This stunning property is now accepting longer-term stays of between 1-6 months. Pricing starts at $35,000 per month, does not include taxes and fees, and will vary based on actual length of stay and time of year. Please inquire for details. Situated in the famed oceanside neighborhood of Portlock on a rare double-sized ocean lot, this Hawaii Kai home provides the ultimate in privacy and accommodations for your large group. Multiple estate structures surround a tropical courtyard and 1,000-square-foot swimming pool. From its prime location on Maunalua Bay, the home allows guests to enjoy calm shores and panoramic views of incredible sunsets, Diamond Head, Koko Head, and Waikiki, including dazzling fireworks every Friday night. Spacious and serene, Maunalua Sunset features open-beam ceilings and rich hardwoods for a classic old Hawaii feel, along with large covered lanais for traditional indoor-outdoor island living. The main house contains a full kitchen, living room with sunken bar for entertaining, half bath, and upstairs loft bedroom with a wet bar and a full bath. An adjacent, separate structure on the ocean side boasts a generous primary suite with a California king bed, smart television, ocean and mountain views, a private lanai, pool access, a walk-in closet, dual sinks, and dual toilets. The third structure on site houses the remaining bedroom suites, with two downstairs and two upstairs. Gated access and a long roundabout driveway lead to the grounds of Maunalua Sunset estate, where the central courtyard, meandering resort-style swimming pool, and jacuzzi create a focal point for guest gatherings. Along with covered patios and walkways winding among the structures, this peaceful retreat offers an oceanfront yard with places to lounge in sun or shade. Located on Oahu's southeast shore, this exceptional Honolulu home also enables guests to easily access area attractions such as stunning Sandy Beach, the Hawaii Kai Golf Course, and the Makapuu Point Lighthouse Trail. Restaurants such as Kona Brewing Company and Roy's Hawaii Kai are also nearby, and the endless dining and shopping possibilities of Waikiki are less than 10 miles away. This property is professionally managed by Elite Pacific Properties powered by Gather, the largest luxury brokerage and property management firm in Hawaii. It is a legally established dwelling that is rented for periods of 30 consecutive days or more at any one time. Beware of renting any property for a period of less than 30 days, as the government is now actively seeking out and shutting down illegal rental properties, and those owners will have to cancel all future reservations. Don't risk having your vacation ruined. Reserve with a licensed, professional management firm in full compliance with the law. Please note, a Utility Fee of $1,000 will be charged for all stays of 20 nights or less. A Utility Fee of $2,500 per month will be charged for all stays of 21 days or more. Please note: standard occupancy for this property is 12 guests. There will be an extra fee for additional guests over the standard occupancy. If interested, please call 1.800.882.9828 or email bookings@elitepacific.com and we'll be happy to assist you! TA-060-531-3536-01
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Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 363
Basement Type: Unfinished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 6
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 22
Room Information
# of Rooms: 9
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Floor Construction Type: Concrete
Foundation Type: Concrete
Building Style Type: Contemporary
Building Construction Quality: Good
Exterior Wall: Wood
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Roof Shape Type: Hip
Building Type: Residential
Building Improvement Type: Single Family
Pool Information
Pool Type: Gunite
Has Pool
Property Information
Subdivision Name: MAUNALUA BEACH EXT
Living Sq. Ft: 3,930
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 2,898
Building Sq. Ft: 3,930
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: 1ST: LOT 71 POR LCAW 7713:30 BLK 1 MAUNALUA BEACH SUBD EXT #1 .336 AC DES 2ND: LOT 70 POR LCAW 7713:30 BLK 1
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Wood Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 2,826
Garage / Carport Type: Wood Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 28,358
Legal Lot Number: 71
Legal Block Number: 1
Acres: 0.651
Zoning Code: U/03/00
County Use Description: IMPROVED RESIDENTIAL
State Use Description: IMPROVED RESIDENTIAL
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Ocean
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2022
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 6.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,930
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.65 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1981
Year Renovated: —
County: Honolulu County
APN: 1 3 9 016 002 0000
Home facts updated by county records on Mar 8, 2023
Sale and tax history for 453 Portlock Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
APPFOLIO #2
Sep 3, 2026
Rental Removed
$35,000
$9/sq ft
Apr 10, 2024
Listed for Rent
$35,000
$9/sq ft
APPFOLIO #1
Apr 10, 2024
Rental Removed
—
Mar 26, 2024
Listed for Rent
—
Dec 20, 2023
Rental Removed
—
Sep 16, 2023
Listed for Rent
—
HiCentral MLS #201630581
Dec 27, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Dec 29, 2016
Listed
$5,188,888
$1,320/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 1, 1986
Sold
$1,600,000
$407/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 1, 1979
Sold
$516,500
$131/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 1, 1979
Sold
$516,500
$131/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2022
$16,624 (+18.0%)
$4,085,100 + $764,700
$4,849,800
2021
$14,085 (−70.8%)
$4,085,100 + $764,700
$4,849,800
2020
$48,288 (−6.1%)
$3,384,800 + $739,400
$4,124,200
2019
$51,431 (+181.8%)
$3,851,600 + $1,318,700
$5,170,300
2018
$18,248 (−2.0%)
$4,085,100 + $1,384,500
$5,469,600
2017
$18,628 (+21.0%)
$3,880,800 + $1,453,000
$5,333,800
2016
$15,389 (−12.4%)
$4,376,900 + $1,065,300
$5,442,200
2014
$17,570 (+1.1%)
$5,370,100 + $1,106,400
$6,476,500
2013
$17,374 (+13.9%)
$3,835,800 + $1,304,400
$5,140,200
2012
$15,252
$3,835,800 + $1,248,200
$5,084,000
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
8/10
Koko Head Elementary School
Public, PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
7/10
Niu Valley Middle School
Public, 6-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi
9/10
Henry J Kaiser High School
Public, 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
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About
Portlock
Portlock, located between Maunalua Bay and Koko Head, is a coastal and residential East Honolulu neighborhood with oceanfront estates and a calm, low-rise streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along Portlock Road near the Portlock Boat Ramp, where paddleboards, fishing gear, and sunrise walkers set the tempo. Mid-century modern lines and contemporary rebuilds sit behind lava-rock walls, with many lots angled toward the water. The shoreline reads as a working seascape of small craft and open channels rather than a commercial strip. Hawaii Kai Golf Course frames the inland edge with broad greens and trade-wind views. Nearby, Roy’s Hawaii Kai and Kona Brewing Co. Hawaii Kai serve as local pillars for dinner and a post-beach pint.
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Public facts and zoning for 453 Portlock Rd
Beds
5
Baths
6.5
Sq. Ft.
3,930
Stories
2
Lot Size
0.65 Acres
Style
Single Family Residential
Year Built
1981
Year Renovated
—
County
Honolulu County
APN
1 3 9 016 002 0000
Home facts updated by county records on Mar 8, 2023.
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7/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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1/10 Air Factor
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