Ridge Lines

The Ridge Lines 

 (Waialae Iki, Wilhelmina, Saint Louis Heights, & Tantalus)

When flying above O’ahu, you’ll notice that much of the island's beauty is in its topography, which consists of a series of peaks and valleys. Along these ridge-lines, you can find four communities, just minutes outside the heart of Honolulu. Each of these communities are extremely sought after for their incredible city, ocean, and Diamond Head views. It may be taboo to group these 4 neighborhoods together, as they are each representative of a unique slice of O’ahu, and yet, they are all serving up a similar flavor of pros and cons. If you’re a sunrise/sunset connoisseur then these will be the best neighborhoods to shop in. Each of these neighborhoods provides an amazing serene opportunity to watch the Honolulu skyline light up by night from your windows while being removed from the hustle and bustle of it all. If Single Family postcard views are on your "must haves list,” it may come with a small price. You can expect many houses on the ridges to come with a hilly drive or driveway and stairs.

What to Expect - The Market:

Some may say that the only downfall to these postcard ocean views is that many houses on the ridges come with a steep drive or driveway and stairs. It is important to visit these houses in person or have your realtor describe the driveway and entrance to you to make sure that you are comfortable with your daily commutes. For most, the unobscured Hawaiian beauty is worth the small inconvenience.  Median prices for single family Homes in these prospective neighborhoods as of November 2021 are 2.8M, 1.4M, 1.2M and 1.6M (listed in order as above).  Days on Market on average is still 14 days, which is on par with the O’ahu market overall, and inventory continues to stay low with high demand.

If a single family home with amazing views is on your “must have list” continue your search here!