About Honolulu's Aina Haina

My Favorite Honolulu Neighborhoods: Aina Haina, in the Diamond Head Region

Heading towards Hawaii Kai from Diamond Head on the Kalanianaole Highway, Aina Haina is on your left, or mountain side (mauka) and is about halfway between Kahala and Hawaii Kai. This wonderful neighborhood offers great shopping, an excellent school district and hillside views that are as good as it gets.

Most homes in this community were built in the 1950′s, however there has been a lot of recent improvement and growth here with many homes being extensively remodeled and upgraded. Aina Haina means “Hinds Land” in the Hawaiian language, originally developed by Robert Hind.

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We just closed on 898 Ailuna St. in Aina Haina for $780,000. Once we hit the market, my phone ran off the hook, and after back to back group showings, we had the place SOLD!

Aina Haina in my opinion is one of East Oahu’s hottest neighborhoods. Nestled between the two luxury ridges of Waiaale Iki and Hawaii Loa, Aina Haina is a great entry level single family home community. I must admit, I may be a little biased in that I used to live there for 13 years. Not only is Aina Haina in a great location, there are several factors that will continue to create demand there:

Aina Haina Elementary was ranked one of the best public schools in the state of Hawaii by Honolulu Magazine

Aina Haina Shopping Center is in the process of getting a makeover

Foodland Farms is the buzz of the town and has lofty ambitions of rivaling Whole Foods

In addition, inventory in Aina Haina has been somewhat scarce over the past several years. As of today, there are only 3 homes available (MLS# 1004184, MLS# 1003508, MLS# 1000280) of over 1000 in the valley! Talk about no supply. If Aina Haina is a place you’d like to call home, contact me for the latest up to date listings before they sell. If you’re a homeowner there and considering selling, you have a hot commodity and we’d be glad to assist you with that as well. Hawaii Life’s marketing will give your property the most exposure.