Listed: Three Homes to Buy in Hawaii

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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.

This is part of Kiplinger's new series "Listed." Be aware that due to the nature of real estate, property statuses may have changed by the time you read this.

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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.

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An apartment for sale in Honolulu. — (Image credit: Hommati)

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.

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Home for sale in Hawaii on the beach. — (Image credit: Soare Hawaii)

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.

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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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Alexandra Svokos is the digital managing editor of Kiplinger. She holds an MBA from NYU Stern in finance and management and a BA in economics and creative writing from Columbia University. Alexandra has over a decade of experience in journalism and previously served as the senior editor of digital for ABC News, where she directed daily news coverage across topics through major events of the early 2020s for the network's website, including stock market trends, the remote and return-to-work revolutions, and the national economy. Before that, she pioneered politics and election coverage for Elite Daily and went on to serve as the senior news editor for that group.

Alexandra was recognized with an "Up & Comer" award at the 2018 Folio: Top Women in Media awards, and she was asked twice by the Nieman Journalism Lab to contribute to their annual journalism predictions feature. She has also been asked to speak on panels and give presentations on the future of media and on business and media, including by the Center for Communication and Twipe.