4612 Aukai Ave
oahuIn Kahala, on Oahu, there is an old luxury-homebuyer’s mantra that is making a surging comeback, “If you can’t buy on the waterfront, buy on Aukai Ave.”
(TRUE STORY. ASK YOUR GRANDPARENTS.)
The reasoning is evident to anyone walking down the street: amazing lots with large homes that don’t sprawl unmanageably like the estates and compounds one block over, nearly no traffic, neighborly feeling, and only a block off Kahala Beach. People keep these homes for a long time.
Is the resurgence of the mantra a result of sea level rise? Who knows? But take comfort knowing that your home will remain close to, but not in, the ocean. If you can find one on Aukai Ave, that is. Oh, hey, here’s one now! 😉
4612 Aukai Ave
oahuIn Kahala, on Oahu, there is an old luxury-homebuyer’s mantra that is making a surging comeback, “If you can’t buy on the waterfront, buy on Aukai Ave.”
(TRUE STORY. ASK YOUR GRANDPARENTS.)
The reasoning is evident to anyone walking down the street: amazing lots with large homes that don’t sprawl unmanageably like the estates and compounds one block over, nearly no traffic, neighborly feeling, and only a block off Kahala Beach. People keep these homes for a long time.
Is the resurgence of the mantra a result of sea level rise? Who knows? But take comfort knowing that your home will remain close to, but not in, the ocean. If you can find one on Aukai Ave, that is. Oh, hey, here’s one now! 😉
Buyers Set the Price of a Home – Not Sellers
Prior to accepting the job to market this home for sale, Knaak Knaak assessed the probability of this home finding a buyer willing to pay the intended asking price of $5.5M as highly unlikely given the market conditions at the time. We shared our “Buyer Behavior Analysis” with the listing agent. The evidence suggested that offers to purchase the home would not be received until the list price was under $5M and, therefore, we confirmed the listing agent’s wish to proceed at the level of service and fee outlined for our services.
The listing agent’s subsequent discussions with the home sellers revealed their wish to test the market at their planned asking price. After a worthy test period, the sellers determined to set a new, lower asking price of $4.999M.
The home was in escrow 6 hours after the new asking price was presented to the public.
Buyers Set the Price of a Home – Not Sellers
Prior to accepting the job to market this home for sale, Knaak Knaak assessed the probability of this home finding a buyer willing to pay the intended asking price of $5.5M as highly unlikely given the market conditions at the time. We shared our “Buyer Behavior Analysis” with the listing agent. The evidence suggested that offers to purchase the home would not be received until the list price was under $5M and, therefore, we confirmed the listing agent’s wish to proceed at the level of service and fee outlined for our services.
The listing agent’s subsequent discussions with the home sellers revealed their wish to test the market at their planned asking price. After a worthy test period, the sellers determined to set a new, lower asking price of $4.999M.
The home was in escrow 6 hours after the new asking price was presented to the public.
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What’s easier than watching a short video to check a place out?
Ready to be infotained for 150 seconds? Press PLAY above. In ~2½ memorable minutes, you’ll feel life here at all energy levels -AND- have a surprisingly good handle on the finer features this home offers.
[DISCLAIMER: This is not your typical coma-inducing real estate video. It is packed with fun facts.]
Need a quick orientation to this home’s location on this island? In this city? In this neighborhood? No problem. Watch this breakneck tour and orient yourself in less than 60 seconds! [Pro Tip: keep your finger on the PAUSE button, this video doesn’t waste any time and it takes no prisoners.] Enjoy!
Explore 4612 Aukai Ave in 3D at Your Own Pace 24/7
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Single occupant
corporate retreat
somewhere in between
It’s Me O’clock
With five bed/bath suites, you’ll doubtless create your favorite place to retreat and renew. All bedrooms are ensuited with baths that have a separated dual-delivery showers and tubs w/ shower wands, and walk-in closets. Upper and lower owner’s suites have BainUltra® spa tubs. The who, what, when, where, and why of their use is entirely up to you.
Single occupant
corporate retreat
somewhere in between
It’s Me O’clock
With five bed/bath suites, you’ll doubtless create your favorite place to retreat and renew. All bedrooms are ensuited with baths that have a separated dual-delivery showers and tubs w/ shower wands, and walk-in closets. Upper and lower owner’s suites have BainUltra® spa tubs. The who, what, when, where, and why of their use is entirely up to you.
Bedrooms
Full Baths
½ Baths
Leahi Suite
Malie Suite
Maluhia Suite
Kulamanu Suite
Haku Suite
Single occupant
corporate retreat
somewhere in between
It’s Me O’clock
With five bed/bath suites, you’ll doubtless create your favorite place to retreat and renew. All bedrooms are ensuited with baths that have a separated dual-delivery showers and tubs w/ shower wands, and walk-in closets. Upper and lower owner’s suites have BainUltra® spa tubs. The who, what, when, where, and why of their use is entirely up to you.
Single occupant
corporate retreat
somewhere in between
It’s Me O’clock
With five bed/bath suites, you’ll doubtless create your favorite place to retreat and renew. All bedrooms are ensuited with baths that have a separated dual-delivery showers and tubs w/ shower wands, and walk-in closets. Upper and lower owner’s suites have BainUltra® spa tubs. The who, what, when, where, and why of their use is entirely up to you.
Bedrooms
Full Baths
½ Baths
Leahi Suite
Malie Suite
Maluhia Suite
Kulamanu Suite
Haku Suite
The Leahi Suite
Bedroom
- Floor: ground floor
- Location: furthest west wing
- Area: ~285 sq ft
- Unique feature(s):
- “Master-on-the-Main”
- Separately zoned, central AC
- Private access to courtyard covered lanai
- Ceiling fan
- 9 ft ceilings
Bathroom
- Area: ~84 sq ft
- Unique feature(s):
- 5-piece bath
- BainUltra® spa tub w/ shower wand
- Danze® fixtures
- Dual vanity
- Painted art glass basins
Walk-in Closet
- Area: ~35 sq ft
- Unique feature(s):
- Custom, mahogany buit-in closet organizer
- 9 ft ceilings
- Window
The Leahi Suite
Bedroom
Floor: ground floor
Location: furthest west wing
Area: ~285 sq ft
Unique feature(s):
“Master-on-the-Main”
Separately zoned, central AC
Private access to courtyard covered lanai
Ceiling fan
9 ft ceilings
Bathroom
Area: ~84 sq ft
Unique feature(s):
5-piece bath
BainUltra® spa tub w/ shower wand
Danze® fixtures
Dual vanity
Painted art glass basins
Walk-in Closet
Area: ~35 sq ft
Unique feature(s):
Custom, mahogany buit-in closet organizer
9 ft ceilings
Window
The Malie Suite
Bedroom
- Floor: ground floor
- Location: west wing
- Area: ~238 sq ft
- Unique feature(s):
- Private access to courtyard covered lanai
- Separately zoned, central AC
- Ceiling fan
- 9 ft ceilings
Bathroom
- Area: ~105 sq ft
- Unique feature(s):
- 4-piece bath
- Door to pool area w/ electronic keypad door lock
- Danze® fixtures
- Shower wand in tub
- Painted art glass basin
- 9 ft ceilings
- Built-in linen cabinetry
Walk-in Closet
- Area: ~35 sq ft
- Unique feature(s):
- Custom, mahogany built-in closet organizer
- 9 ft ceilings
The Malie Suite
Bedroom
Floor: ground floor
Location: west wing
Area: ~238 sq ft
Unique feature(s):
Private access to courtyard covered lanai
Separately zoned, central AC
Ceiling fan
9 ft ceilings
Bathroom
Area: ~105 sq ft
Unique feature(s):
4-piece bath
Door to pool area w/ electronic keypad door lock
Danze® fixtures
Shower wand in tub
Painted art glass basin
9 ft ceilings
Built-in linen cabinetry
Walk-in Closet
Area: ~35 sq ft
Unique feature(s):
Custom, mahogany built-in closet organizer
9 ft ceilings
The Maluhia Suite
Bedroom
- Floor: second floor
- Location: south-facing east side
- Area: ~255 sq ft
- Unique feature(s):
- Electronic keypad door lock
- Separately zoned, central AC
- Lighted ceiling fan
- 9 ft ceilings
Bathroom
- Area: ~84 sq ft
- Unique feature(s):
- 4-piece bath
- Danze® fixtures
- Shower wand in tub
- 9 ft ceilings
Walk-in Closet
- Area: ~35 sq ft
- Unique feature(s):
- Custom, mahogany built-in closet organizer
- 9 ft ceilings
- window
The Maluhia Suite
Bedroom
Floor: second floor
Location: south-facing east side
Area: ~255 sq ft
Unique feature(s):
Electronic keypad door lock
Separately zoned, central AC
Lighted ceiling fan
9 ft ceilings
Bathroom
Area: ~84 sq ft
Unique feature(s):
4-piece bath
Danze® fixtures
Shower wand in tub
9 ft ceilings
Walk-in Closet
Area: ~35 sq ft
Unique feature(s):
Custom, mahogany built-in closet organizer
9 ft ceilings
window
The Kulamanu Suite
Bedroom
- Floor: second floor
- Location: south-facing center
- Area: ~196 sq ft
- Unique feature(s):
- Separately zoned, central AC
- Lighted ceiling fan
- 9 ft ceilings
Bathroom
- Area: ~84 sq ft
- Unique feature(s):
- 4-piece bath
- Danze® fixtures
- Shower wand in tub
- 9 ft ceilings
Walk-in Closet
- Area: ~
- Unique feature(s):
- Custom, mahogany built-in closet organizer
- 9 ft ceiling
The Kulamanu Suite
Bedroom
Floor: second floor
Location: south-facing center
Area: ~196 sq ft
Unique feature(s):
Separately zoned, central AC
Lighted ceiling fan
9 ft ceilings
Bathroom
Area: ~84 sq ft
Unique feature(s):
4-piece bath
Danze® fixtures
Shower wand in tub
9 ft ceilings
Walk-in Closet
Area: ~
Unique feature(s):
Custom, mahogany built-in closet organizer
9 ft ceiling
The Haku Suite
Bedroom
- “Owner’s suite”
- Floor: second floor
- Location: west corner, north, west & east facing
- Area: ~405 sq ft
- Unique feature(s):
- Bamboo-matted, vaulted, 11 ft ceilings
- Separately zoned, central AC
- Ceiling fan
- Uniquely lit, courtyard/pool facing extension
- Electronic keypad door lock
Bathroom
- Area: ~195 sq ft
- Unique feature(s):
- 5-piece bath
- Dual vanity
- Built-in makeup vanity
- Distinct WC with Toto® washlet (bidet-enabled)
- BainUltra® spa tub w/ shower wand
- Danze® fixtures
- Quadruple-delivery, 2-person shower room with additional side spray nozzles
Dressing Room
- Area: ~112 sq ft
- Unique feature(s):
- Custom, mahogany built-in closet organizer
- Window
The Haku Suite
Bedroom
“Owner’s suite”
Floor: second floor
Location: west corner, north, west & east facing
Area: ~405 sq ft
Unique feature(s):
Bamboo-matted, vaulted, 11 ft ceilings
Separately zoned, central AC
Ceiling fan
Uniquely lit, courtyard/pool facing extension
Electronic keypad door lock
Bathroom
Area: ~195 sq ft
Unique feature(s):
5-piece bath
Dual vanity
Built-in makeup vanity
Distinct WC with Toto® washlet (bidet-enabled)
BainUltra® spa tub w/ shower wand
Danze® fixtures
Quadruple-delivery, 2-person shower room
Dressing Room
Area: ~112 sq ft
Unique feature(s):
Custom, mahogany built-in closet organizer
Window
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Timely & Timeless
In The Details
In this section, we will hep you to a mind-bending number of groovy deets that make this home all that and a bag of chips. Large, hi-res versions of these detail images, and many more, are available in the exhaustive photo gallery, linked further down the page.

Prairie + Hawaiiana Fusion
Lovers of design will appreciate the smart editing that fuses 2 themes here: the openness of Prairie style architecture elevated by the local relevance of traditional Hawaiiana.

Handcrafted
A boldly painted front door certainly makes a statement, but commissioning an artisan to carve a Hawaiian dancer into solid mahogany takes the statement-door to a whole new level.

Lauhala
Few things are as iconic to the tropics as weaving natural fibers into durable and beautiful fabrics. Woven lauhala (lau=leaf, of the hala tree) is artfully restricted to vaulted ceilings.

Adaptivity
Bamboo-shaped faucets in otherwise modern bathrooms continue the tropical theme without feeling kitchy. The bowl-on-counter basins make updating or personalizing the design virtually DIY easy.

Organization Abounds
California Closets® – thank you. Installed almost everywhere, you’ll be beautifully organized.

Efficient Is In
A 12-kilowatt SunPower® solar array & two SMA® inverters reduce the cost and environmental impact of 7-zone central AC, electric vehicle charging, and pool/spa filtering to near-nothing. Feel good about that.

Danze®
The flow of water here is overwhelmingly presided over by a style-god in fixtures: Danze®. And 5 full baths here have dual-delivery shower enclosures and separate tubs with Danze® shower wands.

Grohe®
It’s great when any luxury kitchen has a standard prep sink fixture and an industrial spray arm over the main sink. But dual industrial spray arms? Swoon!

Rohl®
To round out a power triad of high-end fixtures, would we be right to assume that you don’t even need to see a full image of this iconic industrial-style fixture for you to recognize its brand?

Secure & Private
With electronic keypads & security cameras constantly guarding and monitoring the home, you’re freed from the confines of circumferencial stone walls without sacrificing privacy & security.

Solid As A Rock
Stone is reliable. Granite is both reliable and beautiful. It’s what countertops were made for.

Labradorite
The powder room here is a little jewelbox that we believe you’ll find surprisingly spacious. Decked out in tropical and organic silhouettes, you don’t need today’s loud wallpaper, unless you want it.

Travertine
Born of the ocean, travertine flooring is a natural fit for the ground level of this home. Take a moment to appreciate how the tiling mirrors the bamboo weave above you.

Whimsey
Does anyone not love the amazing creatures of the sea when cast in antiqued metals? We sure hope not. You’ll find little friends to help you open many drawers and cabinets here.

Fame of Thrones
If cleanliness is next to godliness, well, we’ve got you covered there too with 33% bidet-enabled Toto® washlets. (Hawaii’s reigning monarch of washlets.)

Pool Party?
Alone or en masse, you and your people will love the waterfall pool & 6-person jetted hot tub.

Smartscaping
Did we make up a new word there? Maybe, but it’s apt. The newly installed, upgrades to the landscaping make it more lovely, and more self sufficient. “Thank you,” said the plants of the new automated irrigation system.

Even the Garage
Intelligent design continues in the garage which is fitted with a separate workshop and decked with this epoxy sealant. Easy clean to clean and less slippery to walk on makes floor coats like this much more than just “prettier than bare concrete.”

The Big Guns
Wolf® – SubZero® – Bosch® – these brands need no introduction except to say, “Dey in da house!”

Infotainment Anyone?
An oahu upstairs and an oahu downstairs are fitted with wall-mounted TVs and sufficient separation to allow gatherings that don’t compete for space or sound. Clearly, the walls could easily hold much larger screens if you have them.

Ipe
Ipe is world renowned for being one of the densest woods in the world. This is why it is great for creating a sound barrier.The second floor is decked in ipe, which is well known for being naturally scratch, insect and fire resistant. In fact, it has a class “A” fire rating.

Day & Night
Hawaii may go to sleep with the sun at 6:30 every evening, but you don’t have to thanks to a plethora of ourdoor lighting options from recessed cans to robust industrial chandeliers to these Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired sconces around the house.

On Demand
Bosch® serves up on-demand hot water in 2 locations here. You’ll find these mighty mites in the kitchen and upstairs owner’s suite.

With Aloha
Hey, it’s Hawaii. If you wanted a tudor, you’d have bought in New England…and frozen your tootsies off every winter. Ok, ok, the snow skiing here is sorely limited but take solice in the consistant, vitamin D packed, healthy lifestyle.

Secret Passages
When you visit, find this door. Go in and see where it takes you. The code is lucky number 8888.
Timely & Timeless
In The Details
In this section, we will hep you to a mind-bending number of groovy deets that make this home all that and a bag of chips. Large, hi-res versions of these detail images, and many more, are available in the exhaustive photo gallery, linked further down the page.
By The Numbers
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NEAREST BEACH: Kahala Beach (Mins Walk)
NEAREST GOLF : Waialae Country Club (miles)
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By The Numbers
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Garage Parking
Sqr Ft Garage
Sqr Ft Land
($) Monthly Property Tax
Year Built
Sqr Ft Covered Lanai
NEAREST BEACH: Kahala Beach (Mins Walk)
NEAREST GOLF : Waialae Country Club (miles)
Special Private Tours
now available
Use the button below or contact any Realtor® to book a private tour of this fabulous home.
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Everything I Could Want in a Tropical Getaway
“Where some luxury homes skimp on bedroom space, this one gushes. We held many parties here, with many out of town guest, and I just loved showing people their generous bedroom suites. The open floor plan is great for getting people together, and the central kitchen proved to be a perfect hub of activity. Plus, as ocean lovers, the whole family could be swimming with just a few strides out the front door.”
~Andreas B., home seller
Both you and your visitors will consider your home the destination of choice with virtually every modern convenience included. Upgrades made in the last 5 years** include:
- 12 KW Sun Power® solar panels
- SMA® inverters
- Miele® dishwasher
- Miele® rangehood
- Exterior paint (Nov 2019)
- Five (5) on-demand water heaters
- Upgraded landscaping (Nov 2019)
**at the time of listing
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Everything I Could Want in a Tropical Getaway
“Where some luxury homes skimp on bedroom space, this one gushes. We held many parties here, with many out of town guest, and I just loved showing people their generous bedroom suites. The open floor plan is great for getting people together, and the central kitchen proved to be a perfect hub of activity. Plus, as ocean lovers, the whole family could be swimming with just a few strides out the front door.”
~Andreas B., home seller
Both you and your visitors will consider your home the destination of choice with virtually every modern convenience included. Upgrades made in the last 5 years** include:
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- 12 KW Sun Power® solar panels
- SMA® inverters
- Miele® dishwasher
- Miele® rangehood
- Exterior paint (Nov 2019)
- Five (5) on-demand water heaters
- Upgraded landscaping (Nov 2019)
**at the time of listing
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it’s reason enough
Indoor/outdoor living is what keep us happy and healthy. Homes with retractable walls blur traditional lines in the nicest way. If you can have them, do.
There are a handful of worldview-changing experiences you can have at 22ºN including: seeing a turquoise ocean, open water swimming in mid-January, 12-hour days 365 days/year, houseplants the size of houses, and no real need for walls. However, only a handful of places on land offer experiences like these. Even fewer homes are built to optimize any of them. But this home is; that alone makes it worth seeing, owning, and experiencing. Need a corporate retreat? Bingo! This is the right size. Single and love the tropics? This home is great for you too, and trust, you won’t feel cramped when your friends come to visit…and they will…in droves. Host a lot of weddings, holidays, family events, or just wish you could. You’ll crush social events, big and small, here. Slide open the walls and suddenly you’ll have 9′, 11′, and infinite ceilings. Hell, even a miserly hermit would love the stone walls, electronic keypad locks, 12 amp solar array, and security cameras. It seems this home offers something for everyone, #amirite?
it’s reason enough
Indoor/outdoor living is what keep us happy and healthy. Homes with retractable walls blur traditional lines in the nicest way. If you can have them, do.
There are a handful of worldview-changing experiences you can have at 22ºN including: seeing a turquoise ocean, open water swimming in mid-January, 12-hour days 365 days/year, houseplants the size of houses, and no real need for walls. However, only a handful of places on land offer experiences like these. Even fewer homes are built to maximize on any of them. But this home is; that alone makes it worth seeing, owning, and experiencing. Need a corporate retreat? Bingo! This is the right size. Single and love the tropics? This home is great for you too, and trust, you won’t feel cramped when your friends come to visit…and they will…in droves. Host a lot of weddings, holidays, family events, or just wish you could. You’ll crush social events, big and small, here. Slide open the walls and suddenly you’ll have 9′, 11′, and infinite ceilings. Hell, even a miserly hermit would love the stone walls, electronic keypad locks, 12 amp solar array, and security cameras. It seems this home offers something for everyone, #amirite?
Our Agent

List Sotheby’s International Realty
4211 Waialae Ave #100
Honolulu, HI 96816 USA
+1 808 489 6733
CARL SMIGIELSKI
Broker & Founder | RB-14955
4211 Waialae Ave #4090
Honolulu, HI 96816 USA
+1 808 225 2400

Sandwich Isles Realty, Inc.
4211 Waialae Ave #4090
Honolulu, HI 96816 USA
+1 808 255 2400
Our Agent
Sotheby’s
4211 Waialae Ave #100
Honolulu, HI 96816 USA
+1 808 489 6733

CArl Smigielski
Broker & Founder | RB-14955
Sandwich Isles Realty, Inc.
4211 Waialae Ave #4090
Honolulu, HI 96816 USA
+1 808 255 2400
4211 Waialae Ave #4090
Honolulu, HI 96816 USA
+1 808 225 2400
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