Priced to sell in desirable Kailua! Located on a quiet cul-de-sac at 1540 Akake Place, this 4-bedroom, 2-bath single-level home offers a rare opportunity to create value in one of Kailua’s most sought-after residential neighborhoods. Enjoy distant ocean views from one side of the home and breathtaking Koolau mountain views from the other — a truly special setting. Sitting on a generous 8,470 sq ft lot, this property offers excellent potential for expansion, including the possibility to add an ADU and/or extend the existing home. With 1,598 sq ft of interior living space plus a 480 sq ft carport, the flexible floor plan provides a solid foundation for renovation or reconfiguration. The home is being sold AS IS and features repairs — making it ideal for buyers looking to customize, renovate, or invest. Recent neighborhood sales and current competition support strong upside potential, with post-renovation values. With current active listings in the area, this property represents an outstanding opportunity to buy below market, add value, and build equity in a premier Kailua location. Don’t miss this chance to own in a quiet cul-de-sac with views, lot size, and future potential!
Kaopa is another of the Kailua neighborhoods that lies out of the way, sitting directly between Enchanted Lakes and Highway 72. Purely a bedroom community, the residents come here for a life undisturbed by the growing tourist traffic that's hit the Windward Side in recent years.
Residents here emerge from their quiet streets when groceries are needed, to head off to work or to enjoy a day at one of the nearby beaches of Kailua or Waimanalo. Then they return contentedly to the serenity of Kaopa's avenues and their homes.
The first houses in Kaopa went up in the 1970's, commuters drawn to ... Read more
The MLS properties are based on information from the Multiple Listing Service of Hicentral MLS, Ltd. Listings last updated on February 23, 2026.Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Sold 2/17/26 at $1,250,000 (List Price: $1,275,000)
Description
Priced to sell in desirable Kailua! Located on a quiet cul-de-sac at 1540 Akake Place, this 4-bedroom, 2-bath single-level home offers a rare opportunity to create value in one of Kailua’s most sought-after residential neighborhoods. Enjoy distant ocean views from one side of the home and breathtaking Koolau mountain views from the other — a truly special setting. Sitting on a generous 8,470 sq ft lot, this property offers excellent potential for expansion, including the possibility to add an ADU and/or extend the existing home. With 1,598 sq ft of interior living space plus a 480 sq ft carport, the flexible floor plan provides a solid foundation for renovation or reconfiguration. The home is being sold AS IS and features repairs — making it ideal for buyers looking to customize, renovate, or invest. Recent neighborhood sales and current competition support strong upside potential, with post-renovation values. With current active listings in the area, this property represents an outstanding opportunity to buy below market, add value, and build equity in a premier Kailua location. Don’t miss this chance to own in a quiet cul-de-sac with views, lot size, and future potential!
The MLS properties are based on information from the Multiple Listing Service of Hicentral MLS, Ltd. Listings last updated on February 23, 2026.Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Kaopa is another of the Kailua neighborhoods that lies out of the way, sitting directly between Enchanted Lakes and Highway 72. Purely a bedroom community, the residents come here for a life undisturbed by the growing tourist traffic that's hit the Windward Side in recent years.
Residents here emerge from their quiet streets when groceries are needed, to head off to work or to enjoy a day at one of the nearby beaches of Kailua or Waimanalo. Then they return contentedly to the serenity of Kaopa's avenues and their homes.
The first houses in Kaopa went up in the 1970's, commuters drawn to ... Read more
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Property Taxes
Honolulu County Property Tax Info Real property tax rates in Honolulu are based on the property’s tax classification, as determined by the City & County.
Residential (0.35%) Applies to owner-occupied properties with an approved Home Exemption, or to properties with an assessed value under $1,000,000.
Residential A (Tiered) Applies to properties with an assessed value of $1,000,000+ where no Home Exemption is claimed (e.g., second homes, investment properties). First $1,000,000 taxed at 0.40% • Value above $1,000,000 taxed at 1.14%
Home Exemption A fixed deduction ($120,000–$160,000, depending on age) that reduces the taxable assessed value when approved.
