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1690 Ala Moana Blvd #505, Honolulu

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Description
Price Just Lowered! Preferred corner unit w/ nice cross ventilation. Bdrms on cool, quiet side facing Ala Wai w/ mountain view from own private lanai. Perfect for investor or owner occupant: two separate entries from the hall so can be used as 2 bdrm/2 bath or 1 bdrm and a studio. Recently upgraded appliances, new granite counter tops, stainless steel sink and faucet, new kitchen cupboards and range hood, all new electrical fixtures, ceiling fans, LED light switches, and GFCIs. Fresh paint inside and out. Move-in condition! Walking distance to Ala Moana and Magic Island Beach Park, surf spots, Ala Moana Shopping Center, and heart of Waikiki with its restaurants and night life.
Past Activity
  • Aug 20, 2025 Listed at $588,000
  • Nov 01, 2021 Sold for $505,000
  • Sep 27, 2021 Under Contract
  • Jul 19, 2021 Listed at $515,000
  • Sep 02, 2020 Off Market
  • Jun 10, 2020 Price $463,000
  • Mar 21, 2020 Listed at $475,000
  • Apr 23, 2018 Sold for $395,000
  • Mar 27, 2018 Under Contract
  • Feb 22, 2018 Price $430,000
  • Jan 22, 2018 Price $455,000
  • Nov 17, 2017 Listed at $468,000
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More Details
  • Owner, Tax & Resale History
  • HOA Fees / ft²: $1.20
  • Price / ft²: $538
  • Other Condos Price / ft²
  • Cash vs Financing Buyers
  • HOA Fees Include: Cable TV, Other Common Expenses, Sewer, Water
  • Year Remodeled: 2017
  • Zoning: X2 - Apartment Precinct
  • Flood Zone: Zone AE
  • Elementary School: Jefferson
  • Middle School: Washington
  • High School: Kaimuki
  • View: City, Marina/Canal, Mountain, Ocean, Sunset
  • Furnished: Full
  • Property Condition: Above Average
  • Owner Occupancy: 9%
  • Management Company: Hawaiiana
  • Security Features: Key
  • Amenities: Community Laundry, Patio/Deck, Resident Manager
  • TMK: 1-2-6-11-21-8
  • Tax Assessed Land: $89,000
  • Tax Assessed Improvements: $249,300
  • Tax Assessed Total: $338,300
  • Courtesy: Captain Cook Real Estate
  • MLS: 201723782
About Big Surf

Big Surf, situated on Waikiki’s western edge, 2 blocks from Ala Moana Center and Beach Park, offers unique flexibility with each bedroom having its own entrance, allowing owners to live in one section and rent another as a studio. Property has community laundry on-site.

Units
  • 2BR/2BA (734 sq ft) and 3BR/3BA (912 or 960 sq ft), with 182 sq ft lanais.


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The MLS properties are based on information from the Multiple Listing Service of Hicentral MLS, Ltd. Listings last updated on December 12, 2025.Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Other Big Surf Listings
$588,000
Big Surf #505
2 Bds | 2 Ba
734 ft²
$898,000
Big Surf #1401
3 Bds | 3 Ba
960 ft²
Other Waikiki Condos
$383,000
Waikiki Imperial Apts #5C
2 Bds | 1 Ba
680 ft²
$378,000
Monte Vista #902
2 Bds | 1 Ba
684 ft²
$438,000
Palms Inc #304
2 Bds | 2 Ba
950 ft²
$445,000
Ala Wai Townhouse #1204
2 Bds | 2 Ba
756 ft²
$425,000
Kaiolu Sunrise #207
1 Bd | 1 Ba
625 ft²
$425,000
Governor Cleghorn #506
1 Bd | 1 Ba
607 ft²
  • Sold 4/23/18 at $395,000
    (List Price: $430,000)
Description
Price Just Lowered! Preferred corner unit w/ nice cross ventilation. Bdrms on cool, quiet side facing Ala Wai w/ mountain view from own private lanai. Perfect for investor or owner occupant: two separate entries from the hall so can be used as 2 bdrm/2 bath or 1 bdrm and a studio. Recently upgraded appliances, new granite counter tops, stainless steel sink and faucet, new kitchen cupboards and range hood, all new electrical fixtures, ceiling fans, LED light switches, and GFCIs. Fresh paint inside and out. Move-in condition! Walking distance to Ala Moana and Magic Island Beach Park, surf spots, Ala Moana Shopping Center, and heart of Waikiki with its restaurants and night life.
    The MLS properties are based on information from the Multiple Listing Service of Hicentral MLS, Ltd. Listings last updated on December 12, 2025.Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
    • Aug 20, 2025 Listed at $588,000
    • Nov 01, 2021 Sold for $505,000
    • Sep 27, 2021 Under Contract
    • Jul 19, 2021 Listed at $515,000
    • Sep 02, 2020 Off Market
    • Jun 10, 2020 Price $463,000
    • Mar 21, 2020 Listed at $475,000
    • Apr 23, 2018 Sold for $395,000
    • Mar 27, 2018 Under Contract
    • Feb 22, 2018 Price $430,000
    • Jan 22, 2018 Price $455,000
    • Nov 17, 2017 Listed at $468,000

    Big Surf, situated on Waikiki’s western edge, 2 blocks from Ala Moana Center and Beach Park, offers unique flexibility with each bedroom having its own entrance, allowing owners to live in one section and rent another as a studio. Property has community laundry on-site.

    Units
    • 2BR/2BA (734 sq ft) and 3BR/3BA (912 or 960 sq ft), with 182 sq ft lanais.


      ... Read more
    Other Big Surf Listings
    $588,000
    Big Surf #505
    2 Bds | 2 Ba
    734 ft²
    $898,000
    Big Surf #1401
    3 Bds | 3 Ba
    960 ft²
     
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