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85-153 Ala Walua St Unit D
B- Composite 69.95
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

85-153 Ala Walua St Unit D · Waianae, HI 96792
3 bd · 1.0 ba · 952 sqft · SingleFamily · 108 Days on market
Built 1974 Fair condition 3,720 sqft lot $114/sqft · 84% below area ↓ 50% since listing

🖨 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

Property Rental comp Retail Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 3.0 mi
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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.
Recommended offer $99,190 (9.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. 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?
  2. Have any recent inspections been done? Can we get a copy of the seller's disclosures and any deferred-maintenance estimates?
  3. Built in 1974 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  4. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  5. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  6. 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?
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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

5-year hold
IRR
50.2%
Equity multiple
3.21×
Total profit
$67,363
Equity at exit
$16,252
10-year hold
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
Honolulu has source-of-income protections; warranty of habitability strong.

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

Break-even rent $954
Max offer price $109,000
Occupancy floor 45%

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
Total cash needed

Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live

Conventional

25% down · 7.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Rent comps 6 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/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

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $109,000 Active 108 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $109,000 Active 107 DOM
  3. 2026-06-16
    days on market $109,000 Active 106 DOM
  4. 2026-06-15
    days on market $109,000 Active 105 DOM
  5. 2026-06-13
    days on market $109,000 Active 103 DOM
  6. 2026-06-13
    days on market $109,000 Active 102 DOM
  7. 2026-06-10
    days on market $109,000 Active 100 DOM
  8. 2026-06-09
    days on market $109,000 Active 99 DOM
  9. 2026-06-08
    days on market $109,000 Active 98 DOM
  10. 2026-06-07
    days on market $109,000 Active 97 DOM
  11. 2026-06-05
    days on market $109,000 Active 94 DOM
  12. 2026-06-03
    days on market $109,000 Active 93 DOM
  13. 2026-06-02
    days on market $109,000 Active 92 DOM
  14. 2026-06-01
    days on market $109,000 Active 91 DOM
  15. 2026-05-31
    days on market $109,000 Active 90 DOM
  16. 2026-04-20
    price $109,000 172-char remark
    Show marketing remark (172 chars)

    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.

  17. 2026-03-06
    price $118,000 172-char remark
    Show marketing remark (172 chars)

    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.

  18. 2026-03-01
    listed $128,155 Active 172-char remark
    Show marketing remark (172 chars)

    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.

  19. 2026-02-17
    historical
  20. 2026-02-04
    price $128,155
  21. 2025-12-17
    price $134,900
  22. 2025-11-04
    price $149,900
  23. 2025-11-04
    status Active
  24. 2025-08-07
    listed $159,300 Active
  25. 2025-07-31
    historical
  26. 2025-04-11
    price $159,300
  27. 2025-03-01
    price $177,000
  28. 2025-02-04
    price $196,700
  29. 2024-12-23
    listed $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
combined federal + state — saved on this device
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

Fair 45/100 Moderate rehab

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 itemSeverityEst. 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

Amenities F Commute B+ Cost of living F Crime C Employment B+ Housing B Health & safety C- User ratings B

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
36.0% rent · 64.0% 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

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Civics

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 listed
14 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

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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