For sale

$1,149,000

Est. $6,697/mo —

•

1,328

sq ft

3470 Kalua Rd, Honolulu, HI 96816

About this home

A rare Palolo Valley find offering true flexibility: 2 bedrooms & 1 bath upstairs, 2 bedrooms & 1 bath downstairs with a separate entry, ideal for multigenerational living or house hacking, live in one level & rent the other. Set on a corner lot for added privacy, the fully fenced, wrap-around yard is planted with avocado, mandarin, lemon, calamansi & ulu, alongside plumeria, jasmine, white & purple crown flower & hibiscus. Ample off-street parking with a 2-car carport plus a large driveway. Upstairs is bright & airy, with views stretching across the valley to Waikiki. Gas appliances including a tankless water heater adds everyday efficiency. Tucked at the back of lush Palolo Valley, minutes to the shops, coffee & restaurants along Waialae Avenue. Palolo District Park sits just around the corner, with a pool, boxing gym, basketball gym, locker room & wide open fields for kids & dogs alike. Neighbors are owner-occupants, adding to the settled, community feel. Offers, if any, to be presented on Saturday 9/19.

Single-familyProperty Type

1936Year Built

4,838 sq ftLot Size

$865Price/Sq.Ft.

4 spacesParking

Listed by James Chan • Compass

Contact: (808) 825-4277

Listing updated: Sep 14, 2026 at 07:05am

Redfin checked: a few seconds ago

•Source:HiCentral MLS #202617246

Payment calculator

$6,697 per month

Principal and interest$6,193

Property taxes

$255

HOA dues

Home insurance

$249

Utilities

Add

5 minutes to get started. No credit impact.

Affordability tools

See this home in person

Open houses

No upcoming open houses.

Nearby open houses (10)

OPEN WED, 9:30AM TO 11:30AM
$680,000
1 bed1 bath500 sq ft
1777 Ala Moana Blvd #302, Honolulu, HI 96815
OPEN WED, 9:30AM TO 11:30AM3D WALKTHROUGH
$1,699,000
5 beds3 baths2,075 sq ft
1898-A Iwi Way, Honolulu, HI 96816
OPEN WED, 9:30AM TO 11:30AM3D WALKTHROUGH
$415,000
2 beds1 bath683 sq ft
1025 Ala Lilikoi St Unit E204, Honolulu, HI 96818
OPEN WED, 11AM TO 1PM
$525,000
2 beds2 baths936 sq ft
2222 Aloha Dr #302, Honolulu, HI 96815
REDFIN OPEN SUN, 2PM TO 5PM3D WALKTHROUGH
$180,000
1 bed1 bath538 sq ft
2240 Kuhio Ave #1001, Honolulu, HI 96815
REDFIN OPEN SUN, 2PM TO 5PM3D WALKTHROUGH
$1,029,000
2 beds2 baths1,043 sq ft
2240 Kuhio Ave #3203, Honolulu, HI 96815
REDFIN OPEN SUN, 2PM TO 5PM3D WALKTHROUGH
$389,000
3 beds3 baths2,422 sq ft
2240 Kuhio Ave #3806, Honolulu, HI 96815
OPEN SUN, 2PM TO 5PM
$900,000
3 beds1 bath832 sq ft
2939 Kahawai St, Honolulu, HI 96822
OPEN SUN, 2PM TO 5PM
$825,000
2 beds2 baths1,143 sq ft
1350 Ala Moana Blvd #2412, Honolulu, HI 96814
OPEN SUN, 2PM TO 5PM
$1,500,000
4 beds2 baths2,020 sq ft
98-1605 Piki St, Aiea, HI 96701

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Palolo Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

3/10

William P Jarrett Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi

6/10

Kaimuki High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi

3/10

Provided by GreatSchools

About

Palolo

Palolo, located between Kaimuki and Manoa, is a residential and valley-set Honolulu neighborhood with steep green ridgelines and a low-key, local feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along Waialae Avenue near 10th Avenue, where plate-lunch counters, small markets, and service storefronts set a practical, everyday rhythm. Housing leans toward mid-century single-family homes and walk-up apartments, with streets climbing toward the Koʻolau foothills. Palolo Valley District Park anchors recreation with courts and open fields under the valley walls. Nearby community pillars such as Kaimuki Superette and the Waiʻalae Drive-In keep the area grounded in long-running local favorites. Trailheads and lookouts around the valley edge frame a lifestyle shaped by trade winds, rain showers, and mountain views.

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Offer insights

3470 Kalua Rd · $1,149,000

Strong offer

$1.2M and above

75% chance or better to win

Why $1.2M+ is a strong offer

DAYS ON MARKET

The average home goes pending in 65 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 1% below list price.

About offer insights

Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Dining

Interior features
Unfurnished
Ceramic tile and vinyl flooring

Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms

Flooring
Ceramic tile
Vinyl

Sale and tax history for 3470 Kalua Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

HiCentral MLS #202617246

Sep 10, 2026

Listed

$1,149,000

$865/sq ft

HiCentral MLS #202224840

Mar 10, 2023

Sold

$975,000

$734/sq ft

Feb 7, 2023

Price Changed

$995,000

$749/sq ft

Jan 3, 2023

Price Changed

$1,050,000

$791/sq ft

Nov 30, 2022

Listed

$1,098,000

$827/sq ft

Wonderfully maintained 1936 Vintage charm home with 2 separate entrances, 2 kitchens, 2 electric meters! A sweet 2-bedroom 1 bath upstairs with pretty city views & classic high ceilings, the downstairs is a permitted finished basement with 2 bedrooms, living room, bathroom & kitchen, so many opportunities! Large covered carport allows for lots of parking on property. Lovely wrap around fenced yard with Hawaiian plants, fruit trees & organic butterfly garden. Prime location to Honolulu, University of Hawaii, Vibrant Waialae Ave., Waikiki, Diamond Head, Kahala, lots of Restaurants & Shopping. This is a must see!

HiCentral MLS #201335002

Dec 16, 2013

Sold

$602,000

$453/sq ft

Nov 3, 2013

Listed

$609,000

$459/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2022

$2,414 (+8.2%)

$694,300 + $95,500

$789,800

2021

$2,232 (+2.6%)

$694,300 + $95,500

$789,800

2020

$2,176 (+3.7%)

$585,200 + $152,500

$737,700

2019

$2,098 (+1.6%)

$585,200 + $136,400

$721,600

2018

$2,064 (−4.7%)

$585,200 + $94,100

$679,300

2017

$2,165 (−4.6%)

$541,100 + $128,500

$669,600

2016

$2,271 (+29.8%)

$531,300 + $87,400

$618,700

2014

$1,749 (+25.1%)

$477,100 + $106,800

$583,900

2013

$1,398 (+4.3%)

$462,400 + $37,400

$499,800

2012

$1,340

$442,700 + $76,600

$519,300

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

4,838 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1956

Finished Sq. Ft.

1,328

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

1,328

Year built

1936

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Honolulu County

APN

1 3 4 001 011 0000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Mar 8, 2023.

R-5

Residential District 5

The purpose of the Residential District is to allow for a range of residential densities. The primary use shall be detached residences. Other types of dwellings may also be allowed, including zero lot line, cluster and common wall housing arrangements. Nondwelling uses that support and complement residential neighborhood activities shall also be permitted. The intent of the R-7.5, R-5 and R-3.5 districts is to provide areas for urban residential development. These districts would be applied extensively throughout the city.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Infrastructure-Other
Public service

Apr 4, 2018 • Final

Building

Construct a new detached wood storage shed next to an existing single-family home.

ADU

Jun 26, 2017 • Final

Building

Work on a wood shed.

New construction

Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

Fire Factor

We're working on getting current and accurate fire risk information for this home.

Heat Factor

We're working on getting current and accurate heat risk information for this home.

Wind Factor

We're working on getting current and accurate wind risk information for this home.

1/10 Air Factor

Minimal risk of unhealthy air over next 30 years

Provided by First Street

Historical weather

Honolulu, HI • 96816

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

73/ 100

Good sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

6.5 hrs

5.8 hrs

JuneDecember

Provided by Shadowmap

Redfin Estimate for 3470 Kalua Rd

$1,186,818

$38K over list price of $1.15M

Nearby comparable homes

The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $945K to $1.3M.

SOLD APR 23, 2026
$1,250,000 Last sold price
3 beds3 baths1,346 sq ft
4752 Matsonia Dr, Honolulu, HI 96816
$64/sq ft
larger lot
14 years newer
SOLD JUL 16, 2026
$1,200,000 Last sold price
2 beds2 baths1,598 sq ft
1533 Pualele Pl Unit A, Honolulu, HI 96816
$114/sq ft
15 years newer
SOLD DEC 29, 2025
$1,075,000 Last sold price
5 beds4 baths2,295 sq ft
1967 10th Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816
$397/sq ft
larger lot
6 years newer
SOLD MAY 7, 2026
$1,150,000 Last sold price
4 beds1.5 baths1,128 sq ft
1332 15th Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816
$155/sq ft
larger lot
20 years newer
SOLD APR 9, 2026
$1,220,000 Last sold price
3 beds2 baths1,312 sq ft
4022 Pakahi Pl, Honolulu, HI 96816
$65/sq ft
13 years newer
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$945,000 Last sold price
3 beds2 baths1,408 sq ft
3251 Palolo Terrace Pl, Honolulu, HI 96816
$194/sq ft
smaller lot
14 years newer

Rental earnings

Est. $4,004 per month, based on comparable rentals

Tour for free, no strings attached

Make a winning offer with the help of a local agent

(808) 745-1685