One of the island’s hubs for great shopping, this gem of a city is not only rich in history but highly desirable real estate. Many popular businesses are placed along/right off of Kamehameha Highway, which divides most of this city beginning from the historic Pearl Harbor shore. This includes the second largest shopping center of the state, Pearlridge Center.
Here, it’s easy to mistake the city as one of just great shopping amenities because it’s a large attraction for all of the island’s residents. However, it is also highly sought-after as a goldmine of single family homes, high-rise condo buildings and townhomes , which can be found in the hills of this city.
Aiea’s 10,000 residents reside in its two major residential communities at each end of the city. In the Newtown neighborhood on the west, townhomes can be found. Some of the townhome communities offer excellent amenities such as community centers and fitness facilities. In Aiea Heights on the east side, original single-family homes and townhomes can be found.
This city is a popular real estate area in thanks to its convenient location. It is a quick drive to most anywhere on the island, whether ones’ destination be the West side of Oahu or the airport, or Honolulu.
On top of convenience and shopping galore, this city meets the needs of its family-minded residents. The city has an elementary, middle and high schools. One of its schools, Aiea Elementary, was ranked in the top 5 schools on the island by Honolulu Magazine in 2017-18. Additionally, its Aiea Shopping Center, Town Square and Pearl Kai Shopping Center provide a range of restaurant options for every pallet. And of course, its Pearlridge Mall offers even more in the form of retail therapy, family movie time and healthy Saturday Farmers Markets.
Aiea includes the following zip codes: 96701.
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