400 Keawe

The developers of 400 Keawe made a deliberate choice that most Kakaako buildings don’t: they skipped the amenities entirely. No pool, no gym, no theater. For buyers comparing it to the high-rises nearby, that sounds like a trade-off — and in one sense it is — but the flip side is maintenance fees that run well below what comparable buildings in the neighborhood charge, and a price point that reflects the difference. Built in 2016 by Castle & Cooke Homes Hawaii on a 65,917 square foot lot in the Our Kakaako master-planned district, the six-story L-shaped building sits directly across from SALT, the 85,000 square foot open-air retail and dining complex that anchors the neighborhood and won Shopping Center of the Year in 2018. The building’s colorful exterior gives it a distinct visual identity on a block defined by concrete towers.

The units themselves are well-finished for a building at this price point. Bosch appliances, quartz countertops, glass-cabinet cabinetry, and full-size GE washers and dryers come standard. Ductless PTAC wall units handle cooling in the living areas and bedrooms. Floor plans vary meaningfully across the 95 units — some two-bedrooms are configured roommate-style with bedrooms on opposite ends, others have kitchen islands or master bedroom dens — which gives buyers more optionality than a typical single-layout building. Long-term rentals are permitted, adding flexibility for buyers who may not occupy full-time.

Down to Earth grocery is a block away. Mother Waldron Park is around the corner. The future Kakaako rail station will sit nearby. For buyers priced out of the Ward Village towers or who simply don’t want to pay for amenities they won’t use, 400 Keawe offers a grounded, well-located alternative in one of Honolulu’s most active neighborhoods.