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2500 Kalakaua Ave #202, Honolulu

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George Krischke

George Krischke

Principal Broker
Realtor, RB-18610

Mobile: (808) 554-1635

Email: George@HawaiiLiving.com

Description
Extraordinary FEE SIMPLE fully furnished, turn-key ocean-facing condo with rare over-sized lanai (only two in the building) The huge lanai overlooks world-famous Waikiki Beach! Watch the surfers, waves, catamarans and year 'round sunsets. Phenomenal rental history makes this condo perfect for investors or make it your full-time residence. Super convenient to restaurants and shopping, all just steps away. QUIET low floor. This condo offers a wide, expansive ocean view that greets you at the front door! One-of-a-kind, '02 floor-plan, a true 2BR on the tax records. $100Million+ renovation at Pacific Beach Hotel next door only shows the potential future increase in value for Foster Tower. This is a MUST-SEE! Unit #202 is the BEST VALUE in the building! Breathtaking ocean/coastline view.
Past Activity
  • May 04, 2023 Off Market
  • Mar 06, 2023 Listed at $1,695,000
  • Oct 06, 2022 Sold for $1,590,000
  • Aug 11, 2022 Under Contract
  • Jul 11, 2022 Listed at $1,650,000
  • Sep 13, 2017 Sold for $1,250,000
  • Jul 23, 2017 Under Contract
  • Mar 02, 2017 Listed at $1,350,000
  • Mar 01, 2017 Off Market
  • Jun 27, 2016 Listed at $1,350,000
  • Jun 26, 2016 Off Market
  • Jan 01, 2016 Listed at $1,350,000
  • Jan 01, 2016 Off Market
Blog
More Details
  • Owner, Tax & Resale History
  • HOA Fees / ft²: $1.55
  • Price / ft²: $1,384
  • Other Condos Price / ft²
  • Cash vs Financing Buyers
  • HOA Fees Include: Electricity, Hot Water, Internet Service, Sewer, Water
  • Zoning: X6 - Resort Mixed Use Precinct
  • Flood Zone: Zone X
  • View: City, Coastline, Ocean, Sunset
  • Furnished: Full
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Owner Occupancy: 68%
  • Management Company: Touchstone
  • Amenities: Community Laundry, Exercise Room, Meeting Room, Pool on Property, Sauna, Security Guard, Storage, Trash Chute
  • TMK: 1-2-6-26-14-3
  • Tax Assessed Land: $94,600
  • Tax Assessed Improvements: $873,700
  • Tax Assessed Total: $968,300
  • Courtesy: Landmark Real Estate LLC
  • MLS: 201704889
About Foster Tower
  • Address: 2500 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815.
     
  • Built: 1962, 133 Units, 25 Floors, Studio - 2BR, Pets: OK (verify).
     
  • Amenities: Pool, Fitness Center, Sauna.
     
  • Short-term Vacation Renting: Not Allowed.
     
Foster Tower, the first residential condo over 16 stories tall in Waikiki, boasts a prime spot on Kalakaua Ave, directly across from a central stretch of Waikiki Beach - a rare position for residential buildings, typically set inland while hotels claim oceanfront lots.

Units
  • Typical floor: 6 units—01 & 02 (south-fac



  ... 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 Foster Tower Listings
$1,195,000
Foster Tower #504
2 Bds | 1 Ba
1,233 ft²
$1,150,000
Foster Tower #903
1 Bd | 1 Ba
805 ft²
Leasehold
$350,000
Foster Tower #201
2 Bds | 2 Ba
1,544 ft²
Leasehold
$275,000
Foster Tower #503
1 Bd | 1 Ba
914 ft²
Other Waikiki Condos
$1,280,000
Diamond Head Vista #2301
2 Bds | 2 Ba
974 ft²
$1,290,000
The Watermark #1802
2 Bds | 2 Ba
1,112 ft²
$1,299,000
Discovery Bay #PH14
2 Bds | 2 Ba
1,564 ft²
$1,150,000
Canterbury Place #32A
2 Bds | 2 Ba
1,268 ft²
$1,075,000
Allure Waikiki #2001
2 Bds | 2 Ba
1,216 ft²
$1,180,000
Royal Kuhio #3803 (Penthouse)
3 Bds | 3 Ba
1,985 ft²
  • Sold 9/13/17 at $1,250,000
    (List Price: $1,350,000)
Description
Extraordinary FEE SIMPLE fully furnished, turn-key ocean-facing condo with rare over-sized lanai (only two in the building) The huge lanai overlooks world-famous Waikiki Beach! Watch the surfers, waves, catamarans and year 'round sunsets. Phenomenal rental history makes this condo perfect for investors or make it your full-time residence. Super convenient to restaurants and shopping, all just steps away. QUIET low floor. This condo offers a wide, expansive ocean view that greets you at the front door! One-of-a-kind, '02 floor-plan, a true 2BR on the tax records. $100Million+ renovation at Pacific Beach Hotel next door only shows the potential future increase in value for Foster Tower. This is a MUST-SEE! Unit #202 is the BEST VALUE in the building! Breathtaking ocean/coastline view.
    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.
    • May 04, 2023 Off Market
    • Mar 06, 2023 Listed at $1,695,000
    • Oct 06, 2022 Sold for $1,590,000
    • Aug 11, 2022 Under Contract
    • Jul 11, 2022 Listed at $1,650,000
    • Sep 13, 2017 Sold for $1,250,000
    • Jul 23, 2017 Under Contract
    • Mar 02, 2017 Listed at $1,350,000
    • Mar 01, 2017 Off Market
    • Jun 27, 2016 Listed at $1,350,000
    • Jun 26, 2016 Off Market
    • Jan 01, 2016 Listed at $1,350,000
    • Jan 01, 2016 Off Market
    • Address: 2500 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815.
       
    • Built: 1962, 133 Units, 25 Floors, Studio - 2BR, Pets: OK (verify).
       
    • Amenities: Pool, Fitness Center, Sauna.
       
    • Short-term Vacation Renting: Not Allowed.
       
    Foster Tower, the first residential condo over 16 stories tall in Waikiki, boasts a prime spot on Kalakaua Ave, directly across from a central stretch of Waikiki Beach - a rare position for residential buildings, typically set inland while hotels claim oceanfront lots.

    Units
    • Typical floor: 6 units—01 & 02 (south-fac



      ... Read more
    Other Foster Tower Listings
    $1,195,000
    Foster Tower #504
    2 Bds | 1 Ba
    1,233 ft²
    $1,150,000
    Foster Tower #903
    1 Bd | 1 Ba
    805 ft²
    Leasehold
    $350,000
    Foster Tower #201
    2 Bds | 2 Ba
    1,544 ft²
    Leasehold
    $275,000
    Foster Tower #503
    1 Bd | 1 Ba
    914 ft²
     
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