NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Foster Tower 2500 Kalakaua Ave Unit 505 Honolulu, HI 96815

Waikiki Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $528,000 - $586,000

-- Bed
1 Bath
520 Sq Ft
0.91 Acres

Last Sold November 16, 2022

Last sale price $475,000 $913 Per Sq Ft

Est. 16% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,217/month

217 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • 39,727 Sq Ft lot
  • Community Pool
  • Sauna
  • Furnished
  • 5-minute walk to Kapiʻolani Regional Park

About This Home

As of November 2022

Located across the street from Waikiki Beach, this large studio comes with a view of the ocean. The condo is fully furnished with a full size kitchen that was recently remodeled. Foster Tower amentities include guest parking, gym, sauna, salt water swimming pool, community laundry, meeting room, secured entry and 24 hour guard service. Pet friendly (verify).

Last Listed By

Lani Paet

Hawaii Noa Properties, Inc. License #RB-17970 Listed on: 02/06/2022

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,404

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Lot Details

  • Property is in very good condition

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • 520 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Blinds
  • Sauna
  • Home Gym
  • Ceramic Tile Flooring
  • Ocean Views

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave

Home Security

Schools

  • Jefferson Elementary School
  • Washington Middle School
  • Kaimuki High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

Overview

  • High-Rise Condominium
  • Foster Tower Condos

Amenities

  • Trash Chute
  • Meeting Room
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Security

  • Security Guard
  • Resident Manager or Management On Site
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,404

Year Built

Built in 1962

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Architectural Style: High-Rise 7+ Stories
  • Building Name: Foster Tower
  • Inclusions: AC Window Unit, Blinds, Cable TV, Ceiling Fan, Kitchenware, Linens, Microwave, Range Hood, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Smoke Detector
  • Prop. Type: Condo/Townhouse
  • Stories Type: 21+
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Attribution Contact: (808) 531-6847
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Amenities: Community Laundry, Condo Association Pool, Exercise Room, Meeting Room, Resident Manager, Sauna, Security Guard, Storage, Trash Chute
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Entry Floor: 5
  • Furnished: Full
  • Unit Features: Single Level

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Concrete
  • Flood Zone: Zone X
  • Property Condition: Above Average
  • View: Ocean

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Jefferson
  • Middle School: Washington
  • High School: Kaimuki
  • Elementary School: Jefferson
  • High School: Kaimuki
  • Middle Or Junior School: Washington

Multi Family

  • Maintenance Expense: 652.49

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1404.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 6, 2022
Closed on
Nov 10, 2022
Sold by
Harrison Richard Philip and Harrison Maureen Cynthi
Bought by
Bukalski Peter Julian and Bukalski Anne Kathryn
Seller's Agent
Lani Paet
Hawaii Noa Properties, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Joshua Nelson
Harcourts Island Real Estate
List Price
$495,000
Sold Price
$475,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-4.04%
Total Days on Market
217
Current Estimated Value
$551,700

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$76,700
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.06%
Original Mortgage
$380,000
Outstanding Balance
$371,055
Interest Rate
7.08%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$167,095

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 19, 2013
Sold by
Kaulukukui Thomas K and Yim Patrick K S L
Bought by
Harrison Richard Philip and Harrison Maureen Cynthia

Range of Values:

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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
Bukalski Peter Julian -- First American Title
Harrison Richard Philip $188,100 Tg
Harrison Richard Philip $188,100 Tg
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Bukalski Peter Julian $380,000
Previous Owner Hawken Donald Irving $145,000
Previous Owner Hawken Donald Irving $144,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/17/2022 11/17/22 Off Market $475,000 -- --
11/16/2022 11/16/22 Sold $475,000 -2.9% $913 / Sq Ft
09/11/2022 09/11/22 Pending -- -- --
06/20/2022 06/20/22 Price Changed $489,000 -1.2% $940 / Sq Ft
05/29/2022 05/29/22 For Sale $495,000 0.0% $952 / Sq Ft
05/16/2022 05/16/22 Pending -- -- --
02/06/2022 02/06/22 For Sale $495,000 -- $952 / 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
2024 $1,544 $561,000 $20,200 $540,800
2023 $1,401 $400,200 $19,700 $380,500
2022 $1,369 $391,100 $18,200 $372,900
2021 $1,409 $402,700 $46,500 $356,200
2020 $1,664 $475,500 $46,500 $429,000
2019 $1,542 $440,500 $47,200 $393,300
2018 $1,248 $356,500 $46,500 $310,000
2017 $1,225 $350,100 $44,400 $305,700
2016 $1,477 $422,000 $41,500 $380,500
2015 $1,289 $368,400 $37,900 $330,500
2014 $1,134 $519,300 $35,800 $483,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Lani Paet

    Hawaii Noa Properties, Inc.

    (808) 450-6264

    17 in this area

    24 Total Sales

    Lani Paet
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    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Joshua Nelson

    Harcourts Island Real Estate

    (808) 282-5924

    3 in this area

    10 Total Sales

    Joshua Nelson
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About Foster Tower

Map

Source: HiCentral MLS (Honolulu Board of REALTORS®)

MLS Number: 202202435

HiCentral MLS (Honolulu Board of REALTORS®)

APN: 1-2-6-026-014-0024

Hawaii Honolulu County Honolulu 96815 Waikiki

2500 Kalakaua Ave Unit 505, Honolulu, HI

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This home is located at 2500 Kalakaua Ave Unit 505, Honolulu, HI 96815 since 06 February 2022 and is currently estimated at $551,700, approximately $1,060 per square foot. This property was built in 1962. 2500 Kalakaua Ave Unit 505 is a home located in Honolulu County with nearby schools including President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, President George Washington Middle School, and Kaimuki High School.

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