Why Choose Kapahulu?

There was a time when homes in Kapahulu were available at prices commensurate with the relatively small lot sizes and single wall frame construction typical of the area. But this is no longer the case. Homes in Kapahulu, whether new or old, on lots of 3,500 square feet or even less, are commanding upscale prices.

Prudential Locations real estate agent Tinna Harper (RA) listed a five bedroom, three bath, two story home on a lot of just under 3,000 square feet for $799,000 and sold it at the first open house, which was attended by approximately 100 people. “We had four offers over the asking price and are now in the process of closing,” Harper said. “The new owners plan to take advantage of the home’s multi-family features. It is one of the newer homes in the area, built of tile and wood, double wall construction, with finishes you might expect to find in a Kahala home. “The primary attraction of Kapahulu is convenience. It’s close to Waikiki beaches, Kapiolani Park, schools, shopping, and restaurants. It gets a nice breeze from Diamond Head and some streets have Diamond Head views…some even have ocean views. Kapahulu properties have become so valuable that I would recommend to anyone planning to sell…do it now because inventory is really low and the demand is there.”

Lynn I. M. Wells (R), CRS, Broker-In-Charge and Co-Owner of Homequest, REALTORS, has listed a rare double lot at 3033 Hollinger Street for $1,400,000. “The property is oversized for the area at 10,474 square feet and the largest residential lot currently available in this neighborhood. There are two homes on the lot, built in 1936 and 1965, and with the R-3.5 zoning a number of redevelopment options are possible. Given the great location…just a short walk to Kapiolani Park, Ala Wai Golf Course, beaches, and shops and restaurants along Kapahulu Avenue…the property has lots of potential for investment units or a family compound. People have become more health conscious, as well as gas-price conscious, and are choosing to walk and leave the car in the garage as much as possible. I have aunties who grew up in Kapahulu and remember it as a wonderful family neighbor-hood…I believe it still has that quality. Kapahulu is sometimes referred to as a sleeper, but an awakening is clearly in progress.”

Marshall Hickox, chairman of the BIA Hawaii Remodelers Council and president of Homeworks Construction, said the company has completed numerous remodeling projects, additions, and new custom homes in the Kapahulu area. “Our clients in Kapahulu and Kaimuki over the past decade or so have been both long-time residents adding on to an existing home for multi-generational living or buyers whose plan is to tear down and replace with a new, larger home. It’s often more cost effective to build a new home that makes better use of the property, taking advantage of whatever view channels may be available, maximizing natural ventilation, and incorporating energy saving features,” Hickox said.