Oahu Home Tours: Why This 2-Bed Costs More Than the 3-Bed in Kapolei | Market Update

Oahu home tours come with real market data here, not just pretty footage. In this Ka'ulu by Gentry, Kapolei new construction home tour and Oahu, Hawaii real estate market update, we go inside the Waipuna model, a single-level 2 bedroom townhome starting around $714,600, and break down what the market means for buyers and sellers right now, as of June 2026. Watching a property and want the real picture behind the listing? Request your private walk-through here: https://islandlivingoahu.com/tour-req... Here's what surprises people. Waipuna is a 2 bedroom, and it costs more than the 3 bedroom in the same community. Why would the smaller home cost more? It comes down to single-level living, no stairs, and its own private fenced yard. I lay out the real numbers and honest trade-offs, including how this compares to older resale and why my own military clients chose a resale instead, so you can decide what fits you. It is also the next stop in a west side series inspired by clients who bought on Oahu sight unseen. Quick facts, Ka'ulu, Kapolei. Waipuna model, starting around $714,600. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, about 1,020 square feet, single level, a one-car EV-ready garage, a covered entry, and an enclosed front yard. Primary with a walk-in closet and shower, plus a pantry. Built by Gentry with solar water heating, high-efficiency AC, impact-resistant windows, and a full GE appliance package with the washer and dryer. Fee simple. Maintenance fee on this model runs around $415 a month, varies by model, so verify first. What I cover: why a 2 bedroom can cost more than a 3 bedroom, where Waipuna sits against the Ka'ulu median and per foot, how new compares to older resale, the lender credit, and what a short sale really is. Drop a comment below if there is a Kapolei neighborhood you want me to cover next. 📩 [email protected] 📞 (808) 990-7141 Aksana Tupalskaya RS-85710 | Island Living Oahu of Keller Williams Honolulu RB-21303 🔔 Subscribe for weekly market updates and neighborhood home tours from across the island. New video every week. Listing courtesy of Tina Magpoc & Celeste Gates, Gentry Homes, LTD About Island Living Oahu I'm Aksana Tupalskaya with Island Living Oahu, and this channel is home to Oahu home tours and the Oahu, Hawaii real estate market update, all in one place. Every week I publish home tour videos Oahu Hawaii buyers and sellers actually use, walking real listings room by room and then breaking down the Oahu, Hawaii real estate market behind them. From a Hawaii Kai home tour to Kailua, Kaneohe, Ewa Beach and beyond, these are real Hawaii home tours with real numbers, not just pretty footage. Whether you are buying or selling, I cover the things that change the outcome. On the buying side, I get into Oahu, Hawaii home buying things to know, from fee simple versus leasehold to the true cost of ownership. On the selling side, I cover Oahu home selling things to know, how to price, and what selling a home on Oahu really looks like in today's market. If you are searching Oahu homes for sale or Oahu, Hawaii homes for sale, or thinking about Hawaii home selling, these tours are built to make you a sharper buyer or seller. From time to time I also feature luxury home tours on Oahu and Oahu luxury real estate when a listing calls for it. A big part of what I do is helping people relocating to Oahu Hawaii, including our military community. If you are looking at a military relocation to Oahu, a military move to Hawaii, or PCSing to Oahu, I can walk you through buying a home with BAH on Oahu, using a VA loan on Oahu, and what military living in Hawaii is really like, from Ewa Beach homes for sale to homes near the Kaneohe Marine base. I regularly help clients PCSing to Oahu Hawaii and those handling an Oahu PCS on a tight timeline, including buying a home on Oahu sight unseen or buying a home in Hawaii sight unseen, with full video walk-throughs so you never have to guess. Disclaimer: This video is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not legal, financial, or real estate advice. Listing details and market data are sourced from the MLS and other sources deemed reliable but not guaranteed accurate. Information may change or contain errors. Please independently verify all details, including bedroom and bathroom counts, square footage, permits, and pricing, with the listing agent, your own licensed agent, and official public records before making any decision. #OahuHomeTours #Kapolei #Kaulu #NewConstruction #KapoleiHomeTour #OahuRealEstate #IslandLivingOahu #OahuHawaiiRealEstateMarketUpdate #RelocatingToOahu #MovingToHawaii #VALoanOahu #MilitaryRelocationToOahu #PCSToOahu #OahuHomesForSale