| Description | Marina living at its finest! Owner Says, SELL! Huge Price Reduction! This expansive 8th-floor Penthouse in The Esplanade is an investor's dream with huge upside through an easy full remodel. With the price reduction you can remodel your way and still possibly walk into great equity. Perfectly positioned with breathtaking views of the marina and mountains. High ceilings, natural light, and cool trade winds elevate every room. The versatile main level offers a convertible second primary, office, or living space with wet bar, full bath, closet, and lanai access—plus an additional bedroom, bath, walk-in storage closet, and in-unit washer/dryer hook up. Central A/C compressor replaced 2026. Upstairs primary suite features walk-in closet, separate shower, and soaking tub. Enjoy sunset cocktails on this large lanai. Includes 3 parking + storage lockers at street level. Resort amenities: pool, tennis, sauna, gym, BBQ, 24-hr security, on-site manager. Pet-friendly. Unbeatable Hawaii Kai value! |
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| Status | Contract since 05-25-2026 |
| MLS# | 202609960 |
| Price | $700,000 |
| Original Price | $789,000 |
| Price Change | $-89,000 (-11.28%) |
| Beds / Baths / Half | 3 / 3 / 0 |
| Parking Spaces | 3 |
| Living Sq Ft | 1,657 |
| Land Tenure | FS - Fee Simple |
| Maintenance Fee | $2,259 |
| Lanai Sq Ft | 175 |
| Building | Esplanade |
| Address | 500 Lunalilo Home Road 18C Honolulu HI 96825 |
| Region | Hawaii Kai |
| Neighborhood | West Marina |
| Days on Market | 102 |
| Year Built | 1973 |
| Condition | Fair |
| View | Marina/Canal, Mountain |
| Frontage | Marina, Waterfront |
| Parking | Covered - 2, Guest, Open - 1 |
| Zoning | 12 - A-2 Medium Density Apartme |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE |
| Tax Amount | $482 |
| Assessed Land | $377,900 |
| Assessed Building | $807,500 |
| Assessed Total | $1,185,400 |
| Assessed Ratio | 59% |
| Inclusions | AC Central, Auto Garage Door Opener, Blinds, Cable TV, Ceiling Fan |
| Amenities | BBQ, Boat Dock, Car Wash, Club House, Dog Park, Exercise Room, Meeting Room, Pool on Property, Putting Green, Resident Manager, Sauna, Security Guard, Storage, Tennis Court, Trash Chute, Walking/Jogging Path, Wall/Fence, Whirlpool |
| Construction | Concrete |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile, Laminate, W/W Carpet |
| Disclosures | Property Disclosure Stmt |
| Furnished | None |
| Land Recorded | Land Court |
| Possession | At Closing |
| Sale Conditions | None |
| Building Style | High-Rise 7+ Stories |
| Security | Card, Key |
| Parcel # | 1-3-9-008-009-0064 |
| Listing courtesy of | Keller Williams Honolulu |
Property History from MLS
| Date | MLS# | Change | Old Value | New Value | List Price | Sold Price | Assessed Total | Land | Building |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09-06-2026 | 202609960 | Active Under Contract | A | C | $700,000 | $0 | $1,185,400 | $377,900 | $807,500 |
| 08-04-2026 | 202609960 | Price Decrease | $789,000 | $700,000 | $700,000 | $0 | $1,185,400 | $377,900 | $807,500 |
| 05-25-2026 | 202609960 | New Listing | A | $700,000 | $0 | $1,185,400 | $377,900 | $807,500 | |
| 05-01-2026 | 202524311 | Expired | A | X | $825,000 | $0 | $1,157,000 | $377,900 | $779,100 |
| 02-18-2026 | 202524311 | Price Decrease | $875,000 | $825,000 | $825,000 | $0 | $1,157,000 | $377,900 | $779,100 |
| 11-30-2025 | 202524311 | Back On Market | C | A | $825,000 | $0 | $1,157,000 | $377,900 | $779,100 |
| 11-11-2025 | 202524311 | Active Under Contract | A | C | $825,000 | $0 | $1,157,000 | $377,900 | $779,100 |
| 11-01-2025 | 202524311 | New Listing | CS | A | $825,000 | $0 | $1,157,000 | $377,900 | $779,100 |
| 03-05-2004 | 2315589 | Sold | P | S | $390,000 | $375,000 | $396,900 | $133,300 | $263,600 |
| 01-14-2004 | 2315589 | Pending | A | P | $390,000 | $375,000 | $396,900 | $133,300 | $263,600 |
| 11-19-2003 | 2315589 | New Listing | A | $390,000 | $375,000 | $396,900 | $133,300 | $263,600 |
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