$2,800,000
SOLD AUG 3, 2017

2893 Kalakaua Ave Unit 3 Honolulu, HI 96815

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,422 Sq Ft
$1,444/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$1,969 Per Sq Ft

12% Below List Price

284 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean Front
  • Wood Flooring
  • Building Patio
  • Waikiki Elementary School Rated A-
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Central Air

About This Home

As of August 2017

Oceanfront apt in highly coveted building on Gold Coast. Only 8 apts total and 1 per floor. Private elevator which opens to your foyer. Direct oceanfront with amazing ocean and year around sunset views. Front row seat to all ocean activities swim, surf and walk the park. Oak floors, central AC, and upgraded kitchens and baths. See the Waikiki coastline and live the Gold Coast lifestyle.
Pet Friendly building

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Suzy Hemmings

Berkshire Hathaway HmSvc HI RE License #RS-50893 Listed on: 09/23/2016

Berkshire Hathaway HmSvc HI RE

Co-Listed By

Elizabeth Perry

Berkshire Hathaway HmSvc HI RE License #RS-58331

Last Buyer's Agent

Scott Larimer

Berkshire Hathaway HmSvc HI RE License #RS-72031

Berkshire Hathaway HmSvc HI RE

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,372

Year Built

  • Built in 1969

HOA Fees

  • $1,444 Monthly HOA Fees

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Coastline
  • City

Interior Spaces

  • 1,422 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Wood Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Open Parking
  • Assigned Parking

Schools

  • Waikiki Elementary School
  • Washington Middle School
  • Kaimuki High School

Additional Features

  • Ocean Front
  • Central Air

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1-3-1-032-009-0003

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include gas, hot water, sewer, water
  • Colony Beach Condos
  • Diamond Head Subdivision

Amenities

  • Building Patio
  • Community Deck or Porch

Security

  • Secure Elevator

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,372

Year Built

Built in 1969

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$1,444 per month

Listing Details

  • Architectural Style: High Rise
  • Building Name: Colony Beach
  • Co List Office Mls Id: BHHR
  • Inclusions: AC Central,Blinds,Book Shelves,Cable TV,Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Microwave,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Smoke Detector,Washer
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1969
  • CommunityFeatures: Deck/Porch, Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Oceanfront
  • SecurityFeatures: Elevator Secured
  • Co List Office Phone: (808) 792-3910
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Subdivision Name: DIAMOND HEAD
  • Entry Level: 3
  • Interior Features: Bedroom on Main Level
  • Unit Levels: Three Or More, One
  • Living Area: 1422.0
  • New Construction: No
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Concrete
  • Property Condition: Good Condition, Updated/Remodeled
  • View: Coastline, City, Mountain(s), Ocean, Sunset
  • View: Yes
  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Assigned, One Space
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.0
  • Open Parking: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 1444.0

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Gas, Hot Water, None, Sewer, Water

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 1-3-1-032-009-0003
  • Zoning Description: 12 - A-2 Medium Density Apartme

Multi Family

  • Maintenance Expense: 1443.5

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 9372.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 23, 2016
Closed on
Jul 31, 2017
Sold by
Rice Bonnie
Bought by
Ross Raymond W
Seller's Agent
Suzy Hemmings
Berkshire Hathaway HmSvc HI RE
Buyer's Agent
Scott Larimer
Berkshire Hathaway HmSvc HI RE
List Price
$3,200,000
Sold Price
$2,800,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$400,000
-12.5%
Total Days on Market
284

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.37%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 9, 2006
Sold by
Castle Emily O
Bought by
Haig Michael E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 28, 2003
Sold by
Crandlemire George C
Bought by
Castle Emily O and Emily O Castle 1993 Revocable Living Tr
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Limited Warranty Deed $2,800,000 Tg
Limited Warranty Deed $2,800,000 Tg
Deed $2,900,000 Tg
Deed $2,060,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/09/2025 06/09/25 For Sale $3,475,000 +24.1% $2,514 / Sq Ft
08/03/2017 08/03/17 Sold $2,800,000 -12.5% $1,969 / Sq Ft
07/04/2017 07/04/17 Pending -- -- --
09/23/2016 09/23/16 For Sale $3,200,000 -- $2,250 / 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 $32,228 $2,116,800 $400,800 $1,716,000
2024 $32,228 $3,476,100 $334,000 $3,142,100
2023 $27,453 $3,057,300 $334,000 $2,723,300
2022 $27,503 $3,190,800 $334,000 $2,856,800
2021 $24,850 $2,938,100 $267,200 $2,670,900
2020 $22,799 $2,742,800 $257,200 $2,485,600
2019 $22,105 $2,676,700 $253,800 $2,422,900
2018 $21,534 $2,892,700 $220,400 $2,672,300
2017 $20,880 $2,820,000 $210,400 $2,609,600
2016 $9,331 $2,786,100 $203,700 $2,582,400
2015 $9,381 $2,800,300 $200,400 $2,599,900
2014 $9,170 $2,576,200 $190,400 $2,385,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Courtney Takai

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Courtney Takai

    Vesta Hawaii Real Estate

    (808) 561-8200

    149 Total Sales

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    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Suzy Hemmings

    Berkshire Hathaway HmSvc HI RE

    (808) 792-3910

    25 Total Sales

    Suzy Hemmings
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2017

    Elizabeth Perry

    Berkshire Hathaway HmSvc HI RE

  • Scott Larimer

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Scott Larimer

    Berkshire Hathaway HmSvc HI RE

    (808) 723-5554

    99 Total Sales

    Scott Larimer
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Map

Source: HiCentral MLS (Honolulu Board of REALTORS®)

MLS Number: 201623758

HiCentral MLS (Honolulu Board of REALTORS®)

APN: 1-3-1-032-009-0003

Hawaii Honolulu County Honolulu 96815

2893 Kalakaua Ave Unit 3, Honolulu, HI

This home is located at 2893 Kalakaua Ave Unit 3, Honolulu, HI 96815 and is currently priced at $2,800,000, approximately $1,969 per square foot. This property was built in 1969. 2893 Kalakaua Ave Unit 3 is a home located in Honolulu County with nearby schools including Waikiki Elementary School, Kaimuki Middle School, and Kalani High School.

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