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1139 Papaku Pl, Honolulu
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Description
LARGE PRICE IMPROVEMENT - 300K BELOW TAX ASSESSED VALUE FOR 2024! AN EXCEPTIONAL INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY: UNPRECEDENTED A-2 ZONED PROPERTY IN THE HEART OF MAKIKI! FEATURING AN EXISTING WELL KEPT 3 BEDS/ 1BA SINGLE FAMILY HOME, IT ENJOYS A GREAT LOCATION JUST OFF THE MAIN THOROUGHFARE, SHARING A PAVED ROAD WITH THE POST OFFICE.WHAT MAKES THIS PROPERTY TRULY EXCEPTIONAL IS THE POTENTIAL FOR A BILL 7 REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT, ADDRESSING THE PRESSING NEED FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND/OR THE POTENTIAL TO DEVELOP SENIOR CARE FACILITIES FOR OUR KAPUNA. UNDER BILL 7, YOU COULD BENEFIT FROM SUBSTANTIAL INCENTIVES, INCLUDING THE POSSIBILITY OF CITY GRANTS FOR UP TO $15.00 PER SQ.FT. UPON PROJECT COMPLETION. MOREOVER, THERE ARE NO PERMITTING OR UTILITY FEES TO WORRY ABOUT, POTENTIALLY EXPEDITED PERMITTING & REMARKABLE 10 YEAR PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION.SELLERS HAVE COPIES OF BUILDING PLANS SUBMITTED TO DPP FOR A 33 UNIT AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT UNDER BILL 7. FOR FULL DETAILS AND TO EXPLORE THE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES THIS PROPERTY HOLDS. BUYERS AND THEIR AGENTS SHOULD PERFORM THEIR DUE DILIGENCE AND CONSULT PROFESSIONALS. CONVEYED AS IS.
Past Activity
  • Apr 23, 2025 Sold for $1,200,000
  • Oct 24, 2024 Under Contract
  • Oct 02, 2024 Price $1,399,999
  • Aug 03, 2024 Price $1,498,000
  • Jul 14, 2024 Listed at $1,499,000
  • May 14, 2024 Off Market
  • Jan 13, 2024 Price $1,598,000
  • Oct 28, 2023 Listed at $1,599,000
More Details
  • Owner, Tax & Resale History
  • Price / ft²: $1,765
  • Other Homes Price / ft²
  • Cash vs Financing Buyers
  • Zoning: 12 - A-2 Medium Density Apartme
  • Flood Zone: Zone X
  • Furnished: None
  • Property Condition: Above Average,Average
  • Amenities: Wall/Fence
  • TMK: 1-2-4-12-22-0
  • Tax Assessed Land: $1,672,800
  • Tax Assessed Improvements: $50,100
  • Tax Assessed Total: $1,722,900
  • Courtesy: RE/MAX Honolulu / r.vernon7@gmail.com
  • MLS: 202415697
About Makiki
See our video of Makiki Heights homes.

Makiki - the childhood neighborhood of President Barack Obama - is an older established neighborhood of approximately 500 homes just north-east of downtown Honolulu, bordered by Punchbowl to the west and Manoa to the east. Makiki homes for sale are often valued between $600K to $1M on lot sizes between 2,000 to 9,000 sq ft. Makiki Heights homes for sale tend to be more valuable at $850K to $8M with lot sizes between 5,000 sq ft to 1 acre plus.

Makiki consists of 2 distinct communities: Makiki with mostly modest homes on the flat section hugging the   ... Read more
The MLS properties are based on information from the Multiple Listing Service of Hicentral MLS, Ltd. Listings last updated on December 15, 2025.Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Other Makiki Homes
$1,210,000
1322 Lunalilo St
5 Bds | 3 Ba
2,347 ft²
$1,599,000
1729 Keeaumoku St#B
5 Bds | 3 Ba
1,696 ft²
$1,599,000
2316 Round Top Dr
3 Bds | 2.5 Ba
2,016 ft²
$1,645,000
2168 Round Top Dr
5 Bds | 3 Ba
2,351 ft²
Other Honolulu Homes
Ala Moana
$1,400,000
1268 Rycroft St
4 Bds | 3 Ba
1,719 ft²
Kalihi
$1,400,000
1829 Akone Pl
14 Bds | 6 Ba
4,418 ft²
St. Louis Heights
$1,399,000
3015 Alencastre Pl
5 Bds | 4 Ba
1,842 ft²
Wilhelmina Rise
$1,399,000
1643 Paula Dr#A
3 Bds | 1 Ba
1,088 ft²
Manoa
$1,395,000
2312 Seaview Ave
4 Bds | 2.5 Ba
2,012 ft²
Koko Head Terrace
$1,380,000
7227 Pikoni Pl
4 Bds | 2 Ba
1,444 ft²
  • Sold 4/21/25 at $1,200,000
    (List Price: $1,399,999)
Description
LARGE PRICE IMPROVEMENT - 300K BELOW TAX ASSESSED VALUE FOR 2024! AN EXCEPTIONAL INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY: UNPRECEDENTED A-2 ZONED PROPERTY IN THE HEART OF MAKIKI! FEATURING AN EXISTING WELL KEPT 3 BEDS/ 1BA SINGLE FAMILY HOME, IT ENJOYS A GREAT LOCATION JUST OFF THE MAIN THOROUGHFARE, SHARING A PAVED ROAD WITH THE POST OFFICE.WHAT MAKES THIS PROPERTY TRULY EXCEPTIONAL IS THE POTENTIAL FOR A BILL 7 REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT, ADDRESSING THE PRESSING NEED FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND/OR THE POTENTIAL TO DEVELOP SENIOR CARE FACILITIES FOR OUR KAPUNA. UNDER BILL 7, YOU COULD BENEFIT FROM SUBSTANTIAL INCENTIVES, INCLUDING THE POSSIBILITY OF CITY GRANTS FOR UP TO $15.00 PER SQ.FT. UPON PROJECT COMPLETION. MOREOVER, THERE ARE NO PERMITTING OR UTILITY FEES TO WORRY ABOUT, POTENTIALLY EXPEDITED PERMITTING & REMARKABLE 10 YEAR PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION.SELLERS HAVE COPIES OF BUILDING PLANS SUBMITTED TO DPP FOR A 33 UNIT AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT UNDER BILL 7. FOR FULL DETAILS AND TO EXPLORE THE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES THIS PROPERTY HOLDS. BUYERS AND THEIR AGENTS SHOULD PERFORM THEIR DUE DILIGENCE AND CONSULT PROFESSIONALS. CONVEYED AS IS.
    The MLS properties are based on information from the Multiple Listing Service of Hicentral MLS, Ltd. Listings last updated on December 15, 2025.Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
    • Apr 23, 2025 Sold for $1,200,000
    • Oct 24, 2024 Under Contract
    • Oct 02, 2024 Price $1,399,999
    • Aug 03, 2024 Price $1,498,000
    • Jul 14, 2024 Listed at $1,499,000
    • May 14, 2024 Off Market
    • Jan 13, 2024 Price $1,598,000
    • Oct 28, 2023 Listed at $1,599,000
    See our video of Makiki Heights homes.

    Makiki - the childhood neighborhood of President Barack Obama - is an older established neighborhood of approximately 500 homes just north-east of downtown Honolulu, bordered by Punchbowl to the west and Manoa to the east. Makiki homes for sale are often valued between $600K to $1M on lot sizes between 2,000 to 9,000 sq ft. Makiki Heights homes for sale tend to be more valuable at $850K to $8M with lot sizes between 5,000 sq ft to 1 acre plus.

    Makiki consists of 2 distinct communities: Makiki with mostly modest homes on the flat section hugging the   ... Read more
    Other Makiki Homes
    $1,210,000
    1322 Lunalilo St
    5 Bds | 3 Ba
    2,347 ft²
    $1,599,000
    1729 Keeaumoku St#B
    5 Bds | 3 Ba
    1,696 ft²
    $1,599,000
    2316 Round Top Dr
    3 Bds | 2.5 Ba
    2,016 ft²
    $1,645,000
    2168 Round Top Dr
    5 Bds | 3 Ba
    2,351 ft²
     
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