About Waipahu Real Estate

Waipahu is located in the southern area of Oahu, just north of Pearl Harbor. It is a former sugar plantation town.  Its name refers to an artesian spring. In the Hawaiian language, wai means water and pahu means “burst of gush forth.”

 

The ancient Hawaiians enjoyed the cool and clear water that came out of the ground and named this spring Waipahu. They considered Waipahu to be the capital of the island. Hawaiian royalty used to gather here to enjoy the fresh spring water.

Waipahu Properties

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Background Information

Waipahu stands as a historic reminder of the ancient history Hawaii holds.

With natural springs and geysers as well as beautiful stretches of white, sandy beaches, Waipahu offers a life of tranquility and beauty to those who live there.

 

The population began to grow rapidly after Honolulu began to expand in the early 1900s. With the closure of the sugarcane plantation, this beautiful city is a quiet place for residents seeking a tight-knight community.

Bringing the cooler waters of the ocean, and offering a simpler, slower life than the more populated locations and cities of Oahu.

 

A site not typically familiar to most Hawaiian cities, with has rolling hills and forests of ancient trees that link the rich history of its past to the present.

 

Several recreational facilities host many activities for families to partake in as well.

 

Parks and Recreation in Waipahu

The Central Oahu Regional Park allows residents to hike for miles along the beautiful countryside of Oahu, play tennis, softball, baseball, archery, swimming. and other activities.

The Waikele Premium Outlets provide a large number of stores for shopping. and family enjoyment.  Right nearby, is the Waikele Golf Club for a complete family afternoon.

Pouhala Marsh is a 70-acre tidal wetland located on the southwestern coastline of the island of O‘ahu.

 

Waipahu Neighborhoods

A great place to raise a family on Oahu, as well as enjoying a quiet suburban life.

AG / Preserve	Hale Lumi	Robinson Heights	Village Park	Waipahu Gardens
Business	Harbor View	Royal Kunia	Waikele	Waipahu Triangle
Crestview	Renaissance	Seaview	Waipahu Estates	Waipahu-Lower