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1139 Makaiwa St, Honolulu
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George Krischke

George Krischke

Principal Broker
Realtor, RB-18610

Mobile: (808) 554-1635

Email: George@HawaiiLiving.com

Description
Best Value in Kahala! 12548 SQFT! Huge room for the most discriminating home-owner. Conveniently situated within steps to the beach exclusive shopping at Kahala Mall the Waialae Country Club as well as easy access to Waikiki & to the H1 freeway. Deceivingly majestic on a large lot, this home is truly a rare Hawaiian gem! Designed with an open Hawaiian elegance. Mature foliage complements an all-tile pool & spa. Shady extended roof lines & wrap around veranda is detailed with exterior lighting & sound system. Kitchen appliances are renewed in 2019 and 2018. Located in prestigious Kahala, home offers the best in grace and living. Price down for a million dollars for as is condition. Seller prefers to use First American Lina Takada for escrow.
Past Activity
  • Sep 19, 2022 Sold for $3,750,000
  • Aug 10, 2022 Under Contract
  • Jul 23, 2022 Listed at $4,000,000
  • Sep 03, 2020 Sold for $2,340,000
  • Jul 15, 2020 Under Contract
  • Jun 17, 2020 Listed at $2,500,000
  • Jun 11, 2020 Off Market
  • Jun 08, 2020 Price $2,500,000
  • May 12, 2020 Price $2,700,000
  • Feb 03, 2020 Listed at $2,880,000
  • Dec 30, 2019 Off Market
  • Oct 17, 2019 Price $2,740,000
  • Oct 02, 2019 Price $2,850,000
  • Sep 16, 2019 Price $2,950,000
  • Aug 25, 2019 Price $3,100,000
  • Aug 13, 2019 Back to Active
  • Aug 13, 2019 Price $3,300,000
  • Jul 15, 2019 Off Market
  • Jun 17, 2019 Price $2,950,000
  • Apr 25, 2019 Price $3,000,000
  • Apr 01, 2019 Listed at $3,500,000
More Details
  • Owner, Tax & Resale History
  • Price / ft²: $370
  • Other Homes Price / ft²
  • Cash vs Financing Buyers
  • Year Remodeled: 2019
  • Zoning: 04 - R-7.5 Residential District
  • Flood Zone: Zone X
  • Elementary School: Kahala
  • Middle School: Kaimuki
  • High School: Kalani
  • View: Diamond Head, Golf Course, Mountain
  • Furnished: Negotiable
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Amenities: Entry, Landscaped, Patio/Deck, Sauna, Storage, Wall/Fence
  • TMK: 1-3-5-25-21-0
  • Tax Assessed Land: $1,488,600
  • Tax Assessed Improvements: $1,448,300
  • Tax Assessed Total: $2,936,900
  • Courtesy: Kaina Hale Hawaii Realty Inc.
  • MLS: 202014293
About Kahala
Kahala real estate is considered the Beverly Hills of Honolulu, offering some of the most expensive real estate in Honolulu. Located between Diamond Head homes to the west and the Waialae Golf Course homes to the east, this sought after beachfront neighborhood consists of approximately 1,200 homes.

See our video of Kahala Ave luxury homes.

Some of the perimeter streets include Kahala Ave from the 4300 block on, with Aukai Ave, Elepaio St, Hunakai St, Waialae Ave, Kealaolu Ave and back to the ocean. Kahala homes for sale are typically valued between $1.5M for just the land, and   ... Read more
The MLS properties are based on information from the Multiple Listing Service of Hicentral MLS, Ltd. Listings last updated on December 16, 2025.Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Other Kahala Homes
$2,200,000
4570 Ahuli Pl
4 Bds | 3 Ba
2,176 ft²
$2,950,000
1129 Koloa St
5 Bds | 3 Ba
1,664 ft²
$3,180,000
910 Hunakai St
3 Bds | 4 Ba
2,987 ft²
$4,198,000
542 Ahina St
6 Bds | 4.5 Ba
3,662 ft²
Other Honolulu Homes
Kalama Valley
$2,500,000
1285 Mokuhano St#11
4 Bds | 4.5 Ba
2,736 ft²
Kapiolani
$2,500,000
2458 Wilder Ave
Multi-Family

Makiki
$2,500,000
1911 Makiki Sts
4 Bds | 3 Ba
2,325 ft²
Makiki
$2,499,000
1214 Nehoa St#A
5 Bds | 4 Ba
3,052 ft²
Dowsett
$2,488,000
55-A Old Pali Pl
2 Bds | 2.5 Ba
3,005 ft²
Waialae Iki
$2,485,000
1410 Ehupua St
3 Bds | 2 Ba
1,894 ft²
  • Sold 8/31/20 at $2,340,000
    (List Price: $2,500,000)
Description
Best Value in Kahala! 12548 SQFT! Huge room for the most discriminating home-owner. Conveniently situated within steps to the beach exclusive shopping at Kahala Mall the Waialae Country Club as well as easy access to Waikiki & to the H1 freeway. Deceivingly majestic on a large lot, this home is truly a rare Hawaiian gem! Designed with an open Hawaiian elegance. Mature foliage complements an all-tile pool & spa. Shady extended roof lines & wrap around veranda is detailed with exterior lighting & sound system. Kitchen appliances are renewed in 2019 and 2018. Located in prestigious Kahala, home offers the best in grace and living. Price down for a million dollars for as is condition. Seller prefers to use First American Lina Takada for escrow.
    The MLS properties are based on information from the Multiple Listing Service of Hicentral MLS, Ltd. Listings last updated on December 16, 2025.Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
    • Sep 19, 2022 Sold for $3,750,000
    • Aug 10, 2022 Under Contract
    • Jul 23, 2022 Listed at $4,000,000
    • Sep 03, 2020 Sold for $2,340,000
    • Jul 15, 2020 Under Contract
    • Jun 17, 2020 Listed at $2,500,000
    • Jun 11, 2020 Off Market
    • Jun 08, 2020 Price $2,500,000
    • May 12, 2020 Price $2,700,000
    • Feb 03, 2020 Listed at $2,880,000
    • Dec 30, 2019 Off Market
    • Oct 17, 2019 Price $2,740,000
    • Oct 02, 2019 Price $2,850,000
    • Sep 16, 2019 Price $2,950,000
    • Aug 25, 2019 Price $3,100,000
    • Aug 13, 2019 Back to Active
    • Aug 13, 2019 Price $3,300,000
    • Jul 15, 2019 Off Market
    • Jun 17, 2019 Price $2,950,000
    • Apr 25, 2019 Price $3,000,000
    • Apr 01, 2019 Listed at $3,500,000
    Kahala real estate is considered the Beverly Hills of Honolulu, offering some of the most expensive real estate in Honolulu. Located between Diamond Head homes to the west and the Waialae Golf Course homes to the east, this sought after beachfront neighborhood consists of approximately 1,200 homes.

    See our video of Kahala Ave luxury homes.

    Some of the perimeter streets include Kahala Ave from the 4300 block on, with Aukai Ave, Elepaio St, Hunakai St, Waialae Ave, Kealaolu Ave and back to the ocean. Kahala homes for sale are typically valued between $1.5M for just the land, and   ... Read more
    Other Kahala Homes
    $2,200,000
    4570 Ahuli Pl
    4 Bds | 3 Ba
    2,176 ft²
    $2,950,000
    1129 Koloa St
    5 Bds | 3 Ba
    1,664 ft²
    $3,180,000
    910 Hunakai St
    3 Bds | 4 Ba
    2,987 ft²
    $4,198,000
    542 Ahina St
    6 Bds | 4.5 Ba
    3,662 ft²
     
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