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Foster Tower #305 (Waikiki)

  • Sold 8/31/23 at $128,000
    (List Price: $128,000)
  • Beds: 0
  • Baths: 1
  • Living: 520 ft²
  • Tenure:Leasehold ?
  • Leasehold Expiry: 04/30/34
  • Lease Rent: $ 557 / month
  • Fee Purchase: Not available
  • Built: 1962
  • Parking: 0
  • Maint. (HOA) Fees: $703 / month
  • Property Taxes: $113 / month ?
  • Est. Mortgage: $647 / mo - adjust loan
  • Time Listed for Sale: 116 days
  • Status: Sold
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2500 Kalakaua Ave #305, Honolulu

Description
Welcome to Foster Tower! 1st condo in Waikiki and 1 of 4 condos directly across the sandy beach to make every day relaxing, peaceful, and convenient to the sunny lifestyle you are seeking. Extra large preferred studio with 520 living area with quality features including a pull-out murphy bed for extra room, turnkey furniture package, full kitchen, and laminate/tile flooring through the large studio. Foster Tower is a secure-high rise building with 24-hour security, pet-friendly (2 pets max 25lbs), and resort-zoned location for legal vacation rentals, and the current house rules allow min. 30-day rental policy. Building amenities include a heated saltwater pool (currently in construction), a new whirlpool, surf storage, a fitness room, a sauna, and storage for the residences. Short distances to the beach, surf spots, shops, restaurants, "Waikiki Mart" (brand new grocery store provided by "Foodland"), and the state's largest public park at Kapiolani Park. Maintenance fees include Cable TV, Hot Water, Internet, Common Area Expenses, Sewer, & Water. Great price for the LEASEHOLD interest at $128,000.
Past Activity
  • Aug 31, 2023 Sold for $128,000
  • Jul 28, 2023 In Escrow
  • Jul 11, 2023 Price $128,000
  • May 05, 2023 Price $145,000
  • May 05, 2023 Back to Active
  • Apr 21, 2023 In Escrow
  • Mar 20, 2023 Listed at $165,000
  • Nov 12, 2019 Expired
  • May 14, 2019 Listed at $189,900
  • Apr 26, 2019 Withdrawn / Canceled
  • Jan 10, 2019 Price $189,900
  • Oct 27, 2018 Listed at $210,000
  • Oct 22, 2018 Expired
  • Aug 21, 2018 Listed at $219,000
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More Details
  • Owner, Tax & Resale History
  • HOA Fees / ft²: $1.35
  • Price / ft²: $246
  • Other Condos Price / ft²
  • Cash vs Financing Buyers
  • HOA Fees Include: Cable TV, Hot Water, Internet Service, Other Common Expenses, Sewer, Water
  • Zoning: X6 - Resort Mixed Use Precinct
  • Flood Zone: Zone X
  • Furnished: Full
  • Property Condition: Above Average
  • Owner Occupancy: 60%
  • Management Company: Touchstone
  • Security Features: Key, Security Patrol, Video
  • Amenities: Car Wash, Community Laundry, Exercise Room, Heated Pool, Meeting Room, Patio/Deck, Pool on Property, Resident Manager, Restaurant, Sauna, Security Guard, Trash Chute, Whirlpool
  • TMK: 1-2-6-26-14-12
  • Tax Assessed Land: $18,200
  • Tax Assessed Improvements: $369,800
  • Tax Assessed Total: $388,000
  • Courtesy: Coldwell Banker Realty / (808) 596-0456
  • MLS: 202306508
Good to Know
Profile
  • Address: 2500 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815.
  • Built in 1962, 133 Units on 25 Floors, Studio & 1 to 2BR Floor plans, Pets: OK (verify).
  • Amenities include Heated Pool, Fitness Center, Sauna, 24-Hour Security.
  • 1st residential condo, over 16 stories tall, built in Waikiki.

About Foster Tower
Prime location on Kalakaua Ave, right across the street from a central part of Waikiki Beach. Residential buildings in Waikiki rarely sit this close to the beach; most are built a bit further inland and prime spots closer to the ocean are generally 'reserved' for hotel  .....
Read more.
The MLS properties are based on information from the Multiple Listing Service of Hicentral MLS, Ltd. Listings last updated on April 23, 2024. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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Leasehold
$275,000
Foster Tower #503
1 Bd | 1 Ba
802 ft²
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Leasehold
$395,000
Foster Tower #1104
2 Bds | 2 Ba
1,123 ft²
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Foster Tower #1606
Studio | 1 Ba
441 ft²
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Foster Tower #2306
Studio | 1 Ba
441 ft²
Other Honolulu Condos
  • Sold 8/31/23 at $128,000
    (List Price: $128,000)
Description
Welcome to Foster Tower! 1st condo in Waikiki and 1 of 4 condos directly across the sandy beach to make every day relaxing, peaceful, and convenient to the sunny lifestyle you are seeking. Extra large preferred studio with 520 living area with quality features including a pull-out murphy bed for extra room, turnkey furniture package, full kitchen, and laminate/tile flooring through the large studio. Foster Tower is a secure-high rise building with 24-hour security, pet-friendly (2 pets max 25lbs), and resort-zoned location for legal vacation rentals, and the current house rules allow min. 30-day rental policy. Building amenities include a heated saltwater pool (currently in construction), a new whirlpool, surf storage, a fitness room, a sauna, and storage for the residences. Short distances to the beach, surf spots, shops, restaurants, "Waikiki Mart" (brand new grocery store provided by "Foodland"), and the state's largest public park at Kapiolani Park. Maintenance fees include Cable TV, Hot Water, Internet, Common Area Expenses, Sewer, & Water. Great price for the LEASEHOLD interest at $128,000.
    The MLS properties are based on information from the Multiple Listing Service of Hicentral MLS, Ltd. Listings last updated on April 23, 2024. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
    • Aug 31, 2023 Sold for $128,000
    • Jul 28, 2023 In Escrow
    • Jul 11, 2023 Price $128,000
    • May 05, 2023 Price $145,000
    • May 05, 2023 Back to Active
    • Apr 21, 2023 In Escrow
    • Mar 20, 2023 Listed at $165,000
    • Nov 12, 2019 Expired
    • May 14, 2019 Listed at $189,900
    • Apr 26, 2019 Withdrawn / Canceled
    • Jan 10, 2019 Price $189,900
    • Oct 27, 2018 Listed at $210,000
    • Oct 22, 2018 Expired
    • Aug 21, 2018 Listed at $219,000
    Profile
    • Address: 2500 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815.
    • Built in 1962, 133 Units on 25 Floors, Studio & 1 to 2BR Floor plans, Pets: OK (verify).
    • Amenities include Heated Pool, Fitness Center, Sauna, 24-Hour Security.
    • 1st residential condo, over 16 stories tall, built in Waikiki.

    About Foster Tower
    Prime location on Kalakaua Ave, right across the street from a central part of Waikiki Beach. Residential buildings in Waikiki rarely sit this close to the beach; most are built a bit further inland and prime spots closer to the ocean are generally 'reserved' for hotel  .....
    Read more.
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    Leasehold
    $275,000
    Foster Tower #503
    1 Bd | 1 Ba
    802 ft²
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    Leasehold
    $395,000
    Foster Tower #1104
    2 Bds | 2 Ba
    1,123 ft²
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    Foster Tower #1606
    Studio | 1 Ba
    441 ft²
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    Foster Tower #2306
    Studio | 1 Ba
    441 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: 04/30/34
    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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