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53-849 Kamehameha Hwy (Kaaawa & Hauula)

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53-849 Kamehameha Hwy, Hauula
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Description
For beach lovers only! This extraordinary oceanfront home has been enjoyed & lovingly cared for by generations of its current owner. It is a rare purchase opportunity that has not been on market for almost 60 years. Recent improvements that retain the charming elements from the original design, all carefully completed with consideration of & respect for oceanfront conditions. Design improvements include a more spacious & inviting kitchen, bathroom updates, glass pane & vinyl jalousie windows, LVT flooring, copper gutters, & a modern electrical system. The home, Kalahikiola (The Rising of the Sun that Brings Life), is a place to rejuvenate, experience the abundant gifts of the ocean environment, & celebrate the wonders of life. Whether it is watching the rising sun, enjoying the cooling sea breezes, admiring the stars, or feeling the powerful majesty of the Koolau, one will know that this home is special. The dynamic seashore will provide varied experiences, from a frontage salt water pool for relaxation to an expansive sandy beach to explore. The ocean invites one to enter & enjoy its ever changing sea life. Please see the virtual tour!
Past Activity
  • Jul 02, 2024 Sold for $1,300,000
  • May 15, 2024 Under Contract
  • May 01, 2024 Listed at $1,325,000
  • Jan 07, 2024 Off Market
  • Aug 23, 2023 Listed at $1,450,000
More Details
  • Owner, Tax & Resale History
  • Price / ft²: $921
  • Year Remodeled: 2002
  • Zoning: 05 - R-5 Residential District
  • Flood Zone: Zone VE
  • Elementary School: Hauula
  • Middle School: Kahuku
  • High School: Kahuku
  • View: Coastline, Garden, Mountain, Ocean, Sunrise
  • Furnished: Full
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Amenities: Bedroom on 1st Floor, Full Bath on 1st Floor, Landscaped, Patio/Deck, Storage, Wall/Fence
  • TMK: 1-5-3-13-29-0
  • Tax Assessed Land: $854,300
  • Tax Assessed Improvements: $316,100
  • Tax Assessed Total: $1,170,400
  • Courtesy: Hokua Hawaii Realty, LLC / (808) 258-5125
  • MLS: 202409373
About Kaaawa & Hauula
The duo of Kaaawa and Hauula go together very well, two oceanside neighborhoods that have much to offer, sharing an unspoilt stretch of coastline that is off the tourists' radar and a setting where a dog's distant barking is the loudest thing you'll hear at night, outside of the surf coming in, of course.

That sounds very intriguing, but how do the homes measure up? Come with us up the Windward Side and find out.

Kaaawa
Kaaawa is the smaller, and the southernmost, of the two towns, with just under 1,100 residents currently. This is generally considered part of the North Shore, not just   ... Read more
The MLS properties are based on information from the Multiple Listing Service of Hicentral MLS, Ltd. Listings last updated on December 23, 2025.Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Other Ag/preserve Homes
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53-898 Kamehameha Hwy
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1,656 ft²
$1,350,000
54-222 Hauula Homestead Rd#A
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1,760 ft²
$1,350,000
54-222 Hauula Homestead Rd
3 Bds | 2 Ba
1,876 ft²
$1,299,000
51-452 Kamehameha Hwy
3 Bds | 1 Ba
1,088 ft²
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  • Sold 7/2/24 at $1,300,000
    (List Price: $1,325,000)
Description
For beach lovers only! This extraordinary oceanfront home has been enjoyed & lovingly cared for by generations of its current owner. It is a rare purchase opportunity that has not been on market for almost 60 years. Recent improvements that retain the charming elements from the original design, all carefully completed with consideration of & respect for oceanfront conditions. Design improvements include a more spacious & inviting kitchen, bathroom updates, glass pane & vinyl jalousie windows, LVT flooring, copper gutters, & a modern electrical system. The home, Kalahikiola (The Rising of the Sun that Brings Life), is a place to rejuvenate, experience the abundant gifts of the ocean environment, & celebrate the wonders of life. Whether it is watching the rising sun, enjoying the cooling sea breezes, admiring the stars, or feeling the powerful majesty of the Koolau, one will know that this home is special. The dynamic seashore will provide varied experiences, from a frontage salt water pool for relaxation to an expansive sandy beach to explore. The ocean invites one to enter & enjoy its ever changing sea life. Please see the virtual tour!
    The MLS properties are based on information from the Multiple Listing Service of Hicentral MLS, Ltd. Listings last updated on December 23, 2025.Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
    • Jul 02, 2024 Sold for $1,300,000
    • May 15, 2024 Under Contract
    • May 01, 2024 Listed at $1,325,000
    • Jan 07, 2024 Off Market
    • Aug 23, 2023 Listed at $1,450,000
    The duo of Kaaawa and Hauula go together very well, two oceanside neighborhoods that have much to offer, sharing an unspoilt stretch of coastline that is off the tourists' radar and a setting where a dog's distant barking is the loudest thing you'll hear at night, outside of the surf coming in, of course.

    That sounds very intriguing, but how do the homes measure up? Come with us up the Windward Side and find out.

    Kaaawa
    Kaaawa is the smaller, and the southernmost, of the two towns, with just under 1,100 residents currently. This is generally considered part of the North Shore, not just   ... Read more
    Other Ag/preserve Homes
    $1,350,000
    53-898 Kamehameha Hwy
    4 Bds | 2 Ba
    1,656 ft²
    $1,350,000
    54-222 Hauula Homestead Rd#A
    3 Bds | 2 Ba
    1,760 ft²
    $1,350,000
    54-222 Hauula Homestead Rd
    3 Bds | 2 Ba
    1,876 ft²
    $1,299,000
    51-452 Kamehameha Hwy
    3 Bds | 1 Ba
    1,088 ft²
     
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