Single-Family Homes at Hoʻopili: Hoʻoulu | Āulu | Haʻakea | Olena

Condos at Hoʻopili: Kohina | Ilima | Hāloa | Akoko

Buying at Hoʻopili is a chance to be a bit of a pioneer.

The area was farmland as recently as 2010 — home to bananas, broccoli, melons, and pumpkin. Now it’s both a home to hundreds of families, and a bustling construction site.

The development already has amenities like parks, free yoga, and bicycle paths. Schools, a shopping center, a business park, and a recreation center with a pool are on the way. Soon, Hoʻopili will have its own zip code.

“Hoʻopili is a charming family community with investment potential,” says Sam Paltikian, a Kapolei realtor who has helped several families buy Hoʻopili homes. “I tell people who are thinking about buying in Hoʻopili: Don’t wait! Buy now while you can afford them.”

The lots and houses are small — but that helps keep them affordable. New, single-family homes can be found for less then $600K. “People love the idea of owning a brand new home,” says Sam. “They also like being so close to Ka Makana Aliʻi and the H1.”

Demand is so high, some of the homes can only be purchased through a lottery system. The lotteries happen as homes become available. There’s no fee for signing up — contact a realtor like Sam for info about how to get started.

Hoʻopili is also Oʻahu’s first transit-oriented development, and the main road will run from the UHWO rail station into the center of the development—a mixed retail and residential space full of pedestrians, shops, and restaurants.

This will all happen over the next 20-30 years (here’s a summary of the master plan). They’ll be putting the final touches on Hoʻopili when today’s newborns are planning their kids’ first birthday parties.

You may not realize just how big the Hoʻopili development is. The entire area is 1,525 acres: You could fit the UH-Manoa campus, Ford Island, and Diamond Head State Park inside and still have room for two Aloha Stadiums.

Filling this land with people instead of vegetables means more housing, more stores, and more jobs for the west side.

• New homes: 11,750
• Commercial space: 3-4 million square feet
• Permanent jobs: 7,000

In July 2017, the first residents moved into the Haʻakea development of single-family homes. As of 2020, more than 600 families have moved into Hoʻopili.

Let’s take a look at the different areas within Hoʻopili and nearby developments.

New Hoʻopili Homes For Sale

The homes in these new developments are being sold on a first-come, first-served or lottery basis.

Kohina at Hoʻopili: Condos & Flex Homes

The 13-acre Kohina development has 267 single- and multi-story condos, contained within 17 separate buildings. Units range from one-bedrooms to multi-level four-bedroom townhomes. These homes are in high-demand — to get the chance to one, you have to enter a lottery. is a lottery to

The development is along Hoʻomohala Avenue, which is destined to be the “main street” of Hoʻopili. Lining Hoʻomohala will be mixed-use buildings with apartments above and retail stores below, and you’ll be steps away.

Kohina is just a few blocks away from the UH West Oʻahu rail station and is approximately ¼ mile from Kualakaʻi Parkway, which connects the development to shopping and the H1. The development includes a dog park and tot lot. A future community center and pool are planned.

In ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, “kohina” is a part of the taro plant.

Kohina Home Plans

Kohina has 47 different home plans, ranging from a 682 sq. ft., one-bedroom condo, to a 1,810 sq. ft., four-bedroom, three-story unit, and just about everything in-between — including Flex Home units, which are designed to house a business on the first floor.

The units are being sold on a first-come, first-serve basis. Prices range from $331K-$671K.

Top 5 Guaranteed Home Amenities at Kohina at Hoʻopili

1. Smart home features including smart door lock and video doorbell
2. Range with range hood, dishwasher, refrigerator, washer/dryer
3. Wall-to-wall carpeting and vinyl flooring
4. Pre-wired for ceiling fans
5. Stainless steel kitchen sinks

Top Optional Home Amenities at Kohina at Hoʻopili

1. Entry lanai
2. Parking for at least two vehicles
3. High efficiency split A/C
4. Family drop zones for charging electronics
5. Electric car charging system ready

Hoʻoulu at Hoʻopili: Single-Family Homes

The Hoʻoulu development has 68, one-story, single-family homes with a modern plantation home design, all fully-detached. All have a covered carport, an entry porch, and open-floor-plan kitchens.

Hoʻoulu is approximately 1/2 mile from Kualakaʻi Parkway, which connects the development to shopping and the H1. The development includes a small park, and is across the street from a new elementary school that is under construction.

Hoʻoulu has several meanings in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, including “to grow”, and “to inspire.”

Hoʻoulu Home Plans

There are three different plans for Hoʻoulu homes, each with a different size and price point.

• Ola: 2-bed / 1-bath, 1-car carport, 868 sq. ft., starting in the $569s
• Kunoa: 3-bed / 2-bath, 3-car carport, 1,070 sq. ft., starting in the $678s
• Plantation A: Hauʻoli: 3-bed / 2-bath, 2-car carport, $1,144 sq. ft., starting in the $684s

Top 5 Guaranteed Home Amenities at Hoʻoulu at Hoʻopili

1. Stainless steel dishwasher, gas range, and hood
2. Kohler Vault single-basin apron front sink
3. Kohler Verder lighted mirror and medicine cabinet
4. Vinyl plank flooring in living room, halls, bath, and kitchen
5. White shaker cabinetry with full plywood boxes

Top Optional Home Amenities at Hoʻoulu at Hoʻopili

1. Walk-in closet in master bedroom
2. Interior barn-door feature

Āulu at Hoʻopili: Single-Family Homes

The Āulu development has 84 single-family homes, either fully- or semi-detached. All homes have a two-car garage and are set up for Hoʻopili Urban Gardens — front and backyard edible landscaping with irrigation.

Āulu is approximately 1/2 mile from Kualakaʻi Parkway, which connects the development to shopping and the H1. The development is across Iwikuamoʻo St. from a small public park, and kitty corner from a new elementary school that is under construction.

Āulu has several meanings in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, including “to grow.”

Āulu Home Plans

There are six different plans for Āulu homes, each with a different size and price point.

• Plantation: 2 story semi-deatched home, 3-bed / 2.5-bath; 1,267 sq. ft., starting in the $648s
• Plantation A: 2 story semi-detached home, 3-bed / 2.5-bath; 1,236 sq. ft., starting in the $653s
• Tropical: 1 story fully-detached home, 3-bed / 2-bath; 1,108 sq. ft., starting in the $695s
• Canoe: 1 story fully-detached home, 3-bed / 2-bath: 1,219 sq. ft., starting in the $708s
• Broom: 2 story fully-detached home, 3-bed / 2.5-bath: 1,371 sq. ft., starting in the $742s
• Spice: 1 story fully-detached home, 3-bed / 2-bath: 1,512 sq. ft., starting in the $772s
• Grove: 2 story fully-detached home, 4-bed / 2.5-bath: 1,727 sq. ft., starting in the $783s
• Orchard: 2 story fully-detached home, 4-bed / 2.5-bath: 1,817 sq. ft., starting in the $804s

All of the homes have a covered lanai and two-car garage. In the two-story homes, the kitchen and living area are downstairs, and the bedroom is upstairs.

Top 5 Guaranteed Home Amenities at Āulu at Hoʻopili

1. Split air conditioning throughout home
2. Plywood cabinet boxes with soft-close cabinets and doors
3. Family “drop zone” with USB outlets
4. Pre-wired for ceiling fan
5. Gas stub-out for BBQ grill

Top 5 Optional Home Amenities at Āulu at Hoʻopili

1. Designer upgrades including solid-surface countertops
2. Walk-in closet in master bedroom
3. Dual sinks in master bathroom
4. Bonus storage under stairs
5. Smart home features

Ilima at Hoʻopili: Townhomes

The 5.7-acre ʻIlima development is a multi-family neighborhood affordability in the form of attached single-floor condominium-style apartments (called “flats”) and multi-story townhomes.

The 76 residential units, shared among 12 buildings, are makai of Keahumoa Parkway. 28 of the units are being sold as affordable under city/county guidelines.

Ilima is approximately 1/4 mile from Kualakaʻi Parkway and the UHWO Rail station, and one block from Hoʻomohala St., the future “main street” of Hoʻopili.

Ilima is a native Hawaiian plant, some species of which are used to make lei.

Ilima Townhomes

There are six different plans for ʻIlima townhomes, each with a different size and price point.

All townhomes are two stories.

• Plan A101: 2-bed / 2.5-bath; 935 sq. ft., starting in the $410s
• Plan C102: 3-bed / 2-bath; 1,086 sq. ft., starting in the $429s
• Plan B101: 3-bed / 2.5-bath; 1,116 sq. ft, starting in the $435s
• Plan D103: 3-bed / 2.5-bath; garage; 1,397 sq. ft., starting in the $597s
• Plan D303: 3-bed / 2-bath; garage; 1,399 sq. ft., starting in the $613s
• Plan D203: 3-bed / 2-bath; garage; 1,399 sq. ft., starting in the $614s

The living rooms and kitchens are on lower floors, and bedrooms on the upper floors. Units have a lanai (first floor) and balcony (upper floors). Smaller units have an open-concept kitchen, while larger ones featured an oversized dine-at kitchen island. All units have parking for at least two cars.

Top 5 Guaranteed Home Amenities at Ilima at Hoʻopili

1. Smart home products including smart lock, wireless switches, video doorbell
2. Fully-equipped kitchen with range, range hood, refrigerator, and dishwasher
3. Stainless steel kitchen sinks
4. Wall-to-wall carpeting and vinyl flooring
5. Pre-wired for ceiling fans

Top 5 Optional Home Amenities at Ilima at Hoʻopili

1. Private, fenced-in yard
2. Elegant pendant lighting in living area
3. Family drop zones for charging electronics
4. Bulk storage for “big box” goods
5. Electric car charging system

Hoʻopili Developments That Have Already Been Sold

Homes in these developments have already been sold — but homes in Hoʻopili come on the market all the time. Talk to a real estate agent if you’re interested in buying here.

Haʻakea at Hoʻopili: Single-Family Homes

The first development to open at Hoʻopili features 103 detached or semi-detached, three-bedroom, 2.5-bath homes, each with 2-car garages. There are six different home plans at Haʻakea. All homes have been sold — speak to a real estate agent about finding one as it comes on the market.

The development is mauka of Keahumoa Parkway, approximately 1 mile from Kualakaʻi Parkway, which connects the development to shopping and the H1. All homes are a short walk from Konane Neighborhood Park, with a playfield and keiki play area.

Haʻakea roughly translates to “pale” in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi.

Top 5 Home Amenities at Haʻakea at Hoʻopili

1. Front and backyard landscaping with irrigation
2. Covered lanai and entry lanai
3. Split air-conditioning throughout home
4. Full plywood cabinet boxes
5. Pre-wired for ceiling fans

Top Optional Home Amenities at Haʻakea at Hoʻopili

1. Walk-in closet in master bedroom
2. Dual sinks in master bathroom
3. Bonus storage under stairs
4. BBQ grill attached to gas stubout

Hāloa at Hoʻopili: Apartments, Townhouses, and Flex Homes

The 183-acre Hāloa development offers affordability in the form of attached single-floor condominium-style apartments (called “flats”) and multi-story townhomes. These homes have already been sold — speak to a real estate agent about buying one as they come on the market.

The 119 residential units, shared among 19 buildings, are makai of Keahumoa Parkway, approximately 1 mile from Kualakaʻi Parkway, which connects the development to shopping and the H1.

Hāloa roughly translates to “far-reaching” in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi.

Hāloa Apartments (“Flats”)

Hāloa flats are:

• 2-bedroom / 2-bath (885 or 888 sq. ft.)
• 3-bedroom / 2-bath (1075 or 1078 sq. ft.)

Each unit also has an open kitchen / living area, and balcony or lanai.

Hāloa Townhomes

Hāloa townhomes are:

• 2-bedroom / 2.5-bath (1,158-1,495 sq. ft.)
• 3-bedroom / 2.5-bath (1,384 or 1,824 sq. ft.)

Each townhome is two stories, with a living room, dining room and kitchen on the first floor, and the bedrooms upstairs. Each unit also has two parking stalls. The larger townhomes also have a small yard and a 1-car garage.

Hāloa Flex Homes (Live/Work Townhomes)

Flex Homes give the homeowner the option to operate a business on the ground floor of their living space.

• 3-bedroom / 3-bath (2,401 or 2,404 sq. ft. total living area, plus a 458 sq. ft. live/work area.)

Each Flex Home has a 14′ x 21′ live/work space on the first floor, which opens out onto an entry lanai. One bedroom and bathroom are off of the live-work area. The others are upstairs, along with a kitchen, great room, and balcony.

The units come with a 1-car garage, plus 4 uncovered parking spaces.

Top 5 Guaranteed Home Amenities at Hāloa at Hoʻopili

1. Open kitchen layout
2. Stainless steel kitchen sinks
3. Wall-to-wall carpeting and vinyl flooring
4. Pre-wired for ceiling fans
5. Master bedroom / bath

Top 5 Optional Home Amenities at Hāloa at Hoʻopili

1. Fenced-in private yard
2. One-car garage
3. Dual sinks in master bathroom
4. Walk-in closets in master suites
5. High-efficiency split AC

Akoko at Hoʻopili: Apartments and Townhouses

The 139-acre ʻAkoko development offers affordability in the form of attached single-floor condominium-style apartments (called “flats”) and multi-story townhomes. These homes have already been sold — speak to a real estate agent about buying one as they come on the market.

The 124 residential units, shared among 14 buildings, are makai of Keahumoa Parkway, approximately ½ mile from Kualakaʻi Parkway, which connects the development to shopping and the H1. The development is across the street from a new elementary school that is under construction.

Akoko is a small native Hawaiian shrub, now very rare.

Akoko Apartments (“Flats”)

Akoko flats are:

• 2-bedroom / 2-bath (835 or 863 sq. ft.)
• 3-bedroom / 2-bath (1,024 or 1,062 sq. ft.)

Each unit also has a open kitchen / living area, balcony or lanai, and two uncovered parking stalls.

Akoko Townhomes

Akoko townhomes are:

• 1-bedroom / 1-bath (770 sq. ft.)
• 2-bedroom / 2-bath (967 or 1,016 sq. ft.)
• 2-bedroom / 2-bath with garage (1,625 sq. ft.)
• 2-bedroom / 2.5-bath (1,368 sq. ft.)
• 3-bedroom / 2-bath with garage (1,941 sq. ft.)
• 3-bedroom / 2.5-bath (1,368 sq. ft.)
• 3-bedroom / 2.5-bath with garage (1,770-1,856 sq. ft.)

Townhomes are one, two, or three stories. For multi-story units, the living rooms and kitchens are on lower floors, and bedrooms on the upper floors — though specific floor plans vary. Units have a lanai (first floor) and balcony (upper floors). Some units have a private, fenced-in yard.

Top 5 Guaranteed Home Amenities at ʻAkoko at Hoʻopili

1. Open kitchen layout
2. Fully-equipped kitchen with range, range hood, refrigerator, and dishwasher
3. Wall-to-wall carpeting and vinyl flooring
4. Energy-efficient lighting and exhaust fans
5. Pre-wired for ceiling fans

Top 5 Optional Home Amenities at ʻAkoko at Hoʻopili

1. Fenced-in private yard
2. One-car garage
3. Dual sinks in master bathroom
4. Walk-in closets in master suites
5. Electric car charging system

Yet To Be Built

These developments have been announced, but have yet to be built.

Olena at Hoʻopili: Single-Family Homes

Olena is a new community that has yet to be built. It will offer single-family homes, some intended for living with multiple generations.