014 | Living Area: 1,327 sqft

SOLD on May 17, 2018 for $360,000

Keauhou Punahele | Fee Simple

$369,900 | Beds: 2 | Baths: 2 | Condominium

Year Built: 1979 | Living Area: 1,197 sqft

SOLD on Feb 14, 2018 for $433,000

Kona Isle | Fee Simple

$439,000 | Beds: 1 | Baths: 1 | Condominium

Year Built: 1972 | Living Area: 566 sqft

SOLD on Dec 29, 2017 for $239,900

Kona Isle | Fee Simple

$247,900 | Beds: 1 | Baths: 1 | Condominium

Year Built: 1972 | Living Area: 566 sqft

SOLD on Oct 27, 2017 for $230,000

Casa De Emdeko | Fee Simple

$239,000 | Beds: 2 | Baths: 2 | Condominium

Year Built: 1969 | Living Area: 1,288 sqft

SOLD on Oct 05, 2017 for $305,000

Keauhou Bay Lots | Fee Simple

$335,000 | Beds: 0 | Baths: 0 | Vacant Land

Year Built: 0 | Living Area: 0 sqft

SOLD on Sep 26, 2017 for $180,000

Kona Shores | Fee Simple

$180,000 | Beds: 0 | Baths: 1 | Condominium

Year Built: 1971 | Living Area: 483 sqft

SOLD on Jun 21, 2017 for $510,000

Keauhou View Estates | Fee Simple

$529,000 | Beds: 3 | Baths: 2 | Single Family Home

Year Built: 2001 | Living Area: 1,409 sqft

SOLD on May 30, 2017 for $410,000

Keauhou Gardens I | Fee Simple

$434,000 | Beds: 2 | Baths: 2 | Condominium

Year Built: 1981 | Living Area: 1,559 sqft

SOLD on Apr 27, 2017 for $610,000

Keauhou Kona Surf & Racquet Club | Fee Simple

$619,000 | Beds: 2 | Baths: 2 | Condominium

Year Built: 1979 | Living Area: 1,170 sqft

SOLD on Mar 28, 2017 for $199,900

Kailua Bay Resort | Fee Simple

$199,900 | Beds: 1 | Baths: 1 | Condominium

Year Built: 1982 | Living Area: 665 sqft

SOLD on Mar 14, 2017 for $220,000

Kona Isle | Fee Simple

$239,000 | Beds: 1 | Baths: 1 | Condominium

Year Built: 1972 | Living Area: 566 sqft

SOLD on Feb 17, 2017 for $1,170,000

Mauna Lani Terrace | Fee Simple

$1,249,000 | Beds: 2 | Baths: 2 | Condominium

Year Built: 1983 | Living Area: 1,407 sqft

SOLD on Apr 05, 2016 for $206,000

Kona Makai | Leasehold

$239,000 | Beds: 1 | Baths: 1 | Condominium

Year Built: 1979 | Living Area: 798 sqft

SOLD on Apr 01, 2016 for $485,000

Kalaoa Terrace | Fee Simple

$494,000 | Beds: 3 | Baths: 2 | Single Family Home

Year Built: 1998 | Living Area: 1,546 sqft

SOLD on Mar 15, 2016 for $250,000

Alii Lani | Fee Simple

$259,000 | Beds: 2 | Baths: 2 | Condominium

Year Built: 1996 | Living Area: 723 sqft

SOLD on Feb 23, 2016 for $165,000

Kona Shores | Fee Simple

$185,000 | Beds: 2 | Baths: 1 | Condominium

Year Built: 1971 | Living Area: 593 sqft

SOLD on Feb 23, 2016 for $740,000

Keauhou Kona Surf & Racquet Club | Fee Simple

$799,000 | Beds: 3 | Baths: 3 | Condominium

Year Built: 1979 | Living Area: 1,575 sqft

SOLD on Feb 12, 2016 for $210,000

Kailua Bay Resort | Fee Simple

$225,000 | Beds: 1 | Baths: 1 | Condominium

Year Built: 1982 | Living Area: 682 sqft

SOLD on Dec 10, 2015 for $584,500

Pualani Estates Subdiv | Fee Simple

$584,500 | Beds: 3 | Baths: 2 | Single Family Home

Year Built: 2013 | Living Area: 1,286 sqft

SOLD on Sep 10, 2015 for $382,000

Pines at Kailua-Kona I | Fee Simple

$394,000 | Beds: 2 | Baths: 2 | Condominium

Year Built: 1989 | Living Area: 956 sqft

SOLD on Jun 30, 2015 for $450,000

Kona Pacific | Fee Simple

$469,000 | Beds: 2 | Baths: 3 | Condominium

Year Built: 1981 | Living Area: 1,194 sqft

SOLD on Feb 27, 2015 for $125,000

Casa De Emdeko | Fee Simple

$140,000 | Beds: 1 | Baths: 1 | Condominium

Year Built: 1969 | Living Area: 736 sqft