Seller's Agent in 2025
Maria Hsu
Coldwell Banker Realty
(808) 256-5555
1 in this area
30 Total Sales
Academy Tower 1425 Ward Ave Unit RGW Honolulu, HI 96822
Makiki Neighborhood
3
Beds
3
Baths
1,538
Sq Ft
1968
Built
Highlights
- Ocean View
- Main Floor Bedroom
- End Unit
- President Abraham Lincoln Elementary School Rated A-
- Sauna
- Community Pool
About This Home
As of August 2025NEW PRICE! Urban living with panoramic views in the heart of Honolulu! Academy Tower off Ward Ave, a 26-story high-rise, offering residents a blend of city center convenience and breathtaking unobstructed panoramas of the Oahu skyline, the Pacific Ocean, and the surrounding mountains. Its location places residents at the nexus of urban amenities while maintaining a sense of privacy, with only two units per floor ensuring a more intimate living experience.
Unit RGW occupy top 2 floors as grand penthouse with interior of expansive 3 bedrooms 3baths plus wraparound lanai.
Total 2,370sq.ft. Low maintenance fee of $950/mo!
And undergone complete floor to ceiling renovations in 2024 with spectacular views through floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding glass doors leading to wrap-around lanais. These outdoor spaces serve as perfect vantage points for enjoying warm-colored sunsets and twinkling city lights at night. Interior updates in brand new kitchen and baths, new split ACs, new flooring and new appliances and new patio sliding doors downstairs. Also Included walk-in storage unit! Available first time in 35 years and must see!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Coldwell Banker Realty Brokerage Phone: (808) 596-0456 License #RB-18708 Listed on: 01/13/2025
Property Details
Home Type
- Condominium
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,910
Year Built
- Built in 1968
Lot Details
- End Unit
- Property is in excellent condition
Property Views
- Ocean
- Coastline
- City
Home Design
- Entry on the 25th floor
Interior Spaces
- 1,538 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Storage
Flooring
- Ceramic Tile
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Bathroom on Main Level
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Parking
- 2 Parking Spaces
- Covered Parking
- Tandem Parking
- Assigned Parking
Schools
- Lincoln Elementary School
- Stevenson Middle School
- Roosevelt High School
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 1-2-4-014-012-0049
Community Details
Overview
- Association fees include common areas, hot water, sewer, water
- Academy Towers Condos
- Punchbowl Area Subdivision
Recreation
- Community Pool
Additional Features
- Sauna
- Card or Code Access
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 13, 2025
Closed on
Aug 21, 2025
Sold by
Tseng Scheffer Chuei-Goong and Tseng Amy
Bought by
Adeyeye Olamide Debra and Horne Jesse Joseph
Seller's Agent
Maria Hsu
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kendra Atienza
HB Homes INC
List Price
$988,000
Sold Price
$895,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$93,000
-9.41%
Views
177
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-60.05%
Original Mortgage
$863,003
Outstanding Balance
$863,003
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
-$256
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 1, 2016
Sold by
Tseng Alexander Wei Hung
Bought by
Tseng Scheffer Chuei Goong
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | -- | Title Guaranty | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $863,003 | VA |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/27/2025 08/27/25 | Sold | $895,000 | 0.0% | $582 / Sq Ft |
| 02/28/2025 02/28/25 | Price Changed | $895,000 | -9.4% | $582 / Sq Ft |
| 01/13/2025 01/13/25 | For Sale | $988,000 | -- | $642 / Sq Ft |
Source: HiCentral MLS (Honolulu Board of REALTORS®)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $2,910 | $893,400 | $102,000 | $791,400 |
| 2024 | $2,910 | $831,300 | $102,000 | $729,300 |
| 2023 | $2,987 | $853,400 | $102,000 | $751,400 |
| 2022 | $2,701 | $771,700 | $98,200 | $673,500 |
| 2021 | $2,589 | $739,600 | $94,500 | $645,100 |
| 2020 | $2,344 | $669,700 | $90,700 | $579,000 |
| 2019 | $2,521 | $720,300 | $86,900 | $633,400 |
| 2018 | $2,433 | $695,200 | $68,200 | $627,000 |
| 2017 | $2,374 | $678,300 | $71,800 | $606,500 |
| 2016 | $1,855 | $649,900 | $84,700 | $565,200 |
| 2015 | $2,252 | $763,400 | $77,600 | $685,800 |
| 2014 | $1,797 | $638,500 | $68,200 | $570,300 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Maria Hsu
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Kendra Atienza
K
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Kendra Atienza
HB Homes INC
(808) 497-7311
2 in this area
409 Total Sales
About Academy Tower
Map
Source: HiCentral MLS (Honolulu Board of REALTORS®)
MLS Number: 202501810
APN: 1-2-4-014-012-0049
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