Very well constructed home in a most desirable Nuuanu neighborhood. Known for weather and location to downtown Honolulu and moments away from Ala Moana, Waikiki with easy access to freeway to get all the way out to the North Shore. All your restaurants', shopping entertainment is just minutes away. Thie quite residential is ideal. Schools, worshipping houses are all available to you and your ohana. This split-level home was built to accommodate multigenerational living. Together but separate.
Walk in and notice the quality of this home, double pane windows, Monier tile roof, the PV panels with battery backup. and Solar panels help keep the electricity bill very modest. Structurally the walls are sound, the foundation solid. EV charging station in the enclosed garage. Security cameras with monitor, flood lights on the exterior of the house, Secured gates for garage and walkway entry.
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$1,918,000
281 Puiwa Rd, Honolulu, HI 96817
5beds
2,600sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1989
-- sqft lot
$1,879,800 Zestimate®
$738/sqft
$4,755 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,879,800
$1.79M - $1.97M
$4,755/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 05, 2026 at 11:18pm
Listed by:
Wayne B Kim 808-672-9103,
Ho'okela Realty LLC
Bought with:
Jarett Kitaoka, RS-83967
Keller Williams Honolulu
Source: HiCentral MLS,MLS#: 202526408
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Features
- Bedroom on Main Level, Full Bath on Main Level
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,600
- Total interior livable area: 2,600 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage, Two Car Garage, Two Spaces
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Exterior features: Landscaping
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced,Wall
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Other
- Frontage type: Canal
Lot
- Features: Cleared, Interior Lot, Rim Lot, Steep Slope
- Topography: Sloping,Terraced
Details
- Parcel number: 1220420330000
- Zoning description: 05 - R-5 Residential District
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Detached
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Double Wall, Hollow Tile, Concrete, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1989
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, High Speed Internet Available, Underground Utilities, Water Available
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Key Card Entry
Community
- Community features: Storage Facilities
Location
- Region: Honolulu
- Subdivision: Dowsett
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/20/2026 | Sold | $1,918,000+1%$738/sqft |
Source:  HiCentral MLS #202526408 Report a problem | ||
| 12/18/2025 | Pending sale | $1,899,000$730/sqft |
Source: HiCentral MLS #202526408 Report a problem | ||
| 12/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,899,000$730/sqft |
Source: HiCentral MLS #202526408 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,838 +0.3% | $1,542,400 +0.2% |
| 2024 | $4,825 +1.3% | $1,538,700 +2.5% |
| 2023 | $4,763 +7.6% | $1,500,900 +6.8% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Dowsett
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Nuuanu Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 6/10Robert Louis Stevenson Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 8/10President Theodore Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Nuuanu
- Middle: Kawananakoa
- High: Roosevelt
Source: HiCentral MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Hawaii
- Honolulu County
- Honolulu
- 96817
- Dowsett
- 281 Puiwa Rd