Kailua Real Estate | Golf Course Frontage Enchanted Lake Gem

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Kailua Real Estate | Golf Course Home in Kailua

SOLD - Kailua Real Estate! $1,413,000 FS - SEE VIDEO HERE

463 Iana Street, Kailua, Oahu, Hawaii - Enchanted Lake Neighborhood

Some Kailua real estate locations are extra special, such as Iana Street in Kailua. In this Kailua area, most homes are on large, 10,000+ sq ft lots that front either the Mid Pacific Golf Course or the Kaelepulu Stream. Enchanted Lake’s Iana Street is a peaceful neighborhood, on a “no outlet” street, with sidewalks. It’s the type of place where people walk their dogs, jog down the block, and kids play in the streets. It seems that everyone here knows their neighbors.

This Kailua home for sale on Iana Street, has golf course frontage, and has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, with a 2,221 square feet interior.

The multiple living areas in this Kailua golf course home for sale are spacious and feature beautiful engineered wood floors and vaulted ceilings. 

The living areas, along with the master bedroom, feature fantastic Mid Pacific Golf Course views approaching the 7th Green.  The entire back of the house has large casement windows which open wide to allow the tradewinds to cool this Kailua home.  The living spaces also have storage cabinetry and several built-in bookshelves.

This charming Kailua home features a newly remodeled kitchen, with a brand new gas stove, quartz countertops, solid wood cabinetry and glass tile backsplash. There is lots of counter space, for convenient meal prep, and great storage. A separate laundry room is attached to the kitchen.

This Kailua home also has a dining room and a multi-purpose room, which leads to the expansive backyard.

Unusual for Kailua real estate, this home has a spacious master bedroom suite. This area features a separate dressing area, with two mirrored closets, and a remodeled bathroom with a large, pebble-tiled walk-in shower.

This Kailua home has two more bedrooms that face the front of the house and there is also a small office/bedroom off of the kitchen. (See slideshow below for photos.)

This Kailua golf course home features many upgrades, such as: new windows, split AC units in two bedrooms, newer engineered wood flooring, new lighting, new paint, landscaping, a new rock wall and vinyl fencing, new concrete drive and garage door, a tankless gas water heater, and a quartzite lanai. There is also outdoor storage space for surfboards and kayaks.

This Kailua real estate in the much sought-after Enchanted Lake School District is a great value, as it offers both a large living space and a huge yard, perfect for many recreational purposes. This golf course frontage home on Iana Street is sure to sell quickly in this highly-coveted area of Kailua. Come see it soon! 

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Photos and Video by Andy Landgraf. Staging by Home Shoppe Hawaii.

This home is listed by Home Shoppe Hawaii LLC, Principal Broker, Yvonne Jaramillo Ahearn, Esq. RB-20262. Please call 808-721-8088 or email Yvonne@HomeShoppeHawaii.com for more information or private showings.

Kailua Fireworks & 4th of July Parade Independence Day 2016

Aloha ~ Kailua Fireworks are on again and this year the festiviites include an Airshow!

The local Kailua Independence Day Parade will start the day. The Kailua 4th of July Parade route starts on Kainalu Road, at the North end, on Palapu Street, near Kainalu Elementary School.

Pull up your lawn chair early because it gets crowded. The Kailua Idependence Day Parade ends at Kailua Intermediate School. There will be floats, bands, and entertainment as only Kailua knows how. 

 The Independence Day Parade in Kailua Town will be followed by a 4th of July Fireworks Show at Kailua Beach. This year, the Kailua Fireworks show wil be preceded by an Airshow.

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HERE’S THE PARADE & FIREWORKS SCHEDULE FOR KAILUA 2016

10 am-12 noon - Kailua 4th of July Parade

6 pm - Acrobatic Air Show

6:30 pm - Marine Corps Forces Pacific Band

8pm - Kailua Fireworks Show 2016

Get to Kailua Beach early for the best fireworks viewing spots.

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There is FREE Public Parking in Kailua 3pm-11pm at Macy’s parking lot (with Shuttle), Kailua Elementary, Kailua Intermediate, Lanikai Elementary, and Kainalu Elementary AND a SHUTTLE from Macy’s 3:30-10:30 to Kailua General Store on Kuulei Road.

SEE YOU THERE!!

Kailua Real Estate | Plantation Cottage w Fabulous Outdoor Space

KAILUA REAL ESTATE ORIGINALLY LISTED FOR $915,000 FS! ((SOLD $960K!!))

VIDEO TOUR - Kailua home for sale in Coconut Grove, Kailua.

This hidden gem of a home is located in the Coconut Grove neighborhood of Kailua. Situated perfectly on a beautifully landscaped 5,500 square foot lot, this charming 3/3 Kailua home features great outdoor living space and a gorgeously remodeled interior. It also has a 17 panel, owned PV system (on net metering) and gas appliances, along with possibility for studio with separate entrance. Remodeled real estate in Kailua, with all these features, generally sells fast, so make sure to get in to see this Kailua home for sale quickly!

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Kailua Real Estate | Another Coconut Grove Home Sold!

Kailua Real Estate is a smart investment and the market shows no signs of slowing.

Home Shoppe Hawaii has sold another charming Coconut Grove home in Kailua. This Kailua home is a 2 story, newer-built home with 3 BR/2BA at 427A Manono Street and it sold for $835,000 FS. Besides this Kailua Home’s great proximity to Kailua Beach and Kailua Town, it features a lovely yard with a huge mango tree. Situated on a quiet lane, this home required some aesthetic remodel work, but had great bones. Ana Kuna (B) 295-2311 represented the Buyers of this fabulous piece of Kailua real estate in Coconut Grove.

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Please contact Home Shoppe Hawaii for more information on buying or selling Kailua real estate! 808-721-8088

Hawaii Life | Blues and BBQ Festival on Oahu at the Hilton 2016

Hawaii Life means never a dull moment, between all of the great activities on Oahu and the beautiful outdoors. This looks like a fun event, if you enjoy music and great food, in a beachside setting. Enjoy traditional Southern BBQ and live music by local bands

	Hilton Hawaiian Village presents Honolulu BBQ & Blues Festival Hilton Hawaiian Village, Great Lawn Saturday, June 18, 3-9 p.m. LAST CHANCE TO GET TICKETS TO THIS GREAT EVENT! WE HAVE A LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS AVAILABLE Just $20 General Admission / $10 Military with valid ID TASTE traditional Southern BBQ featuring beef brisket, spare ribs, smoked pulled pork shoulder, smokey half chicken and more prepared by “four-time BBQ World Champion, Pitmaster Myron Mixon.”   General Admission $20 (Day of Event: $30) Military $10 with valid ID (Day of Event: $20) Children under 15 are free - with paid adult Event parking: $8 self-parking or $13 valet Food and beverages available for purchase. Please call (808) 947-7955 to purchase tickets. SEE MORE INFO
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Oahu Real Estate | Mililani Charmer 3/2 Home Sold $660K

Oahu Real Estate in Mililani - Sold $660,000 - Listed at $640,000 FS

Real estate on Oahu is moving on all areas on the island and this includes Mililani. This fantastic Mililani home had multiple offers in the first week on the market and sold for significantly above asking to a cash buyer.

With 1,780 square feet, this 3/2 home was spacious and move-in ready.  This Oahu real estate also featured new windows and a new roof, installed in 2011.

This very well kept Mililani Oahu home for sale also had beautiful travertine tile flooring and soaring ceilings, giving it a very large, open feel. It featured a gracious entry foyer and separate dining room, as well as large living room space with a slider to the backyard and large windows.

Home Shoppe Hawaii REALTOR, Ana Kuna (B) represented the Sellers of this Oahu home. If you would like Home Shoppe Hawaii to sell your Oahu Real Estate for the best price possible, please contact us at 808-721-8088.

Kailua Real Estate | Super Cute Coconut Grove Beach House!

Kailua Real Estate is still competitive and homes are selling with multiple offers. Home Shoppe Hawaii clients were so excited to be the winning offer on this great Kailua Home!! 402 Hualani St ~ SOLD for $929,000 FS. Principal Broker, Yvonne Jaramillo Ahearn (B) represented the Buyers.

This Kailua homes features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. In addition, this Kailua real estate charmer was completely remodeled with a gorgeous new kitchen, with large island, and great bathrooms, one with a claw foot tub! Hardwood floors, lots of storage, and a large grassy yard completed this great package. And the home is only a few blocks from beautiful Kailua Beach! Less than a mile also to the center of Kailua town for shopping and dining. What a beautiful, charming home in a fantastic Kailua location!

 

 Contact us today and we’ll help you find a great home like this one! 808-721-8088

Kailua Real Estate | Huge Kalama Beach Club Lot with Solid Home

Kailua Real Estate on Oahu is in demand and most Kailua real estate is selling with multiple offers. According to the Honolulu Board of REALTORS, Kailua Real Estate sold in April 2016 went for 100.8% of asking price on average.

This 1941 Kailua home SOLD by Home Shoppe Hawaii Principal Broker, Yvonne Ahearn, was no exception. Listed at $1,150,000, it sold for $1,178,500, in a competitive multiple offer situation. Even though Home Shoppe Hawaii clients paid over asking, they got a great deal since this Kailua home appraised at more than $80K higher. We LOVE when our clients walk into extra equity! And with our clients, it happens often - even in this Sellers’ market!

Photo Courtesy of HiCentral MLS. Listed by Elite Pacific Properties.

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KAILUA REAL ESTATE ON OAHU

Hawaii Life | Culinary Festival on Oahu - 1st Annual Connoisseurs Culinary Journey

Foodies:

For those, on Oahu and beyond, who appreciate the finer things in life, upcoming is the 1st Annual Connoisseurs Culinary Journey on Oahu, to be held May 23-27, 2016. This is a prelude to the Hawaii Food & Wine Festival (to be held on Oahu, October 14-30, 2016), during this 5 day event, 15 couples you will explore food and extraordinary culinary experiences all over the island of Oahu and on the Big Island. But mark your calendars for next year….  Since this was open to only 30 people, it is already sold out.

However, the Hukilau Beach Cookout is Friday May 27, 2016, is open to the public, and still has tickets.

The Hukilau Beach Cookout features a special dining experience with eleven of Hawai‘i’s best chefs serving dishes fireside with amazing selection of wines, cocktails, and beer along Kahala Beach, location to some of the best luxury real estate on Oahu.

Enjoy dishes such as Chef Mark “Gooch” Noguchi’s popular squid luau, Chef Mavro’s bouillabaisse, inspired by his hometown of Marseilles, a poke bar by Poke Stop’s Chef Elmer Guzman, a refreshing pina colada “push pop” by Chef Michelle Karr-Ueoka, and more. In addition, there will be a vast selection of some of the most awe-inspiring and coveted wines in the World. From Opus One, Silver Oak Wine Cellars, Caymus Vineyards, Kosta Browne, Patz & Hall, and many more! Enjoy a night under the stars while sipping on champagne with a twist by Southern Wine & Spirits of Hawaii’s mixologist, Chandra Lucariello called Tiny Bubbles.

This is an oceanside culinary tasting event that you just cannot miss! And if you want to see some lovely Oahu real estate in the area, while you are on-island, please don’t hesitate to call me.

For more details see http://www.hawaiifoodandwinefestival.com/node/733

To see Oahu Luxury Real Estate while on Oahu, call Yvonne Ahearn (B) at 808-721-8088.

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.

Just Listed: Oahu Real Estate | Low Maintenance Mililani Charmer

Oahu Real Estate in Mililani - Listed at $640,000 FS

This adorable Mililani Area 3 Bedroom / 2 Bath home is fresh and move-in ready! The interior is a roomy 1,780 square feet.

New windows and a new roof, installed in 2011, are just some of the fabulous features of this Mililani home for sale now. For economy, there is also a solar water heater. It has great bones!!

This very well kept home also has beautiful travertine tile flooring and soaring ceilings, giving it a very large, open feel. There is a gracious entry foyer and separate dining room, as well as large living room space with a slider to the backyard and large windows.

The spacious master features an en suite bath.

The bright and cheery kitchen has lots of counter and cabinet space, and includes dishwasher and solid surface range/oven!

This charming Mililani home for sale also has an extended lanai into the low maintenance yard. The lot is an ample 5,000 square feet. There is plenty of storage within the home, and extra storage in the two-car carport.

This home is a gem and is ready to go.  It is sure to go quickly, especially with such low current inventory in Mililani.

Please call Listing Broker, Ana Kuna (B) 295-2311 or email ana@homeshoppehawaii.com with questions or to request a showing.

PUBLIC OPEN: Saturday, April 23, 2016 1-4pm and Sunday, April 24, 2016 2-5pm

Oahu Public Schools - How Did They Rank? (Honolulu & Windward)

Oahu Public School Rankings 2016

Honolulu Magazine has released its 2016 rankings for public schools on Oahu and throughout Hawaii. How did the Oahu schools in your area rank? Honolulu Magazine’s public elementary school rankings for Honolulu and Windward Oahu (Schools in the Top 100) are as follows:

RANKING FOR HONOLULU - KAILUA - KANEOHE - LAIE
2016 PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS RANKED IN TOP 100
HONOLULU MAGAZINE 2016 RANKINGS

	HONOLULU Diamond Head Area
5	Liholiho	D Head	Kapahulu/Kaimuki
6	Kahala	D Head	Waialae GC/Kahala/DiamondHead/ Black Point/Puu Panini
14	Aina Haina	D Head	Aina Haina/Waialae Iki/Hawaii Loa Ridge/Paiko Lagoon/Niu Valley
18	Hokulani	D Head	St Louis/University
37	Waialae Charter	D Head	Puu Panini/Wilhelmina/Kaimuki/ Maunalani Hts
95	Aiiiolani	D Head	Kaimuki/Palolo/St Louis
	Hawaii Kai
40	Koko Head	Hawaii Kai
48	Hahahione	Hawaii Kai
	Metro Honolulu
2	Manoa	Metro	Manoa Area
11	Waikiki	Metro	Waikiki/Diamond Head
22	Noelani	Metro	Manoa/University/Judd Hillside
34	Royal	Metro	Downtown/Kakaako
56	Nuuanu	Metro	Nuuanu/Dowsett/Old Pali
83	Kaahumanu	Metro	Makiki/Punchbowl/Kakaako/Ala Moana
92	Pauoa	Metro	Nuuanu/Pac hts/Pauoa Valley
98	Jefferson	Metro	Waikiki/Diamond Head/Kapahulu
	North-West Honolulu
13	Aliamanu	North	Salt Lake/Aliamanu/Halawa
82	Red Hill	North	Moanalua Area
89	Moanalua	North	Salt Lake/Moanalua Area
91	Makalapa	North	Halawa/Foster Village/Military
96	Salt Lake	North	Salt Lake
	West Honolulu (West of Pali Hwy)
23	LIKELIKE	West	Liliha/Palama/Kapalama
41	MAEMAE	West	Alewa hts/Puunui/Nuuanu
43	LANAKILA	West	Liliha/Nuuanu/Kam Hts
45	KAPALAMA	West	Kapalama/Kam Hts
56	KALIHI UKA	West	Kalihi Area
80	PUUHALE	West	Kapalama/Kalhili

	WINDWARD
	Kailua
37	Kainalu	Kailua
46	Lanikai Charter	Kailua
48	Kaelepulu	Kailua
51	Keolu	Kailua
64	Maunawili	Kailua
76	Enchanted Lake	Kailua
93	Aikahi	Kailua/Kaneohe
	Kaneohe
20	Kaneohe	Kaneohe
65	Ahuimanu	Kaneohe
86	Heeia	Kaneohe
	Laie
62	Laie	Laie

For the full chart of 2016 Hawaii public elementary school rankings, which also looks at middle and high schools in the State of Hawaii, look to the Honolulu Magazine Public School Report at http://www.honolulumagazine.com/Hawaii-Public-School-Chart-2016/

As a REALTOR on Oahu, I am frequently asked about ranking the public schools on Oahu. What I can suggest is that you review reports such as these, ask friends and colleagues, and visit and speak with the Hawaii public schools themselves. Make your own assessment. These Oahu public school reports are just one tool to use and are not the definitive resouces on the quality of Oahu public schools. As I have stated before, how a child will do in school has much to do with his or her parents’ involvement in his or her education and whether the learning instutiton is a good fit for the child. Some children who attend Oahu public schools do as well or better than kids that attend private schools. And vice versa; attending a private school does not guarantee your child will do well or even attend college.  There are many factors to consider.

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Great Deal In Waikiki - Kealani Condo 2/2/1 - So Close to the Beach!

SOLD: $500K FS - Highest Priced “Original Condition” Sale Ever!

Imagine living just a short two blocks from the surf and sand of Waikiki Beach! And with a view of Diamond Head too!

Listed at $500,000 FS this condominium is currently one of the best deals in Waikiki on a price per square foot basis, for 2 bedroom, 2 bath view condos with a lanai and parking.

 

This Waikiki condo is very spacious, with a 989 sq ft interior and 110 sq ft lanai. The lanai has a view of Diamond Head. There is also a view of the Ala Wai canal from the dining area.

Spacious living area.

The large master bedroom has an ensuite bathroom with a shower stall.

The second bedroom is good sized too and the hall bath has a shower/tub combo.

It has an open kitchen with plenty of cabinet storage and countertop space, and has washer and dryer in the unit.

There are maple laminate floors in the living areas.

This is a corner unit in a preferred boutique building, with a swimming pool, at the Kapiolani Park end of Waikiki where there is less congestion and easier parking. The building has reasonable monthly fees (currently totalling $637) and 2 brand new elevators. The parking stall is covered and secured.

Please call Yvonne Ahearn (B) at 721-8088 to schedule a private showing.

Waialae Iki Honolulu Home on Rim Lot, with Ocean Views and Swimming Pool

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.

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Kailua Real Estate - Remodeled Enchanted Lake 4/3 Cul-de-Sac Oasis

SOLD!! $1,070,000 ~ 801 Halula Place in Enchanted Lake, Kailua! Highest price per square foot EVER sold in Enchanted Lake (non golf course/lake/canal homes). 2d highest $/sqft even including these homes!

This is a beautiful, completely remodeled Kailua home with 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. It is on an large, 8,402 sq ft cul-de-sac lot, with many neighbors that front Enchanted Lake. The total living space under roof is 1,926 sq ft, which includes a huge covered lanai, front porch and 3rd full bathroom.

This Kailua home was recently repainted and the roof has a GACO reflective and protective coating. Hurricane ties and many new framing members have enhanced the structure of this home beyond its orignal construction.

As you enter through the quartzite-tiled entry area, the spacious living room is open to both a dining area and a large kitchen.

Windowed doors open to the beautiful side yard from the living room. There are stranded bamboo floors throughout. The living room window has a lovely view of Mt. Olomana.

The gourmet kitchen has been fully remodeled with beautiful African Mahogany cabinetry and lazy Susan and Magic Corner to make the most of the space. There is a touch faucet and high-end, GE Profile and Bosch stainless steel appliances, including double ovens.  Decorator touches include onyx lighting and mother-of-pearl tile backsplash. And there’s lots of storage!!

The interior floor plan is open and flows well. Entertaining groups is easy and comfortable in this home. This home is modernized, yet retains its charming mid-century feel and some of its original detail.

The small dining area off the kitchen features sliding doors to a huge, almost 500 sq ft lanai.  The lanai is tiled with quartzite, and has a wet bar with solid wood cabinets and a granite top. The 3rd full bathroom, with laundry, in the home is also easily accessible from the lanai and the lanai can be entered through the carport area, as well.

There is plenty of room for recreation in this 8,402 sq ft yard. The yard is beautifully landscaped with a grassy lawn and sprinklers, and has banana and mango trees, as well as coconut palms. The garden areas span every side of the home and can be accessed from any one of the several sets of windowed doors in this open and airy Kailua home.

The Master Bedroom has two closets and windowed doors to the backyard. There is an en-suite Master Bathroom to the right side of the above photo.

The Master Bathroom is beautifully tiled in travertine, including the walk-in shower (to the right above and shown in photo below). It has wood cabinetry, granite counters, oil-rubbed bronze finish faucets, and a custom, built-in storage cabinet. Rather than 2 sinks, the owner opted to have more counter space for her makeup station, which has an attached, lighted makeup mirror, seen on the left side of this photo.

Besides the Master, the home has three other good-sized bedrooms. All have bamboo floors, ceiling fans, and white louvered closet doors. One bedroom has a window A/C unit. All look onto the lovely yard areas.

There is also a beautifully remodeled hall bathroom in this Kailua home, with Cararra Marble countertops and tub surround, and azure glass tile accents. The floor is vintage-styled hex tiles, and the cabinets and board and batten wainscotting are in white.

FOR MORE PHOTOS OF THIS LOVELY KAILUA REAL ESTATE FOR SALE SEE THE SLIDESHOW!

For questions, please call Yvonne Ahearn (B) at 808-721-8088.

Kailua Home for Sale, Near Kailua Beach - $670K FS

JUST LISTED!

3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH Kailua home only 1/2 mile to Kailua Beach in the Coconut Grove area!! This Kailua home needs some work, but it appears solid, with masonry construction and a newer roof. The large grassy yard on this 5,815 square foot lot, gives ample room for recreation. Located down a private lane, this Kailua home for sale has plenty of potential. Remodel to your own taste for for own charming Kailua cottage by the sea.  

For more information, contact Yvonne Ahearn (B) 721-8088 or Ana Kuna (S) 295-2311 at Home Shoppe Hawaii LLC.

Honolulu ADU Accessory Dwelling Units - Permits Now Available in Honolulu

Recently, several important changes were made to the housing and zoning laws in the City and County of Honolulu, Hawaii regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).  Bill 20 and Bill 21, amend Chapter 21 of the Revised Ordinances and now allow new permits for ADUs on many Oahu properties.

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