Off Market Feb 2026 for $1.9M

$1,990,105

•

2,600

sq ft

281 Puiwa Rd, Honolulu, HI 96817

About this home

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.

Single-familyProperty Type

1989Year Built

6,480 sq ftLot Size

$765Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Wayne Kim • Ho'okela Realty LLC

Contact: (808) 672-9103

Bought with Jarett Kitaoka • Keller Williams Honolulu

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•Source:HiCentral MLS #202526408

Redfin Estimate

$1,990,105

$72K since sold in February 2026$24K since August

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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 39.6% higher than the average sale price ($1.43M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 27, 2026
$1,510,000
A
6 beds3.5 baths2,192 sq ft
2321 Booth Rd, Honolulu, HI 96813
SOLD APR 21, 2026
$1,200,000
B
3 beds3 baths2,240 sq ft
381 Puiwa Rd, Honolulu, HI 96817
SOLD MAR 25, 2026
$1,425,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths1,440 sq ft
280 Polohiwa Pl, Honolulu, HI 96817
SOLD APR 15, 2026
$1,420,000
D
5 beds3 baths1,608 sq ft
2645 Kekuanoni St, Honolulu, HI 96813
SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$1,500,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths1,644 sq ft
2848 Henry St, Honolulu, HI 96817
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,500,000
F
3 beds3 baths2,601 sq ft
1122 Kaumailuna Pl, Honolulu, HI 96817

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$352,788

Est. take-home

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$4,776/mo

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Market trends in 96817, HI

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.2%

+0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$460K

$15K MoM

Avg. days on market

79d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

3 MoM

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NEW 22 HRS AGO
$2,300,000
4 beds3.5 baths3,710 sq ft
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Studio— baths— sq ft
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— beds— baths— sq ft
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3D WALKTHROUGH
$355,000
1 bed1 bath628 sq ft
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Sale history for 281 Puiwa Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2022

$4,427 (+17.4%)

$936,700 + $468,200

$1,404,900

2021

$3,771

$936,700 + $468,200

$1,404,900

2020

$3,774 (+4.2%)

$821,000 + $396,300

$1,217,300

2019

$3,622 (+1.1%)

$821,000 + $397,200

$1,218,200

2018

$3,582 (+17.9%)

$710,000 + $444,800

$1,154,800

2017

$3,038 (−7.2%)

$710,000 + $433,300

$1,143,300

2016

$3,272 (+24.3%)

$682,100 + $305,900

$988,000

2014

$2,632 (+8.2%)

$543,000 + $438,500

$981,500

2013

$2,432 (−8.0%)

$508,200 + $363,800

$872,000

2012

$2,644

$473,400 + $341,500

$814,900

Tax history for 281 Puiwa Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2022

$4,427 (+17.4%)

$936,700 + $468,200

$1,404,900

2021

$3,771

$936,700 + $468,200

$1,404,900

2020

$3,774 (+4.2%)

$821,000 + $396,300

$1,217,300

2019

$3,622 (+1.1%)

$821,000 + $397,200

$1,218,200

2018

$3,582 (+17.9%)

$710,000 + $444,800

$1,154,800

2017

$3,038 (−7.2%)

$710,000 + $433,300

$1,143,300

2016

$3,272 (+24.3%)

$682,100 + $305,900

$988,000

2014

$2,632 (+8.2%)

$543,000 + $438,500

$981,500

2013

$2,432 (−8.0%)

$508,200 + $363,800

$872,000

2012

$2,644

$473,400 + $341,500

$814,900

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,480 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,600

Year built

1989

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Honolulu County

APN

1 2 2 042 033 0000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Mar 8, 2023.

R-5

Residential District 5

The purpose of the Residential District is to allow for a range of residential densities. The primary use shall be detached residences. Other types of dwellings may also be allowed, including zero lot line, cluster and common wall housing arrangements. Nondwelling uses that support and complement residential neighborhood activities shall also be permitted. The intent of the R-7.5, R-5 and R-3.5 districts is to provide areas for urban residential development. These districts would be applied extensively throughout the city.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Infrastructure-Other
Public service

Property details

Parking

Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2

Parking
Features: Garage, Two Car Garage, Two Spaces
# of Parking (Total): 4

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3

Interior Features
Furnished
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate
Other Features: Bedroom on Main Level, Full Bath on Main Level

Exterior

Building Information
Roof Details: Tile
Construction Details: Double Wall, Hollow Tile, Concrete, Wood Frame

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Landscaping
Security Features: Key Card Entry
Fencing: Fenced, Wall

Land Information
Land Tenure: FeeSimple
Topography: Sloping, Terraced

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 6,480
Lot Features: Cleared, Interior Lot, Rim Lot, Steep Slope
Road Frontage Type: County Road
Road Surface Type: Paved
Frontage Type: Canal
Zoning Description: 05 - R-5 Residential District

Property Information
Has View
Foundation Details: Slab
Excellent

Financial

Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $1,542,400

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $4,440
Tax Year: 2025

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, High Speed Internet Available, Underground Utilities, Water Available
Water Source: Public

Location

Community Information
Community Features: Storage Facilities

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,600
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,480 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1989
Year Renovated: —
County: Honolulu County
APN: 1 2 2 042 033 0000

Home facts updated by county records on Mar 8, 2023

Around this home

Schools

Nuuanu Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

9/10

Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi

6/10

President Theodore Roosevelt High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

9/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

Fire Factor

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Heat Factor

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Wind Factor

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1/10 Air Factor

Minimal risk of unhealthy air over next 30 years

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Historical weather

Honolulu, HI • 96817

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In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in June and 6.2 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.89M – $2.29M

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Home values near 281 Puiwa Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
167 Puiwa Road, Honolulu, HI 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2450 Sq. Ft.	$1,567,645
267 Puiwa Road, Honolulu, HI 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2168 Sq. Ft.	$1,578,428

Address	Redfin Estimate
291 Puiwa Road, Honolulu, HI 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1008 Sq. Ft.	$1,208,445
295 Puiwa Road, Honolulu, HI 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1886 Sq. Ft.	$1,355,557

Address	Redfin Estimate
266 Puiwa Road, Honolulu, HI 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1992 Sq. Ft.	$1,712,799
285 Puiwa Road, Honolulu, HI 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1352 Sq. Ft.	$1,300,139

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