Last Sold Price
5 beds2,600 sqft$738/sqft
281 Puiwa Rd, Honolulu, HI 96817

Description

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...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.
LISTING CLOSED: 02/20/2026 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Wayne B Kim • License #RB-15191 • Ho'okela Realty LLC • (808) 672-9103

Property Details for 281 Puiwa Road

Status
MLS #
202526408
Days on Market
16
Taxes
$370 / month
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family
Year Built
1989
Lot Size
0.15 AC / 6,480 SF
Architectural Style
Detach Single Family
View
Other
Zoning
05 - R-5 Residential District
Neighbourhood
DOWSETT
Flood Zone
Zone X
Stories/Levels
Split Level
Land Tenure
FS - Fee Simple

Location

Listing Courtesy of Ho'okela Realty LLC, Wayne B Kim, License #RB-15191

Sold By Keller Williams Honolulu, Jarett Kitaoka, License #RS-83967

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Building Information for 281 Puiwa Road

Stories-Year Built1989Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,480 SF

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$10,119 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$9,749

Property Taxes

$370

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 281 Puiwa Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Topography: Gentle Slope, Steep Slope, Terraced
  • City: Honolulu
  • County Or Parish: Oahu
  • State Or Province: HI
  • Location: Inside
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee 2 Includes: None
  • Tax Amount: $370.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: $1,542,400.00
  • Tax Assessed Value Improvements: $462,400.00
  • Tax Assessed Value Land: $1,080,000.00
  • Tax Excemption Owner Occupancy: 160000
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Parcel Number: 1-2-2-042-033-0000
  • HOA YN: No
School Information
  • Elementary School: Nuuanu
  • High School: Roosevelt
  • Middle Or Junior School: Kawananakoa
Parking
  • Parking Features: 2 Car, Garage
  • Parking Total: 4
Property
Lot Information
  • Property Frontage: Stream/Canal
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Road Frontage: County Rd, Paved Rd
  • SQFT Garage Carport: 460.0
  • SQFT Roofed Living: 2600.0
  • Sqft Total: 2600.0
  • Land Recorded: Land Court
  • Lot Features: Clear, Rim Lot
  • Lot Size Area: 6480.0
  • Year Built: 1989
Property and Assessments
  • Appliances: 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
  • Photo Count: 1
  • New Development Construction: No
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Special Listing Conditions: Subject To Repl. Property
  • Disclosures: Photovoltaic, Property Disclosure Stmt
  • Foreclosure: No
  • Fractional Ownership: No
  • Condo Property Regime: No
  • Set Backs: C&C, Of Record
  • Supplement Count: 0
  • TMK Area: 122
  • TMK Condo Property Regime Number: 0
  • TMK Division: 1
  • TMK Parcel: 33
  • TMKPLAT: 42
  • TMK Section: 2
  • TMK Zone: 2
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable, Internet, Public Water, Underground Electricity, Water
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Amenities: Bedroom on 1st Floor, Full Bath on 1st Floor, Landscaped, Storage, Wall/Fence
  • Construction Materials: Concrete, Double Wall, Hollow Tile, Slab, Wood Frame
  • Easements: None
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate
  • Pool Features: None
  • Roof: Tile
  • Security Features: Key
Interior Features
  • Baths Full: 3
  • Baths Half: 0
  • Baths Total: 3.0
  • Beds Total: 5.0
  • Furnished: Full
  • Room Count: 0
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • DOM: 16
  • Immoviewer: No
  • Listing Service: Full Service
  • MLS: HI Central
  • MLS Area Major: Metro
  • Status: Sold
  • Public Remarks: 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.
  • Possession: Negotiable
Showing and Remarks
  • Showing Instructions: Appointment Only, Call Listor
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner

Property History for 281 Puiwa Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 20, 2026

Sold

HICENTRAL #202526408

$1,918,000
Feb 20, 2026

Contract Signed

HICENTRAL #202526408

Feb 11, 2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1933946728

$1,915,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/20/2026

Sold

HICENTRAL #202526408

$1,918,000
02/20/2026

Contract Signed

HICENTRAL #202526408

02/11/2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1933946728

$1,915,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 281 Puiwa Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,125,000Additions$418,700Total$1,543,700
Tax Record2025$4,838 ($403 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths3Total Finished SqFt3,416 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,600 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt816 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,480 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1989Year Renovated1989ZoningU/05/00CountyHONOLULUAPN1-2-2-042-033-0000

Schools near 281 Puiwa Road

This home is within Hawaii Department Of Education.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Nuuanu Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School
Public6 to 8

President Theodore Roosevelt High School
Public9 to 12

Halau Ku Mana Public Charter School
Charter6 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 281 Puiwa Road, Honolulu, HI 96817
$1,918,000
5
2,600
6,480
5
3
1,972
6,480
3
2
1,352
6,480
$975,000
5
2,168
6,575
3
2
1,636
5,313
$551,250
4
3
2,080
5,400

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