85-153 Ala Walua St Unit D · Waianae, HI
Flood risk 1/10 · Minimal
- FEMA flood zone
- X (unshaded)
- Chance of flooding over 30 yrs
- 0.0%
- Est. flood insurance / yr
- $507 – $1,088
Fire risk No data
- Est. fire insurance / yr
- —
Heat risk No data
- Hot days now (above threshold)
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- Hot days in 30 yrs
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Wind risk No data
- Chance of severe wind over 30 yrs
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Air-quality risk 1/10 · Minimal
- Unhealthy air days now
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- Unhealthy air days in 30 yrs
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Risk factors via First Street. Map © Google.
Why this score? — see what drove the B- grade
The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).
- Cash flow +30.0/30.0
- 1% rule +10.0/10.0
- DSCR +10.0/10.0
- ARV discount +7.5/15.0
- Schools +3.7/10.0
- Rent growth +3.3/5.0
- Livability +3.2/5.0
- Condition / age +2.2/5.0
- Appreciation +0.0/10.0
$109,000
🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence
Listing remarks MLS
Great opportunity to make this home your own in Waianae at an amazing price! Needs work but still a good investment. Contact your Realtor to see this home before it's gone.
Key facts
- 3,720 sq ft lot
- 2 parking spots
- Built 1974
Neighborhood map
What this means for you Summary
Snapshot
- This is a 3-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $109k. Condition is rated fair.
Deal economics
- At list price, monthly cash flow is $1k ($16k/yr) — positive.
- The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
- Meets the 1% rule at list price ($3k rent vs $109k).
- Recommended offer: $99k (9.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
Location & tenants
- Location reads 63/100 on livability (#67 in HI) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: commute B+, employment B+, housing B; Watch: health & safety C-, schools F, amenities F.
- Hawaii Department Of Education (suburban): math 32% / reading 50% proficiency, ranked #1 of 1 in HI (top 100%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
- Market conditions: Rents rising (+3.4%/yr); 250 active listings in the ZIP; 6 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 44d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 83% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; solid renter incomes; 1,638 units permitted in Honolulu County in 2024 (793 in 5+ unit buildings).
- This rent runs 36% of the median local income ($88k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.
Forward outlook
- Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $754 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $3k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
- Honolulu County population projected at +17% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
- At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 3.4% rent growth), your $31k cash investment doubles in ~3 years — after that, you're playing with house money.
Negotiation context
- It's been on market 108 days — a 9% lower offer ($99k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
- 4 sale attempts since 2y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $19k (15%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.
Questions for the listing agent
- It's been on market 108 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 9% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
- Have any recent inspections been done? Can we get a copy of the seller's disclosures and any deferred-maintenance estimates?
- Built in 1974 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
- Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
- Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
- Schools are F-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
- What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
- What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
- How much new for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.
Investment metrics
- 1% rule
- 2.41% ✓
- Cap rate
- 20.81%
- Cash-on-cash
- 51.84%
- DSCR
- 3.31
- GRM
- 3.5
CMA / ARV
- ARV (median comp)
- $663,775
- List price
- $109,000
- Delta
- -83.58%
- Verdict
- UNDERPRICED
- Comps
- 8 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 1 sale within ~0.75 mi
| Address | Dist | Beds/Ba | Sqft | Sold | Price | $/sf | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85-105 Ala Akau St Unit K | 0.20mi | 3/1.0 | 952 (0%) | 6mo | $225,000 | $236 | 86 |
Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.
Projected returns pro-forma
-3.0% appreciation · 3.38% rent growth · sell at horizon
- IRR
- 50.2%
- Equity multiple
- 3.21×
- Total profit
- $67,363
- Equity at exit
- $16,252
- IRR
- 55.8%
- Equity multiple
- 6.61×
- Total profit
- $171,119
- Equity at exit
- $9,424
Cash invested: $30,520 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.
Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology
- Overall (STATE)
- 37 Tenant-Leaning
- State Hawaii
- 37 Tenant-Leaning · D+13
- County
- — inherits STATE
- City
- — inherits STATE
ZIP-level market 96792
- Home prices YoY
- -18.8%
- Rents YoY
- 3.4%
- Active inventory
- 250
- Price-to-rent
- 3.5×
Monthly cashflow live
- Estimated rent
- $2,623 high interval (Pro) →
- Mortgage (P&I)
- −$572
- Tax est. 1.5%
- −$136 /mo · $1,635/yr
- Insurance
- −$45
- HOA
- −$0
- Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
- −$551
- Net cashflow
- $1,319
Break-even live
UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt
Financing live
Cash to close
- Down payment
- $27,250
- Closing costs
- $3,270
- Reserves months
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- Total cash needed
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Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live
Conventional
25% down · 7.5% · 30yr
- Down + closing
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- Monthly P&I
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- Monthly cashflow
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- DSCR
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- Eligible?
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Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.
DSCR
20% down · 8.5% · 30yr
- Down + closing
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- Monthly P&I
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- Monthly cashflow
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- DSCR
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- Eligible?
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No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.
Hard money
10% down · 12.0% · 12mo
- Down + closing
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- Monthly P&I
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- Monthly cashflow
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- DSCR
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- Eligible?
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Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.
Rent comps 6 comps
| Address | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Rent | $/sqft | DOM | Units | Dist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84-1111 Lahaina St Unit A Waianae, HI | 3.0 | 2.0 | 920 | $2,900 | $3.15 | 43d | 1 | 0.98mi |
| 84-1026 Hana St #3 Waianae, HI | 2.0 | 1.0 | 600 | $2,000 | $3.33 | 43d | 1 | 1.12mi |
| 86-027 Glenmonger St Waianae, HI | 2.0 | 2.0 | 576 | $1,800 | $3.12 | 43d | 1 | 1.15mi |
| 84-956 Hanalei St Unit B Waianae, HI | 3.0 | 1.0 | 800 | $3,300 | $4.12 | 43d | 1 | 1.19mi |
| 84-917 Hanalei St Unit C Waianae, HI | 3.0 | 1.0 | 700 | $2,400 | $3.43 | 3d | 1 | 1.28mi |
| 84-917 Hanalei St Waianae, HI | 3.0 | 1.0 | 700 | $2,500 | $3.57 | 43d | 1 | 1.28mi |
Listing history 29 events
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2026-06-18days on market $109,000 Active 108 DOM
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2026-06-17days on market $109,000 Active 107 DOM
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2026-06-16days on market $109,000 Active 106 DOM
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2026-06-15days on market $109,000 Active 105 DOM
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2026-06-13days on market $109,000 Active 103 DOM
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2026-06-13days on market $109,000 Active 102 DOM
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2026-06-10days on market $109,000 Active 100 DOM
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2026-06-09days on market $109,000 Active 99 DOM
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2026-06-08days on market $109,000 Active 98 DOM
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2026-06-07days on market $109,000 Active 97 DOM
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2026-06-05days on market $109,000 Active 94 DOM
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2026-06-03days on market $109,000 Active 93 DOM
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2026-06-02days on market $109,000 Active 92 DOM
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2026-06-01days on market $109,000 Active 91 DOM
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2026-05-31days on market $109,000 Active 90 DOM
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2026-04-20price $109,000 172-char remark
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Great opportunity to make this home your own in Waianae at an amazing price! Needs work but still a good investment. Contact your Realtor to see this home before it's gone.
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2026-03-06price $118,000 172-char remark
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Great opportunity to make this home your own in Waianae at an amazing price! Needs work but still a good investment. Contact your Realtor to see this home before it's gone.
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2026-03-01$128,155 Active 172-char remark
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Great opportunity to make this home your own in Waianae at an amazing price! Needs work but still a good investment. Contact your Realtor to see this home before it's gone.
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2026-02-17historical
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2026-02-04price $128,155
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2025-12-17price $134,900
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2025-11-04price $149,900
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2025-11-04status Active
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2025-08-07$159,300 Active
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2025-07-31historical
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2025-04-11price $159,300
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2025-03-01price $177,000
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2025-02-04price $196,700
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2024-12-23$218,500 Active
ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot
backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.
Climate risk First Street
- Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
- Air quality 1/10 Low
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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi
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Taxation est. · year 1
- Rental income
- $31,471
- − Mortgage interest
- −$6,106
- − Property taxes
- −$1,635
- − Insurance
- −$545
- − Repairs & maintenance
- −$2,518
- − Management
- −$2,518
- − Depreciation
- −$3,171
- Taxable income
- $14,979
- Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
- −$3,595
- After-tax cash flow
- $12,228/yr
For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.
Condition & rehab AI · 2 photos
This home requires significant repairs and updates to its exterior and interior, including a damaged garage door, weathered walls, and a poor roof. These repairs and updates would significantly increase its resale and rental value.
Repairs flagged
- Major garage door — The garage door is visibly damaged and needs to be replaced.
- Major exterior walls — The exterior walls appear weathered and may need repainting or replacement.
- Major roof — The roof appears to be in poor condition and may need to be replaced or repaired.
- Major fencing — The fencing is in poor condition and may need to be replaced or repaired.
- Major interior walls/paint — The interior is not visible, but the exterior suggests a need for significant work inside as well.
Value-add opportunities
- Both repair and replace the garage door — A functional and attractive garage door can significantly improve the home's curb appeal and value.
- Both repair and paint the exterior walls — A fresh coat of paint can improve the home's appearance and increase its value.
- Both repair or replace the roof — A new roof can protect the home from water damage and increase its value.
- Both repair or replace the fencing — A sturdy and attractive fence can enhance the home's security and curb appeal.
- Both repair and paint interior walls — Fresh paint can improve the home's interior appearance and increase its value.
- Both landscaping — A well-maintained and attractive landscape can improve the home's curb appeal and increase its value.
- Both repair and replace windows — New windows can improve energy efficiency and increase the home's value.
Renovation cost estimate screening
| Repair item | Severity | Est. cost |
|---|---|---|
| garage door · The garage door is visibly damaged and needs to be replaced. | Major | $15,000–50,000 |
| exterior walls · The exterior walls appear weathered and may need repainting or replacement. | Major | $15,000–50,000 |
| roof · The roof appears to be in poor condition and may need to be replaced or repaired. | Major | $15,000–50,000 |
| fencing · The fencing is in poor condition and may need to be replaced or repaired. | Major | $15,000–50,000 |
| interior walls/paint · The interior is not visible, but the exterior suggests a need for significant work inside as well. | Major | $15,000–50,000 |
| Total estimated repair cost · 5 items | $75,000–250,000 |
Value-add ROI direction
- Both repair and replace the garage door — A functional and attractive garage door can significantly improve the home's curb appeal and value. ↑
- Both repair and paint the exterior walls — A fresh coat of paint can improve the home's appearance and increase its value. ↑
- Both repair or replace the roof — A new roof can protect the home from water damage and increase its value. ↑
- Both repair or replace the fencing — A sturdy and attractive fence can enhance the home's security and curb appeal. ↑
- Both repair and paint interior walls — Fresh paint can improve the home's interior appearance and increase its value. ↑
- Both landscaping — A well-maintained and attractive landscape can improve the home's curb appeal and increase its value. ↑
- Both repair and replace windows — New windows can improve energy efficiency and increase the home's value. ↑
ⓘ Cost ranges are severity-bucket heuristics (US national rule-of-thumb). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting a rehab budget.
Schools (NCES district)
- District
- Hawaii Department Of Education
- NCES district ID
- 1500030
- Math proficiency
- 32% ▼ -10.00%
- Reading proficiency
- 50% ▼ -3.00%
- Median HH income
- $69,005
- Composite
- 37.07/100
- National rank
- #4504
- State rank
- #1 of 1 in HI
Livability — Waianae
- Score
- 63/100
- State rank
- #67
- US rank
- #15629
Category grades
Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.
Census & demographics
- Census place
- Waianae, HI
- County
- Honolulu County · 963,448 people
- City population
- 49,618
- Metro
- Urban Honolulu, HI
- Population (ZIP)
- 49,618
- Household income
- $87,509
- Rent vs Own
- Severe rent burden
- 1706.0
Population outlook (Honolulu County) Hauer SSP2
- Today (2025)
- 1,072,641 people
- By 2030
- 1,110,460 · +3.5%
- By 2040
- 1,181,593 · +10.2%
- By 2050
- 1,257,584 · +17.2%
- By 2075
- 1,501,120 · +39.9%
- By 2100
- 1,764,430 · +64.5%
Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023
- Neighborhood character
- Highly diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.96)
- Race & ethnicity
- Pacific Islander 42% Two or more races 32% Hispanic / Latino 13% Asian 10% White 10% Black 3%
- Hispanic origin (detail)
- Mexican 3% Puerto Rican 6%
- Common ancestry
- Russian 6% Romanian 1%
- Foreign-born
- 9% · Canada
- Languages at home
- 82% English-only · Other Asian/Pacific 13% Tagalog/Filipino 2% Spanish 1%
Political lean MEDSL · Honolulu
- 2024 margin
- Strong D (+21.6) · D 59.9% · R 38.3% · Other 1.8%
- 2008→2024 swing
- -19.4pp toward R · 2008: 41.1pp · 2024: 21.6pp
- All cycles
- 2024: D+21.6 2020: D+26.9 2016: D+29.9 2012: D+39.1 2008: D+41.1
Not yet ingested
- Civics
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Market trends
- HPI YoY
- ▼ -110.72%
- Current HPI
- 477.9187
- Rent YoY
- ▲ 3.38%
- Metro
- Urban Honolulu, HI
- State GDP YoY
- —
- F500 in state
- 0
Price history
-50.1% since first listed14 events — show timeline
- 2026-04-20 Price Changed $109,000 HiCentral MLS
- 2026-03-06 Price Changed $118,000 HiCentral MLS
- 2026-03-01 Listed $128,155 HiCentral MLS
- 2026-02-17 Listing Removed — HiCentral MLS
- 2026-02-04 Price Changed $128,155 HiCentral MLS
- 2025-12-17 Price Changed $134,900 HiCentral MLS
- 2025-11-04 Price Changed $149,900 HiCentral MLS
- 2025-11-04 Relisted — HiCentral MLS
- 2025-08-07 Listed $159,300 HiCentral MLS
- 2025-07-31 Listing Removed — HiCentral MLS
- 2025-04-11 Price Changed $159,300 HiCentral MLS
- 2025-03-01 Price Changed $177,000 HiCentral MLS
- 2025-02-04 Price Changed $196,700 HiCentral MLS
- 2024-12-23 Listed $218,500 HiCentral MLS
Cash-flow waterfall
monthlySold comps — $/sqft
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