Queen Emma Gardens

1511 Nuuanu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96817

Condo Building In Honolulu

Units

589

Stories

23

Year Built

1964

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Units for Rent

1 Available Units

Queen Emma Gardens

731,626

Total Sq Ft

Condominium

Building Type

Touchstone Properties

Property Manager

Queen Emma Gardens, completed in 1964, stands as a testament to mid-century design in Downtown Honolulu. This 23-story condominium complex, comprising 589 units, offers residents a unique blend of urban convenience and tranquil living. Designed by renowned architect Minoru Yamasaki, the building is situated on an expansive 8-acre property, providing a rare green space in the bustling city center. The complex consists of three towers - Prince, Queen, and King - each offering its own character while sharing the lush, park-like grounds that have become a hallmark of this community.

Queen Emma Gardens is a condominium located in Honolulu and the 96817 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Honolulu County attendance zone.

Building Amenities

  • 24 Hour Access
  • Air Conditioning
  • Courtyard
  • Disposal
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Playground
  • Pool
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Heating
  • Grill
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Tub/Shower
  • Pond
  • Zen Garden

Location

1511 Nuuanu, Honolulu,
HI 96817

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

Walk: 9 mins walk / 0.5 away
0.5 mi
Drive: 3 mins drive / 1.3 away
1.3 mi
Drive: 9 mins drive / 3.9 away
3.9 mi
Drive: 10 mins drive / 4.3 away
4.3 mi

Queen Emma Gardens is within 9 minutes or 0.5 mile from Hawaii Pacific Univ, Downtown. It is also near Honolulu Community College and University of Hawaii at Manoa.

Schools

Royal Elementary School

Public School

Grades PK, K-5

325 Students

AttendanceZone

3

Out of 10

Anuenue School

Public School

Grades PK, K-12

448 Students

AttendanceZone

7

Out of 10

Central Middle School

Public Middle School

Grades 6-8

324 Students

AttendanceZone

6

Out of 10

President William Mckinley High School

Public High School

Grades 9-12

1502 Students

AttendanceZone

3

Out of 10

Soto Academy

Private Elementary School

Grades K-6

48 Students

Nearby

0

Out of 10

Cathedral Catholic Academy

Private School

Grades K-8

141 Students

Nearby

0

Out of 10

Pacific Buddhist Academy

Private High School

Grades 9-12

55 Students

Nearby

0

Out of 10

Hongwanji Mission School

Private School

Grades PK-8

370 Students

Nearby

0

Out of 10

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Transportation

Transportation options available in Honolulu include Halawa Aloha Stadium Station, located 7.9 miles from Queen Emma Gardens.

Transit/Subway Distance

Drive: 12 mins drive / 7.9 away
7.9 mi
Drive: 15 mins drive / 9.3 away
9.3 mi
Drive: 20 mins drive / 12.2 away
12.2 mi
Drive: 21 mins drive / 12.4 away
12.4 mi
Drive: 22 mins drive / 14.5 away
14.5 mi
Queen Emma Gardens is near Daniel K Inouye International, located 5.5 miles or 11 minutes away.

Airports Distance

Drive: 11 mins drive / 5.5 away
5.5 mi
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
88
Out of 100
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Excellent Transit
Transit Score®
75
Out of 100
You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
Bikeable
Bike Score®
53
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 Queen Emma Gardens.

Shopping Centers Distance

Walk: 5 mins walk / 0.3 away
0.3 mi
Walk: 8 mins walk / 0.4 away
0.4 mi
Walk: 10 mins walk / 0.6 away
0.6 mi
Queen Emma Gardens has 3 shopping centers within 0.6 mile, which is about a 10-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks & Recreation Distance

Walk: 6 mins walk / 0.3 away
0.3 mi
Walk: 13 mins walk / 0.7 away
0.7 mi
Drive: 3 mins drive / 1.1 away
1.1 mi
Walk: 21 mins walk / 1.1 away
1.1 mi
Drive: 3 mins drive / 1.8 away
1.8 mi
Queen Emma Gardens has 5 parks within 1.8 miles, including Foster Botanical Garden, Lili'uokalani Botanical Garden, and Iolani Palace State Monument.

Hospitals Distance

Walk: 10 mins walk / 0.5 away
0.5 mi
Walk: 13 mins walk / 0.7 away
0.7 mi
Drive: 4 mins drive / 1.5 away
1.5 mi
Queen Emma Gardens has 3 hospitals within 1.5 miles, the nearest is The Queen's Medical Center which is 0.5 mile away and a 10 minute walk.

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