Picture this: You bought a house in Hawaii. Pristine beaches, island lifestyle, perfect weather all-year-round. Fresh poke and loco moco are waiting for you. Need I say more?
I sourced these dreamy homes, which are currently for sale from top real estate companies, looking at different locations and price points to fit your needs.
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1. Under $1M: Condo living in Honolulu
A downside of tropic living is the maintenance needed on a home. You can make your life easier, then, by living in a well-managed building, like this one just blocks from the water in Honolulu.
Address: 750 Kaheka Street, Unit 505, Honolulu (listed by Compass)
Price: $485,000 | Specs: 2 beds / 1.5 bath; 803 sq. ft.
Highlights:
- 20-minute walk to Ala Moana Beach
- Right by shopping center and Walmart
- Spacious living room with open-concept kitchen
- In-unit washer and dryer
- Views out to the water
- Apartment has a pool, resident manager and security guard
Not your style? Try this $995,500 2-bed/2-bath home on Kauai.
2. $1-2M: Beach living in northern Oahu
This house is right on the beach in Oahu. If city living isn't your thing, this could fit your needs.
Address: 59-171 Ke Nui Road, Unit D, Haleiwa (listed by Compass)
Price: $1,500,000 | Specs: 4 beds / 2 baths; 1,358 sq. ft.
Highlights:
- Did I mention it's literally on the beach? (With a seawall)
- Backyard covered patio facing the water
- Outdoor shower and plenty of greenery for privacy
Not your style? Try this 3-bed/2-bath condo in Honolulu for $1,650,000.
3. $2M+: Modern luxury in Maui
A stunning piece of modern architecture with plenty of space to make your own.
Address: 454 Hoolawa Road, Haiku (listed by Compass)
Price: $5,900,000 | Specs: 3 beds / 2 baths; 2,118 sq. ft.
Highlights:
- 2-acre lot overlooking Maui's North Shore
- 38-foot glass walls to see the views
- Locally custom-crafted woodwork
- Solar power system, catchment water and reverse-osmosis UV filtration, as well as a dehumidification system
- Japanese zen garden living roof
- Coffee nook and stylized, modern kitchen
- Sliding shoji doors for your choice of privacy or open spaces
- Lava rock outdoor shower
Not your style? How about a more traditional $3.25M 3-bed/3.5-bath home in northern Kauai?
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