If you’re eyeing a condo in Kakaako, Honolulu’s trendiest neighborhood, prepare yourself—not just for the sticker price, but for the monthly maintenance fees. In his latest market breakdown, David Buck from Harcourts Island Real Estate reveals the surprising costs hiding behind those ocean-view windows.
Currently, there are 355 condo listings in Kakaako (excluding parking and storage units), and their maintenance fees range dramatically:
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139 condos have fees under $1,000/month
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161 fall between $1,000 and $2,000/month
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34 are between $2,000 and $3,000/month
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25 units exceed $3,000/month
The Extreme Ends of the Spectrum
The Block at Waimanu offers studios with fees as low as $179/month—perfect for budget-conscious buyers. Meanwhile, grand penthouse #3800 at Anaha sets a sky-high bar with a monthly fee of $11,229.
David estimates most buyers can expect to pay somewhere between $1,000 to $2,000 monthly in maintenance. So, if you're considering a move to Kakaako, factor these numbers into your financial planning.