✦ New Construction · Kalaeloa, O'ahu

Ka'ulu by Gentry

Kalaeloa · Kapolei · West O'ahu · Hawai'i

Brand-new single-family homes rooted in one of O'ahu's most storied places... where a new beginning has been generations in the making.

🏡 From Mid $900,000s 🪖 VA Financing Welcome ⚡ EV Ready + Solar 🌿 Green Community
Let's Talk Ka'ulu 🌺 See the Floor Plans
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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 Ka'ulu

A New Beginning
in an Ancient Place

When Polynesian voyagers first arrived on O'ahu in their double-hulled canoes, Kalaeloa was one of their very first landing spots. They planted 'ulu trees... the breadfruit that fed their Families and rooted them to this land.

That same spirit of starting fresh, planting roots, and building something lasting is exactly what Ka'ulu by Gentry is honoring today. This is not just a new neighborhood. It is an emerging community with deep meaning behind every name on the street signs.

Gentry Homes describes it as "Tomorrow's Homes Today"... and walking through this community, you will understand exactly why. Pedestrian-friendly streets, open green spaces, thoughtful design, and the kind of neighbors who wave when you pull into the driveway.

"Like the first Hawaiian settlers who started a new life in a new world, local Families can look forward to a new beginning in Ka'ulu."

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Green Community

Ample open space, common areas, and pedestrian-friendly streets designed for the way Families actually live.

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Close to Everything

Ka Makana Ali'i shopping, Kapolei dining and entertainment all within minutes of your front door.

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Great Schools

Kapolei High, Barbers Point Elementary, and highly rated charter schools like Island Pacific Academy nearby.

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Beach Life

White Plains Beach and Kalaeloa Beach Park are just minutes away... this is West O'ahu living at its finest.

Community Lifestyle

What Life Actually Feels Like Here

Not the brochure version. The real Kalaeloa and Kapolei... where Military Families, young professionals, and multigenerational Ohanas are choosing to plant their roots.

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Schools

  • Barbers Point Elementary
  • Kapolei Middle School
  • Kapolei High School
  • DreamHouse Ewa Beach Charter
  • Kapolei Charter School
  • Island Pacific Academy
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Shopping & Dining

  • Ka Makana Ali'i (O'ahu's newest mall)
  • Kapolei Marketplace
  • Kapolei Commons
  • Kapolei Village Center
  • Halekuai Center
  • Kealanani Plaza
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Recreation

  • White Plains Beach (surf & swim)
  • Kalaeloa Beach Park
  • Kapolei Regional Park
  • Kapolei Community Park
  • Water Park
  • Bowling, Roller Skating, Soccer
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Golf Courses

  • Ko Olina Golf Course
  • Kapolei Golf Course
  • Coral Creek Golf Course
  • Ewa Beach Golf Course
  • Hawaii Prince Golf Course
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The Kalaeloa Vibe

This is a community still finding its footing... in the best possible way. Wide streets, newer builds, Families outside in the evenings. It has the energy of somewhere that knows it is becoming something special. YOU get to be part of that story from the beginning.

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Getting Around

H-1 freeway access keeps you connected to all of West O'ahu. Ka Makana Ali'i, UH West O'ahu, and most daily needs are within a 10-minute drive. Honolulu is roughly 30 to 40 minutes depending on traffic and time of day.

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A Saturday Morning at Ka'ulu...

You wake up and the trade winds are already doing their thing. The kids want to hit White Plains before it gets crowded... so you pack towels and go. On the way back you stop at Ka Makana Ali'i for plate lunch and let the little ones run through the outdoor spaces. Afternoons here tend to stretch out slow and easy. The neighbors are out, the yards are green, and by evening someone on the street has a grill going. This is the kind of life people come to Hawai'i dreaming about... and Ka'ulu is where Military Families are actually living it.

Decision Helper

Is New Construction Right for YOU?

New builds are an incredible opportunity... but they are not the right fit for every situation. Here is an honest look at who thrives in a new construction purchase and what to expect before you walk into that sales office.

✅ New Construction is a GREAT fit if...

  • YOUR PCS timeline is flexible or you have 6 to 18 months before you need to be in the home
  • You love the idea of being the first family to live in YOUR home... everything brand new, nothing to fix
  • Energy efficiency and modern features matter to YOUR Family (solar, EV ready, smart home)
  • You want to lock in a price now and build equity as the community grows around you
  • YOU have VA financing and want a home that is fully VA eligible with no unknowns
  • You prefer a predictable, low-maintenance first few years of homeownership

⚠️ It may not be the best fit if...

  • Your orders arrive and you need housing within 60 to 90 days... resale may be a better match for tight timelines
  • You want to customize every finish... builders have set packages with limited upgrade windows
  • The builder phase you want is sold out... which is why having Tina in your corner BEFORE you go means you never miss a release
  • You are expecting to negotiate the way you would on a resale... builder pricing works differently

🗓️ What the New Construction Timeline Looks Like

1
Get YOUR Agent First Before you ever walk into the sales office, you want Tina registered as YOUR Buyer's Agent. This costs YOU nothing... the builder pays her. But without her there on Day One, you may lose that protection entirely.
2
Phase Release & Lottery Ka'ulu releases homes in phases. Tina keeps YOU informed so you are ready when a new phase drops... not hearing about it two weeks after it sold out.
3
Contract Review Builder contracts are written to protect the builder. Tina reviews every line with YOUR interests in mind before you sign a single page.
4
Design Selections & Upgrades This is where buyers can overspend fast. Tina helps YOU decide what adds real value vs. what you can do yourself later for a fraction of the cost.
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Construction & Walk-Throughs Tina attends key walk-throughs with YOU to catch issues before they become permanent. Your new home deserves fresh eyes at every stage.
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Closing Day YOU get the keys to a brand-new home in Hawai'i. This is what all those steps were for.
What Nobody Tells You

How Buying New Construction Actually Works

The builder's sales rep is friendly, professional, and completely on the builder's side. Here is everything YOU need to know before you walk through those model home doors.

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The Most Important Thing to Know Before You Visit Ka'ulu

The moment you walk into a new construction sales office without a Buyer's Agent registered... you may lose the right to have one represent YOU throughout the process. Tina needs to be registered as YOUR agent BEFORE your first visit. Her representation costs YOU absolutely nothing... the builder pays her fee. This is one of those things that sounds small and matters enormously.

01

Builder Contracts Are Not Standard

New construction contracts are written by the developer's legal team. They protect the builder's timeline, pricing, and interests. Having Tina review every clause before YOU sign means no surprises after the fact.

02

The Upgrade Trap Is Real

The design center is beautiful and the options are tempting. Tina helps YOU identify which upgrades actually add resale value and which ones are personal preference items you can do later... at a fraction of the builder markup.

03

Phase Releases Sell Fast

Ka'ulu homes are released in phases. Being on the right lists and knowing when the next release drops is the difference between getting YOUR home and watching it go to someone else. Tina keeps YOU informed in real time.

04

Construction Issues Happen

Even the best builders have punch list items. Tina attends pre-drywall and final walk-throughs with YOU to catch things before they are sealed behind walls or after YOUR warranty window closes.

05

Builder Incentives Can Be Negotiated

Builders often offer rate buydowns, closing cost credits, or design allowances... especially toward the end of a phase. Knowing when and how to ask is something Tina has experience doing on YOUR behalf.

06

Title, Escrow, and Lender Referrals

Builders prefer their own vendors... but YOU have the right to shop around. Tina helps YOU evaluate whether the builder's preferred lender is actually competitive for YOUR VA loan situation.

What Tina Does for YOU That the Builder's Rep Simply Cannot

The sales rep at the Ka'ulu office is there to sell homes for Gentry. Tina is there to protect YOUR interests, YOUR investment, and YOUR Family... at absolutely no cost to YOU.

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Contract Protection

Reviews every page before you sign anything

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Walk-Through Expertise

Attends inspections with trained eyes for YOUR home

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Upgrade Guidance

Helps YOU invest in value, not just aesthetics

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VA Loan Knowledge

Knows how VA financing works with new construction specifically

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Phase Alerts

Keeps YOU informed before releases sell out

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YOUR Side Only

Loyalty to YOU and YOUR Family... always

Military Families

Ka'ulu + VA Financing
A Powerful Combination

Kalaeloa sits in the heart of West O'ahu... strategically close to several major military installations. If you are PCS'ing and looking to put YOUR BAH to work instead of paying rent, this is a community worth knowing.

Military Installation Est. Drive from Ka'ulu Notes
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam ~20 min Short and straightforward via Fort Weaver Road and H-1
Schofield Barracks / Wheeler AAF ~25 min Direct H-1 to H-2 corridor... one of the easiest base commutes on island
Fort Shafter ~35 min H-1 eastbound... plan for traffic during morning rush hour
Camp H.M. Smith ~40 min H-1 east to Halawa... manageable with an early start
MCB Hawaii (Kaneohe Bay) ~55 min H-3 tunnel route... budget extra time during peak commute hours
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VA Loans Welcome at Ka'ulu

Ka'ulu by Gentry welcomes VA financing. This means YOU may be able to buy a brand-new home with zero down payment using YOUR earned VA benefit.

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YOUR BAH Is More Powerful Than You Think

Instead of paying rent and building someone else's equity... YOUR BAH can go toward a mortgage on a home that belongs to YOUR Family. New construction in Ka'ulu starts in the mid $900,000s... let's run YOUR numbers together.

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Build Generational Wealth

Owning a brand-new home in an emerging community like Kalaeloa is not just about where YOU live today. It is about what YOU leave for YOUR keiki tomorrow.

The Floor Plans

Ka'ulu Single Family Homes

Three thoughtfully designed floor plans... all 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom, and built with the features YOUR Family needs to thrive in Hawai'i.

Starting from the Mid $900,000s
Plan 1
Aukai
3 Bed · 2.5 Bath
Total Living Area 1,508 sq. ft.
First Floor 606 sq. ft.
Second Floor 902 sq. ft.
Covered Entry 47 sq. ft.
Garage 440 sq. ft.
Lanai 61 sq. ft.
Plan 2
Makali'i
3 Bed · 2.5 Bath
Total Living Area 1,592 sq. ft.
First Floor 664 sq. ft.
Second Floor 928 sq. ft.
Covered Entry 47 sq. ft.
Garage 436 sq. ft.
Plan 3
Hoku
3 Bed · 2.5 Bath
Total Living Area 1,581 sq. ft.
First Floor 653 sq. ft.
Second Floor 928 sq. ft.
Covered Entry 58 sq. ft.
Garage 436 sq. ft.
What Comes Standard

Every Ka'ulu Home Includes...

🏠 Interior Features

  • 9-foot ceilings in most living room areas
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) in living areas, bathrooms, and stairs
  • Plush wall-to-wall carpet in all bedrooms and loft/family room
  • Designer laminate cabinets
  • Solid surface kitchen countertops
  • Stainless steel GE appliance package (refrigerator, range/oven, dishwasher, microwave, washer/dryer)
  • Kohler "Task" stainless steel kitchen sink
  • Kohler plumbing fixtures throughout
  • Walk-in closets in primary bedrooms
  • Mirrored closet doors
  • Solid surface vanity countertops with integral bowl
  • Fiber-optic cable to the home and CAT-6 wiring in all living areas
  • USB outlets in bedrooms and kitchen
  • TV backing with conduit in living room and primary bedroom
  • Coaxial cable in all bedrooms and living area

⚡ Energy Saving Features

  • Low-E impact-resistant vinyl windows
  • Central air conditioning — high efficiency SEER2 (16+) certified
  • Solar water heating system with 80-gallon tank
  • Spray foam insulation
  • LED lighting package
  • Electric Vehicle (EV) ready
  • Energy Star appliances
  • Digital thermostat
  • Insulated roll-up garage door with remotes and quiet belt-driven motor

🏗️ Exterior & Structural

  • Elegant raised panel front doors
  • Enclosed yard with 3-foot open picket vinyl fence
  • Utility sink in garage
  • Borate-treated lumber with 30-year warranty
  • Composite roof with 40-year limited lifetime warranty
  • James Hardie siding with 30-year non-prorated warranty
  • Seamless rain gutters
  • Individual meters for water and electrical

💰 Monthly Maintenance Fee Covers

  • Landscaping and maintenance of entry, park, and roadways
  • Water, sewer, and electrical fees for common areas only

🎨 Available Upgrades

  • Ceiling fans
  • Flooring upgrades
  • Quartz kitchen countertops
  • Upgraded appliance packages (GE Café or Fisher & Paykel)

Have questions about a specific floor plan or want to know when the next phase releases?

Tina keeps a close eye on Ka'ulu releases so YOU never miss an opportunity. Reach out before you visit the sales office... it matters more than you might think.

Talk to Tina About Ka'ulu 🌺
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

"New construction is one of the most exciting... and most misunderstood... purchases a Military Family can make. I have walked this process with so many Ohanas and I know exactly where things can go sideways if YOU don't have the right person in your corner. Let me be that person for YOUR Family."

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

Information sourced from Gentry Homes (gentryhawaii.com) and is believed to be accurate but is subject to change by the developer. Floor plans, pricing, features, and availability may change without notice. 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. Buyers should independently verify all details with Gentry Homes directly prior to purchase. Tina Marie Gamble · Epic Hawaii Homes · License RS-78939 · (808) 748-1171 · Team@EpicHawaiiHomes.com

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