My Favorite Honolulu Neighborhood:  Palolo

Palolo is a quiet residential neighborhood in a valley that’s roughly 2,500 acres bordered by Waialae Avenue in the Kaimuki neighborhood. Palolo is also nearly adjacent east to the Manoa Valley. Filled with lush green vegetation, some of the most expensive homes in Oahu are located here with terrific ocean and hillside views. Elevation is higher here, so more rainfall is normal.

Palolo is very convenient but is a relatively unknown community. Located less than four miles away from downtown Honolulu and about a mile away from the Diamond Head landmark, Palolo Valley is split between a fairly dense residential region and an agricultural region close to the mountains. Palolo stream bisects the valley, and the Koolau Mountain Range borders Palolo to the north.

Palolo’s location makes the community convenient to neighborhood of Kaimuki and the massive outdoor shopping complex of Ala Moana. Palolo is also within easy driving distance of Kahala Mall, Waikiki Beach, Hawaii Loa Ridge, Waialae Iki, Aina Haina, Koko Marina, and Haunama Bay.

Most properties for sale in the Palolo area are single family homes, however there are some townhomes and condos available too. Palolo has grown in popularity over the years due to its relative affordability.

Here are up to date, current listings for the Palolo neighborhood of Diamond Head.

This past Sunday my wife and I were out walking our dogs around 5 p.m.  Temperatures were cooling off and darkness was just setting in.

We live in Palolo Valley, a quiet neighborhood in Honolulu.  As we were walking, we saw a moped rider on Palolo Avenue making a right turn onto Kiwila Street.  His speed was reasonable, however it appears that he grabbed too much front brake as he was turning.  The front end slid out and he went down onto the ground.  There was another vehicle at the intersection, but it appeared to me that this was a one vehicle accident and the rider just made a mistake.

We ran up to the rider to see if he was okay.  He wasn't moving and his head was bleeding.  I was surprised because he hadn't been going that fast and he just slid out.  But it looked like he may have hit his head when he fell.

Scene of the accident - the rider fell making a right turn at this intersection.

My wife observed that the rider had bags of groceries in his hand when he was riding up to the corner.  A left hand off the handlebars and the right hand controlling the turn and the brake - doesn't sound like a good situation.

As we looked at him, other people nearby ran up to see if he was okay.  My wife and I had our dogs and there wasn't much we could do.  I noticed the gas running out of the tank onto the road and onto the rider.  I let the others know and they pulled the moped away from the rider then parked it on the curb.  I could see that he was breathing, other than that he wasn't moving.

The fire station is just down the street.  Firemen were there in minutes and he was on his way to the hospital.

Days later, his moped and groceries were still sitting at the corner.  Finally after four days somebody picked up the moped.

The rider's groceries and food from McDonalds sat here for several days, along with his moped.

I think this would have been a good lesson for all those people riding mopeds and motorcycles without helmets.  The guy wasn't riding that fast but he had his hands full and apparently hit his head a good one when he fell.

Moped, motorcycle and bicycle riders, please wear a helmet.  We don't want to see you getting hurt like this.

Michael Bates (RA)

i Properties Hawaii

1585 Ala Moana Blvd. #1533

Honolulu, HI 96814

Oahu MLS

My Favorite Honolulu Neighborhoods:  Palolo, in the Diamond Head Region

Palolo is a quiet residential neighborhood in a valley that’s roughly 2,500 acres bordered by Waialae Avenue in the Kaimuki neighborhood. Palolo is also nearly adjacent east to the Manoa Valley. Filled with lush green vegetation, some of the most expensive homes in Oahu are located here with terrific ocean and hillside views. Elevation is higher here, so more rainfall is normal.

Palolo is very convenient but is a relatively unknown community. Located less than four miles away from downtown Honolulu and about a mile away from the Diamond Head landmark, Palolo Valley is split between a fairly dense residential region and an agricultural region close to the mountains. Palolo stream bisects the valley, and the Koolau Mountain Range borders Palolo to the north.

Palolo’s location makes the community convenient to neighborhood of Kaimuki and the massive outdoor shopping complex of Ala Moana. Palolo is also within easy driving distance of Kahala Mall, Waikiki Beach, Hawaii Loa Ridge, Waialae Iki, Aina Haina, Koko Marina, and Haunama Bay.

Most properties for sale in the Palolo area are single family homes, however there are some townhomes and condos available too. Palolo has grown in popularity over the years due to its relative affordability.

Please View Current Homes for Sale in the Palolo Neighborhood of the Diamond Head Region of Honolulu

Please View Other Neighborhoods in the Diamond Head Region of Honolulu

This home was built in 2003 and remodeled in 2011, nearly doubling the interior size.  It is now a three bedroom, two bath with 1,376 square feet interior and a 240 square foot lanai.

Engineered wood floors, claw foot bathtub and shower in the master bedroom, walk in closet.  Split air conditioning throughout.

What a great house on quiet 9th Avenue, just a mile from Waialae Avenue in Kaimuki.  For a tour of the home, click here.

Competitively priced at $815,000 fee simple. For more pictures and info, contact me at (808) 548-1220 or visit our website, OahuMLS.Net.

Michael Bates (RA)

iProperties Hawaii

1585 Ala Moana Blvd #1533

Honolulu, HI  96814

The Honolulu market is HOT at this price point! Particularly when it come to anything that has the added bonus of rental income... I received multiple offers on the first day of showings and closed $27K above asking.

Lovely Diamond Head area single family home in Palolo Valley, with 3/1 upstairs & a 1/1 unique European-style living space down, for unlimited possibilities. ++ 2 bonus Rooms (artist studio, storage, or ??). Large lot and Ohana eligible property.

List Price: $599,000 Fee Simple  ---  Closed 5/6/2011

Interior Upstairs: 3 bedrooms, 1 bath. Remodeled, large spacious great room, new paint interior, new stove and dishwasher, laminate flooring (over oak, not sure of condition), stainless steel kitchen countertop, new light fixtures, ceiling fans. Currently rented with Bonus Rooms #1 for $2400 a month to 4 grad students, who would stay if possible.

Interior Downstairs:  Unique owner-occupied European style living space. Has separate bedroom with closet and window, that can be closed off from living area, wet bar area with dishwasher and refrigerator. Soaring ceilings and lots of light give this space the feel of being quite large, though it has a small footprint. Floor to ceiling storage is maximized. Built in desk and drop down kitchen counter/table for eating. Back garden area and Bonus Room #2 - storage room/artist studio used by this unit.Washer and dryer are in yet another storage space and are shared by both units.

Live in this lower space almost for free ...  or live above and use downstairs as office or guest suite ... or rent both upstairs & downstairs unit for postive cash flow ... or live upstairs and rent the lower out ... so many possibilities.

Exterior:  Freshly painted. Lrg terraced lot planted with organic herbs and vegetables, trees, steps up to large view deck, Diamond Head and valley views, great breezes. Gardener's paradise!

Location: At top of the hill, quiet and private, away from the main street. Backs to green space. Located Close-in Palolo Valley. 5 minutes to Kahala Mall & Whole Foods, even closer to Kaimuki restaurants and shopping. Also near Chaminade University and UH Manoa. In Top-rated Hokulani Elementary School District. Palolo Valley is an up and coming, but still affordable, area. Ideal location for easy Honolulu living!

	1774J Palolo Avenue Honolulu, Hawaii 96816 BEDS:   4 BATHS:   2 SQ FT:   1,184 YR BUILT:   1954 FLOORS:   2 PARKING:   1 LOT SIZE:   5440 sq ft   Contact the Agent Agent: Yvonne Ahearn Email: yvonne@HomeShoppeHawaii.com Company: Home Shoppe Hawaii Web: www.OahuRealEstateHawaii... Office: 808-721-8088 Cell: 808-721-8088         Virtual tour at www.tourvista.com/6294   Additional Photos           Learn more about this property! View 13 larger photos www.tourvista.com/6294

I've got a great listing w/ awesome views of Diamond Head ready to move in to.  Completely turn-key, this eco-friendly home is situated at the end of a culdesac.  There are top of the line kitchen features, such as: stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, custom cabinets, gas stove & wine refer. New electrical work, each room wired for DSL, Cable. Hypoallergenic & eco friendly materials used in finish work. 2 bd, 1 ba up, 1 bd, 1 ba down w/ seperate entrances for rental option? In addition, the sellers have done their own blog to document the work.  For more info. on this home & others in Palolo click here!

Tired of driving from your nice big parcel on the North Shore to town? Getting to crammed with your neighbors in town? This is your answer:

Panoramic Ocean and Mountain views abound this pristine 3.98 acre parcel on very desirable La'i Road in the very/very back of Palolo Valley. This gated community estate site has unlimited opportunity to build the home of your dreams in area rarely available. This vacant lot is located 10 minutes from downtown, 5 minutes from Kahala, beaches and schools. Zoned P-1 with an allowable 7500 square foot home.

Priced at only $4/sq. ft.- $699,000 - $226,000 off original asking price!