KOA RIDGE

* I do not represent the developer Of Koa Ridge, Castle & Cooke Homes Hawaii Inc. (“CCHHI”) or the Koa Ridge Project. We are not a part of the sales team nor do we make any representations on their behalf. If you want information directly from the sales office I urge you to contact them directly. If you would like me to help represent you as your real estate professional I would be happy to meet with you. 

 

It was almost 20 years since Koa Ridge was first proposed to the public before they broke ground on the future Central Oahu community in late 2017. Talks regarding Koa Ridge started back in the late 1990’s. After receiving approval from the state Land Use Commission in 2012 the developer spent years fighting through the reclassification of the 576 acre site from Agricultural to Urban zoning and finally did so at the end of 2017. Fast forward a few years and after several delays the Koa Ridge project looks like it is getting closer to the start of sales. It seems as if everyone has been waiting for the Koa Ridge development and I have talked to hundreds of people waiting just like you. 

 

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The Koa Ridge community, developed by Castle & Cooke Homes Hawaii will place a lot of emphasis on sustainability which means they will look to improve the quality of life for the children or “Keiki” in the development. The community will feature both walking and bicycle paths and Castle & Cooke will look to develop both community amenities and buildings that use sustainable practices. Planned amenities include future parks, a community center, meeting facilities, over 7 miles of Bike Pedway, elementary school, community retail space, and much more. 

Castle & Cooke Homes Hawaii broke ground on their long awaited Koa Ridge project on November 2nd, 2017. Koa Ridge, which will be built on 576 acres between Waipio and Mililani, has been more than 15 years in the making. Castle & Cooke first received approval from the state Land Use Commission in 2002, but then challenges by the Sierra Club, Hawaii Chapter, and former state Sen. Clayton Hee delayed the project until a Hawaii Supreme Court ruling last year gave it final approval.

 

KOA RIDGE NEIGHBORHOOD

Koa Ridge will feature roughly 3,500 homes and be located in Central Oahu between Waipio and Mililani. Koa Ridge is adjacent to the 200 acre Central Oahu Regional Park (CORP) and is bordered my Ka Uka Boulevard, Costco Waipio, H-2 Freeway, and Kamehameha Highway. Along with the amenities mentioned above a mixed-use Village Center will be created which will house retail, restaurants, community services, and there is even talks of a 150 room hotel. Koa Ridge’s “Gateway” will also include a major commercial area that may include businesses such as a community super market, drug store, financial institutions, big-box retailer, offices, and more restaurants. Along with construction jobs, Castle and Cooke Homes Hawaii estimates that roughly 2,300 jobs will be created by the Village Center, medical center, and Gateway Commercial businesses.

TYPES OF HOMES

There will be a large variety of homes to fit all family types and sizes. Koa Ridge will offer a full range of housing styles, from single family to a variety of multi-family home options. Their homes and amenities will appeal to the spectrum, from first-time home buyers to those looking to move up and expand, and to those looking to downsize and relax

• Single Family Homes (Nanea at Koa Ridge)

• Townhomes and/or Condos

• Multi-family homes

• Senior Living Residences near onsite healthcare facilities

• Affordable Housing (Check out FAQs Here) 

 

Nanea at Koa Ridge

Nanea at Koa Ridge will be the first neighborhood of homes featuring single family condominium homes. Prices have not been announced but they are recommending buyers to be prequalified at $900k minimum. 

 

AMENITIES

• Community Center
  • Multi-purpose facility providing meeting spaces, recreational and health amenities
• Community and Neighborhood Parks
• Elementary School
• Gateway
  • Commercial spaces for box retailer, grocery store, drug store, restaurants, financial institutions and more
• The Village
  • Retail, dining, entertainment services and residences
• Medical Center, developed by the Wahiawa Hospital Association

 

SALES PROCESS

The developer, Castle and Cooke has not confirmed whether homes will be offered via lottery or on a first come first serve basis. We have seen developers; including Castle & Cooke utilize both systems even when it comes to some of their past developments such as Mililani Mauka, Royal Kunia, and Pu’uwai Place. Because of the overwhelming demand for Koa Ridge we believe that they will utilize a lottery sales system. Most large developments will have small lotteries and sell in “phases”. For example, it is not untypical to have a lottery for 8-12 homes in a phase every month or so. This allows for the developer to spread out sales and give buyers a fair shot to obtain a home. Demand creates value and if you’re able to get lucky and purchase a home early in the sales process it will be a good value. 

 

KOA RIDGE 2020 UPDATE

3/9/2020: The sales team updated us that they are still working on infrastructure and home to start sales in the summer of 2020. The sales team has mentioned that they will start sales before the Koa Ridge model homes are even built, meaning that prospective buyers only have floor plans and artist renderings to go off of to make a purchase  until model homes are completed later on. 

8/15/2019: Through talks with Castle & Cooke the developer hopes to start sales in early 2020 with the first homes being completed by the end of summer. Sales would start roughly 6 months to the completion of the first homes. 

6/18/2019: After several delays Castle & Cooke Hawaii announces through email that the development was in mass-grading stage, and they were continuing with the implementation of sewer and drainage master plans, roadway master plan, and required governmental approvals. Start of sales was pushed back to the end of 2019. 

11/2/2017: The Koa Ridge project finally breaks ground. The delivery of the first 170 of 3500 homes was scheduled for 2019 with sales to begin at the end of 2018. 

DEVELOPER: Castle & Cooke Hawaii 

SALES LAUNCH: Estimated for Q2 2020

COMPLETION: Estimated Late 2020 for first homes

PRICING: To be determined

ZIP CODE: 96789 or 96797

 

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*Plans, Prices, and Information subject to change by the developer.

To give yourself the best chance at securing a home please contact me at (808) 351-8394 | JoeC@BetterHawaii.com

 

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* I do not represent the developer Of Koa Ridge, Castle & Cooke Homes Hawaii Inc. (“CCHHI”) or the Koa Ridge Project. We are not a part of the sales team nor do we make any representations on their behalf. If you want information directly from the sales office I urge you to contact them directly. If you would like me to help represent you as your real estate professional I would be happy to meet with you. 

 

Latest News

Nov 2, 2017 | After nearly 20 years, Castle & Cooke breaks ground on $2B Koa Ridge master-planned community

May 6, 2016 | Koa Ridge rising

 

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HAWAII STARTS HERE | JOE CASTANEDA (R)

Joe is realtor with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Advantage Realty. He majored in finance and has experience as a former mortgage loan originator. He has helped buyers both with new project loans and going through the process of applying and obtaining units in new projects. He uses his finance, mortgage, and real estate knowledge to help home buyers find the right properties to fit their needs. Contact Joe by phone or email at (808) 351-8394 or JoeC@BetterHawaii.com