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2500 Kalakaua Ave #1505, Honolulu

Description
Welcome to paradise! One of the most beautiful studios (Large 529 sqft) in Waikiki. Across the street is world-famous Waikiki Beach which offers amazing ocean views from the unit and the Waikiki lifestyle you have been seeking. Quality features include porcelain tile throughout the entire studio, removal of popcorn ceiling, newer counters, cabinetry, and slider windows (2012) to allow more vistas of the ocean and natural Hawaiian breeze. Short distances to Waikiki Beach, surf spots, Diamond Head, shops, restaurants, and Kapiolani Park to engulf the natural beauty of Oahu and the vacation/second home you have been dreaming of. Foster Tower is a secure-high rise building with 24-hour security, pet-friendly, and in a resort zoned to allow the building min. 30-day rental rule. Leasehold unit with the lease expiring in April of 2034. Portfolio financing is possible through First Hawaiian Bank.
Past Activity
  • Apr 08, 2025 Sold for $135,000
  • Mar 08, 2025 Under Contract
  • Jan 28, 2025 Price $160,000
  • Sep 11, 2024 Listed at $190,000
  • May 03, 2023 Sold for $200,000
  • Apr 15, 2023 Off Market
  • Apr 04, 2023 Under Contract
  • Mar 10, 2023 Price $200,000
  • Aug 31, 2022 Back to Active
  • Aug 25, 2022 Under Contract
  • Aug 22, 2022 Back to Active
  • Aug 14, 2022 Under Contract
  • Jul 13, 2022 Price $235,000
  • Jul 05, 2022 Back to Active
  • Jun 12, 2022 Under Contract
  • May 20, 2022 Price $265,000
  • Mar 14, 2022 Listed at $299,000
  • Dec 22, 2019 Off Market
  • Dec 21, 2018 Listed at $292,100
  • Nov 02, 2017 Sold for $245,000
  • Aug 22, 2017 Under Contract
  • Jun 29, 2017 Listed at $299,000
  • Feb 01, 2016 Off Market
  • Jan 11, 2016 Price $325,000
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More Details
  • Owner, Tax & Resale History
  • HOA Fees / ft²: $1.35
  • Price / ft²: $378
  • Other Condos Price / ft²
  • Cash vs Financing Buyers
  • HOA Fees Include: Cable TV, Hot Water, Other Common Expenses, Sewer, Water
  • Year Remodeled: 2017
  • Zoning: X6 - Resort Mixed Use Precinct
  • Flood Zone: Zone X
  • View: City, Coastline, Ocean
  • Furnished: Negotiable
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Owner Occupancy: 60%
  • Management Company: Toucstone
  • Security Features: Key, Security Patrol, Video
  • Amenities: Community Laundry, Exercise Room, Heated Pool, Patio/Deck, Pool on Property, Recreation Room, Resident Manager, Restaurant, Sauna, Security Guard, Trash Chute
  • TMK: 1-2-6-26-14-78
  • Tax Assessed Land: $18,500
  • Tax Assessed Improvements: $398,800
  • Tax Assessed Total: $417,300
  • Courtesy: Coldwell Banker Realty / (808) 596-0456
  • MLS: 202204826
About Foster Tower
  • Address: 2500 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815.
     
  • Built: 1962, 133 Units, 25 Floors, Studio - 2BR, Pets: OK (verify).
     
  • Amenities: Pool, Fitness Center, Sauna.
     
  • Short-term Vacation Renting: Not Allowed.
     
Foster Tower, the first residential condo over 16 stories tall in Waikiki, boasts a prime spot on Kalakaua Ave, directly across from a central stretch of Waikiki Beach - a rare position for residential buildings, typically set inland while hotels claim oceanfront lots.

Units
  • Typical floor: 6 units—01 & 02 (south-fac



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The MLS properties are based on information from the Multiple Listing Service of Hicentral MLS, Ltd. Listings last updated on January 11, 2026.Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Other Foster Tower Listings
Leasehold
$275,000
Foster Tower #503
1 Bd | 1 Ba
914 ft²
Leasehold
$350,000
Foster Tower #201
2 Bds | 2 Ba
1,544 ft²
$1,150,000
Foster Tower #903
1 Bd | 1 Ba
805 ft²
$1,195,000
Foster Tower #504
2 Bds | 1 Ba
1,233 ft²
Other Waikiki Condos
$199,000
Pacific International #904
Studio | 1 Ba
215 ft²
$177,000
Pacific Islander #403
Studio | 1 Ba
280 ft²
$225,000
Rosalei #402
1 Bd | 1 Ba
477 ft²
$250,000
Hawaiian Crown #702
1 Bd | 1 Ba
409 ft²
$264,000
Kuhio Village #607
Studio | 1 Ba
206 ft²
$265,000
Waikiki Marina Condominium #1601
Studio | 1 Ba
365 ft²
  • Sold 5/3/23 at $200,000
    (List Price: $200,000)
Description
Welcome to paradise! One of the most beautiful studios (Large 529 sqft) in Waikiki. Across the street is world-famous Waikiki Beach which offers amazing ocean views from the unit and the Waikiki lifestyle you have been seeking. Quality features include porcelain tile throughout the entire studio, removal of popcorn ceiling, newer counters, cabinetry, and slider windows (2012) to allow more vistas of the ocean and natural Hawaiian breeze. Short distances to Waikiki Beach, surf spots, Diamond Head, shops, restaurants, and Kapiolani Park to engulf the natural beauty of Oahu and the vacation/second home you have been dreaming of. Foster Tower is a secure-high rise building with 24-hour security, pet-friendly, and in a resort zoned to allow the building min. 30-day rental rule. Leasehold unit with the lease expiring in April of 2034. Portfolio financing is possible through First Hawaiian Bank.
    The MLS properties are based on information from the Multiple Listing Service of Hicentral MLS, Ltd. Listings last updated on January 11, 2026.Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
    • Apr 08, 2025 Sold for $135,000
    • Mar 08, 2025 Under Contract
    • Jan 28, 2025 Price $160,000
    • Sep 11, 2024 Listed at $190,000
    • May 03, 2023 Sold for $200,000
    • Apr 15, 2023 Off Market
    • Apr 04, 2023 Under Contract
    • Mar 10, 2023 Price $200,000
    • Aug 31, 2022 Back to Active
    • Aug 25, 2022 Under Contract
    • Aug 22, 2022 Back to Active
    • Aug 14, 2022 Under Contract
    • Jul 13, 2022 Price $235,000
    • Jul 05, 2022 Back to Active
    • Jun 12, 2022 Under Contract
    • May 20, 2022 Price $265,000
    • Mar 14, 2022 Listed at $299,000
    • Dec 22, 2019 Off Market
    • Dec 21, 2018 Listed at $292,100
    • Nov 02, 2017 Sold for $245,000
    • Aug 22, 2017 Under Contract
    • Jun 29, 2017 Listed at $299,000
    • Feb 01, 2016 Off Market
    • Jan 11, 2016 Price $325,000
    • Address: 2500 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815.
       
    • Built: 1962, 133 Units, 25 Floors, Studio - 2BR, Pets: OK (verify).
       
    • Amenities: Pool, Fitness Center, Sauna.
       
    • Short-term Vacation Renting: Not Allowed.
       
    Foster Tower, the first residential condo over 16 stories tall in Waikiki, boasts a prime spot on Kalakaua Ave, directly across from a central stretch of Waikiki Beach - a rare position for residential buildings, typically set inland while hotels claim oceanfront lots.

    Units
    • Typical floor: 6 units—01 & 02 (south-fac



      ... Read more
    Other Foster Tower Listings
    Leasehold
    $275,000
    Foster Tower #503
    1 Bd | 1 Ba
    914 ft²
    Leasehold
    $350,000
    Foster Tower #201
    2 Bds | 2 Ba
    1,544 ft²
    $1,150,000
    Foster Tower #903
    1 Bd | 1 Ba
    805 ft²
    $1,195,000
    Foster Tower #504
    2 Bds | 1 Ba
    1,233 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.
    Leasehold Expiry: 04/30/34
    Buyer and Seller have reached an agreement and are under contract. The sale may be subject to one or more contingencies.
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