Honolulu Homes for Sale

Honolulu homes range from $500,000 fixer-uppers in Kalihi to $30,000,000 oceanfront estates in Kahala or Diamond Head, showcasing styles like vintage Manoa cottages, gated Hawaii Loa Ridge luxury, Hawaii Kai marina-front properties, Tantalus rainforest retreats, and stunning beach or oceanfront homes in Kai Nani, Aina Haina Beach, Niu Beach, and Portlock.

Regions

• Metro Honolulu
  Encompasses Salt Lake, Punchbowl, Pacific Heights, Dowsett, Tantalus, Manoa, and more; hosts most Honolulu condo neighborhoods like Kakaako, Ward Village, Ala Moana, and Waikiki.
   
• Diamond Head Region
  Honolulu’s elite single-family home area, including Diamond Head, Kahala, Waialae Iki, Hawaii Loa Ridge, Black Point, Aina Haina, Niu Valley, and Paiko Lagoon.
   
• Hawaii Kai
  A 1960s master-planned east Honolulu community with marina-front homes, Portlock oceanfront properties, hillside living in Mariners Ridge and Napali Haweo, and golf course homes in Queens Gate and Koko Villas.

Neighborhoods
Honolulu features a wide array of neighborhoods, each with its own unique character. This section highlights six of them, illustrating the diverse single-family home lifestyles available across the city.

• Hawaii Loa Ridge
  Gated hillside with large luxury homes, mostly from the 1980s, some newer builds on once-vacant lots, resembling upscale California enclaves.
   
• Kahala
  Flat terrain, home to prestigious Kahala Ave’s $20M oceanfront estates and a mix of modern and vintage homes tied to prominent Hawaiian families.
   
• Manoa
  Old Hawaii charm with well-preserved historic homes, lush greenery, and a peaceful, rainy ambiance.
   
• West Marina
  Marina-front homes with private boat docks, enabling boat trips to the ocean or nearby shopping.
   
• Tantalus
  Rainforest living near Downtown, cooler climate, large lots.
   
• Waialae Golf Course
  Golf-centric living along Oahu’s top course, hosting the PGA Tour annually.

About Honolulu
A mix of tropical beauty, modern urbanity, and small-town vibes, featuring palm-lined beaches, high-rise condos, malls, and vintage homes.
Year-round outdoor living is key, with most of Oahu within an hour’s drive - North Shore’s waves, Kailua’s calm, or Ko Olina’s resort scene - except during rush hour.

History
Honolulu grew from its harbor, spotted in 1793 by Captain William Brown for its depth, sparking trade and whaling hubs. By the late 1800s, sugar and pineapple plantations dominated, drawing Asian and European workers who later settled here. Tourism emerged in the 1920s, evolving from harbor cruises to a hotel-driven industry, cementing Honolulu’s real estate landscape.

Blog Posts

• Guide to Oceanfront Homes in Honolulu
• Guide to Historic Homes in Honolulu
• Guide to Diamond Head CPRs & PUD Cluster Developments
• Guide to Honolulu Ocean View Homes
• Honolulu’s Most Expensive Single-Family Home Neighborhoods
• Best Marina Front Neighborhoods in Hawaii Kai