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1218 Mokulua Dr (Lanikai)

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  • Sold 5/17/21 at $5,375,000
    (List Price: $5,500,000)
  • Beds: 4
  • Baths: 4
  • Living: 3,010 ft²
  • Lanai / Patio: 141 ft²
  • Add. Interior: 147 ft²
  • Land: 13,053 ft²
  • Built: 1935
  • Parking: 3
  • Property Taxes: $3,690 / month
  • Est. Mortgage: $26,380 / mo - adjust loan
  • Time Listed for Sale: 19 days
  • Status: Sold
  • Tenure: Fee Simple
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1218 Mokulua Dr, Kailua
Selling or Buying in Lanikai?
Description
Island living at its FINEST! Enjoy breathtaking panoramic ocean views from this beautifully maintained 4 bdrm/3 bath OCEANFRONT residence with a separate BONUS cottage located in HIGHLY coveted Lanikai. Step into your very own private tropical retreat situated on an over 13,000 sq ft lot. The main residence features fresh interior and exterior paint, new vinyl flooring, vaulted ceilings and picture windows from the living area looking out to stunning unobstructed views of the ocean and the iconic Mokulua Islands. An expansive upstairs master bedroom suite boasts its own privacy lanai. The cottage is perfect extended family living or a guest quarters! Kayak and stand-up paddle board right from your backyard or just relax in your exclusive Island oasis. Conveniently located within walking distance from the world-famous Lanikai and Kailua beaches, and just minutes from Kailua Town, shopping, restaurants, and entertainment. Don’t miss this rare opportunity!
Past Activity
  • May 17, 2021 Sold for $5,375,000
  • Mar 31, 2021 Under Contract
  • Mar 12, 2021 Listed at $5,500,000
More Details
  • Owner, Tax & Resale History
  • Price / ft²: $1,786
  • Zoning: 03 - R10 - Residential District
  • Flood Zone: Zone AE
  • Elementary School: Kaohao
  • Middle School: Kailua
  • High School: Kalaheo
  • View: Coastline, Mountain, Ocean, Other, Sunrise
  • Property Condition: Above Average
  • Security Features: Key
  • Amenities: Bedroom on 1st Floor, Full Bath on 1st Floor, Landscaped, Maids/Guest Qrters, Wall/Fence
  • TMK: 1-4-3-5-55-0
  • Tax Assessed Land: $4,420,600
  • Tax Assessed Improvements: $368,100
  • Tax Assessed Total: $4,788,700
  • Courtesy: BHGRE Advantage Realty
  • MLS: 202106494
About Lanikai
See our aerial video of Lanikai showcasing the stunning oceanfront homes.

Lanikai is a small neighborhood of about 500 homes with ~105 oceanfront homes and only ~25 homes directly on Lanikai's pristine white sandy beach.

The neighborhood is widely known as the high-end neighborhood of the Island's Windward Side, but it has a different feel than similar neighborhoods on Oahu. If Kahala is the strong statement in luxury living, Lanikai says it in softer, friendlier tones.

You enter this oceanside district immediately upon heading south from Kailua Beach Park. That proximity to  ... Read more
The MLS properties are based on information from the Multiple Listing Service of Hicentral MLS, Ltd. Listings last updated on January 26, 2026.Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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  • Sold 5/17/21 at $5,375,000
    (List Price: $5,500,000)
Description
Island living at its FINEST! Enjoy breathtaking panoramic ocean views from this beautifully maintained 4 bdrm/3 bath OCEANFRONT residence with a separate BONUS cottage located in HIGHLY coveted Lanikai. Step into your very own private tropical retreat situated on an over 13,000 sq ft lot. The main residence features fresh interior and exterior paint, new vinyl flooring, vaulted ceilings and picture windows from the living area looking out to stunning unobstructed views of the ocean and the iconic Mokulua Islands. An expansive upstairs master bedroom suite boasts its own privacy lanai. The cottage is perfect extended family living or a guest quarters! Kayak and stand-up paddle board right from your backyard or just relax in your exclusive Island oasis. Conveniently located within walking distance from the world-famous Lanikai and Kailua beaches, and just minutes from Kailua Town, shopping, restaurants, and entertainment. Don’t miss this rare opportunity!
    The MLS properties are based on information from the Multiple Listing Service of Hicentral MLS, Ltd. Listings last updated on January 26, 2026.Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
    • May 17, 2021 Sold for $5,375,000
    • Mar 31, 2021 Under Contract
    • Mar 12, 2021 Listed at $5,500,000
    See our aerial video of Lanikai showcasing the stunning oceanfront homes.

    Lanikai is a small neighborhood of about 500 homes with ~105 oceanfront homes and only ~25 homes directly on Lanikai's pristine white sandy beach.

    The neighborhood is widely known as the high-end neighborhood of the Island's Windward Side, but it has a different feel than similar neighborhoods on Oahu. If Kahala is the strong statement in luxury living, Lanikai says it in softer, friendlier tones.

    You enter this oceanside district immediately upon heading south from Kailua Beach Park. That proximity to  ... Read more
    Other Lanikai Homes
    $5,450,000
    1319 Mokulua Dr
    4 Bds | 5 Ba
    3,908 ft²
    $5,700,000
    133 Kuailima Dr
    6 Bds | 4.5 Ba
    3,160 ft²
    $4,600,000
    114 Kaelepulu Dr
    5 Bds | 3 Ba
    2,346 ft²
    $4,585,000
    223 Lanipo Dr
    4 Bds | 4 Ba
    2,667 ft²
     
    You do not own the land, but have the right to use the land until an expiration year. At expiration the ownership typically reverts back to the land owner.
    Buyer and Seller have reached an agreement and are under contract. The sale may be subject to one or more contingencies.
    We have handled many transactions for clients who purchase Hawaii real estate without visiting. By request, we can prepare thorough property videos to ensure you are familiar with every detail necessary. All documents can be signed remotely.
    Buyer and Seller have reached an agreement and are under contract. The sale is expected to close / record soon.
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