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.
Pending
$1,899,000
281 Puiwa Rd, Honolulu, HI 96817
5beds
2,600sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1989
-- sqft lot
$1,859,400 Zestimate®
$730/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 50 days |
- 59 |
- 3 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 18, 2025 at 11:15am
Listed by:
Wayne B Kim 808-672-9103,
Ho'okela Realty LLC
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 & HOA
Community
- Features: Storage Facilities
- Security: Key Card Entry
- Subdivision: Dowsett
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Honolulu
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $730/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,542,400
- Annual tax amount: $4,440
- Date on market: 12/2/2025
- Inclusions: AC Split, Auto Garage Door Opener, Book Shelves, Ceiling Fan, Chandelier, Convection Oven, Disposal, Drapes, Dryer, Microwave Hood, Microwave, Photovoltaic - Owned, Range Hood, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Smoke Detector, Solar Heater, Washer, Water Heater
Estimated market value
$1,859,400
$1.77M - $1.95M
$4,525/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/18/2025 | Pending sale | $1,899,000$730/sqft |
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| 12/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,899,000$730/sqft |
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Public tax history
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
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$8,472/mo
Principal & interest
$7364
Home insurance
$665
Property taxes
$443
Climate risks
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.





