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Entries in honolulu real estate (29)

Sunday
Jan072018

Homes for Sale Near the Waialae Golf Course in Kahala (Home of the Sony Open)

Luxury Real Estate for Sale Near the Waialae Golf Course in Honolulu

There are several neighborhoods of luxury homes for sale near the Waialae Golf Course which you may like to see, when in town for the Sony Open. Some of these Honolulu luxury real estate neighborhoods are Kahala, Diamond Head, Black Point, and of course, the Wailalae Golf Course area. This is a great Honolulu real estate area and there are many homes for sale here. There is the Kahala Mall nearby, with lots of shopping and dining, including a Whole Foods market. This area is just a short drive to any private schools and there are many good public schools in the area. Kahala Beach is nearby, as well as the Kahala Hotel. Other beaches are also nearby. It is an easy commute to Waikiki and downtown Honolulu. The Neighborhood where the Waialae Golf Course entrance is located is called Kahala. But many golf course homes are in the Waialae Golf Course neighborhood itself. These are the luxury real estate currently for sale in these Honolulu luxury home neighborhoods near the Waialae Golf Course, home of the Sony Open.

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Wednesday
Jan032018

SONY OPEN IN HAWAII - Oahu PGA Golf Tournament

The Sony Open in Hawaii is here again!

One of the most popular golf tournaments to occur annually on Oahu, the Sony Open, starts this coming week, January 11-14. Held at the Waialae Country Club in Kahala, every year, the Hawaii Sony Open PGA Golf Tournament is one to not miss. Tee times can be found on the Sony Open Website

The Sony Open in Honolulu, Hawaii is a professional golf tournament on the PGA Tour.  Currently, the Open is held in mid-January, following the Tournament of Champions on Maui. The front and back nines of Waialae are switched for the PGA Tour event, finishing at the dogleg ninth hole. The tournament is currently organized by Friends of Hawaii Charities.  In addition to the usual PGA Tour eligibility criteria, the Sony Open may invite up to three professional golfers from emerging markets.

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Monday
Oct162017

Honolulu Homes | Remodeled Diamond Head Condo at Pualei Circle

Diamond Head Terrace #33 Honolulu, HI 96815

Diamond Head Honolulu Real Estate on Oahu
SOLD FULL-PRICE: $469,000 FS by Yvonne Jaramillo Ahearn, RB-20262     

UPCOMING OPEN HOUSES

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This smashing 1BR/1BA/1PK pied-a-terre in Diamond Head’s favorite area of vintage walk-up apartments, Pualei Circle, has just been listed and probably won’t last long.

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Wednesday
Aug232017

Honolulu Real Estate | Hawaii Loa Ridge View Home in The Pointe

613 Moaniala Street Honolulu, HI 96821

Hawaii Loa Ridge Honolulu Real Estate on Oahu
Listed at: $2,650,000 FS by Yvonne Jaramillo Ahearn, RB-20262
www.hawaiiloaridgehome.com.      

UPCOMING OPEN HOUSE

Please call 808-721-8088 for access information.

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Sunday
Oct302016

Honolulu Real Estate | Vintage Gem with Rental Opportunity in Kaimuki

Honolulu Real Estate - 1009 2d Ave in Kaimuki
$1,298,000 FS
FIRST PUBLIC OPEN: SUNDAY 11/6, 2-5pm


With Honolulu real estate at such high prices, who wouldn’t love to have help paying the mortgage? With this remodeled 5BR/5BA Kaimuki home, you have a great opportunity for either multi-generational living or tenant income.

This Honolulu home for sale can stand as one large single-family residence, or may be used in two or three different areas, as needed, offering flexibility. Current rent for the upstairs 2/2 with wet bar is $2875 (incl. utilities - one electric meter), though this is no guarantee of future rent. The entire downstairs is currently vacant and ready to move-in.

This original, vintage Honolulu home for sale has been renovated top to bottom with new electrical, plumbing, bathrooms, flooring, and roof and in 2014. And at this time, a new addition was completed with more than 1600 additional square feet. Designed in a tasteful manner, the home retains its original Kaimuki charm, but provides ample multi-generational living space. All 5 bedrooms in this home have ceiling fans and split AC units for comfort. There are 5 off-street parking spots.

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The front of the home features a charming front porch, high ceilings and 1934 cottage detail, such a beadboard celings, crown molding, and wainscoting/chair rail detail. The original double-hung windows are still functional too, and add to the charm! Existing wood laminate flooring is over original wood floor, which could be refurbished.

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This vintage Kaimuki home in Honolulu has a full kitchen here, in front, with gas stove and original, vintage stainless steel counter. Some of the original vintage cabinetry is also intact with beautiful glass knobs.

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At the end of the kitchen area is a small storage area that leads to the laundry and lanai.

The vintage portion of this Kaimuki cottage for sale also has 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, in addition to the living area and full kitchen, shown above. 

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Bedroom 1 has en-suite bathroom and door to front porch.

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honolulu real estate kaimukiBedroom 1 has its own Bath.

The above bedroom suite may also be accessed from the front porch by a separate entrance.

There is also a second bedroom and second full bathroom off the same hall area.

Bedroom #2

Hall Bath


The NEW Addition! The back portion of the home, including the upstairs, was newly constructed in 2014 and is over 1600 square feet of living space. The downstairs - connected from the kitchen area - features a giant family room with a snack area, and a bedroom and full bathroom. The family room also accesses the large lanai by sliding door.


There is also an interior staircase, in the family room, leading to the top floor which has a 2BR/2BA with wet bar area. This upstairs area also has an outdoor entrance from the front side of the house, is currently tenant-occupied, and is not shown in these photos. It has its own separate laundry area and small zen yard space, also not shown. Finishes on the upstairs unit include carbonized stranded bamboo hardwood floors and granite and ceramic tile in the bathrooms. Bedrooms have AC and there is a view deck from the living space.

A back lanai from the family room provides a great space for eating or relaxation. The trex-style decking provides durability and easy care. The entire property is also fenced and has privacy gates between front and back. Shown above is the lanai for the upstairs area.

Lanai off the family room


More lanai and downstairs laundry area below.

This property is located on the border of Kaimuki and Kapahulu and is close to both shopping and dining areas, such as Kapahulu Safeway and Leonard’s Bakery for malasadas! There is also easy access to the freeway and beaches. If you have questions about this great property, please call Listing Broker, Yvonne Jaramillo Ahearn (PB) at 808-721-8088.

~Aloha 

Staging by Home Shoppe Hawaii LLC, Photos by Tron Van Tran, Hawaii Real Estate Photography. 

Saturday
Oct292016

Honolulu Real Estate | Kapahulu Multi-Family Home, New Construction!

Honolulu Real Estate in Kapahulu - 3148 Hayden Street, Honolulu 96815
Listed at $1,850,000 FS

It’s difficult to find tastefully built, new construction Honolulu Real Estate in popular beachside areas such as Kapahulu. This Honolulu home for sale is quite unique, as it affords a great Oahu location in Kapahulu, Honolulu, near both Kapahulu and Monsarrat shopping/dining/business districts, as well as a just a short distance to Kapiolani Park, Waikiki Shell, Diamond Head State Park, the Zoo, the Aquarium, and Waikiki Beach.

It is also large enough to accomodate extended family or possibly tenants, for rental income. This home has a very flexible configuration.

This Kapahulu Oahu home has 7 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, along with a family room and rumpus room with a wet bar. When all areas of this home have been rented, with long term rentals, income has approached $10,000 a month. This lovely Honolulu home can be configured to work with many living situations, and could even work as a care home. Check out the floor plan below.

 This Kapahulu home was built new, from the ground-up, in 2014, and has great features such as a 20-panel owned PV system, gas appliances, cement-fiber siding, and a low maintenance yard. The design of the house is non-obtrusive and fits with the older cottage style homes in the area. 

There is high quality, durable wood laminate flooring throughout. Upstairs portions of the home have city light and Diamond Head views. And did I mention, this is a fantastic location?

All living areas have ceiling fans and there is split air in the front portion of the home. Kitchen and bath counters are all quartz and these areas feature wood cabinetry and stainless steel finish/gas appliances. The area shown in these photos is the upstairs Rumpus Room.

All windows have plantation style blinds. This Kapahulu home also features recessed lighting and wide hallways. Bathrooms are spacious and use beautiful finishes, such as quartz counters and marble tile tub surrounds.

This is truly a home which must be seen to fully appreciate the value. All areas except the Rumpus Room areas, shown in these photos, are currently tenant occupied, so require 48 hours notice to show.

Please call Listing Broker, Yvonne Jaramillo Ahearn (PB), at 808-721-8088, with questions or for a private showing. 

~ Aloha

Staging by Home Shoppe Hawaii LLC, Photos by Tron Van Tran, Hawaii Real Estate Photography.

Friday
Apr222016

Oahu Real Estate | Honolulu Home in Maunalani Heights 

SOLD: SALE PRICE $955,000 FS

Honolulu real estate on Oahu is hot as ever, and Home Shoppe Hawaii clients did great in purchasing this beautiful Maunalani Heights property. Over multiple offers and from being in a backup position, Home Shoppe Hawaii Oahu Real Estate clients prevailed and obtained this solid 6 bedroom 2 bath, 1,760 sq ft home, perfect for multi-family use.  A large deck gives this Honolulu home great views over the city and this lovely residence is situated in one of the best parts of Honolulu’s Maunalani Heights neighborhood, where most real estate prices far exceed $1M.

Principal Broker, Yvonne Jaramillo Ahearn RB-20262 represented the Buyers in this transaction. If are interested in homes like this or you would like help with the purchase or sale of Oahu Real Estate, please contact Yvonne at 808-721-8088.

Sunday
Aug022015

OPEN TODAY 8/2 2-5p - 1638 Laukahi St. in Honolulu (Waialae Iki) 

OPEN WED 8/5 9:30-11:30am & SUNDAY 8/9 2-5pm - VIDEO TOUR HERE This is a remarkable mid-century style Honolulu home by architect Owen Chock. Enjoy gorgeous ocean and Diamond Head views in this remodeled residence that still retains its charming midcentury feel. Vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, multiple lanais, and a wood-burning fireplace are other features of this beautiful Waialae Iki view home, listed at $2,099,000 FS.

Besides a wonderful indoor-outdoor lifestyle, you’ll enjoy a gorgeous, new chef’s kitchen with custom cabinetry, high-end Electrolux and Frigidaire stainless steel appliances, stainless steel apron-front since, and of course, an ocean view. This home also features a spacious, master suite with stunning views, a lanai overlooking the swimming pool, and a new spa-like bathroom, with Grohe fixtures and double sinks, a shower with a view of Diamond Head, and a walk-in closet.

There are 4 bedrooms and 2 and 1/2 bathrooms in the upper part of the house. There is also a recreation room with another full bath, down by the sparkling, blue-tiled swimming pool, for a total of 5 possible bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. Plenty of room for family and friends in this 2,943 sq ft home!

This Honolulu home is on a private and peaceful rim lot of 10,705 sq ft, backing up to preservation land, in desirable Waialae Iki, close to Kahala Mall and other shopping and restaurants.

The exterior has been completely repainted, and features a Wayne Dalton garage door, and a reglazed Monier tile roof. There are also newly re-tiled slate lanais on the front and side of this lovely Honolulu home for sale. The beautiful, private, landscaped and sprinklered, muti-use outdoor space for gathering and entertaining, makes this home a complete package!

Video Tour  Open Wednesday August 5, 9:30-11:30am and Sunday August 9, 2-5pm

Complete Photo Gallery of 1638 Laukahi Street Waialae Iki Below.

Contact Listing Broker: Yvonne Jaramillo Ahearn (B) at 808-721-8088, for a private showing.

Thursday
Jan012015

Oahu Real Estate | Sold Homes in Kaimuki, Honolulu

The fourth quarter of 2014 was busy for Home Shoppe Hawaii and two of the homes we sold were in the Kaimuki neighborhood of Honolulu.

The first was a CPR home, built in 1939 and located at 1010A 8th Ave in Kaimuki, Honolulu. This was a gracious old plantation-style home with a daylight basement, with a total of 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. This Honolulu home was in need of some upgrades, but was otherwise solid and presented a good opportunity for extra income, since the basement featured a separate entrance, as well as a wet bar. This home was listed by Yvonne Jaramillo Ahearn (B), and sold for $810,000 FS (with multiple offers) on 12/14/14.

The second Kaimuki home was located just down the street from the first at 1009 2nd Ave in Kaimuki, Honolulu. This was a cute old 1934 cottage with 2 bedrooms and 1 bath. This home also was in need of a rehab, but had very little structural damage for a home of its age. The Buyers of this home were represented by Yvonne Jaramillo Ahearn (B). This home was listed for $730,000 FS and sold for $680,000 FS on 11/21/14.

If you would like more information about either of these homes in Kaimuki or if you would like to purchase or sell any home in Honolulu, please don’t hesitate to contact Home Shoppe Hawaii at 808-721-8088. 

Saturday
Oct182014

Honolulu Real Estate | Just Listed: Historic Kaimuki Bungalow w Basement Apartment

This is a fabulous new listing in the bustling and desirable Kaimuki neighborhood of Honolulu. This charming 1939 Kaimuki bungalow features a total of 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. There is an upper level home and a lower level daylight basement apartment (with separate entrance) in this dwelling, making it a great home for those who want lots or space, extra income, or a profitable investment property. All square footage is permitted.

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Sunday
Jun082014

Honolulu Real Estate | Downtown Condo at Harbor Square - SOLD $314K

The Honolulu real estate market is still hot, but not too hot to find some great properties for our buyers! And, on that note, we’d like to congratulate one of our most recent Buyers who just purchased this lovely Honolulu condo at Harbor Square.   Harbor Square is located in Honolulu, near the ocean, in the Downtown neighborhood. This is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, fully remodeled condo home, in fee simple.

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Monday
Mar312014

Honolulu Real Estate | Kapahulu Home with Ocean Views SOLD: $706,500 FS

Home Shoppe Hawaii is pleased to have recently helped our Buyers purchase a Honolulu Home at 3518 McCorriston Street in the Kapahulu neighborhood of Diamond Head.  This was a private sale of an unlisted Honolulu property that Home Shoppe Hawaii arranged on behalf of our clients. Because this Kapahulu home was not listed, Home Shoppe Hawaii managed both sides of the transaction, though we represented only the Buyers on the transaction. Having no listing agent resulted in significant savings to my Buyers in their purchase.  It also enabled my Buyers to purchase this home without having outside competition. Due to the low inventory we are experiencing on Oahu, most single family properties in the Diamond Head area of Honolulu receive multiple offers.

This Kapahulu home, in the Diamond Head region of Honolulu, was built in the 1930s and had some of the traditional details of homes of this period. Unfortunately, there had been a lot of deferred maintenance and the home was in average to fair condition. The location is great, however, just a short walk to Monsarrat Ave and Kapiolani Park, as well as Waikiki Beach. The second story of this home featured ocean and Diamond Head views, which was exactly what my clients desired.

Purchasing homes in a Sellers’ market requires unique strategies to help Buyers find the home of their dreams. Home Shoppe Hawaii thinks outside of the box to help secure the home you want and frequently has access to unlisted homes. Contact Home Shoppe Hawaii at 808-721-8088 to hear how we can help you find a great Honolulu home.

Thursday
Nov282013

Honolulu Condos Can Make Great Hawaii Investment Properties!

Happy Thanksgiving and Aloha! Today, I am thankful for my family, friends & clients, my health, my home and living in Hawaii, and for my latest sale, which closed yesterday.

This lovely Honolulu condominium home was just sold by Home Shoppe Hawaii for $196,000 Fee Simple. It is a gorgeous, remodeled downtown Honolulu studio with one covered parking spot in the Ward Kinau building. The seller used hardwood cabinetry, a variety of exquisite granite and marble,  kohler fixtures, custom room darkening draperies, and other upgrades to make this one of the nicest studios I’ve ever seen!


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Sunday
Sep292013

Honolulu Real Estate | Ocean View Honolulu Home on Waialae Nui Ridge

Ocean view homes in Honolulu are not all alike! But this gorgeous piece of Honolulu real estate will not leave you wanting more. The breathtaking views from this Honolulu home for sale span from Koko Head past Diamond Head and to Downtown.  Ideally located on upper Wailae Nui Ridge, at 2072 Halekoa Drive, this ocean view Honolulu home is near Kahala Mall shopping, great schools, fabulous restaurants, and is just a short drive to shopping in Hawaii Kai, as well. 

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Wednesday
Jul102013

Honolulu Real Estate: 1/1 Makiki Condo Home With Great Location!!!

Rose Terrace is a quiet boutique building in the heart of Makiki. This great condo is located away from freeway noise but with easy access to H1, downtown Honolulu, shopping in Manoa and Ala Moana, Punahou and UH Manoa.

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Friday
Jun142013

Honolulu Real Estate in Hawaii Kai's Kalama Valley - SOLD $599K

Home Shoppe Hawaii is pleased to announce our sale today, at full price, of our Hawaii Kai listing on Ohina Place in Kalama Valley. This home is in a great location, not too far from Sandy Beach and in the desirable Hawaii Kai school district.

This 3 bedroom 2 full bath Hawaii Kai Honolulu home was sold on the first day of listing, with a full-price offer of $599K.  At the time, this was the lowest priced home in Hawaii Kai, so the quick sale is no suprise.

This Hawaii Kai home is great for a first time homebuyer or even an investor. This Honolulu home had just been freshly remodeled. Almost everything was replaces and it has new paint inside and out, new interior doors and garage door, new flooring, cabinets, appliances in the kitchen, and kitchen countertops. The Hawaii Kai home features new tile, tubs and toilets. The master bedroom of this real estate in Honolulu has two closets and an en suite bathroom.  

This is an attached home, but is on its own separate lot (not a CPR or duplex). This Honolulu Hawaii Kai home also has a 2 car garage and the yard features a spacious brick patio and great space to entertain or play. Fresh and breezy, this home is ready to move right in!

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If you would like more details on this Honolulu home for sale in Hawaii Kai’s Kalama Valley, please contact Honolulu REALTOR, Yvonne Jaramillo Ahearn, Principal Broker, Home Shoppe Hawaii at 808-721-8088. ~ Aloha.

Wednesday
Jun122013

Honolulu Condo with View at Summer Palace - SOLD $388K

Today’s sale of this Honolulu condominium listed by Home Shoppe Hawaii is proof that Honolulu real estate is doing well. In particular, the Honolulu condominium market has picked up immensely over the past 6 months. Home Shoppe Hawaii listed this Ala Moana condominium at $385K and it sold in just about a week for $388K, with multiple offers. That makes this sale the highest EVER price per square foot in history of the Summer Palace building. There were two higher priced sales in 2006 and 2007, both at $390K, for a slightly larger corner unit #2108, and also slightly larger #2405, a unit on the top floor, near the roof deck, but both of their prices per square foot were lower than this.

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Monday
Jun102013

Honolulu Real Estate in Palolo Valley - SOLD $679K

Home Shoppe Hawaii is pleased to announce our sale today, at full price, of a classic, remodeled Palolo Valley Honolulu home with great Diamond Head views. The top portion of this Honolulu home has 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath, plus two bonus rooms that can be used for an art studio or storage. This Honolulu real estate is unique in that it has a European style rental apartment below the traditional, main home, upstairs.

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Tuesday
Jun042013

Diamond Head Honolulu Real Estate for Rent, Charming Beach Bungalow 

Honolulu real estate is always in demand, and both rentals and homes for sale in Honolulu tend to go fast. Home Shoppe Hawaii is fortunate to have just listed a great Diamond Head Honolulu Home for Rent, which is not only in a fabulous Diamond Head location, near the beach, but is also a charming, remodeled home.

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Sunday
May052013

Honolulu Real Estate for Sale in Ala Moana's Summer Palace Condominiums

Honolulu real estate is booming and that includes the Honolulu condominium market. Great Honolulu condominiums are in short supply, especially ones in really popular buildings like the Summer Palace.  Location, location, location … you can walk to the beach, Ala Moana shopping center, and its 5 minutes to Waikiki.

Listed at $385K FS and OPEN TODAY 5/5 2-5pm. Come take a look! Call Ana Kuna (S) 295-2311 for entry.

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