NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Academy Tower 1425 Ward Ave Unit 22E Floor 22 Honolulu, HI 96822

Makiki Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $599,000 - $614,756

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,450 Sq Ft
1968 Built

Sale Details

Date Sold: November 5, 2025

Last sale price $605,000 $417 Per Sq Ft

Current estimated payment $3,677 / mo

98 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Sauna
  • Community Pool
  • President Abraham Lincoln Elementary School Rated A-
  • End Unit
  • 4-minute walk to Dole Community Park

About This Home

As of November 2025

GREAT VALUE at $431/sq ft! Super spacious (1,450 sq ft) 2 bed/2 bath/1 covered parking stall at the ultra convenient Academy Tower. This high floor unit boasts panoramic mountain, diamond head, ocean & city views with lots of natural light and cool cross breezes. Unit features updated kitchen cabinets & counters with newer stainless steel appliances & an accent glass backsplash, new bathroom vanities, freshly glazed bath tub & shower, vinyl plank & granite flooring and washer/dryer, trash chute located just outside of the kitchen door on an exterior lanai. Only 2 units per floor with 2 elevators makes this feel like your own private oasis. Urban living at its best! Conveniently located to Neal Blaisdell, the Honolulu Museum of Art, Downtown Honolulu, Ward Kakaako, & Ala Moana with great freeway access. Unit comes with 3 storage units and amenities include a pool, BBQ, & sauna. High owner occupancy rate (74%) and a friendly, responsive resident manager is also a plus! Additional fees of $306/mo goes towards reserves. Fully insured. VA approved. Sorry, not pet friendly.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kim Balisacan

REMAX Hawaii Brokerage Phone: (808) 738-3600 License #RB-21263 Listed on: 07/30/2025

REMAX Hawaii

Last Buyer's Agent

Sue Jo

REMAX Hawaii License #RB-23897

REMAX Hawaii

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,792

Year Built

  • Built in 1968

Lot Details

  • End Unit
  • Property is in excellent condition

HOA Fees

  • $306 Monthly HOA Fees

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Coastline
  • City
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Entry on the 22nd floor

Interior Spaces

  • 1,450 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Storage
  • Closed Circuit Camera

Flooring

  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Covered Parking
  • On-Street Parking
  • Assigned Parking

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1-2-4-014-012-0042

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common areas, sewer, water
  • High-Rise Community
  • Academy Towers Condos
  • Punchbowl Area Subdivision

Amenities

  • Community Barbecue Grill
  • Sauna
  • Trash Chute
  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site
  • Card or Code Access

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,792

Year Built

Built in 1968

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$306 per month

Listing Details

  • Architectural Style: High Rise
  • Building Name: Academy Towers
  • Inclusions: Blinds,Cable TV,Dishwasher,Dryer,Microwave Hood,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Washer
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1968
  • Attribution Contact: (808) 738-3600
  • CommunityFeatures: Barbecue, Pool, Sauna, Storage Facilities, Trash Chute
  • SecurityFeatures: Closed Circuit Camera(s), Key Card Entry
  • Association Amenities: Management
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Subdivision Name: PUNCHBOWL AREA
  • Entry Level: 22
  • Interior Features: Storage
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Living Area: 1450.0
  • New Construction: No
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Vinyl
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Concrete
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • View: Coastline, City, Mountain(s), Ocean, Sunset, Sunrise
  • View: Yes
  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Common Walls: End Unit

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Assigned, Covered, One Space, On Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.0

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association #2 Fee: 306.0

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Common Areas, Sewer, Water

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 1-2-4-014-012-0042
  • Zoning Description: 12 - A-2 Medium Density Apartme

Multi Family

  • Maintenance Expense: 689.44

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1791.6

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 30, 2025
Closed on
Oct 29, 2025
Sold by
Ji Sun Chang Living Trust and Chang Ji Sun
Bought by
Wong Joni Hsin and Player Gamble Vykky
Seller's Agent
Kim Balisacan
REMAX Hawaii
Buyer's Agent
Sue Jo
REMAX Hawaii
List Price
$625,000
Sold Price
$605,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-3.2%
Views
24
Current Estimated Value
$607,689

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$2,689
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.99%
Original Mortgage
$574,750
Outstanding Balance
$574,750
Interest Rate
6.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$32,939

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 12, 2014
Sold by
Chang Ji Sun
Bought by
Chang Ji Sun

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 2, 2004
Sold by
Chang Kwang Soo and Chang Young Ran
Bought by
Chang Ji Sun

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$140,000
Interest Rate
5.82%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 23, 2001
Sold by
First Nationwide Mtg Corp
Bought by
Chang Kwang Soo and Chang Young Ran

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$130,000
Interest Rate
6.98%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 15, 2000
Sold by
Hayashida Deanna
Bought by
First Nationwide Mtg Corp
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Wong Joni Hsin $605,000 Hta
Chang Ji Sun -- None Available
Chang Ji Sun -- None Available
Chang Ji Sun -- --
Chang Kwang Soo $233,500 --
First Nationwide Mtg Corp $199,500 Fidelity National Title Ins
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Wong Joni Hsin $574,750
Previous Owner Chang Ji Sun $140,000
Previous Owner Chang Kwang Soo $130,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/05/2025 11/05/25 Sold $605,000 -3.2% $417 / Sq Ft
07/30/2025 07/30/25 For Sale $625,000 -- $431 / Sq Ft
Source: HiCentral MLS (Honolulu Board of REALTORS®)

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 $1,792 $662,800 $102,000 $560,800
2024 $1,792 $631,900 $102,000 $529,900
2023 $1,487 $624,900 $102,000 $522,900
2022 $1,655 $572,800 $98,200 $474,600
2021 $1,573 $549,300 $94,500 $454,800
2020 $1,612 $560,500 $90,700 $469,800
2019 $1,642 $549,200 $86,900 $462,300
2018 $1,609 $539,600 $68,200 $471,400
2017 $1,533 $517,900 $71,800 $446,100
2016 $1,497 $507,800 $84,700 $423,100
2015 $1,587 $533,300 $77,600 $455,700
2014 $1,383 $530,600 $68,200 $462,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Kim Balisacan

    REMAX Hawaii

    (808) 738-3600

    17 in this area

    104 Total Sales

    Kim Balisacan
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  • Sue Jo

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Sue Jo

    REMAX Hawaii

    (808) 253-8477

    4 in this area

    70 Total Sales

    Sue Jo
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About Academy Tower

Map

Source: HiCentral MLS (Honolulu Board of REALTORS®)

MLS Number: 202516938

HiCentral MLS (Honolulu Board of REALTORS®)

APN: 1-2-4-014-012-0042

Hawaii Honolulu County Honolulu 96813 Makiki

1425 Ward Ave Unit 22E, Honolulu, HI

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