Paiko Lagoon
If you live here in Oahu, you've probably driven right past Paiko Lagoon
without ever noticing it. Even though it's just one turn off of Kalanianaole
Hwy, it's a sort of secret spot for locals. With fantastic ocean front
homes, a sandy beach, and nice calm water, it's the best kept secret in
the Hawaii Kai area. I say "area" because it's not quite in Hawaii Kai,
but actually considered part of the Diamond Head region in the Honolulu MLS.
This is kind of unfortunate, because Diamond Head makes people
think of something very specific, something very not Paiko Lagoon.
Paiko is
a lot more like the Portlock
area in that the shoreline is flat with small sandy or rocky beaches,
and no waves at the shore. There are nice waves about a half mile out
though. The water looks like this:
If you want to live in an ocean front home in Hawaii and you have
about $3million, Paiko Lagoon might be for you.
This home sold for $3.3million a while back, with a great pool and as
you can see, a very tropical
island feel. You can live right on the beach or right across the street
from the beach for about half the price. Some of the homes here in Paiko Lagoon
might remind you of Portlock and other areas of Hawaii Kai,
with their large open layouts and high price tags.
It's only about 2 miles from Paiko Lagoon to the middle of Hawaii Kai,
with Costco, the Koko
Marina center, and everything that you love about Hawaii Kai. So why is
it included in the Diamond Head district? Beats me. It's farther to
Diamond Head than it is to Hawaii Kai, so I guess it's just because Paiko Lagoon
is west of the actual sign on Hawaii Kai Drive.If you want to buy
oceanfront property
in Hawaii and you would like a nice beach with year round calm water,
Paiko is the place for you, for about $3million.
Beautiful isn't it? If
you're thinking about buying real estate anywhere in Oahu, send me an
email and I'll send you the current listings and help you find right
home for you.
