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444 Niu St #1609, Honolulu

Description
Furnished studio with beautiful views of canal, Diamond Head, golf course & peekaboo ocean at Hawaiian Monarch! Popular bldg in Waikiki with DPP exemption offering a rare opportunity for short-term vacation rentals! Unit is in good condition, equipped with kitchen sink, built-in microwave, refrigerator, as well as a full-size bathtub. Excellent bldg amenities include 24-hr security, pool deck, bbq, fitness center, community laundry, restaurant & convenience store -- at a great location, close to everything incl. beaches, Ala Moana Shopping Center, Ward Village, University, etc.
Past Activity
  • Dec 03, 2019 Sold for $221,000
  • Nov 03, 2019 Under Contract
  • Oct 29, 2019 Listed at $225,000
  • Jul 13, 2016 Sold for $155,000
  • Jun 04, 2016 Under Contract
  • May 19, 2016 Listed at $148,800
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More Details
  • Owner, Tax & Resale History
  • HOA Fees / ft²: $1.41
  • Price / ft²: $853
  • Other Condos Price / ft²
  • Cash vs Financing Buyers
  • HOA Fees Include: Cable TV, Internet Service, Other Common Expenses, Sewer, Water
  • Zoning: X2 - Apartment Precinct
  • Flood Zone: Zone AO
  • Elementary School: Ala Wai
  • Middle School: Washington
  • High School: Kaimuki
  • View: City, Diamond Head, Golf Course, Marina/Canal, Mountain
  • Furnished: Full
  • Property Condition: Above Average
  • Owner Occupancy: 9%
  • Management Company: Hawaiana
  • Security Features: Card, Keyed Elevator, Security Patrol, Video
  • Amenities: BBQ, Community Laundry, Exercise Room, Patio/Deck, Pool on Property, Restaurant, Security Guard, Trash Chute, Whirlpool
  • TMK: 1-2-6-14-32-305
  • Tax Assessed Land: $67,300
  • Tax Assessed Improvements: $135,300
  • Tax Assessed Total: $202,600
  • Courtesy: iRealty Hawaii
  • MLS: 201927104
About Hawaiian Monarch
  • Address: 444 Niu St, Honolulu, HI 96815.
     
  • Built: 1979, 44 Floors with 439 Units, Studio & 1 - 2BR Floor plans, Pets: No.
     
  • Amenities: Pool, Meeting Room, BBQ Area.
     
  • Short-term Vacation Renting: Allowed.

Hawaiian Monarch, a condotel near Waikiki’s west entrance off McCully St by the Ala Wai Canal, allows owners to tap into Hawaii’s tourism industry with short-term rental rights. The property is also home to some commercial spaces, including restaurants, car rentals and a 3-story public parking garage.

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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 28, 2026.Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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$290,000
Hawaiian Monarch #1415
Studio | 1 Ba
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Leasehold
$310,000
Hawaiian Monarch #2105
Studio | 1 Ba
236 ft²
$310,000
Hawaiian Monarch #1503
Studio | 1 Ba
247 ft²
$330,000
Hawaiian Monarch #1805
Studio | 1 Ba
236 ft²
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Palms At Waikiki #223
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Ala Moana Hotel Condo #1704
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Ala Moana Hotel Condo #1609
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  • Sold 12/3/19 at $221,000
    (List Price: $225,000)
Description
Furnished studio with beautiful views of canal, Diamond Head, golf course & peekaboo ocean at Hawaiian Monarch! Popular bldg in Waikiki with DPP exemption offering a rare opportunity for short-term vacation rentals! Unit is in good condition, equipped with kitchen sink, built-in microwave, refrigerator, as well as a full-size bathtub. Excellent bldg amenities include 24-hr security, pool deck, bbq, fitness center, community laundry, restaurant & convenience store -- at a great location, close to everything incl. beaches, Ala Moana Shopping Center, Ward Village, University, etc.
    The MLS properties are based on information from the Multiple Listing Service of Hicentral MLS, Ltd. Listings last updated on January 28, 2026.Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
    • Dec 03, 2019 Sold for $221,000
    • Nov 03, 2019 Under Contract
    • Oct 29, 2019 Listed at $225,000
    • Jul 13, 2016 Sold for $155,000
    • Jun 04, 2016 Under Contract
    • May 19, 2016 Listed at $148,800
    • Address: 444 Niu St, Honolulu, HI 96815.
       
    • Built: 1979, 44 Floors with 439 Units, Studio & 1 - 2BR Floor plans, Pets: No.
       
    • Amenities: Pool, Meeting Room, BBQ Area.
       
    • Short-term Vacation Renting: Allowed.

    Hawaiian Monarch, a condotel near Waikiki’s west entrance off McCully St by the Ala Wai Canal, allows owners to tap into Hawaii’s tourism industry with short-term rental rights. The property is also home to some commercial spaces, including restaurants, car rentals and a 3-story public parking garage.

    Units: Designed for sho

      ... Read more
    Other Hawaiian Monarch Listings
    $290,000
    Hawaiian Monarch #1415
    Studio | 1 Ba
    223 ft²
    Leasehold
    $310,000
    Hawaiian Monarch #2105
    Studio | 1 Ba
    236 ft²
    $310,000
    Hawaiian Monarch #1503
    Studio | 1 Ba
    247 ft²
    $330,000
    Hawaiian Monarch #1805
    Studio | 1 Ba
    236 ft²
     
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