Hawaiian Homes

Home prices have soared in Hawaii in recent years. Oahu alone saw a 28% jump last year. A look at three homes for about $2 million on Oahu, Maui and The Big Island.

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LOCATION: Honolulu, Oahu

PRICE/PROPERTY TAX: $2.2 million/$3,204 annually

THE PROPERTY: 5,774 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 3 baths, about 20 minutes from downtown

DESCRIPTION: Built in 1989, this three-level house is in the Hawaii Loa Ridge neighborhood, a gated community that's less than a 10-minute drive from the beach. It has an ocean view, high ceilings and skylights.

NOTABLE: From the house, you can see part of Diamond Head, the iconic former volcano, and also migrating Humpback whales.

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LOCATION: Kailua-Kona, The Big Island

PRICE/PROPERTY TAX: $2.25 million/$5,900 annually*

THE PROPERTY: 4,059 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 4.5 baths on the Southwestern coast

DESCRIPTION: Built in 1990, this modern two-story home in a gated community has a green slate roof, central air and a outdoor pool that overlooks the ocean. At about 500 feet above sea level, it sits just above two golf courses.

NOTABLE: The property has panoramic views of the Kona coastline and overlooks Keauhou Bay.

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LOCATION: Wailea, Maui

PRICE/PROPERTY TAX: $2.15 million/6,779 annually*

THE PROPERTY: 2,642 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths on the island's Western coast

DESCRIPTION: Built in 2001, this property has two stories, plus an attached two-car garage. It has a tiled pool, Jacuzzi, and lots of outdoor space for entertaining, while overlooking the Pacific.

NOTABLE: The house is located near a cluster of high-end golf courses, as well as The Shops at Wailea.

Note: *Approximate values for primary residence

Sources: www.pruhawaii.com; www.clarkhawaii.com and www.TourWailea.com

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