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5231 Makalena St, Honolulu
Description
Built in 1947 when Robert Hind, LTD first organized the development of Aina Haina, this home has been lovingly occupied by only one family. Mid-century features include partial brick construction, planter boxes, high living area ceilings, floor to ceiling awning windows that provide multiply outdoor views. A generous 10,000 sq ft lot offers ample room to redo what is existing or build new. Many wonderful landscape plants & trees can be found throughout the yard; Plumeria, crown flower, bramiliad, mock orange, ginger. VERY conveniently located to Aina Haina Shopping Center & Aina Haina School.
Past Activity
More Details
  • Owner, Tax & Resale History
  • Price / ft²: $559
  • Other Homes Price / ft²
  • Cash vs Financing Buyers
  • Zoning: 03 - R10 - Residential District
  • Flood Zone: Zone AE
  • Elementary School: Aina Haina
  • Middle School: Niu Valley
  • High School: Kalani
  • View: Mountain
  • Furnished: None
  • Property Condition: Needs Major Repair
  • TMK: 1-3-6-8-5-0
  • Tax Assessed Land: $950,000
  • Tax Assessed Improvements: $138,000
  • Tax Assessed Total: $1,088,000
  • Courtesy: Choi International
  • MLS: 201612000
About Aina Haina
See our aerial video of Aina Haina homes.

Popular Honolulu real estate, Aina Haina is a quiet established neighborhood of around 650 homes in Honolulu located between 2 popular view ridges, Waialae Iki and Hawaii Loa Ridge. Sometimes referred to as ‘the next Kahala’, the properties offer generous, mostly level, lot sizes between 7,500 to 10,000 sq ft. Aina Haina homes for sale are typically valued in the $800K to $1.5M range.

The Homes & Neighborhood
Originally developed in the 1940’s and continued through the 1950’s and 1960’s this area has a feel of   ... Read more
The MLS properties are based on information from the Multiple Listing Service of Hicentral MLS, Ltd. Listings last updated on January 23, 2026.Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Other Aina Haina Homes
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855 Kainoa Pl
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$2,258,000
888 Ahuwale St
3 Bds | 2.5 Ba
1,825 ft²
$2,395,000
953 Ailuna St
6 Bds | 3.5 Ba
3,379 ft²
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Manoa
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Makiki
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2327 Round Top Dr
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  • Sold 6/30/16 at $975,000
    (List Price: $999,000)
Description
Built in 1947 when Robert Hind, LTD first organized the development of Aina Haina, this home has been lovingly occupied by only one family. Mid-century features include partial brick construction, planter boxes, high living area ceilings, floor to ceiling awning windows that provide multiply outdoor views. A generous 10,000 sq ft lot offers ample room to redo what is existing or build new. Many wonderful landscape plants & trees can be found throughout the yard; Plumeria, crown flower, bramiliad, mock orange, ginger. VERY conveniently located to Aina Haina Shopping Center & Aina Haina School.
    The MLS properties are based on information from the Multiple Listing Service of Hicentral MLS, Ltd. Listings last updated on January 23, 2026.Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
    See our aerial video of Aina Haina homes.

    Popular Honolulu real estate, Aina Haina is a quiet established neighborhood of around 650 homes in Honolulu located between 2 popular view ridges, Waialae Iki and Hawaii Loa Ridge. Sometimes referred to as ‘the next Kahala’, the properties offer generous, mostly level, lot sizes between 7,500 to 10,000 sq ft. Aina Haina homes for sale are typically valued in the $800K to $1.5M range.

    The Homes & Neighborhood
    Originally developed in the 1940’s and continued through the 1950’s and 1960’s this area has a feel of   ... Read more
    Other Aina Haina Homes
    $1,299,000
    855 Kainoa Pl
    4 Bds | 3 Ba
    1,230 ft²
    $2,258,000
    888 Ahuwale St
    3 Bds | 2.5 Ba
    1,825 ft²
    $2,395,000
    953 Ailuna St
    6 Bds | 3.5 Ba
    3,379 ft²
     
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