It is no secret that Oahu is home to a seemingly endless supply of beautiful golf courses. As such, no matter where you buy a home on Oahu, you are going to find yourself living near to a golf course. If you are interested in actually living in a golf course home on Oahu, however, there are a few choice communities that you may want to focus on.
Ko’Olina’s Ko’Olina Kai Golf Estates
Located on the Leeward side of Oahu, Ko’Olina Kai Golf Estates is a luxurious planned community offering both single-family homes and condos. With homes built in the early 2000s, they are among the newer golf course homes in Oahu. Rated one of the “Top 75 Resort Courses in the U.S.” by Golf Digest, Ko’Olina Golf Club is one of the most popular golf destinations on the island. Homes within the Ko’Olina Kai Golf Estates range from around $1 to $1.9 million.
Kailua’s Enchanted Lake/Country Club Knoll
The Mid-Pacific Country Club golf course homes found in Kailua’s Enchanted Lake and Country Club Knoll neighborhoods are in high demand and, as a result, rarely become available. Ranging in price from around $1.3 to $1.9 million, homes within these neighborhoods boast gorgeous views and options ranging from mid-century bungalows to newly-built homes. In addition to offering golf course frontage views, homes in Country Club Knoll are located near to Kailua Beach Park and Lanikai Beach while Enchanted Lake is just two miles away fro Kailua Beach. Bothare also located just a short drive away from the center of Kailua Town.
Diamond Head’s Waialae-Kahala Golf Course
Considered to be one of the nicest areas in Honolulu, the Diamond Head region boasts a number of great golf courses to explore. For those looking for a high-end golf course home, those homes located adjacent to Waialae Country Club and Golf Course will fit the bill. Offering a convenient location near to the freeway and the Kahala Mall, these homes typically range in price from $2 to $5 million. Here, you will find custom homes ranging from simple, mid-century ranch homes to newly-constructed mega-mansions. Some of the homes offer golf course views, while others offer views of the ocean or frontage.
Hawaii Kai’s Queen’s Gate
Featuring 120 golf course homes, the gated Queen’s Gate community in Hawaii Kai offers a resort setting at a lower price point than many of Oahu’s golf communities. Built in the late 1970s, the community offers amenities such as tennis and racquetball courts. Prices typically range from around $1 to $1.5 million.
Ewa Beach’s Hoakalei
Ewa Beach offers several golf courses, including the Coral Creek, Ewa Beach and Hawaii Prince golf courses. One popular subdivision within this region is the Hoakalei subdivision, which is located near the Hoakalei Country Club and Golf Course. In addition to being one of the more affordable areas on the island, Ewa Beach also offers a great beach and plenty of shopping opportunities. Homes within the Hoakalei subdivision generally range in price from around $900,000 to $1.5 million.