Manoa HI Homes & Real Estate

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Originally the location of the first sugarcane and coffee plantations in the Hawaiian islands, Manoa today is a neighborhood in central O'ahu that is partially encased in ridges from the Ko'olau Mountains. As a result, this neighborhood has gorgeous views of the surrounding towering, lush, and green mountains regardless of where in the area you live, and this makes Manoa one of the most beautiful places to live on the island of O'ahu. Manoa's largely residential community is comprised mostly of older residents, although the University of Hawai'i's main Manoa campus is also located at the entrance of the neighborhood, which means that students also populate the area.

homes for sale in manoa hawaiiPhoto: Bruce Fisher on Hawai'i Aloha Travel

The Neighborhood

As mentioned previously, Manoa is surrounded by lush green forestry and nature, and this makes the Manoa neighborhood beautiful and a very desirable place to live. The Manoa neighborhood, which is largely residential, features densely-packed houses that reach all the way back into the Ko'olau Mountains. On top of this, the Southeastern entrance of the neighborhood features the University of Hawai'i's main Manoa campus, which regularly sees tens of thousands of students on its campus at peak density. As a result, this area can be very packed and busy, but this tends to lighten up a bit the further you get into the valley.

Manoa also features a variety of incredible restaurants, cafés, and bakeries in various marketplaces and along the main roads of the neighborhood. To learn more about our favorite restaurants in the Manoa area, feel free to check out our blog post here! Likewise, for the various activities and events offered around the area, check out our blog post here.

Though this area is mostly residential, Manoa also hosts schools, a community park, and various grocery stores for easy access for residents. These stores include Safeway, Long's Drugs (with a pharmacy), and a UPS Store, while the schools include the elite private Punahou School, the Mid-Pacific Institute, Case Middle School, and Manoa Elementary School.

Downtown Honolulu is nearby if necessary, with Manoa residents only needing to drive 10-20 minutes to reach the Ala Moana, Kaka'ako, and Waikiki areas.

homes for sale in manoa hawaii

homes for sale in manoa hawaiiPhotos: The University of Hawai'i at Manoa / Catherine Toth Fox on Hawai'i Magazine

Features of the Residences

As for the residences themselves, the Manoa neighborhood is comprised mostly of older houses built around the 1960s and low-rise condominiums. As a result, renovations have grown to become more common in the area as residents develop an increasing interest in updating their older homes to more contemporary standards. Otherwise, Manoa has a very comfortable suburban feeling and allows residents to get a break from the hustle and bustle of the popular downtown Honolulu and Waikiki areas.

School Information

Many of Manoa's residents have long enjoyed some of the top ranked public and private shools in the neighborhood.

Honolulu Magazine has been ranking our Public School systems for over a decade and has been a nonbias resourse for many families relocating to Hawaii.  Since the pandemic they have paused their ranking of the Public Schools systems, but here is Honolulu Magazine's most recent Public School rankings.

For additional information from our Department of Education (DOE).

The Honolulu Magazine also take the time to complile a quick look resource into the states Private School systems from Pre-K to High School.

Private School Guide

Some of our favorites on this list:

St. Clemen's Clements School: Pre-K

Central Union Church School: Pre-K

Hanahau'oli School- Pre-K to Middle School

Punahou School- K-12

Iolani School- K-12

Mid-Pacific Institute- Pre-K-12

In Hawaii you'll find that when people are asking, "where are you from?" It's mainly to ask, "what High School did you graduate from?"  Every local on island has their bias as to what schools are the best and the worst.  Thats why I can appreciate the Honolulu Magazine taking the time to compile a list ranking our Public School system using their most fair analysis of each school.

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Homes For Sale in Manoa, HI October 4, 2023
58
Listed
67
Avg. DOM
$919.52
Avg. $ / Sq.Ft.
$1,627,500
Med. List Price
58 Properties
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2949 Keoni Street Honolulu,  HI 96822
$1,350,000
Neighborhood: Manoa Area
3
Beds
1
Baths
978
Sq.Ft.
1950
Year Built
10/2/23
Sold On
202320122
MLS
Location, location, location. This home is near to the convenience to the area of Manoa Market Place. The location is this home's asset. Older but in good shape.
$3,887,000
Neighborhood: Manoa Area
3
Beds
4F11/2
Baths
3,428
Sq.Ft.
1946
Year Built
3
Days on Site
202322076
MLS
Charming boutique building located on East Manoa Road, rarely available with four units (two commercial, two residential units) servicing all of Manoa Valley and minutes to Midpac, Punahou,...
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3081 Paty Drive #F Honolulu,  HI 96822
$1,499,000
Neighborhood: Manoa Area
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,109
Sq.Ft.
1961
Year Built
9/29/23
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202316994
MLS
OPEN HOUSE 7/30, 2-5 pm. Welcome home to spectacular VIEWS at Hale Manoa! Sip a cup of coffee on your lanai while enjoying the cool mountain breezes and unobstructed city and mountain views. This...
$1,795,000
Neighborhood: Manoa Area
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,474
Sq.Ft.
1962
Year Built
10
Days on Site
202320784
MLS
Excellent Quiet Location!!! Rarely Available Spacious 3 Bedroom 3 Bath One Story Custom Single Family Home!!! Over 2,400+ of Living Area! Level 7,790 sf. lot. Two Car Enclosed Garage! Noelani School...
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2666 Lowrey Avenue Honolulu,  HI 96822
$1,880,000
Neighborhood: Manoa Area
5
Beds
4
Baths
2,453
Sq.Ft.
1934
Year Built
9/18/23
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202319417
MLS
Looking for your dream home in Manoa? Look no further! This recently renovated single family home boasts a spacious and multi-generational floor plan, perfect for large/extended families. Enjoy...
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3295 Manoa Road Honolulu,  HI 96822
$1,682,000
Neighborhood: Manoa Area
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,448
Sq.Ft.
1965
Year Built
9/15/23
Sold On
202319038
MLS
OPPORTUNITIES to make this your special home is knocking loud for extended, family or ohana living.
Great LOCATION - with 2,400+ sf of spacious living: 4 bdrm/3 bath (UP-3 bdrms or 4 bdrms/2...
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3312 E Manoa Road Honolulu,  HI 96822
$1,605,000
Neighborhood: Manoa Area
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,137
Sq.Ft.
1965
Year Built
9/14/23
Sold On
202316535
MLS
NEW LISTING! Renovated, SINGLE LEVEL home in beautiful Manoa Valley! This charming, classic residence has 2 bedrooms / 2 bath plus large den that can be used as home office, additional living area or...
$1,798,000
Neighborhood: Manoa Area
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,265
Sq.Ft.
1956
Year Built
27
Days on Site
202320715
MLS
ONE OF A KIND Alfred Preis home with stunning OCEAN, MOUNTAIN AND CITY VIEWS! Feel the Manoa mist from your LARGE LANAI as you sip coffee in the morning! From your GREAT ROOM w/LARGE PICTURE WINDOWS,...
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3063 Woolsey Place Honolulu,  HI 96822
$700,000
Neighborhood: Manoa Area
3
Beds
1F11/2
Baths
948
Sq.Ft.
1956
Year Built
9/5/23
Sold On
202316151
MLS
GREAT OPPORTUNITY INVESTORS AND CONTRACTORS!!! UP SLOPE SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH A FANTASTIC VIEW / STEEP DRIVE WAY INTO (2) CAR OPEN GARAGE / (3) BEDROOMS, (1 1/2) BATHROOMS / TLC / SOLD AS IS
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2830 Kaonawai Place #4B Honolulu,  HI 96822
3
Beds
2F11/2
Baths
1,227
Sq.Ft.
1980
Year Built
9/5/23
Sold On
202316686
MLS
Wow! Rarely available Manoa East 3-bedroom, 2-bath two-level townhouse with serene views of Manoa Valley! Lovingly upgraded, this alternative to SFR living features a chef-inspired, stainless steel...
$2,290,000
Neighborhood: Manoa Area
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,213
Sq.Ft.
2015
Year Built
48
Days on Site
202316988
MLS
The best of both worlds: newly built (2015) while retaining the charm of Manoa "country living." Come and see this four bedroom three bath home overlooking the valley and beyond. Laminate flooring...
$3,650,000
Neighborhood: Manoa Area
6
Beds
3F21/2
Baths
2,402
Sq.Ft.
1937
Year Built
61
Days on Site
202318834
MLS
Rare double lot with two street frontage on highly sought after Beckwith Street. Two legal homes on 15,000 square feet (100'x150') with R7.5 zoning. Main home was built in the 1930's, shows its...