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1281 California Avenue Unit 3 Wahiawa HI 96786

$520,000 | Sold

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Price dropped on 05-02-2025. Original price was $585,000

Listed on 12-02-2024 * 232 Days until Sold

Sold for $490,000 on 07-22-2025

2 Bedrooms, 1 Full Bath, 0 Half Baths, 2 Parking Spaces

538 Square Feet Living * 3,222 Square Feet Land

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The last sale on April 1, 2026, used Conventional financing, so it is not an assumable mortgage.

Listed previously on January 15, 2026 for $745,000. View Details

Price Decreased 4 times. View Details

Not in good condition.

There were 65 homes sold in the last 2 years in the Wahiawa Area neighborhood.



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MLS#: 202427603 * Questions?
Status: Sold for $490,000 on 07-22-2025. Financing: Cash. See History
Price: $520,000
Monthly: $ 3,245.86 Update the default down payment and interest rate
  Monthly payment estimate for $ 520,000 price, 10% down, 6.87% interest rate, 30 year loan, $ 173 taxes, and $ 0 fees. Insurance not included.
Beds: 2   Baths: 1   Half: 0  Parking Spaces: 2
Living Sq Ft: 538
Land Sq Ft: 3,222
Land Tenure: FS - Fee Simple
Address: 1281 California Avenue 3 Wahiawa HI 96786
Region: Central - Activity
Neighborhood: Wahiawa Area - Activity * Wahiawa Area Stats
Street: California - Activity * California Avenue 3 Stats
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Original: $585,000
Change: $-65,000    -11.11%
Parcel#: 1-7-4-013-008-0003
Link: Tax Info/Plat Map/Parcel Map/Sketch
Days: 162 days in Active or In Escrow Showing
Date: Listed: 12-02-2024
Date: Status Change: 07-22-2025
Year Built: 1941 Remodeled:
View: None
Frontage: Other
Monthly Tax: $173 Year: 2024
Land: FS - Fee Simple
Condition: Average, Fair

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Description:

Amazing price and opportunity! Charming Wahiawa home with endless potential. A perfect opportunity to own a single-family home in this desirable area of Wahiawa. This hidden gem is tucked away behind the front home, offering a sense of privacy. The property features a carport, parking for two, and generous yard space. Bring your creative vision to life with this home that’s brimming with potential and waiting for your personal touch. Located in a fantastic area just moments from Leilehua High School. Incredible price! Don't miss this one.

 
 
Inclusions: Dryer, Range/Oven, Washer, Water Heater

Amenities: Bedroom on 1st Floor, Full Bath on 1st Floor, None

Utilities: Overhead Electricity, Public Water, Sewer Fee, Water Construction: Single Wall, Vinyl Lot Features: Flag Lot Floor: Other, W/W Carpet Disclosures: None, Property Disclosure Stmt Land Recorded: Land Court Furnished: Unknown

Possession: At Closing Terms: Cash, Other Sale Conditions: None

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Sold Price: $490,000 Loan Type: Cash
Concession:
Closed: 07-22-2025
Sold Ratio: 94%
Days Sold: 232
Land: $489,500
Building: $102,900  
Assessed Total: $592,400  
Assessed Ratio: 87.78%
Pool: None
Location: Inside
Parking: 2 Car

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District Locator: DOE Locator to Confirm District
Area Total: 3,222
Acres: 0.0740
Topography: Level
Building Style: CPR
Building:
New Const: No

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Maint. Fee: $0
Assoc. Fee: $0
Other Fee: $0
Includes:
Total Fees: $0
Exemption: 0
Other: 0
Lanai Sq Ft: 0
Garage Sq Ft: 136
Avg Sq Ft Living: $966.54
Avg Sq Ft Land:
Security:
Rental Income: $0
Stories: One CPR: Yes
Zoning: 05 - R-5 Residential District
Flood Zone: Zone D * Check if this property is in a Flood Zone
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Roofing: Asphalt Shingle
Set-Backs: C and C Roads: County Rd
Easements: None

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Commuting:
Waikiki * Downtown * Ala Moana * Airport * Kapolei * Hawaii Kai * Kailua Town * Windward Mall * Waikele * North Shore
Barbers Point * Camp Smith * Fort Shafter * Hickam * Lualualei * K-Bay Marine * Pearl Harbor * Schofield * Tripler * Wheeler * VA Mortgage Info
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Property History from MLS

Date MLS# Change Old Value New Value List Price Sold Price Assessed Total Land Building
04-01-2026 202600871 Sold In Escrow Showing Sold $720,000 $720,000 $574,300 $509,500 $64,800
03-02-2026 202600871 Active Under Contract Active In Escrow Showing $720,000 $720,000 $574,300 $509,500 $64,800
02-25-2026 202600871 Price Increase $710,000 $720,000 $720,000 $720,000 $574,300 $509,500 $64,800
02-09-2026 202600871 Price Decrease $745,000 $710,000 $720,000 $720,000 $574,300 $509,500 $64,800
01-15-2026 202600871 New Listing $745,000 Active $720,000 $720,000 $574,300 $509,500 $64,800
07-22-2025 202427603 Sold In Escrow Showing Sold $520,000 $490,000 $592,400 $489,500 $102,900
05-13-2025 202427603 Active Under Contract Active In Escrow Showing $520,000 $490,000 $592,400 $489,500 $102,900
05-02-2025 202427603 Price Decrease $545,000 $520,000 $520,000 $490,000 $592,400 $489,500 $102,900
02-12-2025 202427603 Price Decrease $560,000 $545,000 $520,000 $490,000 $592,400 $489,500 $102,900
12-12-2024 202427603 Price Decrease $585,000 $560,000 $520,000 $490,000 $592,400 $489,500 $102,900
12-02-2024 202427603 New Listing $585,000 Active $520,000 $490,000 $592,400 $489,500 $102,900

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Rate:
6.12% 6.37% 6.62% 6.87% 7.12% 7.37% 7.62% 7.87% 8.37%
0% Down
$3,158$3,242$3,328$3,414$3,502$3,590$3,679$3,769$3,951
3.5% Down
$3,047$3,129$3,211$3,295$3,379$3,464$3,550$3,637$3,812
10% Down
$2,842$2,918$2,995$3,073$3,151$3,231$3,311$3,392$3,555
20% Down
$2,526$2,594$2,662$2,731$2,801$2,872$2,943$3,015$3,160
30% Down
$2,211$2,270$2,330$2,390$2,451$2,513$2,575$2,638$2,765
40% Down
$1,895$1,945$1,997$2,049$2,101$2,154$2,207$2,261$2,370
50% Down
$1,579$1,621$1,664$1,707$1,751$1,795$1,839$1,884$1,975

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