Kailua Real Estate | Lanikai Sales 2013 and First Half 2014

The Lanikai Kailua real estate market activity in Lanikai picked up in 2013 and has continued in a strong way in 2014. After a relatively slow 2011 and 2012, this was good news to Lanikai residents who had a Lanikai beach house to sell.

Most Lanikai homes are selling in under 90 days, including thoses at the higher price points, like the beachfront homes in Lanikai. Overall the Oahu luxury market is strong and growing stronger. Reports say that Hawaii luxury home sales have increased 33% from 2013 to 2014 and these statistics show that.

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Kailua Real Estate | Enchanted Lake Sales 2013 (First Half)

Kailua Real Estate - Enchanted Lake Neighborhood - 2013 Sold Homes

Enchanted Lake is one of the hottest neighborhoods in Kailua. The Kailua homes in Enchanted Lake are among those that are the most affordable. Many have large lots and are in a desirable school district. Also, these homes have seen some of the most appreciation in Kailua. Enchanted Lake Kailua real estate has moved quickly in the first half of the year. Now is a great time to list your Enchanted Lake home for sale!

	LandSqFt	IntSqFt	Bed/Ba	Sale  Price	DOM
607 Alihi Pl	6,286	1,506	4/2	$759,500	120
635 Palawiki St	8,137	1,505	3/2	$770,000	62
268 Hamakua Dr	8,481	2,523	4/2	$795,000	36
1132 Akumu St	9,502	1,606	3/2	$800,000	110
211 Akiohala St	5,100	1,504	3/2	$673,500	11
982 Alahaki St	6,665	1,268	3/1	$805,000	7
604 Pamaele St	7,500	1,613	3/2	$815,000	12
590 Alihi Pl	15,372	2,061	3/2	$893,000	135
544 Pauku St	7,500	2,024	3/2	$920,000	9
557 Paulele St	8,026	1,980	3/2	$955,000	7
615 Auwina St	10,367	1,966	4/3	$725,000	57
584 Pamaele St	8,445	2,505	4/3	$1,100,000	9
503 Paokano Loop	10,241	2,422	5/3	$1,132,000	8
720 Iana St	10,000	2,029	3/2	$1,160,000	137
530 Ka Awakea Rd	8,733	3,333	5/3	$1,350,000	19
647 Ikemaka Pl	13,691	2,397	4/3	$1,295,000	63

For more information on Enchanted Lake Kailua real estate, please visit our Kailua Real Estate - Enchanted Lake Listings page or contact Yvonne Jaramillo Ahearn (B) REALTOR at 808-721-8088 or yvonne@HomeShoppeHawaii.com.

Kailua Real Estate | Beachside Sold Homes (First Half) 2013

Kailua Real Estate - Beachside Neighborhood - 2013 Sold Homes

	LandSqFt	IntSqFt	Bed/Ba	Sale Price	DOM
304 Dune Circle	11,367	2,545	3/3	$1,325,000	100
127 Kailuana Pl	10,877	2,476	4/2	$1,601,000	28
175 Kailuana Loop	12,236	3,179	3/4	$1,650,000	192
156E N Kalaheo Ave	6,297	2,642	5/4	$1,650,000	25
87 Kaiholu Pl	13,988	2,836	3/3	$1,710,000	6
812F N Kalaheo Ave	10,000	2,191	3/2	$2,000,000	2
810F N Kalaheo Ave	9,900	2,881	4/3	$2,385,000	4
27 Kai Nani Pl	13,906	3,679	5/3	$3,200,000	98
112A S Kalaheo Ave	25,805	6,551	8/8	$10,150,000	358
72 S Kalaheo Ave	36,995	7,808	7/7	$12,000,000	1
152A N Kalaheo Ave	6,297	1,384	3/1	$1,150,000	92

For more information on Beachside Kailua real estate, please visit our Kailua Real Estate - Beachside Listings page or contact Yvonne Jaramillo Ahearn (B) REALTOR at 808-721-8088 or yvonne@HomeShoppeHawaii.com.

Kailua Real Estate | Bluestone Sold Homes (First Half) 2013

Kailua Real Estate - Bluestone Neighborhood - 2013 Sold Homes

Sales in Bluestone Kailua condominiums were slow for a few years, but they’ve picked up quite a bit. Three townhomes have sold in Bluestone so far in 2013. All have sold in less than 30 days and one even sold for over $1M. This was a larger unit on the Kamahele side of Bluestone. The Kamahele side has features the Kaelepulu side of Bluestone does not have. For example, enclosed garages and unobstructed views. 

	Unit	IntSqFt	Bed/Ba	Sale��Price	DOM
358 Kaelepulu Dr	701	1,897	3/2	$793,000	18
352C Kalelpulu Dr	503	1,806	3/3	$850,000	5
1182 Kamahele St	2801	2,118	3/2	$1,050,000	27

For more information on Bluestone Kailua real estate, please visit our Kailua Real Estate - Bluestone Listings page or contact Yvonne Jaramillo Ahearn (B) REALTOR at 808-721-8088 or yvonne@HomeShoppeHawaii.com.

Kailua Real Estate | Aikahi Park Sold Homes (First Half) 2013

Kailua Real Estate - Aikahi Park Neighborhood - 2013 Sold Homes

Aikahi Park Kailua neighborhood has been busy for the first half of 2013. Six single family homes were sold in Aikahi Park and Four townhomes were sold in the Aikahi Gardens condominiums. Like almost everywhere else on Oahu, days on market in the Aikahi neighborhood is generally trending down. This is a popular neighborhood because of its high-ranking Aikahi Elementary School and its proximity to H-3 and MCBH.

	LandSqFt	IntSqFt	Bed/Ba	Sale Price	DOM
290 Ilikaa Pl	11,088	870	2/2	$765,000	29
276 Aikane Pl	7,684	1,786	3/3	$898,300	58
268 Hamakua Dr	8,481	2,523	4/2	$795,000	36
739 Mokapu Rd	11,220	1,632	3/2	$939,000	51
223 Aiokoa St	7,562	1,818	4/3	$1,021,000	64
215 Aikane St	9,421	2,409	4/3	$1,250,000	29
1004 Puwa St	Condo/Townhouse	874	2/1	$388,000	10
161-3 Oko St	Condo/Townhouse	1,152	3/2	$425,000	38
1833 Oko St	Condo/Townhouse	1,241	3/2	$438,000	20
131-6 Oko St	Condo/Townhouse	1,307	3/2	$450,000	2

For more information on Aikahi Park Kailua real estate, please visit our Kailua Real Estate - Aikahi Park Listings page or contact Yvonne Jaramillo Ahearn (B) REALTOR at 808-721-8088 or yvonne@HomeShoppeHawaii.com.

Kailua Real Estate | Kuulei Tract Neighborhood - 2012 Sold Homes

Kuulei Tract neighborhood in Kailua, is a very desirable neighborhood to buy into. Kuulei Tract has large lots, usually 10,000 sq ft or more, and it is very close to Kailua Beach, across the street from the beach, mauka of S Kalaheo Ave opposite Kailua Beachside neighborhood. The average sale price in 2012 for Kuulei Tract was $1,488,500, making Kuulei Tract one of the most expensive neighborhoods in Kailua for 2012.  And even so, the list to sales price percentage was 99%, with a very low average of 32 days on market.

Photo Courtesy of HICentral MLS

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Kailua Real Estate | Pohakupu Neighborhood - 2012 Sold Homes

Kailua’s Pohakapu neighborhood is located on the Kailua town side of Kalanianalole Highway. This is a very popular neighborhood for families who want to live in Kailua but also may have to commute to downtown Honolulu. Because of its location, it is a great neigborhood for both. Property in Pohakupu sold on average for $816,800 with an average of 54 days on market (DOM). Pohakupu has an average list to sales price percentage of 98%. Photo Courtesy of HICentral MLS.

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Kailua Real Estate | Olomana Neighborhood - 2012 Sold Homes

Olomana is a Kailua neighborhood before the entrance to Kailua Town, a little further out, so Kailua real estate here is a bit more affordable, with an average sale price of $699,642 for 2012. Olomana home sales were a little slower than some other affordable areas, with an average of 90 days, but the sellers still were able to command a pretty good price, as average sale to list price was 100%.
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Kailua Real Estate | Lanikai Neighborhood - 2012 Sold Homes

Lanikai Kailua is a beautiful are with beachside and beachfront homes in Kailua. Lanikai also has many hillside homes with ocean views. Lanikai home sales, in 2012, held strong with a total of 19 transactions, proving Lanikai, though one of the pricier areas of Kailua, is still a popular neighborhood in which to buy.

The average home sale price in Lanikai, Kailua is $1,929,271 and, with these higher priced properties, the average days on market is a little higher too, sitting at 106 (DOM). The Lanikai, Kailua neighborhood had a list to price percentage average of 95%.

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Kailua Real Estate | Kailua Town Neighborhood - 2012 Sold Condominiums

There were many condominiums sold in 2012, Kailua is a great location for a relaxing and convenient Condo Lifestyle.   All Kailua Town Condominium complexes, except Meridian East, (i.e., Poinciana Manor, Gardenia Manor, Windward Passage, Windard Harbour, Windward Cove, Koolau Vista, and Hokulani in Kailua) are in the area called Kailua Gardens.  All are in downtown Kailua, within walking distance to famous Kailua Beach, all your shopping needs, service businesses, doctors, and restaurants too.

Kailua Real Estate sales in 2012 for the Kailua Town neighborhood had a total of 71 transactions, an average sales price of $402,732 with an average 49 days on market (DOM) and a list to sales price percentage of 99%. Kailua Condominiums sold quickly and Sellers received a price pretty close to what they had listed.

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Kailua Real Estate | Maunawili Neigborhood - 2012 Sold Homes

The Maunawili neighborhood of Kailua is located just off the Pali Highway, past Olomana neighborhood, if you are driving from Kailua Town. It is a very lush and green Kailua neighborhood with beautiful mountain views. In 2012, homes here sold for an average sales price of $847,500 with an average of 37 Days On Market (DOM) and a list to sales price percentage of 98%.

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Kailua Real Estate | Government/Agricultural Neighborhoods - 2012 Sold Homes

There are a few areas in Kailua which are government or agriculturally zoned. The neighborhood of Norfolk is the largest area of agriculturally-zoned properties in Kailua. The parcels here are large, over an acre, with usually, very upscale homes. Some people farm or keep horses.  Property in Norfolk is rarely listed on the market and in 2012 there were just two properties sold. The one which was listed in the MLS sat for just 8 days on the market and the other property was sold before even listing on the MLS. The average sale price in this neighborhood for 2012 was $1,845,000.

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Kailua Real Estate | Kaimalino Neighborhood - 2012 Sold Homes

The Kaimalino area saw a very healthy market in 2012. Most properties sold quickly with an average days on market of 33.

Kaimalino is a popular upscale neighborhood in Kailua.The average home sale price in Kaimalino is $1,242,429 with a list to sale price percentage of 97%. Photo Courtesy of HICentral MLS

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Kailua Real Estate | Kukilakila Condominiums - 2012 Sold Homes

Kukilakila is one of 3 townhome-style developments in Kailua. It is actually a PUD or Planned Unit Development, rather than a condominium.

A PUD is a type of property ownership where individuals actually own the building or unit they live in, including their designated portion of land underneath the building they own, but common areas are owned jointly with the other members of the development or association.

In 2012, ten units sold in this complex. Sales in 2012 averaged $601,300 with 41 days on market and a list to sale price percentage of 98%.  Kukilakila was built in the early 70’s, all of the units have garages and most have views of Kaelepulu pond aka Enchanted Lake. Photo Courtesy of HICentral MLS.

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Kailua Real Estate | Kukanono Neighborhood - 2012 Sold Homes

Kailua’s Kukanono neighborhood is a small area between the Pali Highway and the Kawainui Mash conservation area. Homes do not come on the market often in Kukanono and in 2012 only 2 properties were listed. The two Kukanono homes sold did, however, sell for over asking price by at least $20,000! A list to price average percentage of 104%, with an average 18 Days on Market. Photo Courtesy of HICentral MLS.

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Kailua Real Estate | Koolaupoku Neighborhood - 2012 Sold Homes

The Koolaupoku Neighborhood of Kailua had steady sales in 2012. An average of 44 Days On Market (DOM) shows that property in Koolaupoku is in high demand with an average sale price of $805,893. Koolaupoku is a primarily upscale neighborhood bordering the Kawainui canal and heading toward the Kawainui Marsh. Some of the properties in this neighborhood are on larger sized lots and/or are canalfront, some have been CPR-ed and are on small lots. There is a lot of variety in this area.Photo Courtesy of HICentral MLS.

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Kailua Real Estate | Keolu Hills Neighborhood - 2012 Sold Homes

Kailua real estate sales in the Keolu Hills neighborhood were very strong in 2012. With 25 sales of homes and 100% list to price percentage average, sellers in Keolu Hills received asking price or above for their homes. With an average sale price of $699,000 and 44 Days on Market (DOM), Keolu Hills is a great place for investors and first home buyers to be looking. Most of the homes which sold in 2012 needed work and remodeling. The relative affordability of Keolu Hiils neighborhood makes this a possibility for people looking to fix up & add value to a home, investors and first-time homebuyers. Photo Courtesy of HICentral MLS.

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Kailua Real Estate | Kawailoa Neighborhood - 2012 Sold Homes

Kawailoa neighborhood in Kailua had just 3 sales in 2012. Kawailoa is not a large area, fronting Kailua Beach park from the end of S Kalaheo ave (Kalapawai Market)to the foot hills of Counrty Club Knolls (entrance to Lanikai). The average Days on Market (DOM) for these three homes was just 9 days! Two of the three homes sold for over asking price. This neighborhood is very popular as it is so close to Kailua Beach & Kailua Beach Park and also puts you in the desired Lanikai (Public Charter) Elementary School District.

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Kailua Real Estate | Kalama Tract Neighborhood - 2012 Sold Homes

The Kalama Tract neighborhood features beachy homes on some larger lots, most over 10,000 Sq Ft. However the few which border the Coconut Grove neighborhood are the smaller parcels.

With 12 sales in the neighborhood and an average DOM of only 37 this neighboorhood is moving! The average sales price for homes in the Kalama Tract neighborhood is $1,162,428. Proximity to Kailua Beach and larger lot size makes Kalama Tract a very desirable neighborhood in which to buy.

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Kailua Real Estate | Kaopa Neighborhood - 2012 Sold Homes

Kailua’s Kaopa neighborhood had a relatively healthy year in 2012 with 11 sales ranging from $660,000 to $880,000. A average list to sales price percentage of 99% and an average 56 Days On Market DOM this Kailua neighborhood, in 2012, proved to be an affordable and poular area for first home buyers and investors. Photo Courtesy of HICentral MLS

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