It was intriguing to find that there was only 1 home for sale in Portlock and it was listed for $8,500,000, which sounds a little bit shocking. However, it shouldn't be too surprising as that market has been heating up in Portlock. There's been 2 sales over the past 6 months that are north of $8 million. There was a also a couple trades on the lower end in the $2-3 million range, but those ($8 million ones) were beautiful homes on the water.... Read More 03/06/2024

I saw a beautiful new Portlock Hawaii Kai Listing for Sale at broker's open today: 444 Portlock Road in Hawaii Kai. This Portlock luxury home is a modern craftsman-style, wood home with 6 bedrooms and 5 baths. It has a potential to be split into a main home and 2 rental units, the way it is configured.  It has a great indoor outdoor kitchen area and a huge living area for entertaining.  The kitchen appliances are stainless and high-end, even with a built-in espresso maker and wine storage room.  This modern craftsman-style home is an unusual design, as it has a loft area above the living space. The Hawaii Kai luxury home home is owned by an expert carpenter and his fine work shows in the home. This Portlock home is actually a lot more beautiful in person than it is in the photos. (Conti... 03/06/2013

My Favorite Ocean Front Communities on East Oahu: Portlock Without question Portlock is one of the most affluent neighborhoods found on Oahu. Located on a peninsula overlooking the ocean on the southwestern slopes of Koko head, Portlock offers some absolutely spectacular ocean, cliff and mountain views. As you drive to Hanauma Bay, this neighborhood would be located on your right, with beach front estates, ocean view mansions and more luxury homes on the slopes. The location is convenient to all that Hawaii Kai has to offer and is just minutes from Hawaii Kai Town Center, the Koko Marina Shopping Center and more. Portlock is perhaps one of the most prestigious areas of Hawaii Kai, and with no future plans to develop any higher up on the slopes of Koko Head, the exclusiveness of this are... 04/26/2012

Portlock Hawaii Kai Homes for Sale If you are looking for a home in Hawaii, contact me by phone, email or leave a message on my website. Anchorage is the area past the post office on Hawaii Kai Drive. It has the beautiful and spacious Leolani home development. One of the “Lost” cast lived there recently. There is also Lalea Kai, Kaluanui and the entrance to Mariner’s Ridge. Hahaione Lower has the elementary school and several condominium complexes, including The Commodore, Mauna Luan, Heritage House, Naniwa Gardens, Plaza Hawaii Kai, and Mariner’s Village (townhomes) I and II .  Behind Hawaii Kai,  Koko Crater drops into Kalama Valley. Kamilo Nui and Kamilo Iki are the areas adjacent to Hawaii Kai Drive, as you travel up Lunalilo Home Road, near the skate park. On the water’s edge at th... 03/22/2012

  Beautiful Home with Oceanview from Bedroom   Single Family ML#: 1100978 Active   List: $3,995,000 FS - Fee Simple TMK: 1-3-9-004-023-0000 Addr: 415 Portlock Rd City: Honolulu HI Zip: 96825 Regn: HawaiiKai Neighborhood: PORTLOCK Roofd Liv Ar: 4,124 New Dev/Const: No Bedrms: 4 Roofd Oth Ar: 792 Yr Built: 1991 Baths: 4 / 1 Opn Lanai Ar: Remod Yr: Furnished: Partial Garage SF: 600   Mon Maint Fees: $ Land SF: 15,682 Fractional: No Mon Assn Fees: $ Acres: 0.360 Flood: A Other Mon Fees: $ Zoning: 03 - R10 - Residential District Mon Rental Inc: $ Total Mon Fees: $0 Assd Val Land: $1,553,800 Tax Year: 2010 Elem School: Koko Head Assd Val Imprv: $1,742,700 Mon Taxes: $952 Middle School: Niu Valley Assd Val Total: $3,296,500 Home Exemp: High School: Kaiser Community Assn: Community Assn #: CPR:... 05/28/2011

Portlock-Hawaii-Kai-Homes Set on the end of slope of Koko Crater View toward Diamond Head Honolulu Koko Head Crater, Portlock Hawaii offers panoramic ocean views and breathtaking sunsets over Diamond Head. Many homes in this area are decorated with a touch of island décor. Many of the homes are set as a villa, perfect for indoor/outdoor living. You often see large full kitchens, living room areas and large lanais for families and friends to relax. Enjoy a swim in your private swimming pool after a day at the beach. Nearby beaches include Portlock (short walk away through public access paths), Hanauma Bay and Sandy Beach, Sandy Beach Boarder with Waikiki only 20 minutes away and about 30 minutes from the Honolulu International Airport. World famous Hanauma Bay Marine Sanctuary is where y... 02/16/2009

Staging a House - What is Home Staging Marketing a Lifestyle What is it that a buyer sees when they arrive at your home for sale? Are you selling a home? No, you are selling a lifestyle. You need to do your best to convey the positive aspects of that lifestyle in as little time as possible.  But why all the fuss? Is it going to pay off? If you've been to Portlock, you know that staging is extremely important. Making Changes to the Property REALTORS often advise sellers on tips on how to sell a home. Declutter. Spruce up. Paint the kitchens and bathrooms. Use neutral colors as much as possible. Wash the windows, mirrors and sidewalks. This is all good advice, but we’re just getting warmed up. You need to continue to think of ideas on how to give your Hawaii home that certain aura. With ... 02/15/2009