Hawaii Kai

Hawaii Kai, on the east end of Oahu, is one of the most spectacular communities on the island, known for its quality of life and easy access to ocean amenities. Real Estate in Hawaii Kai offers many choices: you can find million-dollar homes on Maunalua Bay or a small condo with a panoramic view of Diamond Head. 

Visit the Hawaii Kai real estate Market News on my web site for monthly updates on sales and average prices.

Gallup and the Knight Foundation released a study in October about what residents passionate about their community.  Hawaii Kai meets every requirement and more.  Read by blog about what our community offers, and visit Soul of the Community to learn more about the study.

Hawaii Kai's Ideal Location in East Oahu

Hawaii Kai is about 12 miles from downtown Honolulu, has easy access to the H1 Freeway, and is in close proximity to the Kahala and Kaimuki neighborhoods on one end, and Waimanalo and Kailua on the other.  Residents enjoy a good variety of beaches, golf courses, tennis courts, movie theaters and restaurants.  Hanauma Bay Beach Park is one of its greatest attractions.

Homes Come in All Sizes and Prices

This community offers a nice mix of residential subdivisions: ocean front-mini estates in Portlock.. Marina front townhomes in GatewayPeninsula.. Koko Marina and Kuapa Isle, resort like-condominiums in Mauna Lauan and The Esplanade.. Elegant highrise condominiums in Mt.Terrace and the Commodore.. golf course front-homes in Queens Gate.. ocean view homes on several ridges, and affordable condominiums and single family homes.   Request free reports from my web site on Hawaii Kai neighborhoods, townhomes,condo complexes, and relocation. 

Hawaii Kai Market Update

26 homes again sold in October, from $515,000 in Kalama Valley for a 3 bedroom/2 bath zero lot line home, to $2,500,000 in Triangle for a 3 bedroom/3 bath view property on almost 1/2 acre.  6 homes over $1,000,000 sold: Napali Haweo, Koko Villa, Kamehame Ridge, Portlock, and 2 in Triangle.

In September, 26 Single Family Sales closed, ranging in price from $519,000 for a 2 bedroom/2 bath townhome in Peninsula to $1,610,000 for a 4 bedroom/3 bath home in Portlock.  4 homes over $1,000,000 closed, in West Marina, Koko Head, Kamilo Nui, and Triangle. 

For condos, 16 sold in October, from $365,000 for a 1/1 in Heritage House, to $615,000 for a 2/2 in Plaza Hawaii Kai.  In September, 21 sales closed, from $345,000 for a 1/1 in Esplanade, to $875,000 for a 3/2.5 in the Peninsula.  Visit my Hawaii Kai Market News page for more details on Hawaii Kai real estate sales and statistics.

Here are some of the homes available in Hawaii Kai:

The History of Hawaii Kai

Hawaii Kai is one of Oahu's premier planned communities, developed by Henry Kaiser and Kaiser-Aetna in the 1950s, formed by dredging and filling Kuapa Pond. Originally, Kuapa Pond, or "fishpond wall,"  had a natural barrier beach, that protected the tidelands from MaunaluaBay and the Pacific, encompassing 523 acres.   Ancient Hawaiians used the lagoon and wetlands as a fish pond.  But in 1961, Kaiser-Aetna leased the acreage from Bernice Pauahi Bishop Estate, one of the largest landowners in the entire state of Hawaii, to develop residential tracts and a marina.  At one time, Kaiser even hoped for a minor league baseball team to be based in Hawaii Kai, playing in a 50,000-seat stadium.  Because of failing health, he rushed construction and some locals even considered Hawaii Kai to be "Kaiser's Folly."  Real estate appreciation in the last 50 years, and the quality of life in the community, have confirmed his vision of a mixed-use development with wide appeal.

Ownership of the Land

The majority of the single family homes are owned in Fee Simple (you own the land and the building) however, some of the condominiums and townhomes are still held in Leasehold (you lease the land from the fee owner).

Hawaii Kai is Special

This development really is unique on the island, and a very prestigious address to have.  Read about Moving Your Pet to Hawaii and Search the MLS or view Hawaii Kai properties For Sale.  I've lived and worked here as a Realtor for many years, so contact me with any questions on our lifestyle or the real estate market.

Your Hawaii Kai REALTOR®,

Barbara Abe
800-999-6090
808-226-2537
barbara@barbarashawaii.com