Unforgettable Views in Paradise: Perched along Wilhelmina Rise, 1617A Paula Drive brings an exceptional rare opportunity to market, blending island-style indoor/outdoor living with a flexible 5-bedroom, 2-story floor plan. Stunning views from this residence stretch along Oahu's southern coastline, across the Pacific Ocean, from Hawaii Kai to Diamond Head to urban Honolulu, setting the stage for captivating sunrises, sunsets, and evenings under the stars. This residence welcomes you home with warm tones, natural wood finishes, sapphire Pacific Ocean and direct Diamond Head views seen throughout the primary living spaces. Highlights include two panoramic wrap-around lanais, an updated chef's kitchen, an ocean view primary bedroom with a resort-style ensuite bath, upstairs and downstairs living room spaces, and much more. Situated on just over a half-acre of land with R-5 zoning, potential opportunity exists for added development. Minutes to Kahala, urban Honolulu, shops, and restaurants, discover convenient island living in an unforgettable setting; welcome home to 1617A Paula Drive. Boundary maps approximate. Listing includes enhanced, zoomed-in photos.
Wilhelmina Rise is a quiet established hillside community of about 500 modest older homes in Honolulu north of Kaimuki, bordered by Palolo to the west and Waialae Nui to the east. Extending beyond the Wilhelmina Rise neighborhood, taking up the top one-third of the ridge above Hilo Pl and Iwi Way, is the wonderful Maunalani Heights mountain top community consisting of about 350 homes. Most Wilhelmina Rise homes for sale are valued between $700K to $1.3M, often with lot ... Read more
The MLS properties are based on information from the Multiple Listing Service of Hicentral MLS, Ltd. Listings last updated on February 22, 2026.Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Sold 11/26/25 at $3,104,750 (List Price: $3,200,000)
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Unforgettable Views in Paradise: Perched along Wilhelmina Rise, 1617A Paula Drive brings an exceptional rare opportunity to market, blending island-style indoor/outdoor living with a flexible 5-bedroom, 2-story floor plan. Stunning views from this residence stretch along Oahu's southern coastline, across the Pacific Ocean, from Hawaii Kai to Diamond Head to urban Honolulu, setting the stage for captivating sunrises, sunsets, and evenings under the stars. This residence welcomes you home with warm tones, natural wood finishes, sapphire Pacific Ocean and direct Diamond Head views seen throughout the primary living spaces. Highlights include two panoramic wrap-around lanais, an updated chef's kitchen, an ocean view primary bedroom with a resort-style ensuite bath, upstairs and downstairs living room spaces, and much more. Situated on just over a half-acre of land with R-5 zoning, potential opportunity exists for added development. Minutes to Kahala, urban Honolulu, shops, and restaurants, discover convenient island living in an unforgettable setting; welcome home to 1617A Paula Drive. Boundary maps approximate. Listing includes enhanced, zoomed-in photos.
The MLS properties are based on information from the Multiple Listing Service of Hicentral MLS, Ltd. Listings last updated on February 22, 2026.Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Wilhelmina Rise is a quiet established hillside community of about 500 modest older homes in Honolulu north of Kaimuki, bordered by Palolo to the west and Waialae Nui to the east. Extending beyond the Wilhelmina Rise neighborhood, taking up the top one-third of the ridge above Hilo Pl and Iwi Way, is the wonderful Maunalani Heights mountain top community consisting of about 350 homes. Most Wilhelmina Rise homes for sale are valued between $700K to $1.3M, often with lot ... 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.
