$1,400,000
SOLD NOV 20, 2023

252 Kihapai St Unit A Kailua, HI 96734

5 Beds
3 Baths
2,068 Sq Ft
6,564 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$677 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

111 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Mountain View
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Patio
  • Kailua Intermediate School Rated A-
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Bathroom on Main Level

About This Home

As of June 2025

Welcome to this stunning and fully updated 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom home with a studio rental, perfectly situated within biking distance to both the beach and Kailua town. This property offers a unique opportunity for homeownership or investment with potential rental income.

The spacious and open floor plan seamlessly connects the main living areas and creates an inviting atmosphere, perfect for entertaining and creating lifelong memories.

The kitchen is a dream, featuring stainless steel appliances, sleek countertops, ample storage space, and a large center island.

The separate studio rental, providing an excellent opportunity for additional income or use as a private space for guests or a home office. The studio rental is fully equipped with its own kitchenette and bathroom, ensuring privacy between the main living space and the rental.

Enjoy the Hawaiian breeze and outdoor living on the spacious patio, perfect for summer barbecues and al fresco dining. The beautiful backyard provides a serene escape, offering a place to relax, play, or garden.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kina Knisley

Keller Williams Honolulu License #RS-78283 Listed on: 08/01/2023

Keller Williams Honolulu

Last Buyer's Agent

Alesia Barnes

Compass License #RB-22312

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,624

Year Built

  • Built in 1956 | Remodeled in 2022

Lot Details

  • 6,564 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Cleared Lot
  • Property is in excellent condition

Parking

  • 3 Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Masonry

Interior Spaces

  • 2,068 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Mountain Views
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Mini Split Air Conditioners
  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Water Heater

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,624

Year Built

Built in 1956 | Remodeled in 2022

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Architectural Style: Detach Single Family
  • Inclusions: AC Split, AC Window Unit, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Smoke Detector, Washer, Water Heater, Wine Refrigerator
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family
  • Prop. Type: Single Family
  • Sq Ft RoofedLiving: 2068
  • Fill Sq Ft Total: 2068
  • Stories Type: Two
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Year Renovated: 2022
  • Attribution Contact: (808) 596-2888
  • Special Features: NewHome
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Amenities: Bedroom on 1st Floor, Full Bath on 1st Floor, Patio/Deck
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Furnished: None

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Double Wall, Masonry/Stucco
  • Easements: None
  • Flood Zone: Zone AH
  • Lot Features: Clear
  • Pool Features: None
  • Property Condition: Excellent, Above Average
  • Topography: Level
  • View: Mountain

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: 3 Car+
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Utilities: Connected, Public Water

Association/Amenities

  • AssociationFee2Includes: None

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3624.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 9, 2025
Closed on
May 30, 2025
Sold by
Whitson Christopher Scott and Whitson Laura Fontan
Bought by
Honebein Daniel James and Honebein Nina Margaret
Seller's Agent
Jasmine Bell
eXp Realty
Buyer's Agent
Michelle Eckenfels
Corcoran Pacific Properties
List Price
$1,549,000
Sold Price
$1,570,000
Premium/Discount to List
$21,000
1.36%
Views
618

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-31.89%
Original Mortgage
$1,603,755
Outstanding Balance
$1,603,755
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
-$110,207

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 1, 2023
Closed on
Nov 14, 2023
Sold by
Rc Property Group Llc
Bought by
Whitson Christopher Scott and Whitson Laura Fontana
Seller's Agent
Kina Knisley
Keller Williams Honolulu
Buyer's Agent
Alesia Barnes
Compass
List Price
$1,500,000
Sold Price
$1,400,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$100,000
-6.67%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.73%
Original Mortgage
$1,125,000
Interest Rate
7.49%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 14, 2022
Closed on
Jul 13, 2022
Sold by
Yulin Delima and Yulin Yvonne
Bought by
Rc Property Group Llc
Seller's Agent
Alesia Barnes
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Kina Knisley
Keller Williams Honolulu
List Price
$995,000
Sold Price
$1,105,888
Premium/Discount to List
$110,888
11.14%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
19.72%
Original Mortgage
$1,162,120
Interest Rate
5.78%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 18, 2017
Sold by
Delima Harold Leslie
Bought by
Delima David and Bendschneider Debra

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 9, 2001
Sold by
Delima Harold Leslie and Delima Maxine Louise
Bought by
Delima Harold Leslie and Harold Leslie & Maxine Louise Delima Rev
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- Title Guaranty
Warranty Deed -- Fnt
Warranty Deed -- First American Title Of Hawaii
Warranty Deed -- First American Title Of Hawaii
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,603,755 VA
Previous Owner $1,125,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,162,120 Construction
Previous Owner $100,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/04/2025 06/04/25 Sold $1,570,000 +1.4% $759 / Sq Ft
04/09/2025 04/09/25 For Sale $1,549,000 +10.6% $749 / Sq Ft
11/20/2023 11/20/23 Sold $1,400,000 -3.8% $677 / Sq Ft
10/05/2023 10/05/23 Price Changed $1,454,999 -1.4% $704 / Sq Ft
09/11/2023 09/11/23 Price Changed $1,474,999 -1.7% $713 / Sq Ft
08/01/2023 08/01/23 For Sale $1,500,000 +35.6% $725 / Sq Ft
07/30/2022 07/30/22 Off Market $1,105,888 -- --
07/29/2022 07/29/22 Sold $1,105,888 +11.1% $535 / Sq Ft
05/21/2022 05/21/22 Pending -- -- --
05/14/2022 05/14/22 For Sale $995,000 -- $481 / 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 $6,867 $1,605,400 $1,097,200 $508,200
2024 $6,867 $1,251,500 $1,060,800 $190,700
2023 $6,844 $1,249,500 $1,060,800 $188,700
2022 $3,624 $1,175,500 $1,024,500 $151,000
2021 $2,632 $891,900 $770,200 $121,700
2020 $2,525 $861,500 $755,700 $105,800
2019 $2,534 $842,700 $726,600 $116,100
2018 $2,534 $844,100 $726,600 $117,500
2017 $2,248 $762,200 $639,400 $122,800
2016 $2,003 $692,400 $595,800 $96,600
2015 $1,649 $591,200 $508,600 $82,600
2014 $1,812 $627,300 $494,100 $133,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: HiCentral MLS (Honolulu Board of REALTORS®)

MLS Number: 202317548

HiCentral MLS (Honolulu Board of REALTORS®)

APN: 1-4-3-060-083-0000