Category Archives: Hawaii Kai Real Estate
Oahu Luxury Real Estate Statistics- November 2012
12/18/12
The highest sale for the luxury single-family home market in November was a Koko Kai property in Hawaii Kai’s prestigious Portlock neighborhood. This gorgeous estate includes 2 homes, side-by-side on 2 parcels, graciously linked. This property has 195 linear feet of ocean frontage set just above the ocean facing Diamond Head, with panoramic ocean, coastline and mountain views. This 7 bedroom, 6 bath, 2 half bath compound has a total of 7791 square feet, with 1444 square feet of open lanai. This property was on the market for only 5 days, and closed at $8.038 Million, cash.
The second highest sale was a brand new, 4253 square foot, 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath Diamond Head home on Pokapahu Place. This incredible new estate by House Concepts and award winning architect, Jim McPeak is situated on the slopes of Diamond Head and offers unsurpassed ocean, mountain and coastline views. Currently under construction, this luxurious residence will offer the latest in stunning design and modern architecture. This home sold at $6.3 Million, cash.
Both the highest sale and the second highest sale in the luxury condo market last month were units in the Hokua building, Kaka’ako’s most popular luxury condominium. The highest sale was a 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 1981 square foot unit on the 30th floor with gorgeous panoramic coastline views. This property was sold before listed, and closed at $3.95 Million, cash.
The second highest sale was a 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 5th floor unit, with great ocean views and over 2300 square feet of living. This property sold after only 3 weeks on the market, at $2.34 Million.
Oahu Luxury Real Estate Statistics- October 2012
11/29/12
The highest sale in Luxury Single Family Home market on Oahu in October was a 9 bedroom, 8 full bath, 2 half bath, 12,000 square foot Portlock retreat with 2 homes and 2 TMKs, spanning from street to beach. These spacious homes with two sparkling pools feature breathtaking Diamond Head and sunset views, a very private, gated entry, and a movie theatre. This property was only on the market for 33 days, and closed at $9.99 Million, cash.
The second highest sale was a 4 bedroom, 2 bath, oceanfront Lanikai home. This gracious, single-level home designed by Val Ossipoff and later Alfred Preis features incomparable views of the Mokulua islands, a gorgeous island garden with stately Kamani trees and orchids, and wide steps down into the calm Lanikai waters. This beautiful property closed at $5.1 Million, cash.
There were 45 luxury single-family homes sold last month, and 56 new listings added to the market for a total of 282 luxury properties available.
The highest sale in the Luxury Condominium market on Oahu in October was a 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2275 square foot, Gold Coast penthouse unit in the Diamond Head Apartments. This rarely available “Trophy” apartment was exquisitely renovated by Kerr Michaels, and has stunning views of the ocean, Diamond Head, Waikiki, Kapi’olani Park and the Ko’olau Range. This property closed at $4.58 Million, cash.
The second highest sale was a 3 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom, penthouse unit in the Moana Pacific Eastern Tower. This 2200 square foot property features high quality upgrades, and has beautiful ocean, park, harbor and Diamond Head views. This unit closed at $2.2 Million after only 40 days on the market.
There were 14 sales last month in the luxury condo market, and 20 new listings added for a total of 106 properties, a very low inventory for luxury condos, which is why you have to move fast in this market… the good buys are gone fast!
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Hawaii Kai Marina Front Living
01/26/12
What could be better than parking your boat right in your front yard on your very own boat dock or cruising to dinner on the water instead of the road?
Welcome to Hawaii Kai. This wonderful marina-front community located on the eastern side of Oahu, is the largest and most exclusive of all in the area. Hawaii Kai residents are a perfect distance from town, just a 15 minute drive, but still far enough away to enjoy some peace and tranquility. They are spoiled by beautiful views and convenient resources that make it such a desirable place to live on Oahu. There are several neighborhoods within Hawaii Kai, that offer many different housing options- everything marina-front condos in the West Marina neighborhood, to oceanfront luxury estates in Portlock.
Hawaii Kai has all kinds of activities- so there is no need to go into town for some fun! There’s the Makapuu Lighthouse, Koko Crater Botanical Garden, Hanauma Bay for snorkeling, and several great hikes with breathtaking views including Koko Head, Mariner’s Ridge or Kuliouou Ridge Trails. Hawaii Kai also has its own golf course and movie theatre! You can cruise to the grocery store on your boat- all of the shopping centers are right on the marina! Hawaii Kai is known for their watersports- so whether you like to stand-up paddle board, jet-ski, waterski, or fish, this waterfront community has it all- not to mention some of the very best booogie-boarding beaches around. Hawaii Kai is a great family community as well- with some of the top-rated public schools in all of Hawaii.
Hawaii Kai is home to many award winning restaurants- including the Original Roy’s Restauarant, serving some of Oahu’s best Island cuisine. There is also Blue Water Grill, and Assaggio’s, both excellent marina-front restaurants. For a more casual setting, and a great happy hour, there’s The Shack Hawaii Kai and Kona Brewing Co, both with boat docks for you to cruise on over in your boat!
One of Hawaii Kai’s waterfront condominium communities is Mawaena Kai. This secure community has great marina and Koko Head views and is pet-friendly! We currently have a great 2 bedroom/2 bathroom listing here, perfect for someone who desires to live right on the marina.
Currently there are 16 waterfront condominiums on the market in Hawaii Kai, 4 of which are in escrow. They range in price from $415,000 for a 1 bedroom, to $849,000 for a 3 bedroom/2 bathroom.
For more information about Hawaii Kai, our listing, or any listing in Hawaii Kai, feel free to call us at 593-9826!
Tel: (808) 593-9826 Fax: (808) 593-9827 Email: caron@caronb.com