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  • Asking Price: $350,000
  • Beds: 1
  • Baths: 1
  • Living: 683 ft²
  • Tenure:Leasehold ?
  • Leasehold Expiry: 12/31/39
  • Lease Rent: $ 406 / month
  • Fee Purchase: $129,816
  • Balcony: 86 ft²
  • Built: 1977
  • Parking: 1
  • Maint. (HOA) Fees: $917 / month
  • Property Taxes: $170 / month ?
  • Est. Mortgage: $1,770 / mo - adjust loan
  • Time Listed for Sale: 64 days
  • Status: Active
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1778 Ala Moana Blvd #3908, Honolulu

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Kimo Smigielski (R)
RB-18873
Portfolio
Phone: (808) 735-5585

Description
This high floor, spacious 1-bedroom unit has been updated and well maintained offering you a turn-key experience to enjoy the iconic lifestyle at Discovery Bay in Waikiki. Offered fully furnished, you can simply bring your suitcase and move right in and enjoy Hawaii living on your terms. Currently tenant occupied, this would also make a wonderful investment property as you could earn income on day 1 too. Discovery Bay has been making headlines as the AOAO has been acquiring the Fee Interest and now the AOAO owns nearly 97% of the fee interest. Starting in 2024, you could even purchase the majority Fee Simple interest and reduce your monthly expenses.Although this is currently a leasehold building, Discovery Bay Homeowners Association recently purchased additional leasehold interest that will make this a 96.893% fee simple unit. Fee interest can be acquired and conveyed to this unit in early 2024. This is a qualified fee simple building, meaning it will be 100% fee simple in the future.
Recent Activity
Past Sales
  • #1307: 1 Bd | 1 Ba @ $300K (4/5/24)
  • #2618: 1 Bd | 1 Ba @ $380K (3/28/24)
  • #1417: 1 Bd | 1 Ba @ $345K (3/11/24)
  • #2409: 1 Bd | 1 Ba @ $425K (2/28/24)
  • #1303: 1 Bd | 1 Ba @ $315K (1/19/24)
  • #3808: 1 Bd | 1 Ba @ $328K (1/16/24)
  • #906: 1 Bd | 1 Ba @ $360K (12/29/23)
  • #2215: Studio | 1 Ba @ $255K (12/22/23)
  • #1001: 1 Bd | 1 Ba @ $395K (12/15/23)
  • #3408: 1 Bd | 1 Ba @ $300K (12/12/23)
  • #3515: Studio | 1 Ba @ $260K (11/27/23)
  • #2718: 1 Bd | 1 Ba @ $320K (11/27/23)
  • #4006: 1 Bd | 1 Ba @ $389K (11/21/23)
  • #1611: 2 Bds | 2 Ba @ $600K (10/17/23)
  • #1707: 1 Bd | 1 Ba @ $340K (10/4/23)
  • #1115: Studio | 1 Ba @ $220K (9/28/23)
  • #1613: 1 Bd | 1 Ba @ $355K (9/27/23)
  • #3418: 1 Bd | 1 Ba @ $370K (9/18/23)
  • #2612: 1 Bd | 1 Ba @ $358K (9/12/23)
  • #1002: 1 Bd | 1 Ba @ $383K (9/11/23)
  • #1310: Studio | 1 Ba @ $230K (9/6/23)
  • #1508: 1 Bd | 1 Ba @ $350K (8/22/23)
  • #1320: Studio | 1 Ba @ $220K (8/14/23)
  • #3018: 1 Bd | 1 Ba @ $350K (7/26/23)
  • #2906: 1 Bd | 1 Ba @ $423K (7/20/23)
  • #1916: 1 Bd | 1 Ba @ $282K (7/10/23)
  • #3803: 1 Bd | 1 Ba @ $455K (6/30/23)
  • #1013: 1 Bd | 1 Ba @ $310K (6/28/23)
  • #2614: 2 Bds | 2 Ba @ $522K (6/26/23)
  • #1917: 1 Bd | 1 Ba @ $326K (6/23/23)
  • #1318: 1 Bd | 1 Ba @ $295K (6/22/23)
  • #1401: 2 Bds | 2 Ba @ $561K (6/16/23)
  • #2508: 1 Bd | 1 Ba @ $220K (6/1/23)
  • #1112: 1 Bd | 1 Ba @ $248K (5/5/23)
  • #1207: 1 Bd | 1 Ba @ $249K (5/4/23)
  • #2607: 1 Bd | 1 Ba @ $260K (5/1/23)
  • #3905: Studio | 1 Ba @ $200K (5/1/23)
  • #1815: Studio | 1 Ba @ $190K (5/1/23)
  • #3409: 1 Bd | 1 Ba @ $375K (4/28/23)
  • #1614: 2 Bds | 2 Ba @ $405K (4/28/23)
  • #3906: 1 Bd | 1 Ba @ $320K (4/25/23)
  • #1514: 2 Bds | 2 Ba @ $463K (4/14/23)
  • #902: 1 Bd | 1 Ba @ $249K (4/13/23)
  • #2510: Studio | 1 Ba @ $180K (3/28/23)
  • #3705: Studio | 1 Ba @ $177K (3/23/23)
  • #1709: 1 Bd | 1 Ba @ $210K (3/20/23)
  • #3516: 1 Bd | 1 Ba @ $290K (3/8/23)
  • #4011: 2 Bds | 2 Ba @ $620K (2/17/23)
  • #1617: 1 Bd | 1 Ba @ $205K (2/3/23)
  • #3707: 1 Bd | 1 Ba @ $215K (1/13/23)
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More Details
  • Owner, Tax & Resale History
  • HOA Fees / ft²: $1.34
  • Price / ft²: $512
  • Other Condos Price / ft²
  • Cash vs Financing Buyers
  • HOA Fees Include: AC Central, Cable TV, Hot Water, Internet Service, Sewer, Water
  • Zoning: X2 - Apartment Precinct
  • Flood Zone: Zone AE
  • View: City, Diamond Head
  • Furnished: Full
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Owner Occupancy: 20%
  • Management Company: Hawaiiana
  • Security Features: Key, Security Patrol
  • Amenities: BBQ, Exercise Room, Pool on Property, Resident Manager, Sauna, Security Guard, Trash Chute, Whirlpool
  • TMK: 1-2-6-12-10-308
  • Tax Assessed Land: $13,200
  • Tax Assessed Improvements: $568,500
  • Tax Assessed Total: $581,700
  • Courtesy: Portfolio / (808) 735-5585
  • MLS: 202401720
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Good to Know
  • Address: 1778 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96815.
  • Built in 1977 with 633 Units on 42  Floors, Studio & 1 to 3BR Floor plans, Pets: OK (verify).
  • Amenities include Pool, Exercise Room, Sauna, BBQ Area, Many restaurants on bottom floors.
  • The homeowners' association has purchased a 62% interest in the Fee.

Updates
The AOAO at Discovery Bay has an approximate 62% interest in the land and there are ~6 other interested parties holding the remaining 38% interest in the land. The AOAO is interested in buying these parties out, which, if successful, would give the AOA  .....
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The MLS properties are based on information from the Multiple Listing Service of Hicentral MLS, Ltd. Listings last updated on April 28, 2024. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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Leasehold
$350,000
Discovery Bay #3308
1 Bd | 1 Ba
683 ft²
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Leasehold
$320,000
Discovery Bay #1607
1 Bd | 1 Ba
683 ft²
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Leasehold
$320,000
Discovery Bay #2008
1 Bd | 1 Ba
683 ft²
Leasehold
$383,000
Discovery Bay #1517
1 Bd | 1 Ba
684 ft²
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  • Asking Price: $350,000
Description
This high floor, spacious 1-bedroom unit has been updated and well maintained offering you a turn-key experience to enjoy the iconic lifestyle at Discovery Bay in Waikiki. Offered fully furnished, you can simply bring your suitcase and move right in and enjoy Hawaii living on your terms. Currently tenant occupied, this would also make a wonderful investment property as you could earn income on day 1 too. Discovery Bay has been making headlines as the AOAO has been acquiring the Fee Interest and now the AOAO owns nearly 97% of the fee interest. Starting in 2024, you could even purchase the majority Fee Simple interest and reduce your monthly expenses.Although this is currently a leasehold building, Discovery Bay Homeowners Association recently purchased additional leasehold interest that will make this a 96.893% fee simple unit. Fee interest can be acquired and conveyed to this unit in early 2024. This is a qualified fee simple building, meaning it will be 100% fee simple in the future.
    The MLS properties are based on information from the Multiple Listing Service of Hicentral MLS, Ltd. Listings last updated on April 28, 2024. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
    • Address: 1778 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96815.
    • Built in 1977 with 633 Units on 42  Floors, Studio & 1 to 3BR Floor plans, Pets: OK (verify).
    • Amenities include Pool, Exercise Room, Sauna, BBQ Area, Many restaurants on bottom floors.
    • The homeowners' association has purchased a 62% interest in the Fee.

    Updates
    The AOAO at Discovery Bay has an approximate 62% interest in the land and there are ~6 other interested parties holding the remaining 38% interest in the land. The AOAO is interested in buying these parties out, which, if successful, would give the AOA  .....
    Read more.


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    Leasehold
    $350,000
    Discovery Bay #3308
    1 Bd | 1 Ba
    683 ft²
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    Leasehold
    $320,000
    Discovery Bay #1607
    1 Bd | 1 Ba
    683 ft²
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    Leasehold
    $320,000
    Discovery Bay #2008
    1 Bd | 1 Ba
    683 ft²
    Leasehold
    $383,000
    Discovery Bay #1517
    1 Bd | 1 Ba
    684 ft²
    You do not own the land, but have the right to use the land until an expiration year. At expiration the ownership typically reverts back to the land owner.
    Leasehold Expiry: 12/31/39
    Buyer and Seller have reached an agreement and are under contract. However, the sale is still subject to one or more contingencies.
    We have handled many transactions for clients who purchase Hawaii real estate without visiting. By request, we can prepare thorough property videos to ensure you are familiar with every detail necessary. All documents can be signed remotely.
    Buyer and Seller have reached an agreement and are under contract. The sale is expected to close / record soon.
    We will be happy to work with you as a Buyer's agent. Call us to learn more: 808-943-9000.
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