You said you needed space? Well, how about half an acre!
This wasn't a renovation. It was a rebuild — $460,000 permitted two-story addition and renovation, permit finaled in 2022.
Welcome to 1238 Ka'ala Avenue. Gated access to this massive 6 bedrooms, 4 baths, 3,553 sq ft. compound! With no neighbors behind you to block the view of Kaukonahua Gulch & the sunsets that come with it.
Lava rock & stone when you walk in. Thermador kitchen. A bar and the dining table made from monkey pod, built by hand by the owner himself. Downstairs, a finished basement with a gym and an office. Outside, a detached guest quarters, a gazebo, banana and avocado trees. Primary & guest room bathrooms fully redone with custom granite & stone finishes. A $30,000 sound system installed so you can hear music anywhere around the house, that means outside too!
Worried about electricity? — 42 solar panels, two inverters, three battery units. Owned, not leased.
22,869 square feet total, about 16,000~ of it usable.
Every upgrade done was overseen by the owner himself, not a single expense was spared. So many upgrades put in, there isn't enough room to write about it! Schedule your showing today!
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$2,499,999
1238 Kaala Ave, Wahiawa, HI 96786
6beds
3,553sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1960
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$704/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Gated accessDetached guest quartersThermador kitchenBanana and avocado treesHalf an acre
- 7 days
- 495
- 31
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jesus I Ramos 808-542-0114,
RE/MAX Honolulu,
Jesus N Ramos 808-382-4492,
RE/MAX Honolulu
Source: HiCentral MLS,MLS#: 202615053
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Rooms
- Room types: Entry/Foyer, Guest Quarters
Features
- Full Bath on Main Level
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,134
- Total interior livable area: 3,553 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Carport, Garage, Three or more Spaces
- Has garage: Yes
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Other, Sunset
- Frontage type: Other
Lot
- Features: Interior Lot, Irregular Lot
- Topography: Sloping
Details
- Additional structures: Workshop
- Parcel number: 1710110010000
- Zoning description: 05 - R-5 Residential District
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Detached
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame
Condition
- Excellent,Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1960
- Major remodel year: 2021
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, High Speed Internet Available, Sewer Available, Underground Utilities, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Deck/Porch, Patio
- Security: Key Card Entry
- Subdivision: Wahiawa Area
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Wahiawa
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $704/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,160,000
- Annual tax amount: $4,041
- Date on market: 8/24/2026
- Inclusions: AC Split, Auto Garage Door Opener, Blinds, Ceiling Fan, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Fireplace, Lawn Sprinkler, Microwave, Photovoltaic - Owned, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Security System, Smoke Detector, Washer, Water Heater, Wine Refrigerator
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$5,134/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,499,999+214.5%$704/sqft |
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| 3/17/2017 | Sold | $795,000$224/sqft |
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| 1/15/2017 | Listed for sale | $795,000$224/sqft |
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| 10/27/2016 | Listing removed | $795,000$224/sqft |
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| 10/24/2016 | Price change | $795,000+6.7%$224/sqft |
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| 1/28/2016 | Listed for sale | $745,000-52.7%$210/sqft |
Source: Locations LLC #201601414 Report a problem | ||
| 2/21/2013 | Sold | $1,575,000$443/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $12,136 +12.3% | $2,022,700 +12.3% |
| 2016 | $10,803 +6.6% | $1,800,500 +6.6% |
| 2015 | $10,132 | $1,688,600 +4207.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $39,200 +35.6% |
| 2004 | -- | $28,900 +16.5% |
| 2003 | $100 +15.1% | $24,800 -3.9% |
| 2002 | $87 | $25,800 |
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Neighborhood: 96786
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Wahiawa
- Middle: Wahiawa
- High: Leilehua
Source: HiCentral MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.




