West O'ahu
Sign Up For Alerts
New Construction
Discover Your New Home in West O'ahu
West O'ahu is experiencing unprecedented growth, making it a prime destination for new construction homes. A variety of master-planned communities are emerging, offering diverse housing options to suit every lifestyle, from modern condominiums to spacious single-family residences.
These vibrant communities provide residents with access to excellent schools, convenient rail transit, and an array of resort-style amenities. Ho'opili stands out as one of several premier developments, alongside other exciting projects that blend urban convenience with the beauty of O'ahu.
  • Explore West O'ahu's Newest Communities
Explore West O'ahu's Newest Communities
Discover a diverse range of modern homes and vibrant neighborhoods currently under development in West O'ahu. Each community offers unique amenities, housing styles, and a commitment to quality island living.
Ewa Gentry
[List available communities/phases]
For a comprehensive list of all available new construction properties and future phases, please visit our dedicated directory.
Housing Options Across West O'ahu
New Construction Communities
Explore thriving master-planned communities like Ho'opili, Koa Ridge, and Ocean Pointe. These developments offer a range of modern condos, townhomes, and single-family residences, with prices typically ranging from $500K to $1.2M+ to suit diverse needs and budgets.
Resale Homes
Discover established neighborhoods such as Ewa Beach, Kapolei, Makakilo, and Ewa Villages. These areas provide excellent resale opportunities, from charming condominiums to spacious single-family homes, generally priced between $400K and $900K.
Upcoming Projects
Stay informed about exciting future developments and pre-construction opportunities emerging across West O'ahu. New projects are continually breaking ground, promising innovative housing solutions and investment potential for tomorrow's residents.
West O'ahu offers a remarkable variety of housing options designed to meet every lifestyle and budget. From brand-new construction to charming established homes, you'll find diverse opportunities balancing quality living with relative affordability in a beautiful island setting.
Parks and Recreation
Ho'opili's master plan dedicates 20% of development (70 acres) to parks and open spaces, ensuring residents access to outdoor activities throughout Hawaii's 280+ days of annual sunshine.
Neighborhood Parks
Eight neighborhood parks include the 3.5-acre Konane Park with its "Adventure Zone" playground, Malia Square (1.2 acres) featuring a Hawaiian botanical garden, and Kai'olu Park (2.8 acres) with pavilions for gatherings up to 75 people. Traditional Hawaiian landscaping with native plants reduces water usage by 45% compared to conventional approaches.
Sports Facilities
The 12-acre "4J" Athletic Complex houses four regulation soccer fields supporting 24 leagues with 2,000+ annual participants, six basketball courts, and eight dedicated pickleball courts. Diamond Head Baseball Field offers seating for 250 spectators, while fitness stations along the jogging path host twice-weekly community circuit training.
Community Centers
The 15,000-square-foot SoHo Community Center features a 2,500-square-foot event space, commercial kitchen, and residents-only saltwater pool. Five additional centers are planned by 2026, including the Makai Center with fitness facilities, demonstration kitchen, and technology lab offering coding classes for children.
Trails and Outdoor Activities
The trail network will span 15.8 miles, with 8.3 miles currently accessible. The 4.2-mile Ho'opili Greenway features exercise stations, seating areas, and educational signs about Hawaiian culture and history. Community activities include weekly sunset yoga classes and the monthly Moonlight Cinema series in Central Park.
Ho'opili's recreation amenities promote active lifestyles and community connections. The Ho'opili Community Association Recreation Committee and dedicated staff organize over 60 seasonal events, 24 weekly classes, and 15 recreational leagues annually, including the popular quarterly Ho'opili Community Days festival.
Transit-Oriented Development
Ho'opili is strategically designed as a Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) anchored along Honolulu's 20-mile rail transit system. The community enjoys exceptional accessibility through three key rail stations: East Kapolei station (Kualakaʻi) at the western edge, UH West O'ahu station (Keone'ae) just 1.2 miles east, and the centrally located Honouliuli Station within Ho'opili itself. No residence within the community is more than a 10-minute walk from a rail station, ensuring public transportation is always within reach.
When fully operational in 2025, the rail system will transport Ho'opili residents to Honolulu International Airport in just 25 minutes and downtown Ala Moana in 35-40 minutes without a car—cutting typical rush-hour driving times by up to 60% during peak traffic periods when the H-1 Freeway can become congested with commute times exceeding 90 minutes. Residents working at major employment centers like Pearl Harbor (30-minute rail ride) or the University of Hawaii (35-minute ride) will particularly benefit from this efficient alternative.
Ho'opili's transit infrastructure extends well beyond rail access with 15+ miles of dedicated Class I bike paths separated from vehicle traffic and 8-foot-wide pedestrian sidewalks—50% wider than typical Honolulu standards. These pathways form a comprehensive network connecting all 11 planned neighborhoods to the community's parks, five public schools, and three commercial districts. Solar-powered lighting illuminates pathways throughout the evening, and bike repair stations are positioned at quarter-mile intervals along major routes, supporting car-free mobility for daily errands and recreation.
For drivers, Ho'opili offers four major access points to the H-1 Freeway within a 3-minute drive from any neighborhood, with the Fort Weaver Road interchange providing direct eastbound access toward downtown. The community's integrated transportation approach is projected to reduce vehicle miles traveled by Ho'opili residents by approximately 30% compared to conventional developments, preventing an estimated 15,000 metric tons of carbon emissions annually while promoting healthier lifestyles through the 20+ minutes of daily walking that most residents naturally incorporate into their routines.
Urban Agriculture
Ho'opili is pioneering sustainable living through its comprehensive urban agriculture program, making it one of the first master-planned communities in Hawaii to integrate farming into residential development at this scale. With implementation beginning in 2019, the program has already established 85 acres of active agricultural land with plans to reach full capacity by 2030.
200+ Acres for Agriculture
D.R. Horton has designated exactly 237 acres for agriculture within the community, including 150 acres for commercial farms, 42 acres for community gardens, and 45 acres for "steward" farms managed by Aloun Farms. These agricultural spaces currently produce over 1 million pounds of fresh produce annually, including kalo (taro), sweet potato, and leafy greens, while preserving Hawaii's agricultural heritage and promoting food sustainability on Oʻahu, where approximately 85-90% of food is imported.
Edible Landscaping
Common areas feature over 1,200 fruit trees, 15 herb gardens, and extensive food-bearing plants available through the "Grown in Ho'opili" initiative launched in 2021. Residents can harvest lilikoi (passion fruit), mountain apple, and Hawaiian chili peppers from designated areas marked with QR codes that provide harvesting guidelines. This approach has reduced traditional landscaping costs by 22% while creating beautiful, functional spaces that host monthly "garden-to-table" community events attracting an average of 75-100 residents.
Backyard Orchards
Each of the 3,500 planned single-family home lots receives 2-3 fruit trees selected from a palette of 12 varieties suited to Ewa's microclimate. Homeowners in Phase 1 (completed 2022) have already harvested over 8,000 pounds of mangoes, Meyer lemons, Sharwil avocados, apple bananas, and star fruit from their own 5x10 foot designated growing areas. The program includes quarterly maintenance workshops and a digital "fruit exchange" app where neighbors can trade surplus harvests, which has facilitated over 650 exchanges since its launch.
Community Garden Plots
Residents can lease personal garden plots (available in 100, 200, or 400 square foot sizes) for $25-75 quarterly in 8 dedicated garden areas throughout Ho'opili. Currently, 312 plots are active with a 94% occupancy rate and a waitlist of 43 households. These spaces include irrigation systems, composting stations, and tool-sharing sheds, while fostering community through the "Garden Buddies" program that pairs experienced gardeners with newcomers. Popular crops include kai choy, Japanese cucumbers, eggplant, and cherry tomatoes specially selected for Hawaii's climate.
Farmers Markets
Bi-weekly farmers markets held every Wednesday (3-7pm) and Saturday (8am-noon) at Ho'opili's main plaza showcase produce from the community's 12 participating agricultural producers. These markets generate approximately $18,000 in monthly revenue for local farmers, attract 750-900 visitors per event, and have partnered with the EBT Double Up Food Bucks program to improve fresh food access for low-income residents. The market's "Zero Waste" initiative has diverted 95% of market waste from landfills through comprehensive composting and recycling systems managed by student volunteers from UH West O'ahu.
This commitment to urban agriculture aligns with Hawaii's goal to double local food production by 2030 while creating a unique living environment where residents can participate in food production at various levels. A 2023 community survey found that 78% of Ho'opili households regularly consume food grown within the community, and 42% actively participate in at least one agricultural program, significantly higher than the 12% participation rate in comparable mainland developments with urban farming components.
Future Schools
The Ho'opili master plan designates 61 acres for five public schools strategically positioned throughout the community – three K-5 elementary schools (12 acres each), one middle school (15 acres), and one high school (45 acres) – to be constructed in alignment with the community's phased development between 2025 and 2035.
Currently, Ho'opili students attend nearby schools including Ho'okele Elementary School (0.5 miles from the community's eastern boundary), Honouliuli Middle School (1.2 miles southwest), and either Kapolei High School (3.5 miles west) or Campbell High School (2.8 miles south). The Hawaii Department of Education has allocated $12.4 million for design work on the planned East Kapolei Elementary School and $18.7 million for initial planning of Ho'opili High School.
Pua Lani Elementary, the first dedicated Ho'opili elementary school located in the community's northwestern quadrant, will accommodate 750 students in a 78,000-square-foot facility featuring 42 classrooms, a 6,500-square-foot library media center, and a 12,000-square-foot covered play court. The $86 million campus will implement the internationally recognized STEAM curriculum (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) with dedicated innovation labs, flexible learning spaces, and a 1.5-acre native plant garden for hands-on environmental education. Construction is scheduled to begin in Q2 2025, with completion targeted for the 2027-2028 school year.
Ho'opili High School, situated on a 45-acre parcel in the community's eastern section, will serve 1,600 students with a comprehensive 220,000-square-foot campus. The $174 million facility will feature a 2,500-seat gymnasium, Olympic-sized swimming pool, 350-seat performing arts center, and specialized career academies focused on sustainable agriculture, healthcare, digital technology, and hospitality—industries vital to Hawaii's economic future. The Department of Education will break ground in March 2025, with phase one (freshman and sophomore classes) opening in August 2028 and full four-year operations beginning in 2030.
These neighborhood schools will reduce average student commute times from 22 minutes to under 10 minutes, with 85% of Ho'opili residents living within a half-mile walk of a school. All campuses will connect directly to Ho'opili's 18.5-mile trail network, featuring dedicated bike lanes and pedestrian paths with solar lighting for safe travel. D.R. Horton has formalized partnerships with the University of Hawaii West O'ahu (located 1 mile north) for dual-credit courses for high school students, and with Leeward Community College for workforce development programs focused on sustainability and technology sectors, creating a comprehensive educational ecosystem within the community.
Market Trends and Development Timeline
1
2017-2019
Initial phases saw overwhelming demand with buyers camping out overnight for up to 72 hours before releases. Early lotteries had 57-68 applicants competing for just 8-12 homes per release. The first 153 residents moved into the Kohina and Nanala neighborhoods during March 2018, with home prices starting at $599,000 for townhomes and $699,000 for single-family residences.
During this period, Ho'opili saw 12.7% price appreciation as the market recognized the value of its strategic location and master-planned amenities. The first commercial development broke ground in late 2019 with the 7-acre Ho'opili Gateway Center, which would later become home to Ulta Beauty, Starbucks, and Jersey Mike's among others.
2
2020-2022
Despite pandemic challenges, Ho'opili continued its growth trajectory with 427 new homes completed and a 96% sales rate within 45 days of listing. The community demonstrated remarkable resilience with median prices increasing 8.3% in 2021 alone, while inventory remained tight across Oahu with just 0.9 months of supply.
This period saw the completion of several key amenities including the 2.5-acre Kualaka'i Park with its basketball courts and keiki play area, 1.8 miles of the Hoala Trail system, and the Konane dog park. The community's photovoltaic-ready homes and water conservation systems became increasingly important selling points, with 82% of new buyers citing sustainability features as "very important" in their purchase decision.
3
2023-2024
Sales process shifted to first-come, first-served for qualified buyers as interest rates rose to 6.8%, though homes continued to sell within an average of 23 days. The Haloa neighborhood release in January 2023 sold out all 36 units within 72 hours despite average prices increasing to $824,500 for single-family homes.
New home designs were introduced including the Makali'i collection with 1,800-2,400 sq ft floor plans featuring dedicated home offices and 250+ sq ft lanais. The Malina neighborhood introduced the community's first homes with 3-car garages. Ho'opili's 22-minute commute to downtown Honolulu became even more valuable as post-pandemic traffic on H-1 increased 17% during peak hours compared to 2019 levels.
4
2025-2030+
Ho'opili will continue adding approximately 260-300 new homes annually, with development expected to continue through 2040, including the 20-acre Ho'opili Town Center slated to break ground in Q2 2026. The master plan includes phased construction of 5 additional residential neighborhoods (Makana, Kaiāulu, Pūlama, Hālawa, and Welo), a 150,000 sq ft retail complex, and the 8-acre Ho'opili Central Park.
Future phases will incorporate lessons from earlier development, with adjustments for the projected 22% increase in multigenerational households by 2030. The Kulanakauhale neighborhood (2028) will feature Hawaiʻi's first "pocket community" design with clustered homes around shared green spaces. As Honolulu continues to grow westward, Ho'opili is positioned to become a central hub connecting East Kapolei, 'Ewa Beach, and Waipahu with an estimated 7,000+ permanent jobs created within the community by 2035.
Throughout its development timeline, Ho'opili remains committed to creating a sustainable community that balances housing needs with quality of life. The master plan allocates 31% of land to open space, includes 70+ acres for community farming, and will ultimately provide 11,750 housing units across various price points, with 30% qualifying as affordable housing under Hawaiʻi state guidelines.