Kailua Estates is home to gorgeous, vintage houses from the 1940s and 1950s, still standing in pristine condition on generous plots of land. What started as a small beachside town is now home to some of the finest, private real estate in Oahu.
The homes for sale in Kailua include a mix of plantation-style homes, vintage beach cottages, and large luxury homes, all surrounded by gently swaying palm trees, minutes from the Kailua Beach. All the residents in Kailua Estates are within walking distance from the beautiful white sand beaches and turquoise waters of Kailua Bay.
These grand estates sit on spacious lots, most of them are between 10,000-12,000 square feet with a few over 20,000 square feet. The large lots make for perfectly private living quarters, giving residents a real sense of country living while being able to take in the sites and sounds of the nearby beach.
Real estate in Kailua Estates typically costs between $1.5 million and $3 million. The homes for sale feature large, open floor plans, grand balconies and terraces, separate guest housing, and many more incredible features that allow the residents to live in the lap of luxury.
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Living In Kailua Estates, Honolulu
With many of the homes for sale in Kailua Estates being conveniently located within walking distance to the Kailua Beach, it’s easy to see why these homes get snatched up quickly. Kailua Beach is 2.5 miles of gorgeous white sand. The bottom of the ocean gently slopes down off of the coastline with little to no coral heads to get in the way, making this beach a fantastic swimming destination. The light to medium waves are ideal for aspiring surfers and Kailua Beach is known to be the top windsurfing and kitesurfing destination on the island.
Locals can explore the exciting Kailua Farmers Market. This fabulous market is filled to the brim with local produce and goods, crafting booths, and, best of all, delicious food stalls featuring barbecue, authentic Hawaiian and Japanese cuisine, homemade pizzas, pastries, and more. The Kailua Farmers Market also features live, local music, setting the ambience for the perusers and those who stay for a bite to eat.
For the adventurous sort, the Lanikai Pillbox Hike, also known as Ka’iwa Ridge Trai,l is located just a few minutes to the southeast of the Kailua neighborhood. This trail has consistently been dubbed the best hike in Oahu. The trail starts out with a steep climb and is ranked as an intermediate-level hike, but eventually the slope falls to a more gradual climb. The views alone are enough to make this one of the best trails on the island. The more you climb, the more spectacular the sites out over the surrounding beaches, bays, mountains, and endless stretch of ocean water. At the top of the ridge are two concrete bunkers (pillboxes) that were used during WWI and WWII as part of Oahu’s coastal defense system.