Picture this: You bought a house in Hawaii. Pristine beaches, island lifestyle, perfect weather all-year-round. Fresh poke and loco moco are waiting for you. Need I say more?
I sourced these dreamy homes, which are currently for sale from top real estate companies, looking at different locations and price points to fit your needs.
This is part of Kiplinger’s new series “Listed.” Be aware that due to the nature of real estate, property statuses may have changed by the time you read this.
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1. Under $1M: Condo living in Honolulu
A downside of tropic living is the maintenance needed on a home. You can make your life easier, then, by living in a well-managed building, like this one just blocks from the water in Honolulu.
Address: 750 Kaheka Street, Unit 505, Honolulu (listed by Compass)
Price: $485,000 | Specs: 2 beds / 1.5 bath; 803 sq. ft.
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Highlights:
- 20-minute walk to Ala Moana Beach
- Right by shopping center and Walmart
- Spacious living room with open-concept kitchen
- In-unit washer and dryer
- Views out to the water
- Apartment has a pool, resident manager and security guard
Not your style? Try this $995,500 2-bed/2-bath home on Kauai.
2. $1-2M: Beach living in northern Oahu
This house is right on the beach in Oahu. If city living isn’t your thing, this could fit your needs.
Address: 59-171 Ke Nui Road, Unit D, Haleiwa (listed by Compass)
Price: $1,500,000 | Specs: 4 beds / 2 baths; 1,358 sq. ft.
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Highlights:
- Did I mention it’s literally on the beach? (With a seawall)
- Backyard covered patio facing the water
- Outdoor shower and plenty of greenery for privacy
Not your style? Try this 3-bed/2-bath condo in Honolulu for $1,650,000.
3. $2M+: Modern luxury in Maui
A stunning piece of modern architecture with plenty of space to make your own.
Address: 454 Hoolawa Road, Haiku (listed by Compass)
Price: $5,900,000 | Specs: 3 beds / 2 baths; 2,118 sq. ft.
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Highlights:
- 2-acre lot overlooking Maui’s North Shore
- 38-foot glass walls to see the views
- Locally custom-crafted woodwork
- Solar power system, catchment water and reverse-osmosis UV filtration, as well as a dehumidification system
- Japanese zen garden living roof
- Coffee nook and stylized, modern kitchen
- Sliding shoji doors for your choice of privacy or open spaces
- Lava rock outdoor shower
Not your style? How about a more traditional $3.25M 3-bed/3.5-bath home in northern Kauai?