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1236 Kinau St, Honolulu
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Description
THE FUTURE IS WHAT YOU MAKE OF IT!! Terrific opportunity for smart buyer!! This home provides 2 separate living areas: 3 bdrm 1.5 bath upstairs & 2 bdrm 1 bath downstairs. Great multi-generational home! You can live upstairs & use the downstairs as the 'granny flat' OR you can live upstairs & rent downstairs OR rent both upstairs & downstairs. 2 car garage plus ample parking on 'bib' for 2 more cars make parking a breeze. Convenient location, near 2 supermarkets, several neighborhood restaurants, bus line & freeway entrances and exits. The A-2 zoning creates future opportunity & investment alternatives. Thinking of diversifying? One might build an apartment building or build 2 units via CPR and eventually sell each CPR'd side separately. There is also the potential for a Bill 7 redevelopment project (currently). Buyers & their agents should perform their due diligence & consult professionals. Priced slightly less than 2024 tax assessed valuation. Property is being sold in 'as is' condition.
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  • Apr 10, 2025 Listed at $1,375,000
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  • Owner, Tax & Resale History
  • Price / ft²: $909
  • Other Homes Price / ft²
  • Cash vs Financing Buyers
  • Zoning: 12 - A-2 Medium Density Apartme
  • Flood Zone: Zone X
  • Furnished: None
  • Property Condition: Average
  • Amenities: Bedroom on 1st Floor, Full Bath on 1st Floor, Wall/Fence
  • TMK: 1-2-4-11-34-0
  • Tax Assessed Land: $1,192,500
  • Tax Assessed Improvements: $183,600
  • Tax Assessed Total: $1,376,100
  • Courtesy: Berkshire Hathaway HmSvc HI RE / (808) 792-3910
  • MLS: 202509647
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About Makiki
See our video of Makiki Heights homes.

Makiki - the childhood neighborhood of President Barack Obama - is an older established neighborhood of approximately 500 homes just north-east of downtown Honolulu, bordered by Punchbowl to the west and Manoa to the east. Makiki homes for sale are often valued between $600K to $1M on lot sizes between 2,000 to 9,000 sq ft. Makiki Heights homes for sale tend to be more valuable at $850K to $8M with lot sizes between 5,000 sq ft to 1 acre plus.

Makiki consists of 2 distinct communities: Makiki with mostly modest homes on the flat section hugging the   ..... Read more.
The MLS properties are based on information from the Multiple Listing Service of Hicentral MLS, Ltd. Listings last updated on April 17, 2025.Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Other Makiki Homes
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$1,300,000
1522 Enos Lane
8 Bds | 4 Ba
2,810 ft²
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$1,500,000
1504 Dominis St
6 Bds | 4 Ba
2,136 ft²
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$1,695,000
1729 Keeaumoku St#B
5 Bds | 3 Ba
1,886 ft²
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$1,699,000
1929 Nehoa Pl#A
4 Bds | 3 Ba
2,014 ft²
Other Honolulu Homes
Metro Honolulu
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$1,375,000
1415 Ala Iolani St
4 Bds | 3 Ba
1,828 ft²
Kaimuki
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$1,375,000
838 10th Ave
5 Bds | 2.5 Ba
1,272 ft²
St. Louis Heights
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$1,388,800
3012 Herman St
3 Bds | 2 Ba
1,304 ft²
Metro Honolulu
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$1,388,888
1736 Gulick Ave
6 Bds | 3 Ba
3,707 ft²
Metro Honolulu
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$1,390,000
1615 Emerson St#B1
7 Bds | 4 Ba
3,107 ft²
Metro Honolulu
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$1,390,000
3360 E Manoa Rd#C
3 Bds | 2 Ba
1,208 ft²
  • Asking Price: $1,375,000
Description
THE FUTURE IS WHAT YOU MAKE OF IT!! Terrific opportunity for smart buyer!! This home provides 2 separate living areas: 3 bdrm 1.5 bath upstairs & 2 bdrm 1 bath downstairs. Great multi-generational home! You can live upstairs & use the downstairs as the 'granny flat' OR you can live upstairs & rent downstairs OR rent both upstairs & downstairs. 2 car garage plus ample parking on 'bib' for 2 more cars make parking a breeze. Convenient location, near 2 supermarkets, several neighborhood restaurants, bus line & freeway entrances and exits. The A-2 zoning creates future opportunity & investment alternatives. Thinking of diversifying? One might build an apartment building or build 2 units via CPR and eventually sell each CPR'd side separately. There is also the potential for a Bill 7 redevelopment project (currently). Buyers & their agents should perform their due diligence & consult professionals. Priced slightly less than 2024 tax assessed valuation. Property is being sold in 'as is' condition.
    The MLS properties are based on information from the Multiple Listing Service of Hicentral MLS, Ltd. Listings last updated on April 17, 2025.Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
    • Apr 10, 2025 Listed at $1,375,000
    See our video of Makiki Heights homes.

    Makiki - the childhood neighborhood of President Barack Obama - is an older established neighborhood of approximately 500 homes just north-east of downtown Honolulu, bordered by Punchbowl to the west and Manoa to the east. Makiki homes for sale are often valued between $600K to $1M on lot sizes between 2,000 to 9,000 sq ft. Makiki Heights homes for sale tend to be more valuable at $850K to $8M with lot sizes between 5,000 sq ft to 1 acre plus.

    Makiki consists of 2 distinct communities: Makiki with mostly modest homes on the flat section hugging the   ..... Read more.
    Other Makiki Homes
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    $1,300,000
    1522 Enos Lane
    8 Bds | 4 Ba
    2,810 ft²
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    $1,500,000
    1504 Dominis St
    6 Bds | 4 Ba
    2,136 ft²
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    $1,695,000
    1729 Keeaumoku St#B
    5 Bds | 3 Ba
    1,886 ft²
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    $1,699,000
    1929 Nehoa Pl#A
    4 Bds | 3 Ba
    2,014 ft²
    You do not own the land, but have the right to use the land until an expiration year. At expiration the ownership typically reverts back to the land owner.
    Buyer and Seller have reached an agreement and are under contract. The sale may be subject to one or more contingencies.
    We have handled many transactions for clients who purchase Hawaii real estate without visiting. By request, we can prepare thorough property videos to ensure you are familiar with every detail necessary. All documents can be signed remotely.
    Buyer and Seller have reached an agreement and are under contract. The sale is expected to close / record soon.
    We will be happy to work with you as a Buyer's agent. Call us to learn more: 808-943-9000.
    Note: A Seller's agent has a fiduciary responsibility towards the Seller. Working with a Buyer's agent objectives and goals are aligned, at no cost to you, the Buyer.
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