Hawaii Living

1453 Aalapapa Dr (Lanikai)

1 / 1
Photo 1 of 1453 Aalapapa Dr, Kailua
  • Sold 4/11/22 at $2,750,000
    (List Price: $3,000,000)
  • Beds: 5
  • Baths: 3
  • Living: 1,605 ft²
  • Lanai / Patio: 330 ft²
  • Add. Interior: 344 ft²
  • Land: 11,250 ft²
  • Covered Parking: 550 ft²
  • Built: 1972
  • Parking: 4
  • Property Taxes: $475 / month ?
  • Est. Mortgage: $14,389 / mo - adjust loan
  • Time Listed for Sale: 9 days
  • Status: Sold
  • Tenure: Fee Simple
  • Buy without visiting ?
  • All Lanikai homes for sale »
  • All Kailua homes for sale »
1453 Aalapapa Dr, Kailua
Selling or Buying in Lanikai?
Description
Feels like vintage Hawai'i! Near the end of the Lanikai Loop. Private rock-walled entry opens to Lush tropical landscaping, with a Plantation-Style main house with a large covered lanai, a detached "Recreation" Room with full bath and wetbar, a detached Sauna house/covered patio with separate shower and bath and a "Man Cave" or Multi-Use Room behind the Carport, with a unique bas relief of the Mokulua's. Partial renovations, but make it your own - endless possibilities with this one-of-a-kind property! And only steps to a quiet beach access. Offers must be in by 6 pm 2/14. Decision by 2/16.
Past Activity
  • Jan 01, 2026 Listed at $3,777,000
  • Apr 11, 2022 Sold for $2,750,000
  • Feb 24, 2022 Price $3,000,000
  • Feb 17, 2022 Under Contract
  • Feb 08, 2022 Listed at $2,300,000
More Details
  • Owner, Tax & Resale History
  • Price / ft²: $1,713
  • Year Remodeled: 2022
  • Zoning: 03 - R10 - Residential District
  • Flood Zone: Zone X
  • Elementary School: Kaohao
  • Middle School: Kailua
  • High School: Kailua
  • View: Garden, Mountain
  • Furnished: Partial
  • Property Condition: Above Average,Average
  • Security Features: Key
  • Amenities: ADA Accessible, Bedroom on 1st Floor, Maids/Guest Qrters, Patio/Deck, Sauna, Wall/Fence, Workshop
  • TMK: 1-4-3-3-42-0
  • Tax Assessed Land: $1,593,800
  • Tax Assessed Improvements: $199,700
  • Tax Assessed Total: $1,793,500
  • Courtesy: CENTURY 21 Homefinders of HI
  • MLS: 202201204
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 February 20, 2026.Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Other Lanikai Homes
$2,980,000
149A Haokea Dr
4 Bds | 3 Ba
2,002 ft²
$3,090,000
102 Aalapapa Way
4 Bds | 3 Ba
2,402 ft²
$3,395,000
322 Lapa Pl
4 Bds | 3 Ba
2,450 ft²
$3,777,000
1453 Aalapapa Dr
4 Bds | 3 Ba
1,602 ft²
Other Kailua Homes
Kailua Beachside
$2,995,000
824 N Kalaheo Ave#A
5 Bds | 4.5 Ba
3,958 ft²
Enchanted Lake
$2,345,000
1091 Alahaki St
5 Bds | 3 Ba
1,800 ft²
Kalama Tract & Coconut Grove
$2,250,000
629 Halela St#A
5 Bds | 4 Ba
3,271 ft²
Kaimalino
$3,299,000
676 Mokapu Rd
5 Bds | 4 Ba
3,962 ft²
Kalama Tract & Coconut Grove
$2,200,000
629 Halela St
5 Bds | 4 Ba
3,074 ft²
Enchanted Lake
$2,199,900
889 Akumu St
5 Bds | 4 Ba
3,073 ft²
  • Sold 4/11/22 at $2,750,000
    (List Price: $3,000,000)
Description
Feels like vintage Hawai'i! Near the end of the Lanikai Loop. Private rock-walled entry opens to Lush tropical landscaping, with a Plantation-Style main house with a large covered lanai, a detached "Recreation" Room with full bath and wetbar, a detached Sauna house/covered patio with separate shower and bath and a "Man Cave" or Multi-Use Room behind the Carport, with a unique bas relief of the Mokulua's. Partial renovations, but make it your own - endless possibilities with this one-of-a-kind property! And only steps to a quiet beach access. Offers must be in by 6 pm 2/14. Decision by 2/16.
    The MLS properties are based on information from the Multiple Listing Service of Hicentral MLS, Ltd. Listings last updated on February 20, 2026.Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
    • Jan 01, 2026 Listed at $3,777,000
    • Apr 11, 2022 Sold for $2,750,000
    • Feb 24, 2022 Price $3,000,000
    • Feb 17, 2022 Under Contract
    • Feb 08, 2022 Listed at $2,300,000
    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
    $2,980,000
    149A Haokea Dr
    4 Bds | 3 Ba
    2,002 ft²
    $3,090,000
    102 Aalapapa Way
    4 Bds | 3 Ba
    2,402 ft²
    $3,395,000
    322 Lapa Pl
    4 Bds | 3 Ba
    2,450 ft²
    $3,777,000
    1453 Aalapapa Dr
    4 Bds | 3 Ba
    1,602 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.
    We will be happy to work with you as a Buyer's agent. Call us to learn more: 808-943-9000.
    Note: A Seller's agent has a fiduciary responsibility towards the Seller. Working with a Buyer's agent objectives and goals are aligned, at no cost to you, the Buyer.
    Other fees could be a special assessment, reserve contributions etc.
    DOM = Days On Market. Our site shows listings immediately. A brand new listing may show DOM 2 or 3 days, if listing agent did not upload the same day listing agreement was executed.
    Includes estimated monthly mortgage payment, maintenance / HOA fees & property taxes. The estimate does not include insurance premiums.