



Hawaii Loa
OahuThe sun is a’rising,
Ain’t it beautiful, ooh, ooh,
Songwriters: Eddie Morley Gray / Mike Vale / Tommy James. Crystal Blue Persuasion lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
872 Moani’ala Street, Honolulu, HI 96818
The sun is a’rising, most definitely,
Ain’t it beautiful, ooh, ooh, crystal blue persuasion.”
Songwriters: Eddie Morley Gray / Mike Vale / Tommy James. Crystal Blue Persuasion lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Offered at $2.95M
So sorry, this house sold in only 8 days.
872 Moani’ala St, Honolulu, HI 96818
Offered at $2.95M
So sorry, this house sold in only 8 days.
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Infotaining Property Tour
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Gift yourself a few minutes to imagine what it’s like to live here. Are you feeling the resonance with dreams and goals you have for yourself? If so, we believe you have certainly found the home you’re looking for.
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Explore 3D Space
Trying to understand “the flow” of moving thru this home? These will help.
Matterport® 3D Model
VR headset owners: this 3D space is compatible with all versions of Google Cardboard and many versions of Samsung Gear VR. On your smartphone click here.
View Automated “Walk-Thru” Here
This video version of the 3D model provides additional information and identifies points of interest as you watch. Start by downloading the Plan View [.pdf] of the home if you want to follow along and add an extra dimension to your understanding of “the flow” thru this home.
You–Pick–It Soundtrack
Click a button below to watch the Automated Walk-Thru to a rhythm you enjoy -OR- click the red PLAY button inside the image to view the tour in silence. It’s the same tour no matter how you listen to it.
Framed in Light & Blue
Is blue your favorite color? Do you love the play of light and shadow? We hope so because there is no shortage of both here. This home has acres of picture windows, clerestory, and skylights. Glass is a key element here, seen in shower enclosures, stair rails, and towers of glass block. 3 huge, crystal chandeliers positively glisten all day and all night.
Surrounding this crystaline tower is an ever-changing rainbow of tropical blues: sky blue, deep blue sea, tropical reef turquoise, a glistening blue-tiled swimming pool, a hot tub with electric blue lighting…it’s all around you. Often there are real rainbows too. Hawaii is the rainbow state after all.




Crystal Blue Persuasion




CRYSTAL BLUE PERSUASION




Framed in Light & Blue
Is blue your favorite color? Do you love the play of light and shadow? We hope so because there is no shortage of both here. This home has acres of picture windows, clerestory, and skylights. Glass is a key element here, seen in shower enclosures, stair rails, and towers of glass block. 3 huge, crystal chandeliers positively glisten all day and all night.
Surrounding this crystaline tower is an ever-changing rainbow of tropical blues: sky blue, deep blue sea, tropical reef turquoise, a glistening blue-tiled swimming pool, a hot tub with electric blue lighting…it’s all around you. Often there are real rainbows too. Hawaii is the rainbow state after all.




Stretch Out
In a Suite of Suites
If time is the greatest luxury, then surely space is a close second. Even in the best of times, we all want space to stretch out, even need it from time to time, and here you will find it. Don’t be deceived by the massive, central staircase of glass that makes everything feel unified and connected…like a 3-story open floor plan. The 5 bed-bath suites are as private and separated as you could wish. Most even have designated lanais off them for some “me space” outdoors. You won’t be tripping over each other here.
Bed/Bath Suites
Floors
Jetliner View
Stretch Out
In a Suite of Suites
If time is the greatest luxury, then surely space is a close second. Even in the best of times, we all want space to stretch out, even need it from time to time, and here you will find it. Don’t be deceived by the massive, central staircase of glass that makes everything feel unified and connected…like a 3-story open floor plan. The 5 bed-bath suites are as private and separated as you could wish. Most even have designated lanais off them for some “me space” outdoors. You won’t be tripping over each other here.
Bed+Bath Suites
Floors
Jetliner view
The Bed+Bath Suites
The Bed+Bath Suites
Bed + Bath Suite #1
So massive is the “Ricky & Lucy Suite” (aka, suite #1), that it swallowed up 2 queen-size beds and laughed in our faces, daring us to fill it up. So vast is its view plane that you can see virtually all of Hawaii Kai, Koko Crater, Koko Head, and probably the Big Island on the right day. We definitely saw several other islands. Below is an iPhone snapshot to prove it.
Features
- Largest of the 5 bed+bath suites
- Designated lanai connected to pool deck [~140 sf]
- View of Koko Crater & Koko Head
- Independently controlled AC Split
- Built-in book/curio case
- Bathroom:
- Distinct WC with bidet-enabled Toto® washlet
- Walk-in closet with built-in organizer & mechanical air ventilation [~80 sf]
- Shower room with spa tub & window
- Dual sink + makeup vanity
- Floor-to-ceiling travertine tiling
- Approx. 228 sq ft
- Direction of view: Southeast
- Location: Bottom floor
- Approx. 350 sq ft [~718 sf incl. bath & lanai]




Bed + Bath Suite #1




So massive is the “Ricky & Lucy Suite” (aka, suite #1), that it swallowed up 2 queen-size beds and laughed in our faces, daring us to fill it up. So vast is its view plane that you can see virtually all of Hawaii Kai, Koko Crater, Koko Head, and probably the Big Island on the right day. We definitely saw several other islands. Below is an iPhone snapshot to prove it.
Features
- Largest of the 5 bed+bath suites
- Designated lanai connected to pool deck [~140 sf]
- View of Koko Crater & Koko Head
- Independently controlled AC Split
- Built-in book/curio case
- Bathroom:
- Distinct WC with bidet-enabled Toto® washlet
- Walk-in closet with built-in organizer & mechanical air ventilation [~80 sf]
- Shower room with spa tub & window
- Dual sink + makeup vanity
- Floor-to-ceiling travertine tiling
- Approx. 228 sq ft
- Direction of view: Southeast
- Location: Bottom floor
- Approx. 350 sq ft [~718 sf incl. bath & lanai]




Bed + Bath Suite #2
Rivaled only by suite #1 for size and the sheer breadth of the view plane, the volume of daylight that pours into suite #2 explains the uncharacteristic dearth of overhead lighting found here. We suspect this room was originally designed for a resident who took to Hawaii’s “up and down with the sun” lifestyle with unwavering verve.
Features
- Designated lanai connected to pool deck [~147 sf]
- Closest suite to pool deck hot tub
- Independently controlled AC Split
- Built-in book/curio case
- Bathroom:
- Distinct WC with bidet-enabled Toto® washlet
- Walk-in closet
- Corner spa tub
- Single vanity
- Approx. 134 sq ft
- Direction of view: South
- Location: Bottom floor
- Approx. 322 sq ft [~603 sf incl. bath & lanai]
Bed + Bath Suite #2




Rivaled only by suite #1 for size and the sheer breadth of the view plane, the volume of daylight that pours into suite #2 explains the uncharacteristic dearth of overhead lighting found here. We suspect this room was originally designed for a resident who took to Hawaii’s “up and down with the sun” lifestyle with unwavering verve.
Features
- Designated lanai connected to pool deck [~147 sf]
- Closest suite to pool deck hot tub
- Independently controlled AC Split
- Built-in book/curio case
- Bathroom:
- Distinct WC with bidet-enabled Toto® washlet
- Walk-in closet
- Corner spa tub
- Single vanity
- Approx. 134 sq ft
- Direction of view: South
- Location: Bottom floor
- Approx. 322 sq ft [~603 sf incl. bath & lanai]
Bed + Bath Suite #3
You may agree with us that this is the most curious suite in the house. We’ve staged it, not entirely ironically, as the owner’s suite despite being the smallest of the 5 suites and it having no privacy on its lanai. How would you use this room? See our other thought about it in the description of suite #4.
Features
- Shared lanai with Kitchen/Dinette [~188 sf]
- Peek-a-boo view of Hawaii Kai & Maunalua Bay
- Independently controlled AC Split
- Step-down sitting area
- Hollywood bathroom:
- Shared WC with bidet-enabled Toto® washlet & shower stall
- Designated single vanity area [~27 sf]
- Direction of view: Southeast
- Location: Middle floor
- Approx. 284 sq ft [~311 sf incl. bath vanity area]
Bed + Bath Suite #3




You may agree with us that this is the most curious suite in the house. We’ve staged it, not entirely ironically, as the owner’s suite despite being the smallest of the 5 suites and it having no privacy on its lanai. How would you use this room? See our other thought about it in the description of suite #4.
Features
- Shared lanai with Kitchen/Dinette [~188 sf]
- Peek-a-boo view of Hawaii Kai & Maunalua Bay
- Independently controlled AC Split
- Step-down sitting area
- Hollywood bathroom:
- Shared WC with bidet-enabled Toto® washlet & shower stall
- Designated single vanity area [~27 sf]
- Direction of view: Southeast
- Location: Middle floor
- Approx. 284 sq ft [~311 sf incl. bath vanity area]
Bed + Bath Suite #4
While not particularly dark because of its location facing south, the limited number of windows in this suite and fully private lanai make it ideal for day sleepers, media junkies, and…let’s say, the tan-line averse. Taken in combination with suite #3 and its Hollywood bathroom, suite #4 could comprise part of a house-width owner’s suite.
Features
- Private lanai [~120 sq ft]
- Pacific Ocean view from lanai
- Independently controlled AC Split
- Built-in book/curio case
- Hollywood bathroom:
- Shared WC with bidet-enabled Toto® washlet & shower stall
- Designated single vanity area [~25 sf]
- Distinct dressing area with extensive closeting [~22 sf]
- Direction of view: South
- Location: Middle floor
- Approx. 205 sq ft [~372 sf incl. vanity area, dressing area & lanai]
Bed + Bath Suite #4




While not particularly dark because of its location facing south, the limited number of windows in this suite and fully private lanai make it ideal for day sleepers, media junkies, and…let’s say, the tan-line averse. Taken in combination with suite #3 and its Hollywood bathroom, suite #4 could comprise part of a house-width owner’s suite.
Features
- Private lanai [~120 sq ft]
- Pacific Ocean view from lanai
- Independently controlled AC Split
- Built-in book/curio case
- Hollywood bathroom:
- Shared WC with bidet-enabled Toto® washlet & shower stall
- Designated single vanity area [~25 sf]
- Distinct dressing area with extensive closeting [~22 sf]
- Direction of view: South
- Location: Middle floor
- Approx. 205 sq ft [~372 sf incl. vanity area, dressing area & lanai]
Bed + Bath Suite #5
We lovingly nicknamed this suite “the crows nest” for its virtually unimpeded and rather arresting view of sunrise over Koko crater (see the property video). Located just inside the front door and garage entrances at street level, we’ve naturally staged this room as an office but technically it conforms to the specs of a bedroom, too.
Features
- High view plane
- Location is a natural sound barrier
- Independently controlled AC Split
- Expansive built-in book/curio cases & desk
- Bathroom:
- Distinct WC
- Walk-in closet
- Corner spa tub
- Single vanity
- Approx. 45 sq ft
- Direction of view: Southeast
- Location: Top floor
- Approx. 260 sq ft [~305 sf incl. bath]
Bed + Bath Suite #5




We lovingly nicknamed this suite “the crows nest” for its virtually unimpeded and rather arresting view of sunrise over Koko crater (see the property video). Located just inside the front door and garage entrances at street level, we’ve naturally staged this room as an office but technically it conforms to the specs of a bedroom, too.
Features
- High view plane
- Location is a natural sound barrier
- Independently controlled AC Split
- Expansive built-in book/curio cases & desk
- Bathroom:
- Distinct WC
- Walk-in closet
- Corner spa tub
- Single vanity
- Approx. 45 sq ft
- Direction of view: Southeast
- Location: Top floor
- Approx. 260 sq ft [~305 sf incl. bath]
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Timely & Timeless
In The Details
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Deep Blue Sees
Almost every seat in this house has the view of a roadside scenic overlook, but private, and air conditioned.




Organization Abounds
In addition to a larder/pantry off the garage, you will find extra storage in many places here, including closet organizers & other built-ins.




Travertine
Born of the ocean, travertine is as varied as nature herself. You will find it…well, everywhere here, and it’s all recently added.




70-year Roof
Metal roofs can last up to 70 years. Even better, this roof & gutter system was put in recently & specifically for the PV.




Solid as a rock
Stone is reliable. Granite is both reliable and beautiful. It’s what kitchen islands were made for.




Sustainable Is In
As of 2016, Enphase® inverters & 35 PV panels…whoa! That’s power on demand…and to spare.




Rustic, not rusty
A hammered copper apron sink is both uniquely beautiful and simple to clean with just a soft cloth, soap & water.




Kenmore® Elite™
5 bed+bath suites can produce laundry to daunt even the best maid service. Yours will love these ginormous front loaders.




The Big Guns
Bosch® – GE® – KitchenAid® – these brands need no introduction except to say, “Dey in da house!” Oh, and many of them are top of their line.




What time is it?
It’s me o’clock, that’s what. And when it is, let one of your many jetted tubs pulse your stress away. You’ve earned it.




U R in the Zone
You do your part to support a greener world with zoned air conditioning. How? AC splits are smarter than central air and you will find them in almost every room here. Earth thanks you.




TP shortage ...ha!
Who needs archaic toilet paper when real clean is just a button away? Welcome to the 21st century & the Toto® washlet in every WC. #Amirite




Custom Cabinetry+
The “plus” to this custom cabinetry is the lighting both inside and underneath it.




Moen®
The design is cohesive with this reliably built kitchen fixture sitting atop the hammered copper, double-basin apron sink.




The Devil
If the devil truly is in the details, then this home is a church that has even the comfort of the cook covered while s/he writes a recipe for ambrosia.




Seduced by blue
In addition to its privacy screen, the 2-person hot tub bubbles in electric blue lights at night. Come see. It’s quite unique.




Bright Nights
Like a lighthouse, this solor-powered home is a beacon over the pacific. Plus, the pool deck is safe and bright to use long after sundown.




Lanais abound
Who doesn’t want an outdoor lanai right off the bedroom? Day or night freedom to step out and clear one’s head? We can’t think of anything nicer.




America International
Your contemporary American styled home sits amidst homes, like your neighbor’s tuscan villa, that lend an international flair to your pool deck experience.




Jetliner View
Perched on a ridge, this tropical home’s access to the cooling trade winds make AC truly optional for much of the year.




Crystal (blue persua...ok, you get it)
From formal raindrop & modern tiered crystal chandeliers, to mid-century sconces, to flush-mount ceiling LEDs, & even fluorescent tubes. Need to see things in a new light? Turn around.




Don't be Knotty
Solid oak hardwood floors look refined because they are, with the ability to be refinished many times.




Like a Fractal
Like a fractal, an architectural tower of glass mirrors the home built around it. Stunning.




Let the Sun Shine
The skylights & clerestory over the central staircase add dynamic light, dimension, and movement. Preach!




Finished Garage
More than aesthetically pleasing (altho, that too), an epoxy-sealed garage floor extends its life by sealing out moisture.
Timely & Timeless
In The Details
full color, full size images are visible in the hd gallery below
By The Numbers
Sqr Ft Interior
Garage Parking
Sqr Ft Garage
Sqr Ft Land
($) Biannual HOA fee
Year Built
NEAREST HIKE: Hawaii Loa Ridge Trail (miles)
NEAREST BEACH: Kawaikui Beach Park (mins drive)
NEAREST GOLF: Waialae Country Club (miles)
By The Numbers
Sqr Ft Interior
Garage Parking
Sqr Ft Garage
Sqr Ft Land
($) Biannual HOA Dues
Effective Year Built
NEAREST HIKE: HAWAII LOA RIDGE TRAIL (MILES)
NEAREST BEACH: Kawaikui beach park (MINS DRIVE)
NEAREST GOLF: WAialae country club (MILES)
Open house notice
Mark Your CalendarThe Hawaii Association of Realtors® has agreed to hold open houses again, for now. We value everyone’s health and safety.
Please be aware that certain restrictions and limitations related to public health and safety during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic must be observed until further notice:
- No more than five (5) people shall be inside a property at any time. This number (5) shall include the listing agent, buyers agent, and staff.
- All CDC guidelines shall be followed, including the use of hand sanitizer, which will be provided by the listing agent at all entry points to the home.
- Non-surgical masks or other recommended face coverings shall be used at all times, both inside and outside the property.
- Physical distancing of 6 ft. or more shall be maintained by all persons who do not reside in the same household.
FIRST OPEN HOUSE – JAN 24, 2021 from 2-5pm
Open house notice
Mark Your CalendarThe Hawaii Association of Realtors® has agreed to hold open houses again, for now. We value everyone’s health and safety.
Please be aware that certain restrictions and limitations related to public health and safety during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic must be observed until further notice:
- No more than five (5) people shall be inside a property at any time. This number (5) shall include the listing agent, buyers agent, and staff.
- All CDC guidelines shall be followed, including the use of hand sanitizer, which will be provided by the listing agent at all entry points to the home.
- Non-surgical masks or other recommended face coverings shall be used at all times, both inside and outside the property.
- Physical distancing of 6 ft. or more shall be maintained by all persons who do not reside in the same household.
First OPEN HOUSE – JAN 24, 2021 from 2-5pm
Destination: Home
- Metal roof & gutters to support a PV system
- 35 panel, 3 circuit Enphase® inverter PV system capable of charging home & electric car (not owned), with surplus net metering agreement per HECO
- Travertine floors and walls
- Living room entertainment center/curio cabinet with quartz decking
- Cooktop with retractable downdraft vent
- All Toto® washlets & GFIs
- Ceiling fans
- Bedside light switches
- Stone & weather sealing on Koko Head main level lanai
- SunEarth® solar hot water heater
- 2-person hot tub on pool deck
- Interior window shades
**as of May 2020




Top Destination: Home
Both you and your visitors will consider your home the destination of choice with virtually every modern convenience available at this central, Hawaii Loa ridge location. Where present, the following upgrades were made in the last 60 months**:
Click to Open/Close Improvements List
- Metal roof & gutters to support a PV system
- 35 panel, 3 circuit Enphase® inverter PV system capable of charging home & electric car (not owned), with surplus net metering agreement per HECO
- Travertine floors and walls
- Living room entertainment center/curio cabinet with quartz decking
- Cooktop with retractable downdraft vent
- All Toto® washlets & GFIs
- Ceiling fans
- Bedside light switches
- Stone & weather sealing on Koko Head main level lanai
- SunEarth® solar hot water heater
- 2-person hot tub on pool deck
- Interior window shades
**as of May 2020




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A Look Outside
Food forestry. Dogscaping. Micro-gardens. Indoor/outdoor living. Low impact design. Natural hydrology.
Building a home into a ridge/hillside means little-to-no landscape design for most developers. No gardening. No “natural bounty.” Well…not here. These slopes are both accessible and bursting with gifts from the tropical sun. The front yard is a sculpted garden, the main entry a near-canopied country lane-like walk, the pool deck is replete with planters and landscape lighting, and the eastern and southern slopes are 1) accessed by stairs, and 2) functioning as a privacy screen with a forest of fruiting trees and flowering shrubs. You’ll find bananas, lemons, limes, papaya, bougainvillea, and wiliwili all for your seasonal enjoyment. If they are ripe when you visit, please, grab a snack to take with you as you ponder your life here and the bounty that awaits you.
A Look Outside
Food forestry. Dogscaping. Micro-gardens. Indoor/outdoor living. Low impact design. Natural hydrology.
Building a home into a ridge/hillside means little-to-no landscape design for most developers. No gardening. No “natural bounty.” Well…not here. These slopes are both accessible and bursting with gifts from the tropical sun. The front yard is a sculpted garden, the main entry a near-canopied country lane-like walk, the pool deck is replete with planters and landscape lighting, and the eastern and southern slopes are 1) accessed by stairs, and 2) functioning as a privacy screen with a forest of fruiting trees and flowering shrubs. You’ll find bananas, lemons, limes, papaya, bougainvillea, and wiliwili all for your seasonal enjoyment. If they are ripe when you visit, please, grab a snack to take with you as you ponder your life here and the bounty that awaits you.
OUR eXpERT AGENTS




“Picture-perfect views that super-whelm me every time I look out the viewing windows. Mauna Lua Bay never looked so beautiful…a home of privacy and space…a community of comfort and safety. Make a brilliant decision to visit 872 Moaniala as soon as you can!”
~ Patti Kam
LISTING AGENT
“This is my first listing with such majestic views – inside & out – from the foyer at the top of the stairs to an amazing set of view planes at every window. Where the home is situated on the ridge, you can see all the way East to Koko Crater and all the way West past Diamond Head Crater to Ewa Beach. Just truly stunning.”
~ Patrick P. Chandler
LISTING AGENT




Patti Kam
Realtor-Associate®, RS-64016
eXp Realty®
+1 (808) 960-3198




Patrick P. Chandler
Realtor-Associate®, RS-79731
Corcoran Pacific Properties
+1 (808) 650-3040
OUR eXpERT AGENTS




“Picture-perfect views that super-whelm me every time I look out the viewing windows. Mauna Lua Bay never looked so beautiful…a home of privacy and space…a community of comfort and safety. Make a brilliant decision to visit 872 Moaniala as soon as you can!”
~ Patti Kam
LISTING AGENT
Patti Kam
Realtor-Associate®, RS-64016
eXp Realty®
+1 (808) 960-3198




“This is my first listing with such majestic views – inside & out – from the foyer at the top of the stairs to an amazing set of view planes at every window. Where the home is situated on the ridge, you can see all the way East to Koko Crater and all the way West past Diamond Head Crater to Ewa Beach. Just truly stunning.”
~ Patrick P. Chandler
LISTING AGENT
Patrick P. Chandler
Realtor-Associate®, RS-79731
Corcoran Pacific Properties
+1 (808) 650-3040



