Two-story home with a turquoise pool, rock edging, and palm trees.
Multi-level home with a pool and broad deck amid tropical landscaping, with a mountain in the background.
Covered lanai with lounge seating overlooking a pool and ocean.
Covered lanai dining area overlooking a pool, palm trees, and ocean.
A swimming pool reflecting a vivid sunset, with a palm tree and ocean view.
Ocean-view terrace at sunset with a tiled floor, metal railings, and a palm tree.
Kitchen with granite counters, warm wood cabinets, a large island, and mountain views through the windows.
Aerial view of a single-story home with solar panels, landscaped yard, ocean, and mountain views.
Bright tiled room with sliding glass doors opening onto a landscaped swimming pool.
Modern bathroom with a stone-tiled walk-in shower, white vanity, and large mirror.
Open-plan kitchen and living area with hardwood floors and ocean views through sliding glass doors.
Kitchen with a large butcher-block island, warm wood cabinetry, granite counters, and mountain views through the windows.
Kitchen with cherry cabinets, a central island, and windows overlooking mountains and water.
Entry foyer with stained-glass double doors, polished hardwood floors, and a staircase.
Open kitchen with warm wood cabinets, a stone countertop, and polished hardwood floors.
Laundry room with stacked washer and dryer, granite counters, wood cabinets, and a window.
Open living and entry area with polished hardwood floors, a ceiling fan, and an open front door.
Spacious bathroom with a soaking tub, double vanity, glass shower, and reddish wood cabinetry.
Home office with hardwood floors, a dark wood desk, and windows overlooking greenery and water.
Bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower and wood vanity beneath a round mirror.
Bright carpeted room with broad windows, woven shades, and wooden chairs facing a mountain view.
Bathroom with a granite countertop, dark wood vanity, and patterned shower curtain.
Covered lanai with lounge seating and a wide ocean view.
Covered lanai with lounge seating and a fire table overlooking palm trees and the ocean.
Patio overlooking a pool and ocean at sunset, framed by a tall palm and outdoor dining furniture.
SEE ALL PHOTOS
Two-story home with a turquoise pool, rock edging, and palm trees.
Multi-level home with a pool and broad deck amid tropical landscaping, with a mountain in the background.
Covered lanai with lounge seating overlooking a pool and ocean.
Covered lanai dining area overlooking a pool, palm trees, and ocean.
A swimming pool reflecting a vivid sunset, with a palm tree and ocean view.
Ocean-view terrace at sunset with a tiled floor, metal railings, and a palm tree.
Kitchen with granite counters, warm wood cabinets, a large island, and mountain views through the windows.
Aerial view of a single-story home with solar panels, landscaped yard, ocean, and mountain views.
Bright tiled room with sliding glass doors opening onto a landscaped swimming pool.
Modern bathroom with a stone-tiled walk-in shower, white vanity, and large mirror.
Open-plan kitchen and living area with hardwood floors and ocean views through sliding glass doors.
Kitchen with a large butcher-block island, warm wood cabinetry, granite counters, and mountain views through the windows.
Kitchen with cherry cabinets, a central island, and windows overlooking mountains and water.
Entry foyer with stained-glass double doors, polished hardwood floors, and a staircase.
Open kitchen with warm wood cabinets, a stone countertop, and polished hardwood floors.
Laundry room with stacked washer and dryer, granite counters, wood cabinets, and a window.
Open living and entry area with polished hardwood floors, a ceiling fan, and an open front door.
Spacious bathroom with a soaking tub, double vanity, glass shower, and reddish wood cabinetry.
Home office with hardwood floors, a dark wood desk, and windows overlooking greenery and water.
Bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower and wood vanity beneath a round mirror.
Bright carpeted room with broad windows, woven shades, and wooden chairs facing a mountain view.
Bathroom with a granite countertop, dark wood vanity, and patterned shower curtain.
Covered lanai with lounge seating and a wide ocean view.
Covered lanai with lounge seating and a fire table overlooking palm trees and the ocean.
Patio overlooking a pool and ocean at sunset, framed by a tall palm and outdoor dining furniture.
For Sale

278 Makaweli Pl

278 Makaweli Place, Honolulu, HI 96825

$4,200,000
• Prime cul-de-sac setting on the edge of the coveted Koko Kai / Triangle neighborhood • Breathtaking, unobstructed ocean views from both levels — Maunalua Bay, Diamond Head, and the Pacific• Originally fully rebuilt in 2006, with major renovations starting in 2018 • 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths (one currently styled as a home office) • BONUS LUXURY: Beautifully designed 408 SF pool house for added flexibility and comfort • Resort-style grounds featuring a 50-foot, 30,000-gallon pool with spa and waterfall • Extended lanai designed for seamless indoor–outdoor living • New exterior stucco finish • Energy-efficient upgrades including 20 PV panels and Tesla charger • Exceptional value of location in a quiet, breezy area of Hawaii Kai • New water heater • Fresh landscaping in 2025 (some still in a process ). The permit process is nearing completion and pending final recording with the City and County of Honolulu. Extended timelines are typical in Honolulu due to multi-department review and inspection scheduling. Seller is engaged and ensuring all requirements are addressed.

2
beds

5
baths

3,742 Sq.Ft. LIVING AREA

0.25 Acres lot

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • total bedrooms2
  • Total bathrooms5
  • full bathrooms4
  • half bathroom1
  • Flooring Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Two Car Garage, Two Spaces, On Street

Area & Lot

  • Status For Sale
  • Living Area3,742 Sq.Ft.
  • Lot Area0.25 Acres
  • MLS® ID202519410
  • TypeResidential
  • YEAR BUILT1970
  • NeighborhoodPortlock
  • Architecture StylesCottage, Detached, Studio
  • Water FrontageCanal, Coastline, Ocean
  • View DescriptionCanal, Coastline, City, Mountain(s), Ocean, Sunset

Exterior

  • STORIES2
  • Garage Space2
  • water SourcePublic
  • utilitiesCable Available, Electricity Available, High Speed Internet Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Underground Utilities, Water Available
  • PoolIn Ground, Pool/Spa Combo
  • lot featuresCul-De-Sac, Sloping, Terraced
  • parkingDriveway, Garage
  • other exterior FeaturesLandscaping, Deck/Porch, Patio, Storage Facilities

Financial

  • Sales Price$4,200,000
  • Zoning 03 - R10 - Residential District
Multi-level home with a pool and broad deck amid tropical landscaping, with a mountain in the background.

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