With over 100 condominium buildings straddling both sides of the H-1 Freeway, Makiki is one of the most condo-dense neighborhoods in all of Honolulu — second only to Waikiki. From vintage walk-ups built in the 1950s to the modern Residence at Makiki completed in 2016, Jeb Fuller — Honolulu's Condo Expert for over 25 Years — has personally tracked every building in this neighborhood.
Key condominium buildings in the Makiki neighborhood — click any building for the full profile, unit count, HOA details, and current listings. For all buildings, visit the full Condo Directory.
The newest and most modern condo building in Makiki. Completed in 2016, it offers contemporary finishes, secure parking, and a boutique feel. $570K–$598K. The benchmark for modern Makiki living.
View Profile →One of Makiki's most desirable mid-rise addresses. Units range from $900K–$1.1M. Spacious floor plans, mountain and city views, and a quiet residential setting on Wilder Avenue.
View Profile →Upscale boutique building on South Beretania. Units range $780K–$888K. Modern construction with high-end finishes, secure parking, and proximity to Ala Moana and downtown Honolulu.
View Profile →Boutique hillside building with excellent city and mountain views. Units around $988K. Quiet Makiki location with easy freeway access. Popular with professionals and downsizers.
View Profile →Contemporary-style building just north of H-1 on Kewalo Street. $625K–$665K range. Built in 1991, it offers a more modern feel than many Makiki buildings with resort-style amenities.
View Profile →Well-maintained mid-rise in the heart of Makiki. $600K–$625K range. Popular with local buyers and investors. Strong rental demand and consistent resale activity.
View Profile →Established mid-rise on Wilder Avenue. $550K–$615K. Spacious units with good storage, covered parking, and a central Makiki location. Strong owner-occupant community.
View Profile →Classic Makiki high-rise on Wilder Avenue. $499K–$549K. Panoramic city and mountain views from upper floors. One of the most recognizable buildings in the neighborhood.
View Profile →One of the larger Makiki buildings with 200+ units. $325K–$580K range. Built in 1999, it offers modern construction at a competitive price point. Strong investment demand.
View Profile →18-story mid-century tower completed in 1965. $450K–$468K range. A Makiki landmark with sweeping city views. Well-managed HOA and consistent resale market.
View Profile →High-rise at the corner of Wilder and Piikoi. $473K range. Excellent central location with walkability to Ala Moana and downtown. Popular with first-time buyers.
View Profile →High-rise on Pensacola Street. $499K range. Solid mid-range option in central Makiki with easy freeway access. Consistent rental demand from UH and downtown workers.
View Profile →Affordable Makiki option at $449K. Well-located near Ala Moana and H-1. Popular with investors and first-time buyers seeking Honolulu's most central neighborhood at an accessible price.
View Profile →Mid-rise on Piikoi Street. $545K range. Atrium-style design with open common areas. Central Makiki location with walkability to Ala Moana Center and Kapiolani Park.
View Profile →Boutique building near Punahou School. $490K range. Quiet residential street, close to Makiki's dining and shopping. Penthouse units available with elevated views.
View Profile →Classic Makiki walk-up building. $488K range. Quiet street location with mountain views. One of Makiki's original condo communities, popular with long-term residents.
View Profile →High-rise on Wilder Avenue. $495K range. One of the taller buildings in Makiki with panoramic views. Strong owner-occupant community and well-maintained common areas.
View Profile →Senior-oriented community on Kalakaua Avenue. $475K range. Dedicated 55+ community with resort amenities, concierge service, and proximity to Kapiolani Park and Waikiki.
View Profile →Jeb Fuller publishes regular Makiki condominium market updates. Bookmark this page for the latest data, building-by-building analysis, and neighborhood insights.
As Honolulu's Condo Expert, in my 25+ years of brokering and appraising condominiums, Makiki has consistently been one of the most misunderstood neighborhoods in the market. Buyers focused on Waikiki's ocean views or Ward Village's luxury towers often overlook Makiki — and that oversight creates opportunity for those who understand what this neighborhood truly offers.
Makiki is the geographic center of Honolulu. It sits between downtown and Waikiki, above Ala Moana, and below the lush green slopes of Tantalus and Punchbowl. With over 100 condominium buildings, it is the most condo-dense neighborhood on Oahu outside of Waikiki — and it offers price points that no other central Honolulu neighborhood can match.
| Metric | Makiki | Oahu Overall |
|---|---|---|
| Median List Price | ~$480K | $510K |
| Active Listings | 140+ | 2,294 |
| Price Range | $325K – $1.1M+ | Varies |
| Avg Days on Market | ~50 days | 43 days |
| YoY Price Change | +3–5% (mid-range) | +2.0% |
| Building Count | 100+ | 3,489 (Oahu) |
The primary reason Makiki condos trade at a discount to comparable Ala Moana and Kakaako buildings is perception, not fundamentals. Makiki lacks the waterfront address and the luxury branding of its neighbors to the south. But for buyers who prioritize location, commute, and value — Makiki is unmatched.
A buyer who purchases a $480K condo in Makiki is within a 10-minute drive of downtown Honolulu, Ala Moana Center, Kapiolani Park, and Waikiki. The same budget in Waikiki buys a studio in a condotel. In Ward Village, it does not exist. In Makiki, it buys a genuine 1–2 bedroom residence in a well-established building.
Makiki's condo inventory spans nearly 70 years of construction — from walk-up buildings completed in the 1950s to the Residence at Makiki, which was completed in 2016. This creates two distinct buyer profiles in the neighborhood.
The vintage buyer is typically a long-term Honolulu resident or investor who values space, established HOA communities, and price. Buildings like Makiki Towers (1965), Wilder Regent, and Village Maluhia offer larger floor plans at prices well below new construction. Maintenance fees are often lower in older buildings that have been well-managed, and the units frequently offer more square footage per dollar than anything built in the last 20 years.
The modern buyer gravitates toward the Residence at Makiki (2016), Queen Victoria Residences, and Fountains at Makiki — buildings with contemporary finishes, open floor plans, and modern mechanical systems. These command a premium within Makiki but remain significantly below comparable new construction in Kakaako or Ala Moana.
From an investment perspective, Makiki offers one of the strongest rental yield profiles of any Honolulu neighborhood. The combination of central location, diverse building stock, and price points accessible to a wide range of tenants creates consistent rental demand from UH Manoa students, downtown professionals, healthcare workers at Straub and Queen's Medical Center, and military personnel at nearby bases.
"Makiki is the neighborhood I always recommend to investors who want strong cash flow without the condotel restrictions of Waikiki or the premium pricing of Ward Village. The fundamentals here — location, density, demand — have been consistent throughout my career as Honolulu's Condo Expert." — Jeb Fuller, Honolulu Condo Company
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Jeb Fuller is a licensed Real Estate Broker, Certified General Appraiser, and Certified Condominium Specialist® (CCS®) and Honolulu's Condo Expert for over 25 Years.
Jeb Fuller is the only broker in Hawaii who is both a Certified General Appraiser and a Certified Condominium Specialist® — with deep expertise in every Makiki building from Village Maluhia to the Residence at Makiki, and over 25 years as Honolulu's Condo Expert.