$490,000
SOLD JUL 22, 2025

1281 California Ave Unit 3 Wahiawa, HI 96786

2 Beds
1 Bath
538 Sq Ft
1941 Built

Recently Sold

$911 Per Sq Ft

16% Below List Price

232 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Car Garage
  • 1-Story Property
  • Leilehua High School Rated A-
  • Level Lot

About This Home

As of July 2025

Amazing price and opportunity! Charming Wahiawa home with endless potential. A perfect opportunity to own a single-family home in this desirable area of Wahiawa. This hidden gem is tucked away behind the front home, offering a sense of privacy. The property features a carport, parking for two, and generous yard space. Bring your creative vision to life with this home that’s brimming with potential and waiting for your personal touch. Located in a fantastic area just moments from Leilehua High School. Incredible price! Don't miss this one.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Scott Startsman

List Sotheby's Int'l Realty Brokerage Phone: (808) 735-2411 License #RS-62384 Listed on: 12/02/2024

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,073

Year Built

  • Built in 1941

Lot Details

  • 3,222 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property fronts a county road
  • Level Lot
  • Flag Lot
  • Zoning described as 05 - R-5 Residential District

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 538 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Community Details

  • Wahiawa Area Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1-7-4-013-008-0003

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,073

Year Built

Built in 1941

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Inclusions: Dryer,Range/Oven,Washer,Water Heater
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Attribution Contact: (808) 735-2411
  • CommunityFeatures: None
  • Road Frontage Type: Other
  • Road Frontage Type: County Road
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Subdivision Name: WAHIAWA AREA
  • Interior Features: Bedroom on Main Level, Full Bath on Main Level
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Living Area: 538.0
  • New Construction: No
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Other
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Single Wall, Vinyl Siding
  • Lot Features: Flag Lot, Interior Lot, Level
  • Pool Features: None
  • Property Condition: Average Condition
  • Topography: Level
  • View: None
  • View: No
  • Disclosures: None, Seller Disclosure

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Two Car Garage, Two Spaces
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Utilities: Above Ground Utilities, Electricity Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 1-7-4-013-008-0003
  • Zoning Description: 05 - R-5 Residential District

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2073.36

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 2, 2024
Closed on
Jul 16, 2025
Sold by
Lara Hattie Leilani
Bought by
1281 California Ave 3 Llc
Seller's Agent
Scott Startsman
List Sotheby's Int'l Realty
List Price
$585,000
Sold Price
$490,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$95,000
-16.24%
Views
218

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.03%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 6, 2002
Sold by
Nakayama Alvin Riyuki and Nakayama Haeja Lee
Bought by
Lara Richard and Lara Hattie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$135,000
Interest Rate
5.89%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 22, 1998
Sold by
Sugimoto Mark Yoshihiro and Sugimoto Sandra Jean
Bought by
Nakayama Alvin Riyuki and Nakayama Haeja Lee

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$111,150
Interest Rate
6.71%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Personal Reps Deed $490,000 Fam
Personal Reps Deed -- Fam
Deed $150,000 --
Deed $117,000 First American Long & Melone
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $135,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $111,150 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/22/2025 07/22/25 Sold $490,000 -5.8% $911 / Sq Ft
05/02/2025 05/02/25 Price Changed $520,000 -4.6% $967 / Sq Ft
02/12/2025 02/12/25 Price Changed $545,000 -2.7% $1,013 / Sq Ft
12/13/2024 12/13/24 Price Changed $560,000 -4.3% $1,041 / Sq Ft
12/02/2024 12/02/24 For Sale $585,000 -- $1,087 / Sq Ft
Source: HiCentral MLS (Honolulu Board of REALTORS®)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $2,073 $552,900 $489,500 $63,400
2024 $2,073 $592,400 $489,500 $102,900
2023 $1,850 $653,200 $489,500 $163,700
2022 $1,850 $528,600 $457,400 $71,200
2021 $1,612 $460,500 $425,300 $35,200
2020 $1,567 $447,700 $369,100 $78,600
2019 $1,338 $382,300 $361,100 $21,200
2018 $1,288 $367,900 $345,100 $22,800
2017 $1,215 $347,000 $313,000 $34,000
2016 $1,185 $338,600 $272,900 $65,700
2015 $1,239 $353,900 $252,800 $101,100
2014 $447 $286,800 $228,700 $58,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: HiCentral MLS (Honolulu Board of REALTORS®)

MLS Number: 202427603

HiCentral MLS (Honolulu Board of REALTORS®)

APN: 1-7-4-013-008-0003