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Closing Costs: Kapolei, HI

Mortgage payment estimates, closing cost breakdowns, and homebuying data for Kapolei, Hawaii.

Median Home Price
$725K
Population
22K
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,450
Property Tax Rate
0.28%
Kapolei vs Hawaii Median
The median home price in Kapolei is $725,000, which is 13% below the Hawaii state median of $830,000.

Mortgage Calculator — Kapolei, HI

Pre-filled with Kapolei median home price and Hawaii tax/insurance rates. Adjust for your property.

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$145,000
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HI avg
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Monthly Payment (PITI)
$3,935
Principal + Interest + Tax + Insurance + PMI
Principal & Interest
$3,666
per month
Taxes & Insurance
$269
per month
Total Interest Paid
$740K
over 30 years
Total Loan Cost
$1.3M
all payments
Payment Breakdown
Loan Amount$580,000
Principal & Interest$3,666
Property Taxes$169
Homeowners Insurance$100
Total Monthly PITI$3,935

Closing Costs — Kapolei, HI

Estimated closing costs based on Hawaii rates and fees applied to Kapolei prices.

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Hawaii: Avg closing costs 1.5% of price. Transfer tax: 0.2%.
Estimated Closing Costs
$16,328
2.3% of purchase price
Lender Fees
$5,645
origination, underwriting
Third-Party
$5,075
appraisal, title, inspection
Government Fees
$1,450
transfer taxes, recording
Prepaids + Escrow
$4,158
taxes, insurance, interest
Itemized Costs
Loan Origination (0.8%)$5,220
Underwriting Fee$350
Credit Report$75
Appraisal$550
Home Inspection$450
Title Search + Insurance$3,925
Recording Fee$150
Transfer Tax$1,450
Prepaid Taxes (3 mo)$508
Prepaid Insurance (12 mo)$1,200
Prepaid Interest (15 days)$1,743
Escrow Reserves$708
Total Closing Costs$16,328

Buying a Home in Kapolei, Hawaii

The median home price in Kapolei is $725,000, 13% below the Hawaii state median of $830,000. With a population of 21,926, Kapolei is a smaller market where home prices tend to be more accessible than in many parts of Hawaii.

Property taxes in Hawaii average 0.28% annually. This low property tax rate is a significant advantage for Kapolei buyers, keeping your monthly costs well below what you'd pay in higher-tax states. Homeowners insurance in Hawaii runs approximately $1,200 per year. This is within the normal range nationally.

Average rent in Kapolei is $2,450/month. With a price-to-rent ratio above 20, renting could be more economical in the short term — use our Rent vs Buy calculator to model your specific timeline.

Kapolei is a higher-cost market. At $725K median, buyers need significant savings or strong income. Down payment assistance through Hawaii's HHFDC Hula Mae Program program becomes especially important.

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