✦ New Construction · West O'ahu · Ewa Beach & Kapolei

Ho'opili by D.R. Horton

Ewa Beach · West O'ahu · Hawai'i · "Second City"

O'ahu's most ambitious master-planned community... where Military Families, first-time buyers, and multi-generational Ohanas are building something real in the heart of West O'ahu.

🏡 Options from the $600s+ 🪖 VA Financing Welcome 🚆 3 Rail Stations On-Site 🌿 7 Rec Centers with Pools
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Tina Marie Gamble
Tina Marie Gamble
Epic Hawaii Homes · VA Loan Specialist · New Construction Expert
450+
Families Served
2016
Licensed
$0
VA Down Payment
$275M+
Career Sales
The Story of Ho'opili

O'ahu's Second City Is Being Built Right Now

Ho'opili is not just another West O'ahu subdivision. It is one of the most ambitious master-planned communities in Hawai'i's history... a 20-year, 1,600-acre vision by D.R. Horton Hawaii that is actively taking shape between Ewa Beach and Kapolei right now.

When it's complete, Ho'opili will have brought nearly 12,000 homes to O'ahu's west side... along with grocery stores, restaurants, schools, parks, recreation centers, community gardens, and even its own rail stations. The idea is simple and powerful: everything YOUR Family needs... within walking or biking distance of YOUR front door.

D.R. Horton is America's largest homebuilder... and Ho'opili is their flagship Hawai'i project. New phases release every 4 to 6 weeks with a range of options from condos and townhomes to single-family homes and one-of-a-kind FLEX homes. The community is young and still growing... which means YOUR Family can still get in early.

"The vision of Ho'opili is truly to bring the intangibles of 'community' to this young neighborhood. Home can transcend your four walls."

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Ho'opili FLEX Homes... Unique to This Community

Ho'opili offers something no other new construction community on O'ahu does... FLEX homes. Ground-floor commercial or business space with YOUR living unit above. Run YOUR business from home, create a separate rental income stream, or house multi-generational family. It is a genuinely one-of-a-kind opportunity in Hawai'i real estate.

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~12,000 Homes Planned

One of the largest residential master plans in Hawai'i state history... still actively growing.

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5 Schools Planned

Three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school... all within the community.

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200 Acres Agriculture

Commercial farms and community gardens built into the master plan... fresh and local.

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ADU Options Available

Select homes include Accessory Dwelling Units for rental income or multigenerational living.

Community Lifestyle

What Life Actually Feels Like at Ho'opili

Wide sidewalks, neighbors who wave, recreation centers just around the corner, and a rail station at the edge of the neighborhood. This is West O'ahu living built intentionally around YOUR Family.

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7 Recreation Centers

Seven recreation centers with pools... plus multiple green spaces, playgrounds, and wide pedestrian sidewalks threading the entire neighborhood. The SoHo Community Center and Pool is already open and a true gathering spot for residents.

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Shopping & Dining Close By

  • Ka Makana Ali'i Mall just south (shopping, dining, entertainment)
  • Grocery stores and restaurants planned on-site
  • University of Hawai'i West O'ahu nearby
  • Kapolei Golf Club minutes away
  • Ko Olina Beach Parks a short drive west
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Beach Access

White Plains Beach is just minutes away... the West O'ahu coastline is part of everyday life here. Pu'uloa Beach Park and Kalaeloa Beach Park are both close by, and Ko Olina's lagoons are a quick drive down the road.

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Community Garden

Ho'opili incorporates 200 acres of urban agriculture into its master plan... commercial farms, community gardens, and green spaces designed to keep residents connected to the land and to each other.

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Walkable by Design

Wide, pedestrian and bike-friendly sidewalks thread the entire neighborhood. The master plan is a Transit-Oriented Development... meaning everything is intentionally close together so YOUR Family spends less time in the car and more time living.

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Education at Every Level

Five brand-new schools planned within Ho'opili itself (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high school). UH West O'ahu and Hawai'i Tokai International College are both right next door. This community is genuinely built for families who value education.

🚆 Ho'opili Has 3 Honolulu Rail Stations

This is one of the most unique features of living at Ho'opili... and something no other new construction community on O'ahu can offer. Three Skyline Rail stations are either within or adjacent to the community, giving residents a genuine car-free commute option into Honolulu.

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Kualaka'i Station

East Kapolei · near the Kroc Center

42 min to Ala Moana
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Keone'ae Station

UH West O'ahu Campus

40 min to Ala Moana
3

Honouliuli Station

Ho'opili community

36 min to Ala Moana
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A Saturday Morning at Ho'opili...

The kids wake up before you do... naturally. So you walk them over to the playground while the neighborhood is still quiet. On the way back you stop by the community garden and check on the plot you claimed last spring. By mid-morning the rec center pool is calling, and by noon you've got a full plate lunch and nowhere to be for the rest of the afternoon.

Later you hop the rail to Ala Moana for a few hours... no H-1 stress, no parking. You're back home in time for dinner and the neighborhood feels like it has been yours forever... even though it's still only a few years old. That is the Ho'opili promise. A community that feels like it has always been home, even when it's brand new.

Decision Helper

Is Ho'opili Right for YOU?

With options from townhomes to single-family homes to one-of-a-kind FLEX properties, Ho'opili has more variety than almost anywhere else on O'ahu. Here is an honest look at who thrives here and what to expect going in.

✅ Ho'opili is a great fit if...

  • YOUR price range is in the $600s to $1M+ and YOU want the most variety available in West O'ahu new construction
  • YOU want a community built around walkability, shared spaces, and neighbors who actually know each other
  • YOUR Family is multigenerational and an ADU option would make life easier and more affordable
  • YOU are entrepreneurial and the idea of a FLEX home (live above, run YOUR business below) genuinely excites you
  • YOU want VA financing on a brand-new home with modern finishes and smart home tech standard
  • YOUR timeline is flexible... new phases release every 4 to 6 weeks and Tina keeps YOU ready

⚠️ It may not be the best fit if...

  • YOUR PCS orders arrived and YOU need housing in 30 to 60 days... resale gives you faster possession timelines
  • YOU want a large private yard... Ho'opili's design prioritizes community spaces over individual lot size
  • YOU prefer an established, fully built neighborhood... Ho'opili is still growing and will be for years to come
  • YOU walk into the sales office without Tina... which is a mistake that is very easy to avoid with one quick call or text

🗓️ What the Ho'opili Buying Timeline Looks Like

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Contact Tina Before Visiting the Sales Office D.R. Horton works with Buyer's Agents and that representation costs YOU nothing... but you need to have Tina registered before your first visit to the sales center. One call or text protects everything from that point forward.
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Get on the Interest List for YOUR Target Neighborhood Ho'opili releases homes every 4 to 6 weeks. Knowing when the next release drops for YOUR preferred neighborhood... and being financially ready when it does... is the difference between getting YOUR home and missing it entirely.
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Contract Review D.R. Horton's contracts are written by their team to protect their interests. Tina reviews every line with YOUR priorities front and center before you sign a single page.
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Interior Selections Ho'opili homes come with a thoughtful set of standard finishes... and upgrade options that can add up quickly. Tina helps YOU make selections that add real value without breaking YOUR budget at the design center.
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Construction Completion (3 to 5 Months) New Ho'opili homes typically complete within 3 to 5 months of being released. Tina walks through key milestones with YOU to make sure everything is right before closing day arrives.
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Keys in YOUR Hand Brand new. Smart home ready. West O'ahu living. Yours. This is what all those steps were building toward.
What Nobody Tells You

How Buying at Ho'opili Actually Works

The D.R. Horton sales team is professional and knowledgeable... and they represent D.R. Horton. Here is everything YOUR Family needs to know before stepping foot in that sales center.

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The Single Most Important Thing Before YOU Visit Ho'opili

D.R. Horton works with Buyer's Agents and Tina's representation costs YOU absolutely nothing... the developer pays her fee. But that window only stays open if she is registered as YOUR agent before your first visit to the sales center. One call to Tina before you go in protects YOUR interests throughout the entire process. This is the most important thing on this entire page.

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Builder Contracts Favor the Builder

D.R. Horton's purchase contracts are written by their legal team. They are designed to protect the builder's timeline, pricing, and terms. Tina reads every clause with YOUR family's interests at the center before YOU commit to anything.

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Phase Releases Move Fast

Ho'opili releases new homes every 4 to 6 weeks and availability moves quickly. Being informed, financially ready, and already connected to Tina when a release drops is what separates families who get their home from families who hear about it afterward.

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Interior Upgrade Costs Add Up

Standard finishes at Ho'opili are genuinely nice... but the design selections can tempt any buyer into overspending. Tina helps YOU identify what upgrades hold value and what can wait until after closing at a fraction of the builder price.

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The ADU and FLEX Options Are Complex

Ho'opili's ADU homes and FLEX units are genuinely exciting... and genuinely more complicated to finance and contract than a standard home. Tina knows the nuances of these property types and helps YOU navigate them without surprises.

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Pricing Changes With Every Release

Ho'opili prices shift with each new phase release every 4 to 6 weeks. There is no single "current price" that stays accurate for long. Tina tracks this in real time and always has the most current numbers for YOUR target neighborhood.

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VA Loans Have Specific New Construction Rules

Using YOUR VA benefit on a new construction purchase works differently than a resale. Tina knows exactly how VA financing interacts with D.R. Horton's process and helps YOU optimize YOUR benefit from the very beginning.

What Tina Does for YOU That D.R. Horton's Team Cannot

The Ho'opili sales representatives know this community inside and out... and every decision they make is in D.R. Horton's best interest. Tina's only job is to look out for YOUR Family. At no cost to YOU.

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Contract Protection

Reviews every page before YOU sign a single line

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Phase Release Alerts

YOU hear about new releases before they're gone

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Upgrade Guidance

Spend where it counts, save where it doesn't

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VA Expertise

Knows exactly how YOUR benefit works with new construction

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ADU & FLEX Knowledge

Guides YOU through Ho'opili's most unique home types

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YOUR Side Only

Loyalty to YOUR Family and YOUR best interests. Always.

Military Families

Ho'opili + VA Financing
West O'ahu's Best Value for Military Families

Ho'opili has consistently been one of the top picks for Military Families PCS'ing to O'ahu... and for good reason. The price points, the location, and the VA eligibility make it one of the strongest BAH investments on the island.

Military Installation Est. Drive from Ho'opili Notes
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam ~20 min Short and direct via H-1... one of the best base commutes on West O'ahu
Schofield Barracks / Wheeler AAF ~30 min H-1 to H-2... very manageable and consistent outside rush hour
Fort Shafter ~35 min H-1 eastbound... allow extra time during morning rush hour
Camp H.M. Smith ~40 min H-1 east toward Halawa... an early departure makes this very doable
MCB Hawaii (Kaneohe Bay) ~50 min H-1 to H-3 tunnel... scenic route and very manageable outside peak hours
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VA Financing Welcome at Ho'opili

D.R. Horton Hawaii welcomes VA financing across Ho'opili's active neighborhoods. Brand-new homes with zero down payment using YOUR earned VA benefit... it is one of the most powerful combinations in West O'ahu real estate right now.

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YOUR BAH Goes Further Here

Ho'opili offers some of the most competitive pricing for new construction on O'ahu. With options starting in the $600s, YOUR BAH can work toward building equity instead of paying someone else's mortgage. Let's run YOUR numbers together.

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Generational Wealth for YOUR Ohana

Buying into a growing community like Ho'opili while it is still developing means YOUR home appreciates alongside the neighborhood. This is not just about where YOU live during this tour of duty... it is about what YOUR Family builds for the future.

Active Neighborhoods

Ho'opili Home Collections

Ho'opili releases new neighborhoods and phases continuously as the master plan develops. Here are the currently active collections available now... each with its own character, layout, and price point.

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A note on pricing: Ho'opili releases new homes every 4 to 6 weeks and pricing adjusts with each phase. The ranges below reflect recent releases and are a genuine starting point... but for the most accurate current pricing on YOUR target neighborhood, reach out to Tina directly. She tracks every release in real time and will always have the most up-to-date numbers for YOU.

✦ Now Selling
Kāpili
Ho'opili Pōhaku Estates · Kapolei
Starting Price From the $620,000s+
Floor Plans 2 & 3 Bedroom Townhomes
Parking Garage Options Available
Total Units 300 Homes

Located off Farrington Highway in Ho'opili Pōhaku Estates. Stainless steel appliances, designer selected flooring, whole-house split A/C, open floor plan, and smart home features standard. Many units include a fully fenced private yard. Minutes from Ka Makana Ali'i and Kapolei Golf Club.

Now Selling
Alana
Ho'opili Pōhaku Estates · Kapolei
Starting Price From the $615,000s+
Floor Plans 2, 3 & 4 Bedroom Townhomes
Outdoor Space Lānais Included
Parking Garage Options Available

Multi-family condominium community in Ho'opili Pōhaku Estates with lānais and private outdoor spaces. Designer selected flooring, modern finishes, stainless steel appliances, and smart home technology. Conveniently located near the UH West O'ahu and Ho'opili rail stations.

Now Selling
'Ahakea
"New Gen" Compact Homes · Ho'opili
Starting Price From the $700,000s+
Floor Plans 2 & 3 Bedroom
Style "New Gen" Compact Design
Outdoor Space Private Courtyards

A fresh take on right-sized island living. 'Ahakea's "New Gen" compact homes feature private courtyards and minimal maintenance fees... designed for buyers who want a smart, efficient, low-maintenance home without sacrificing quality or community connection.

Now Selling
Uluwehi
Newest Release · Ho'opili
Status Actively Releasing
Pricing Contact Tina for Current Pricing

Uluwehi is Ho'opili's newest release and details are actively being released in phases. Because Ho'opili pricing and availability shift with each release cycle, reaching out to Tina directly is the best way to get the most current floor plans, pricing, and availability for this neighborhood before the next phase drops.

What Comes Standard

Ho'opili Homes Are Built With...

🏠 Interior Features

  • Whole-house split air conditioning
  • Luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout living areas
  • White cabinetry with soft-close drawers and doors
  • Stainless steel appliance package
  • Master bedroom walk-in closets
  • Master bathroom with dual sinks
  • Pre-wired for ceiling fans throughout
  • Open-concept floor plans
  • Smart home features standard

⚡ Tech & Energy

  • Smart home system standard across all homes
  • PV Solar ready
  • Modern energy-efficient construction
  • Designer selected flooring packages
  • Contemporary interior finish packages to choose from
  • Two-car garage options on select floor plans
  • Private fenced yards on select units
  • Private lānais on select floor plans

Ready to find YOUR place in Ho'opili?

Prices change with every release cycle... which is exactly why having Tina in YOUR corner means YOU are always the first to know. One conversation before YOU visit the sales center makes all the difference.

Get Current Ho'opili Pricing from Tina 🌺
Your Guide

Meet Tina Marie

Tina Marie Gamble
Tina Marie Gamble
EPIC HAWAII HOMES · TOP PRODUCING REALTOR · O'AHU, HAWAI'I · LIC. RS-78939
450+
Families Served
2016
Licensed
$275M+
Career Sales

"Ho'opili is one of the most exciting things happening in West O'ahu real estate right now... and it is also one of the communities where having the right guide from the very beginning matters most. Prices move, phases sell out, and the process has nuances that can catch even experienced buyers off guard. Let me be the person who makes sure none of that surprises YOUR Family."

📞 (808) 748-1171 ✉️ Team@EpicHawaiiHomes.com
Let's Make Ho'opili YOUR Home 🌺

Community information sourced from D.R. Horton Hawaii (drhorton.com/hawaii) and HoopiliLiving.com, a third-party resource dedicated to the Ho'opili community. Pricing, availability, floor plans, features, and community amenities are subject to change without notice and shift with each phase release cycle. All prices shown reflect recent release data and should be independently verified with D.R. Horton Hawaii prior to purchase. Commute times are estimates and may vary based on traffic conditions and time of day. This page is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or financial advice. Epic Hawaii Homes is not affiliated with D.R. Horton Hawaii or the Ho'opili sales team. Tina Marie Gamble · Epic Hawaii Homes · License RS-78939 · (808) 748-1171 · Team@EpicHawaiiHomes.com

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