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3228 Esther St, Honolulu
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George Krischke

George Krischke

Principal Broker
Realtor, RB-18610

Mobile: (808) 554-1635

Email: George@HawaiiLiving.com

Description
NEW LISTING!! Kapahulu Beauty! Enjoy this impeccably maintained 3 bdrm/2 bath home in highly desirable Kapahulu. Offering 1,850 sq. ft. of interior living space, this home features double wall construction, fresh interior paint, vinyl plank flooring, central and split AC, and a spacious kitchen with stainless steel appliances and gas stove. Plus, there’s an owned photovoltaic system with 14 PV panels. Almost entirely single-level with just a small step down to an enclosed lanai. Centrally located near shopping, restaurants and entertainment. A rare find!!
Past Activity
  • Mar 24, 2025 Sold for $1,575,000
  • Feb 24, 2025 Under Contract
  • Feb 14, 2025 Listed at $1,550,000
More Details
  • Owner, Tax & Resale History
  • Price / ft²: $851
  • Other Homes Price / ft²
  • Cash vs Financing Buyers
  • Zoning: 07 - R-3.5 Residential District
  • Flood Zone: Zone X
  • Elementary School: Jefferson
  • Middle School: Kaimuki
  • High School: Kaimuki
  • View: Garden, Mountain
  • Property Condition: Above Average
  • Security Features: Key
  • Amenities: Bedroom on 1st Floor, Entry, Full Bath on 1st Floor, Patio/Deck, Storage
  • TMK: 1-3-1-13-17-0
  • Tax Assessed Land: $1,102,500
  • Tax Assessed Improvements: $236,300
  • Tax Assessed Total: $1,338,800
  • Courtesy: BHGRE Advantage Realty / (808) 738-3600
  • MLS: 202504958
About Kapahulu
See this aerial video of Kapahulu homes.

The Kapahulu neighborhood is bordered by Kaimuki in the east, Kapiolani in the west, as well as Diamond Head in the south. Kapahulu developed rapidly along Kapahulu Ave, it’s main road, once the Ala Wai Canal, a man-made drainage canal completed in 1920, turned Waikiki’s former swampland into a buildable tourist destination. Waikiki’s resulting building boom quickly extended outwards along busy Kapahulu Ave, one of only 4 main traffic arteries to enter Waikiki. Kapahulu homes for sale typically range between $700K to $1.2M on mostly  ..... Read more.

The MLS properties are based on information from the Multiple Listing Service of Hicentral MLS, Ltd. Listings last updated on November 07, 2025.Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Other Kapahulu Homes
$1,675,000
3152 Mokihana Sts
3 Bds | 2 Ba
2,096 ft²
$1,725,000
3330 Hinano St#A
3 Bds | 2.5 Ba
1,640 ft²
$1,750,000
750 Makaleka Ave
8 Bds | 4 Ba
2,425 ft²
$1,990,000
735 Lukepane Ave
Multi-Family

Other Honolulu Homes
Koko Head Terrace
$1,550,000
436 Kekauluohi St
4 Bds | 2 Ba
1,982 ft²
Aina Haina
$1,549,000
817 Ekoa Pl
4 Bds | 3 Ba
1,908 ft²
Salt Lake Honolulu & Moanalua
$1,554,000
1554 Ala Amoamo St
5 Bds | 2.5 Ba
3,303 ft²
St. Louis Heights
$1,560,000
1925 St Louis Dr
5 Bds | 3 Ba
2,915 ft²
Aina Haina
$1,565,000
809 Hao St
4 Bds | 2 Ba
1,332 ft²
Manoa
$1,525,000
1711 Marques St
3 Bds | 2 Ba
1,322 ft²
  • Sold 3/24/25 at $1,575,000
    (List Price: $1,550,000)
Description
NEW LISTING!! Kapahulu Beauty! Enjoy this impeccably maintained 3 bdrm/2 bath home in highly desirable Kapahulu. Offering 1,850 sq. ft. of interior living space, this home features double wall construction, fresh interior paint, vinyl plank flooring, central and split AC, and a spacious kitchen with stainless steel appliances and gas stove. Plus, there’s an owned photovoltaic system with 14 PV panels. Almost entirely single-level with just a small step down to an enclosed lanai. Centrally located near shopping, restaurants and entertainment. A rare find!!
    The MLS properties are based on information from the Multiple Listing Service of Hicentral MLS, Ltd. Listings last updated on November 07, 2025.Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
    • Mar 24, 2025 Sold for $1,575,000
    • Feb 24, 2025 Under Contract
    • Feb 14, 2025 Listed at $1,550,000
    See this aerial video of Kapahulu homes.

    The Kapahulu neighborhood is bordered by Kaimuki in the east, Kapiolani in the west, as well as Diamond Head in the south. Kapahulu developed rapidly along Kapahulu Ave, it’s main road, once the Ala Wai Canal, a man-made drainage canal completed in 1920, turned Waikiki’s former swampland into a buildable tourist destination. Waikiki’s resulting building boom quickly extended outwards along busy Kapahulu Ave, one of only 4 main traffic arteries to enter Waikiki. Kapahulu homes for sale typically range between $700K to $1.2M on mostly  ..... Read more.

    Other Kapahulu Homes
    $1,675,000
    3152 Mokihana Sts
    3 Bds | 2 Ba
    2,096 ft²
    $1,725,000
    3330 Hinano St#A
    3 Bds | 2.5 Ba
    1,640 ft²
    $1,750,000
    750 Makaleka Ave
    8 Bds | 4 Ba
    2,425 ft²
    $1,990,000
    735 Lukepane Ave
    Multi-Family

     
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    Buyer and Seller have reached an agreement and are under contract. The sale may be subject to one or more contingencies.
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