Hawaii conjures up images of sun, sand, surf and sky-high real estate prices. All are pretty true. But if you’re willing to get off the beaten path, there are, dare I say, reasonably-priced options. Take the Makaha Surfside condos located on the Waianae (why-a-nigh) coast.
The west side of Oahu is more rural, away from the tourist trap of Waikiki and the bustle Honolulu. And so, offers bargains for buyers who believe paradise is about slowing down and getting away, but still like to be driving, versus flying distance from a good restaurant. It’s also where an oceanfront condo is available for $360 per square foot versus $1,600 in Diamond Head.
There are nine units available in this 1974 complex of three low-rise buildings (A, B, C) that range from $65,000 for a 361 square foot studio ($180 per square foot) to $150,000 for a 412 square foot one bedroom. Obviously no mansion these, but then the prices reflect that. Also, not all units face the ocean, so the biggest consideration in price is view.
