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223 Saratoga Rd #812, Honolulu

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Description
This is a lovely fully furnished large studio close to Waikiki Beach and has been used only barely as a second/vacation home. It has not been rented for years. Formerly known as the Trump Tower Waikiki, the property has been newly rebranded as "Ka Lai Waikiki Beach," and is part of the LXR Hotels & Resorts, a Hilton Luxury brand, who is upgrading this Five Star property to the next level. The exceptionally low property tax rate is due to the current 'Dedication for Residential Use,' which allows for rental terms of 30+ days. If you rent as a short-term rental (less than 30-day rental terms) then the property tax rate will revert to the higher Hotel/Resort property tax rate. If the Buyer intends to rejoin the hotel rental program, then this unit's complete renovation package is estimated to cost $120-140K. The $1,020.07/mo 'other fees' is the special assessment that ends in December 2025 and pays for the common-area renovation upgrades. ~ Make this your perfect second home, principal residence in paradise, or vacation getaway.
Recent Activity
  • Mar 15, 2024 Back to Active
  • Mar 15, 2024 Price $460,000
  • Mar 13, 2024 Temp. Withdrawn / Hold
  • Feb 12, 2024 Listed at $480,000
  • Aug 04, 2020 Sold for $415,000
  • May 17, 2020 In Escrow
  • Dec 03, 2019 Listed at $490,000
  • Oct 02, 2019 Expired
  • Jul 22, 2019 Price $525,000
  • Oct 19, 2018 Listed at $555,000
  • Mar 30, 2017 Sold for $498,000
  • Mar 28, 2017 In Escrow
  • Mar 28, 2017 Listed at $498,000
Past Sales
  • #2306: Studio | 1 Ba @ $375K (4/5/24)
  • #1812: Studio | 1 Ba @ $480K (3/19/24)
  • #1105: Studio | 1 Ba @ $645K (3/8/24)
  • #2409: 3 Bds | 2.5 Ba @ $2.98M (3/7/24)
  • #1122: 1 Bd | 1 Ba @ $880K (2/16/24)
  • #2206: Studio | 1 Ba @ $365K (2/13/24)
  • #1712: Studio | 1 Ba @ $470K (2/9/24)
  • #1815: 1 Bd | 2 Ba @ $1.48M (2/8/24)
  • #2321: Studio | 1 Ba @ $610K (2/1/24)
  • #1508: Studio | 1 Ba @ $470K (12/26/23)
  • #919: 2 Bds | 2 Ba @ $1.845M (12/22/23)
  • #3109: 3 Bds | 2.5 Ba @ $4.6M (12/20/23)
  • #3608: 1 Bd | 2 Ba @ $1.8M (11/29/23)
  • #2806: 2 Bds | 3 Ba @ $1.73M (11/14/23)
  • #1417: Studio | 1 Ba @ $850K (10/20/23)
  • #1210: Studio | 1 Ba @ $450K (10/17/23)
  • #1303: 2 Bds | 2 Ba @ $1.53M (9/25/23)
  • #906: Studio | 1 Ba @ $395K (9/18/23)
  • #2006: Studio | 1 Ba @ $370K (9/15/23)
  • #2116: Studio | 1 Ba @ $560K (9/6/23)
  • #1019: 2 Bds | 2 Ba @ $2.07M (8/23/23)
  • #803: 2 Bds | 2 Ba @ $1.5M (8/21/23)
  • #1112: Studio | 1 Ba @ $500K (8/11/23)
  • #1808: Studio | 1 Ba @ $532K (8/10/23)
  • #3110: 3 Bds | 3.5 Ba @ $3.35M (7/31/23)
  • #2803: 2 Bds | 3 Ba @ $2.15M (7/6/23)
  • #3405: 2 Bds | 3 Ba @ $2.6M (6/30/23)
  • #1109: Studio | 1 Ba @ $790K (6/30/23)
  • #2010: Studio | 1 Ba @ $558K (6/30/23)
  • #2007: Studio | 1 Ba @ $700K (6/28/23)
  • #1612: Studio | 1 Ba @ $520K (6/23/23)
  • #3103: 2 Bds | 3 Ba @ $2.1M (6/8/23)
  • #1415: 1 Bd | 2 Ba @ $1.53M (6/1/23)
  • #1211: 1 Bd | 2 Ba @ $1.58M (5/2/23)
  • #3707: 2 Bds | 3 Ba @ $2.8M (4/26/23)
  • #1420: Studio | 1 Ba @ $535K (3/22/23)
  • #908: Studio | 1 Ba @ $470K (3/3/23)
  • #1010: Studio | 1 Ba @ $440K (2/27/23)
  • #914: Studio | 1 Ba @ $420K (2/27/23)
  • #1318: Studio | 1 Ba @ $360K (2/27/23)
  • #1101: Studio | 1 Ba @ $370K (2/16/23)
  • #918: Studio | 1 Ba @ $350K (2/14/23)
  • #1418: Studio | 1 Ba @ $365K (2/10/23)
  • #910: Studio | 1 Ba @ $430K (2/9/23)
  • #1218: Studio | 1 Ba @ $357K (2/2/23)
  • #1910: Studio | 1 Ba @ $520K (1/31/23)
  • #1018: Studio | 1 Ba @ $352K (1/30/23)
  • #1118: Studio | 1 Ba @ $350K (1/20/23)
  • #1908: Studio | 1 Ba @ $540K (1/3/23)
  • #3001: 2 Bds | 2 Ba @ $1.83M (12/2/22)
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More Details
  • Owner, Tax & Resale History
  • HOA Fees / ft²: $3.65
  • Price / ft²: $826
  • Other Condos Price / ft²
  • Cash vs Financing Buyers
  • HOA Fees Include: Cable TV, Hot Water, Internet Service, Sewer, Water
  • Zoning: X6 - Resort Mixed Use Precinct
  • Flood Zone: Zone AE
  • View: City
  • Furnished: Full
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Owner Occupancy: 2%
  • Management Company: Hawaiiana Mgmt
  • Security Features: Card, Keyed Elevator, Video
  • Amenities: Concierge, Doorman, Exercise Room, Meeting Room, Patio/Deck, Pool on Property, Recreation Area, Restaurant, Sauna, Security Guard, Valet
  • TMK: 1-2-6-3-61-11
  • Tax Assessed Land: $319,400
  • Tax Assessed Improvements: $201,000
  • Tax Assessed Total: $520,400
  • Courtesy: Hawaii Living LLC / (808) 943-9000
  • MLS: 202400739
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Good to Know
News: As of Feb 7, 2024 from Trump Tower Waikiki has been rebranded to Ka Lai Waikiki Beach. 

Profile
  • Address: 223 Saratoga Rd, Honolulu, HI 96815.
  • Completed year 2009, 469 units, 38 floors, studio - 3BR, Pets: OK (verify).
  • Amenities: Pool, Gym, Spa, Business Center & more. 
  • Pre-construction, year 2006, units sold out in one day (a number of owners ended up cancelling prior to completion and project was completed with developer owning a substantial number of units).

About Trump Tower Waikiki
Trump Tower Waikiki is a condo hotel where each re  .....
Read more.
The MLS properties are based on information from the Multiple Listing Service of Hicentral MLS, Ltd. Listings last updated on April 26, 2024. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
  • Asking Price: $460,000
Description
This is a lovely fully furnished large studio close to Waikiki Beach and has been used only barely as a second/vacation home. It has not been rented for years. Formerly known as the Trump Tower Waikiki, the property has been newly rebranded as "Ka Lai Waikiki Beach," and is part of the LXR Hotels & Resorts, a Hilton Luxury brand, who is upgrading this Five Star property to the next level. The exceptionally low property tax rate is due to the current 'Dedication for Residential Use,' which allows for rental terms of 30+ days. If you rent as a short-term rental (less than 30-day rental terms) then the property tax rate will revert to the higher Hotel/Resort property tax rate. If the Buyer intends to rejoin the hotel rental program, then this unit's complete renovation package is estimated to cost $120-140K. The $1,020.07/mo 'other fees' is the special assessment that ends in December 2025 and pays for the common-area renovation upgrades. ~ Make this your perfect second home, principal residence in paradise, or vacation getaway.
    The MLS properties are based on information from the Multiple Listing Service of Hicentral MLS, Ltd. Listings last updated on April 26, 2024. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
    • Mar 15, 2024 Back to Active
    • Mar 15, 2024 Price $460,000
    • Mar 13, 2024 Temp. Withdrawn / Hold
    • Feb 12, 2024 Listed at $480,000
    • Aug 04, 2020 Sold for $415,000
    • May 17, 2020 In Escrow
    • Dec 03, 2019 Listed at $490,000
    • Oct 02, 2019 Expired
    • Jul 22, 2019 Price $525,000
    • Oct 19, 2018 Listed at $555,000
    • Mar 30, 2017 Sold for $498,000
    • Mar 28, 2017 In Escrow
    • Mar 28, 2017 Listed at $498,000
    News: As of Feb 7, 2024 from Trump Tower Waikiki has been rebranded to Ka Lai Waikiki Beach. 

    Profile
    • Address: 223 Saratoga Rd, Honolulu, HI 96815.
    • Completed year 2009, 469 units, 38 floors, studio - 3BR, Pets: OK (verify).
    • Amenities: Pool, Gym, Spa, Business Center & more. 
    • Pre-construction, year 2006, units sold out in one day (a number of owners ended up cancelling prior to completion and project was completed with developer owning a substantial number of units).

    About Trump Tower Waikiki
    Trump Tower Waikiki is a condo hotel where each re  .....
    Read more.
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