This area is one of Oahu’s most popular condominium markets— with high-rise buildings only blocks away from Pearlridge shopping mall and numerous lifestyle amenities. Situated at the front-edge of Leeward Oahu with easy access to the H-1 highway, residents in the area have an easy commute into downtown Honolulu. The area’s central location is why most buyers are drawn to Pearlridge/Aiea, as well as some of Oahu’s better public schools.

Prudential Locations Realtor and Partner Susan Onishi Andrade says that buyers here are generally “move up” buyers, upgrading to larger properties located closer to town. Since they are often more established, they can afford to be selective about the properties they purchase. Sellers, have to price and stage their homes to compete with what else is for sale currently, rather than recently sold properties. Many multi-generational families tend to locate in this area too, thanks to the close proximity of schools, churches, shopping and health care facilites (Tripler, Pali Momi and Kaiser are all in this area). Onishi Andrade says the market here is more balanced than it has been for years, and that she expects a very stable year for the Aiea/Pearlridge neighborhoods thanks to an even supply of both buyers and sellers.