Hawaii fixer upper homes

Are you looking for a fixer upper house, condo or townhome?  These properties either need of major repair or are tear downs.  It's a challenge to buy one and turn it into a dream home.  However, money saved and the satisfaction of "doing it yourself" can make some fixer uppers a bargain.

Hawaii fixer upper homes, condos and townhomes

MLS ID: 2915343
Type: Single Family Price: $251,900
City: Ewa Beach Area: Leeward Estates
Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 1/1

MLS ID: 1000603
Type: Single Family Price: $275,000
City: Wahiawa Area: Wahiawa Area
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1/0

MLS ID: 2902917
Type: Single Family Price: $310,000
City: Waianae Area: Makaha
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2/0

MLS ID: 2915638
Type: Single Family Price: $330,000
City: Honolulu Area: Kapalama
Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1/0

MLS ID: 1000316
Type: Single Family Price: $375,000
City: Wahiawa Area: Wahiawa Area
Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2/0

MLS ID: 1000060
Type: Single Family Price: $390,000
City: Wahiawa Area: Wahiawa Heights
Bedrooms: 6 Bathrooms: 2/0

MLS ID: 2912473
Type: Single Family Price: $399,000
City: Kaneohe Area: Waikalua
Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1/0

MLS ID: 2904958
Type: Single Family Price: $399,000
City: Honolulu Area: Kalihi Valley
Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1/0

MLS ID: 2911770
Type: Single Family Price: $409,000
City: Honolulu Area: Aliamanu
Bedrooms: N/A Bathrooms: N/A

MLS ID: 2915207
Type: Single Family Price: $419,000
City: Kaneohe Area: Puohala Village
Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 1/0

MLS ID: 2913822
Type: Single Family Price: $498,000
City: Kaneohe Area: Mokulele
Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2/1

MLS ID: 2911593
Type: Single Family Price: $499,999
City: Kaneohe Area: Alii Shores
Bedrooms: N/A Bathrooms: N/A

MLS ID: 2911874
Type: Single Family Price: $540,000
City: Wahiawa Area: Wahiawa Area
Bedrooms: 9 Bathrooms: 4/1

MLS ID: 2914521
Type: Single Family Price: $600,000
City: Honolulu Area: Moiliili
Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2/0

MLS ID: 1000673
Type: Single Family Price: $649,000
City: Kaneohe Area: Mikiola
Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2/0

The majority of fixer uppers are single family homes.  Condos and townhomes are less likely to be "tear downs" because the structures are owned by home-owner associations - not a single owner, as is often the case with homes.  Homeowners associations will be more responsive to making repairs and less likely to neglect a condo or townhome.  Sometimes condos and townhomes are listed as "needing major repair" because the interiors kitchens, bathrooms, flooring etc. need to be replaced.

These property listings are throughout the Hawaiian Islands.  You'll find homes in Waimanalo, Makaha and Pupukea on Oahu.  Big Island homes in Hilo, Kamuela and Kona are sometimes listed as well.

What to watch for with Hawaii fixer upper homes

With older homes made of wood, termite damage is a primary consideration.  Homes that have not been treated and repaired can sometimes be ready to tear down after 50 years or maybe less.  Redwood homes are termite resistant (termites don't like the taste of redwood).

Ground settlement is another problem in some neighborhoods.  Areas with homes built on hillsides or on loose soil sometimes have settlement and the homes need to periodically be adjusted to keep the floors level.  If left unattended, a house will go out of shape and get crooked floors, cracked walls and maybe even broken plumbing lines.

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These are a sample of the fixer uppers available.  For a more detailed list by price range or neighborhood, contact us with the form below.

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If you primarily need a low price, try searching Ewa Beach, West Loch and Waianae.  These are some of our most affordable neighborhoods on Oahu.  If you simply must have an affordable house in town, take a look at Palolo homes.
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