Hawaii-Kai

Oahu’s first planned community is Hawaii Kai. With a fabulous location only twelve miles east of Downtown Honolulu, this idyllic suburban community was a wetland area and fishpond prior to its development in the 1960s. It was the vision of Henry J. Kaiser, a famed industrialist and today is home to over thirty thousand residents. Hawaii Kai boasts a temperate climate, a marina, top-rate schools, a variety of restaurants and retailers, and seemingly endless recreation opportunities that include everything from jet skiing, snorkeling, boating, and surfing to hiking and biking. Additionally, the community’s East Oahu location affords Hawaii Kai residents with easy access to Honolulu services, amenities, and attractions, yet enough distance to provide a relaxed, oasis vibe.

 

In addition to Honolulu, Hawaii Kai real estate is roughly twenty-five minutes from Waikiki, thirty-five minutes from Bellows Air Force Station, forty-five minutes from Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kaneohe, and thirty minutes from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Beyond these advantageous qualities, Hawaii Kai also offers exciting community events and celebrations, such as the Festival of Lights Boat Parade held each December. Hawaii Kai also encompasses a long list of impressive neighborhoods like Luna Kai, Laulima, Koko Villas, Koko Head Terrace, Kealaula Kai, Kamiloiki, Kamehame Ridge, Kalama Valley, Upper and Lower Hahaione Valley, and Anchorage. Other noteworthy Hawaii Kai neighborhoods include West Marina, Spinnaker Isle, Queen's Gate, Portlock, Napali Haweo, Mariners Valley, Mariners Ridge, Mariners Cove, Marina West.

 

For all these reasons and many more, Hawaii Kai real estate is highly sought-after and inventory is limited. Real estate in Hawaii Kai is very diverse and includes townhomes and condos, as well as a variety of single-family homes. Some Hawaii Kai homes were built in the 1960s and 1970s, while others were constructed more recently. There are small, quaint homes for sale in Hawaii Kai, as well as large executive homes.

 

Likewise, there are mountain-top estates and waterfront condos in Hawaii Kai, and the average listing prices for all of them are usually among Oahu’s highest. If you want more details about the available properties in Hawaii Kai, we would love to assist with your Hawaii Kai home search, so please contact us today.