Red Hill
Red Hill is one of Salt Lake & Moanalua's signature pockets — its own price point, personality, and pace inside the larger Salt Lake & Moanalua community.
About Red Hill
Red Hill sits inside Salt Lake & Moanalua, which means you get Salt Lake & Moanalua's core lifestyle — minutes from downtown honolulu and the airport, with condo and single-family options at the most affordable price point this close to town. — with the specific character that makes Red Hill its own address. Below is the Salt Lake & Moanalua-level context; when you're ready to zoom in, we'll walk Red Hill street-by-street on your tour.
Salt Lake and Moanalua sit between Honolulu and Pearl Harbor, close enough to downtown, the airport, and Tripler Army Medical Center to be a realistic option for anyone commuting to any of the three. The area takes its name from a natural salt lake that was filled in during mid-20th-century development, most of what's here now is mid-rise condos, townhomes, and single-family homes built from the 1960s onward. Moanalua Gardens, home of the banyan tree made famous in Hitachi's long-running TV commercials, and Aliamanu, a residential neighborhood built inside a volcanic tuff crater, are two of the area's more distinctive features. This is one of the most affordable communities this close to Honolulu, though buyers should understand the area's mix of land tenure and, in Red Hill's case, its proximity to a well-documented Navy fuel facility before searching here specifically.
Inside Red Hill
A guided drive-through of Red Hill — streets, price points, and what most Zillow searches will never show you.
Salt Lake & Moanalua · Red Hill By the Numbers
Numbers reflect the broader Salt Lake & Moanalua market. Ask us for a live Red Hill-only snapshot.
Homes for Sale in Red Hill
Live MLS feed covering Red Hill and the rest of Salt Lake & Moanalua — updated every 15 minutes.
Living in Salt Lake & Moanalua
Red Hill residents live the full Salt Lake & Moanalua lifestyle. Here's what that looks like day-to-day.
Moanalua Gardens, an 11-acre public garden, is home to the banyan tree featured in Hitachi's long-running commercials and hosts the annual Prince Lot Hula Festival. Aliamanu is built inside a volcanic tuff crater, a distinctive setting not found elsewhere on Oahu, part civilian residential and part Army housing (Aliamanu Military Reservation).
Salt Lake's housing stock is a genuine mix: mid-rise condo towers, townhomes, and single-family homes, mostly built from the 1960s through the 1980s. That mix is part of why price-per-square-foot here runs close to pricier Central Oahu communities despite a lower median price, smaller condo units pull the per-square-foot number up even as the overall price stays accessible.
Salt Lake and Moanalua sit about 5 to 8 miles from downtown Honolulu via H-1, among the shortest commutes to town of any community in this project. Normal traffic runs 10 to 15 minutes; morning rush hour near the airport and Middle Street interchange can push it to 20 to 30 minutes.
Public schools fall under HIDOE and include Moanalua High School, Moanalua Middle School, and elementary schools including Moanalua Elementary, Salt Lake Elementary, and Aliamanu Elementary. Zone assignments vary by exact address, confirm yours with HIDOE before you buy.
Salt Lake and Moanalua sit close to Tripler Army Medical Center, JBPHH, and Camp H.M. Smith, a realistic commute to any of the three at one of the most affordable price points this close to Honolulu. Part of Aliamanu is Army housing (Aliamanu Military Reservation) rather than open-market property, confirm whether a specific listing is on the civilian or military side before touring. Check VA assumable inventory here specifically.
Red Hill, the residential pocket, sits near the Navy's Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility on the ridge above Pearl Harbor. In 2021, a fuel leak from that facility contaminated the Navy's water system, affecting military housing and family members connected to that system, not the municipal Honolulu Board of Water Supply system that serves most civilian homes in the area. The Department of Defense has been defueling and permanently closing the facility since. If you're considering a home in this specific pocket, ask which water system serves that address and confirm current status directly, this is a fact worth understanding fully rather than skipping past.
At the current median around $625K, a 20 percent down payment is roughly $125,000 in cash before closing costs, the most accessible price point in this project so far this close to Honolulu. If you're looking at a condo, factor in HOA fees on top of the purchase price, common in Salt Lake's tower buildings. Confirm land tenure and water source on any specific listing, particularly in Aliamanu and Red Hill, before writing an offer.
Salt Lake & Moanalua Questions, Answered
Is Salt Lake or Moanalua, Hawaii a good place to live?+
Salt Lake and Moanalua offer some of the most affordable housing this close to downtown Honolulu, with a genuine mix of condos, townhomes, and single-family homes. Buyers should understand the area's land tenure variations, especially in Aliamanu and Red Hill, before searching here specifically.
What is the median home price in Salt Lake and Moanalua?+
The median home price runs around $625K, the most affordable community in this project so far, reflecting a housing mix that includes smaller condo units alongside single-family homes.
What is Red Hill, and is it safe to buy near there?+
Red Hill sits near the Navy's Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility, which had a 2021 fuel leak that contaminated the Navy's own water system, not the municipal system serving most civilian homes in the area. The facility has been undergoing defueling and closure since. Confirm the water source and current status directly before buying in this specific pocket.
Is Salt Lake close to Tripler Army Medical Center or Pearl Harbor?+
Yes. Salt Lake and Moanalua sit within a realistic commute of Tripler Army Medical Center, JBPHH, and Camp H.M. Smith, at one of the most affordable price points this close to any of the three.
Can I use a VA assumable loan to buy in Salt Lake or Moanalua?+
Some listings here carry VA loans that qualify for assumption, which can mean a lower rate than financing the same home today. Eligibility depends on your entitlement and the specific loan, so this needs a one-on-one review.
How far is Salt Lake from downtown Honolulu?+
About 5 to 8 miles via H-1, among the shortest commutes to town in this project. Normal traffic runs 10 to 15 minutes; the airport and Middle Street interchange can push morning rush hour to 20 to 30 minutes.
Other Salt Lake & Moanalua Sub-Neighborhoods
Ready to Explore Red Hill?
Book a discovery call and we'll build a Red Hill-specific game plan — tour route, budget targets, and the exact Salt Lake & Moanalua listings that match.