Homes for Sale in North Shore, Oahu HI

North Shore is a community on the island of O’ahu, that is situated between Ka’ena Point and Kahuku Point, in Hawaii. Things slow down out here and that's precisely how the locals want to keep it. You'll see this reflected by 1 out of every 5 cars on the North Shore having a green bumper sticker that reads the North Shore's motto, "Keep The Country, Country."

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As you start to explore North Shore real estate prices, you'll quickly realize that "country" isn't synonymous with inexpensive like you're used to in the upper 48 states. A slow pace, and space are luxury features on the island of Oahu. The North Shore is one of the few places people can run away from the urban sprawl that Oahu island is starting to experience.

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NORTH SHORE REAL ESTATE INSIGHTS

Oahu's North Shore has some of the highest real estate prices on island. So what is it that set's them apart from the rest of the island? Here's a few insights:

• The North Shore of Oahu is notorious for being the mecca of the surf world. The winter months see towering waves spanning over 7 miles of stunning white sand beaches that lay claim to legendary surf competitions like the Vans Triple Crown, Billabong Pipe Masters, and The Eddie Big Wave Invitational. These competitions draw the eyes of the surfing world as they watch the best of the best surfers carve the trophy waves of the world. A North Shore beach house with direct frontage to one of these competitions could easily run you $5,000,000 to $10,000,000. 
  
  
• Where there's beach, there's value! Oahu's lifestyle communities Kailua, Kakaako, and the North Shore offer postcard-perfect living with stunning beaches, mountainous backdrops, and quaint beach towns threaded with charming cafes, restaurants, and retail. Houses for sale in North Shore, Oahu offer lifestyles that transcend your four walls.
  
  
• Haleiwa Town is one of the most iconic tourist destinations in all Hawaii and might be Oahu's flagship beach town. The town is adjacent to Alii Beach and offers boulevard of sorts, with dozens of local restaurants, food trucks, and surf shops. Towns like Haleiwa and Kailua see tourist flocking to the area when they want an experience that contrasts Waikiki. It's no coincidence that Kailua and North Shore Oahu homes for sale are some the most expensive on island. Tourist presence tends to be a leading indicator of high home prices.

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Future homebuyers may recognize some of the scenery of North Shore from the TV show LOST; the gorgeous town was a primary filming spot throughout the series. Homeowners who enjoy a challenge can go surfing at Hale’iwa, kayaking, snorkeling, ziplining, or they can hit golf balls at one of the two luxury golf resorts at the Turtle Bay Resort. 

SINGLE FAMILY HOMES ON THE NORTH SHORE

If you're exploring North Shore, Hawaii real estate, options will be limited under $1,000,000 unless you move away from the "wave havens" that run the 7-mile stretch mentioned above and look to Waialua and Mokuleia for prices ranging from $700,000 - $1M, with Waialua beach homes ranging from $1.4M to $3M. Luxury beach homes on the North Shore can run you from $3M - $14M.

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NORTH SHORE OAHU CONDOS

The majority of North Shore, Oahu condos will be found in the Waialua neighborhood, ranging from $350,000 - $900,000+. If you're looking for condos for sale in Haleiwa, HI the Haleiwa Surf building will be one of the only options, but a great choice nonetheless as it provides premier access to the beach and Haleiwa Town. 

The condos for sale at Kuilima Estates tend to be a favorite for out of state buyers as they're within the Turtle Bay Resort community and allow owners the ability to operate legal vacation rentals on the North Shore. You'll find many of these North Shore Oahu Vacation Rentals hosted on Airbnb or VRBO which, prior to 2020, had long provided a healthy source of rental income before Bill 89 was introduced to clamp down on illegal vacation rentals.