Mililani Mauka is widely regarded as one of the nicest communities in central Oahu. It's the luxurious east side of the larger Mililani development, a master-planned community designed for ultimate convenience just 20 miles north of Honolulu. "Everybody wants to live in Mililani Mauka," says Realtor Marilou Moralez with eXp Realty, who lived in the community for many years. "It's one of the most beautiful developments on Oahu," says Moralez. "And you don't need to go anywhere because you've got shopping right there, and Costco is basically your neighbor." Stores, restaurants, local businesses and the Sunday farmers market are all minutes away in Mililani Town Center, the heart of the development across Interstate H-2. The residential amenities are complete with one of Hawaii's best — if not the best — school pipelines. "The schools are awesome in Mililani, and the schools in Mililani Mauka are even better," says Moralez. This high-end suburban lifestyle with complementary shopping and schools that Mililani Mauka offers might be common in the continental states, but on Oahu, it's something to be sought after.
Mililani's suburban feel is a refreshing change of pace from the hustle and bustle of Honolulu.
Enjoy fresh air, great views, and a relaxed pace of life in Mililani.
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Larger tract homes
The community's desirability comes with a median single-family home price of $1.2 million. "It's also more expensive because it's newer than the rest of Mililani," says Moralez. "Pretty much every single-family home will be over a million." While the bulk of Mililani was developed in the 1960s, Mililani Mauka's winding residential streets were built in the 2000s. Homes typically have three to four bedrooms and bear simplistic architectural details that pay homage to traditional Hawaiian cottages despite their larger size. Most condos and townhouses start around $450,000. There are more spacious single-family options in gated areas that can cost over $2 million.
Although Mililani is a well-established neighborhood, newer developments with energy-efficient features are not uncommon.
Many of the newer single family homes in Mililani feature solar panels and other energy-saving features.
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Mililani Town Center
All essential shopping and dining is a short drive away in Mililani Town Center. This outdoor mall has grocery stores, pharmacies, smaller local shops, a selection of casual eateries and a few sit-down restaurants. The Mililani Farmers Market sets up across the street from the mall every Sunday morning. The Mililani Shopping Center is the development's second commercial plaza, offering more shopping and dining up the road from the town center. Costco is only 4 miles down the Interstate, and the Waikele Premium Outlets are 7 miles away.
The Town Center of Mililani offers all the most popular shops and restaurants for Mililani residents.
Parking is always plentiful at the Town Center of Mililani.
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Hawaii's No. 1 Public High School
The Hawaii Department of Education serves all of Hawaii and receives an A-minus grade from Niche. However, Mililani Mauka arguably has the best public-school pipeline on Oahu and the entire archipelago. Every school students attend from elementary to high ranks in the top 10 in Hawaii for its respective grade level. The crown jewel is A-rated Mililani High, the No. 1 public high school in Hawaii. The pipeline is also convenient, with elementary and middle schools within the development, and Mililani High in Mililani Town Center.
Mililani High Schools sprawling campus is located near the main retail district.
Parking is plentiful at Mililani High School.
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Community parks, golf courses and rainforest hiking
This area sits atop the lush rainforest-covered mountains of the Mililani Mauka-Launani Valley. This makes for incredible views and access to hiking trails within a short drive from home. The community has multiple recreation spaces with athletic fields and tree-lined walking paths. Golfers can play at Mililani Golf Club in the main development. Plus, Honolulu's beaches are 20 miles down the Interstate.
Rainbows are a common sight over the Mililani Golf Club.
Youth sports are especially significant for residents of Mililani.
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Minutes to Wheeler Army Airfield and 20 miles to Honolulu
Mililani Mauka's convenience also applies to commuting. With an exit in the community, drivers can hop onto Interstate H-2, running along the community's west side. Wheeler Army Airfield is a prominent military employer 5 miles up the interstate. Wahiawa Queen's Medical Hospital is the nearest healthcare facility 4 miles north. Honolulu, Oahu's largest city and Hawaii's capital, is 20 miles south. Honolulu's Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is less than 15 miles in the same direction. Residents can also get around the Mililani-Mililani Mauka area on the 501 Bus.
The H2 freeway connects Mililani to army bases and Waiwaha to the north, as well as Waipahu to the south.
Mililani's central location on the island of Oahu means it's always a short drive to wherever you need to go.
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Concerns after the Mililani Mauka Fire
Wildfires have been a concern in Oahu since the Mililani Mauka Fire in the fall of 2023. The fire didn't damage the community, but it burned over 1,600 acres of rainforest in the Mililani Mauka-Launani Valley to the east. With the potential danger of fires, residents should have an established evacuation plan and follow any local safety precautions. Station 41 of the Honolulu Fire Department responds to the community's fire threats. The Honolulu Police Department-Wahiawa Substation handles crime in the area. Specific crime statistics for the Mililani area aren't available.
Mililani is surrounded by lush forests on all sides.
Mililani has 2 fire stations- one on the Mauka side and one on the town side.
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