What Avalon does

Avalon Group is a privately held, vertically integrated real estate development firm founded in 1999 by Christine Camp and headquartered in Honolulu, Hawai'i. The company operates across the full real estate lifecycle — land acquisition, development, construction, brokerage, and property management — through its core operating entities Avalon Development Co., ARES Construction Services (wholly-owned construction arm), and Avalon Realty, LLC (brokerage subsidiary). Its portfolio spans residential condominiums, affordable housing, mixed-use developments, industrial/warehouse product, commercial centers, and educational and government facilities, with 1,100+ residential units owned/managed and 2.3M sq. ft. of Gross Leasable Area across the state.

The company's core business is ground-up real estate development concentrated in West O'ahu (Kapolei, 'Ewa, Kunia) with growing exposure to downtown Honolulu following the 2023 acquisition of Davies Pacific Center. Major delivered and pipeline projects include Hale Ka Lae (213 market-rate condos in Hawaii Kai), Hale Manu (56 affordable family rentals), Hale Kamiano (67-unit senior affordable housing, developed for IHS), Sky Ala Moana (390 luxury units, completed 2025), Kapolei Business Park (54-acre industrial hub), The Crossing at Kapolei (28 industrial condos), and the Kapolei DreamHouse charter school. Recent diversification includes the launch of Avalon Energy, a sustainable energy solutions arm led by EVP Robby Kelley.

Avalon's revenue is generated through four streams: one-time development and property sales, recurring property management fees on owned and third-party assets, transaction commissions through Avalon Realty, and construction services via ARES. The company employs 11-50 staff and operates exclusively within the Hawaiian Islands. It maintains a sales-led go-to-market with direct sales teams, an owned website (avalonhi.com), and earned media coverage in Pacific Business News and Hawaii Business Magazine. Technology infrastructure is minimal — the company uses AppFolio for property management operations and has no disclosed AI/ML or proprietary technology platform. Capital structure is founder-controlled with no external funding rounds, venture investment, or public listing.

Name

Avalon

Legal name

Avalon Group

Website

https://avalonhi.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Avalon Group is a vertically integrated, founder-owned Hawaiian real estate development firm (est. 1999) that develops, constructs, manages, and brokers residential, commercial, industrial, affordable housing, and educational properties across Hawai'i, with 1,100+ units owned and 2.3M sq. ft. of commercial GLA under management.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Real Estate Development

NAICS

Real Estate Property Managers (53131), Residential Property Managers (531311), Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (5312)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Operators Of Apartment Buildings (6513), Operators Of Nonresidential Buildings (6512)

akta.pro primary industry

HOA / Condominium Association Management (BPAJAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Investment Property Brokerage (SFR/Small Multifamily) (BPAJAAAE), Real Estate Investment Advisory (Acquisitions/Dispositions, Capital Allocation) (BPAJANAA), Condominium Association Management (BPAJAHAA), New Development / Declarant Transition Management (BPAJAHAK)

Keywords

• Real estate development
• Property management services
• Mixed-use developments
• Affordable housing development
• Commercial real estate brokerage

Headquarters

HQ city

Honolulu

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Real Estate Development: Avalon generates revenue through development fees, property sales, and development services for various real estate projects including residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use developments across Hawai'i.
2. Property Management: The company manages a portfolio of residential units and commercial properties, generating recurring revenue through property management fees and leasing services.
3. Property Sales: Revenue from selling residential condominiums (e.g., Hale Ka Lae with 213 units) and commercial/industrial properties.
4. Real Estate Brokerage: Through Avalon Realty, LLC, the company provides real estate sales and leasing services, earning commissions on transactions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Avalon Group is a vertically integrated Hawai'i real estate development firm that develops, owns, manages, and brokers residential, commercial, industrial, mixed-use, affordable housing, and educational real estate projects. It operates across the full lifecycle through subsidiaries Avalon Realty (sales and leasing brokerage), ARES Construction Services (construction management), and an in-house property management division serving both owned and third-party residential and commercial portfolios. The company markets new condominium units, affordable housing, industrial condominiums, retail centers, and charter school facilities, primarily in West O'ahu and Honolulu.

Product overview

Avalon Group is a vertically integrated real estate development firm focused on Hawai'i that operates across multiple service lines and project types. The company offers development services (managing residential, commercial, industrial, mixed-use, and educational projects), property management, and real estate sales through its subsidiary Avalon Realty. Core development products include residential condominiums (Hale Ka Lae, Makini at Kinau, Sky Ala Moana), affordable housing (Hale Manu, Hale Kamiano), mixed-use complexes (Davies Pacific Center, Kapolei Pacific Center), industrial/warehouse properties (Kapolei Business Park, The Crossing at Kapolei, Coral Creek Center), commercial centers (Plaza at Mill Town), and educational facilities (Kapolei DreamHouse School, Cole Academy, HPU Science Hall, Hawai'i Technology Academy). The company also provides construction management through ARES Construction Services and serves as property manager for both residential and commercial portfolios.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hale Ka Lae 213-unit for-sale condominium project at 7000 Hawaii Kai Drive in East Oahu, developed through a condo-conversion of rental apartments. Includes amenities such as a resort-style pool, fitness center, club room, movie room, dog park, and optional Accessory Dwelling Units; flex-suite condos support multigenerational living.
• Davies Pacific Center Mixed-use complex in downtown Honolulu featuring 120,000 sq.ft. of office space, 352 residential condominiums, retail outlets, and dining establishments; represents an adaptive reuse of an existing office property acquired by Avalon in 2023.
• The Crossing at Kapolei 28-unit industrial condominium project in Kapolei spanning 200,000 sq.ft., providing warehouse and small-industrial-user spaces with convenient accessibility in the West O'ahu growth corridor.
• Kapolei Business Park 54-acre commercial and industrial hub in Kapolei offering spaces for offices, warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and commercial enterprises with proximity to major highways.
• Kapolei Pacific Center 3-acre master-planned mixed-use development in West O'ahu anchored by DreamHouse Ewa Beach charter school, Cole Academy preschool, and the Social Security Administration regional headquarters. Delivered across four phases.
• Coral Creek Center Industrial condominium lots in Ewa Plain's Gentry Business Park, with commercial lots ranging from 19,269 to 113,621 sq.ft., offering IMX-1 zoning for industrial, commercial, and retail uses.
• Hale Manu Hawai'i's first affordable family rental project in Hawaii Kai, comprising 56 adaptable rental units delivered through condo-conversion of a rental apartment community.
• Makini at Kinau 11-floor, 88-unit residential condominium conversion built in 1969, offering modern urban living in Honolulu with communal spaces and recreational facilities.
• Hale Kamiano 17-story, 67-unit affordable housing development for seniors in Honolulu, developed in partnership with the Institute for Human Services to address housing insecurity among elderly individuals.
• Plaza at Mill Town 43,000 sq.ft. GLA mixed-use commercial center in Waipahu with 100% occupancy, featuring national tenants such as Wellcare and Liberty Dialysis.
• Sky Ala Moana 390-unit residential high-rise development in Honolulu's Ala Moana neighborhood with 17,500 sq.ft. of ground-floor commercial space, featuring luxury amenities and panoramic views.
• Kapolei Business Park West 77-acre industrial subdivision within the larger Kapolei Business Park offering spaces for offices, warehouses, light manufacturing, and commercial enterprises.
• Kapolei DreamHouse School $33 million, three-story charter school development in Kapolei with ground-floor retail spaces and school facilities on upper floors; opened July 2024, serving 700 students in grades 6-12 with 89 tech-ready classrooms and 120 new teaching and administration jobs.
• Kapolei Social Security Administration Building Regional headquarters for the U.S. Social Security Administration serving 14,000 individuals in West O'ahu; delivered as Phase 2 of the Kapolei Pacific Center master plan.
• Avalon Realty Brokerage Services Full-service real estate brokerage operated through Avalon Realty, LLC providing sales and leasing services throughout the Hawaiian Islands; member of the Honolulu Board of Realtors and National Association of Realtors.
• ARES Construction Services Construction management services delivered through Avalon's wholly-owned subsidiary ARES Construction Services, providing construction direction for Avalon's development projects as well as external clients.
• Residential and Commercial Property Management Recurring property management services for Avalon's owned residential and commercial portfolio as well as third-party managed properties across Hawai'i, including leasing, maintenance, tenant relations, and asset management (rent payments processed via AppFolio).

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,100 residential units developed and managed
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• DreamHouse Ewa BeachcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAvalon partnered with DreamHouse Ewa Beach to develop the $33 million Kapolei DreamHouse School, a three-story mixed-use development featuring a charter high school on two upper floors and retail spaces on the ground floor. The project provides college prep education for 700 students in grades 6-12.
• Institute for Human Services (IHS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAvalon partnered with IHS to develop Hale Kamiano, the first affordable housing development for senior citizens in Honolulu, a 17-story, 67-unit senior housing project addressing housing insecurity among elderly individuals.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Alexander & Baldwin: Hawaii's largest private landowner and active real estate developer/investor with a comparable portfolio of commercial properties, industrial assets, and ground-up development on Oahu and Maui. Most directly comparable peer given shared Hawaii focus and diversified real estate activities.
• Castle & Cooke Hawaii: Hawaii-focused master-planned community developer with major projects in West Oahu (Ko'a Ridge, Ho'opili area) and active land development. Direct competitor for large-scale Oahu residential and mixed-use development opportunities.

Broad incumbents

• Howard Hughes Holdings: National master-planned community developer with significant Hawaii exposure (Waikele, Hawaii Loa) operating similar vertical integration in development, property management, and asset repositioning. Comparable for large-scale community building expertise.
• FirstService Residential: North America's largest residential property manager with significant HOA and condominium association management operations in Hawaii. Comparable for the recurring property management line of Avalon's business.
• Associa: Large national HOA and community association management company with operations in Hawaii. Directly comparable to Avalon's residential/condo association management services.
• Kamehameha Schools (KS): Hawaii's largest private landowner with active real estate development arm on Oahu and neighbor islands. Comparable scale of land holdings and long-duration community-building projects, particularly in West Oahu.
• AvalonBay Communities: National multifamily REIT with comparable residential development, redevelopment, and property management operations. Less geographic overlap but directly comparable business model across the residential value chain.
• Greystar Real Estate Partners: Global leader in residential property management with significant U.S. multifamily operations. Comparable for scale of managed portfolio and operational best practices in residential property management.

Regional players

• Tradewind Capital Group: Hawaii-based commercial real estate investment and management firm operating industrial, office, and retail assets in Hawaii. Comparable for geographic focus and asset type overlap in commercial and industrial segments.
• AHL (Aina Haina Land Company): Hawaii-focused real estate investment and management firm with comparable commercial and industrial property exposure in Honolulu. Regional peer operating similar asset types in the same market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/avalonhawaii
• Instagraminstagram.com/avalongroup_hawaii
• Xx.com/AvalonHawaii

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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