Academy Tower

1425 Ward Ave, Honolulu, HI 96822

Condo Building In Honolulu

Units

50

Stories

26

Year Built

1968

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Units for Rent

1 Available Units

Academy Tower

Jo Paul Rognstad
Architect

104,831

Total Sq Ft

Condominium

Building Type

Cadmus Properties - Academy Tower

Property Manager

Academy Tower, a 26-story high-rise completed in 1968, stands as a prominent fixture in Honolulu's Makiki neighborhood. This condominium building houses 156 units, offering residents a blend of city convenience and breathtaking vistas. Situated atop Ward Avenue, the tower provides unobstructed panoramas of the Honolulu skyline, the Pacific Ocean, and the surrounding mountains. Its location places residents at the nexus of urban amenities while maintaining a sense of privacy, with only two units per floor ensuring a more intimate living experience.

Academy Tower is a condominium located in Honolulu and the 96822 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Honolulu County attendance zone.

Building Amenities

  • 24 Hour Access
  • Balcony
  • Smoke Free
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Oven
  • Tub/Shower
  • Elevator
  • Public Transportation
  • Smoke Detector

Location

1425 Ward, Honolulu,
HI 96822

Neighborhood

Hawaii’s capital and largest city, Honolulu rests on the island of Oahu. Natural beauty and cosmopolitan luxury punctuate Honolulu, with plenty of environmental and sophisticated amenities in the city.

Nature lovers have the option of hiking the Diamond Head State Monument, relaxing on the pristine beaches at Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, admiring Manoa Falls, seeing professional surfers catch waves at the North Shore, and meeting an array of wildlife at Honolulu Zoo and Waikiki Aquarium.

Cultural amenities abound in Honolulu. You can learn more about Polynesian culture and natural history at the expansive Bishop Museum, appreciate the collection at the Honolulu Museum of Art, marvel at the ornate architecture of ‘Iolani Palace, and pay your respects at the USS Arizona Memorial. A host of upscale retailers and boutiques populate the Ala Moana Center while the Waikiki Strip touts a vibrant nightlife, top-rated restaurants, and various shops as well.

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Education

College & Universities Distance

Drive: 3 mins drive / 1.5 away
1.5 mi
Drive: 8 mins drive / 3.0 away
3.0 mi
Drive: 5 mins drive / 2.3 away
2.3 mi
Drive: 8 mins drive / 3.4 away
3.4 mi

Academy Tower is within 3 minutes or 1.5 miles from Hawaii Pacific Univ, Downtown. It is also near University of Hawaii at Manoa and Honolulu Community College.

Transportation

Transportation options available in Honolulu include Halawa Aloha Stadium Station, located 8.7 miles from Academy Tower.

Transit/Subway Distance

Drive: 14 mins drive / 8.7 away
8.7 mi
Drive: 16 mins drive / 10.2 away
10.2 mi
Drive: 22 mins drive / 13.1 away
13.1 mi
Drive: 22 mins drive / 13.2 away
13.2 mi
Drive: 24 mins drive / 15.3 away
15.3 mi
Academy Tower is near Daniel K Inouye International, located 6.4 miles or 12 minutes away.

Airports Distance

Drive: 12 mins drive / 6.4 away
6.4 mi
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
84
Out of 100
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Excellent Transit
Transit Score®
76
Out of 100
You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
Bikeable
Bike Score®
63
Out of 100
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Scores provided by Walk Score

Points of Interest

Time and distance from Academy Tower.

Shopping Centers Distance

Walk: 17 mins walk / 0.9 away
0.9 mi
Walk: 19 mins walk / 1.0 away
1.0 mi
Drive: 3 mins drive / 1.3 away
1.3 mi
Academy Tower has 3 shopping centers within 1.3 miles, which is about a 3-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks & Recreation Distance

Drive: 4 mins drive / 1.4 away
1.4 mi
Drive: 3 mins drive / 1.4 away
1.4 mi
Drive: 3 mins drive / 1.4 away
1.4 mi
Drive: 3 mins drive / 1.5 away
1.5 mi
Drive: 4 mins drive / 1.8 away
1.8 mi
Academy Tower has 5 parks within 1.8 miles, including Iolani Palace State Monument, Foster Botanical Garden, and Hawaii Nature Center-Oahu.

Hospitals Distance

Walk: 8 mins walk / 0.4 away
0.4 mi
Walk: 13 mins walk / 0.7 away
0.7 mi
Drive: 2 mins drive / 1.2 away
1.2 mi
Academy Tower has 3 hospitals within 1.2 miles, the nearest is Straub Clinic and Hospital which is 0.4 mile away and a 8 minute walk.

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