Makakilo

Key information:

• Zip code: 96707
• Distance from town: 
• Has 12 neighborhoods but mainly divided in two sections: Makakilo upper and Lower.
• Makakilo Upper is the newer area where houses are built in the 1990s, you will be part of an association but the fees are minimal.
• Makakilo Lower is the older side where houses are built in the 1960s. you will be able to find more custom homes and bigger lots. There are no maintenance fees or association fees.
• Prices for single Family Homes: You can find homes starting in the $650s in Makakilo Lower, Makakilo upper would start in the high $700s.
• Prices for condominiums/ townhouses: In Makakilo lower you can find townhouses in the lower $300k (maint fees will include water and sewer. Makakilo upper you can find a 2 bedrooms under $450ks, 
• Some of the maintenance fees will include water, sewer and the use of the recreation area, BBQ area, pool, etc.

History

• Hawaiian meaning: Observing eyes.

Pros

• Great starting place since it has lots of affordable homes with condos starting in the $300,000s and houses in the high $600,000s 
• Real Estate is hot here! Popular neighborhood, you can get newer, nicer, bigger and cheaper comparing it to other areas in Hawaii.
• Pet friendly community, quite a few dog parks.
• Being part of an association helps protect and maintain the home values.  
• Some homes are on the hillside and you can get gorgeous views from Diamond head to the west side.
• The weather here is cooler because of the elevation. 1,000 foot elevation at its peak.

Cons

• Traffic can be congested, it got better through the years but still not the best.
• You have to abide the rules from the association when living in Makakilo Upper.
• There are no highrises or condominiums here, only townhouses and single family homes.

Future of Makakilo

• The railing - Kualakai Station 

Entertainment

• Great options for golfing: Ewa Beach golf course, Coral Creek, West Loch, Ewa Villages, Hawaii Prince, Hoakalei and Barbers point (military)
• Hawaiian Railway tours
• Oneula Beach Park 
• Makakilo is close to Kapolei neighborhood so residents are steps away for more entertainment options.

Education: (Public and private) Click here to see school ratings

Major Health Care Facilities:

• Access medical clinics
• The queens medical center - West Oahu
• Kulana Malama (nursing home)
• Animal House Veterinary Center (for our pets)

Top restaurant recommendations close to Makakilo:

Read Elizabeth L.'s review of Limon Rotisserie on Yelp

Read Elizabeth L.'s review of Sushi Bay on Yelp

You may also be interested on Kapolei, Ko Olina, Pearl City and Waianae.

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed