247 Dowsett Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96817
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- 5 beds
- 5 baths
- 5,152 sqft
- ~1 acre lot
- $1,213 per sqft
- 1922 build
- – on site
On the market for the first time in nearly 55 years, Ainahau of Nuuanu is a rare offering—a grand two-story New England country-colonial residence, masterfully adapted for tropical living and set on 1.46 lush, private acres behind mature hedges. Built in 1922, this historic estate includes a stately main home plus a detached two-bedroom cottage, offering flexibility for multi-generational living, guests, or creative use. Designed by Catherine Jones Richards and later renovated in 1948 by Mark Potter, the home carries additional architectural significance. It embodies kamaaina elegance with broad verandas, French doors, and abundant windows welcoming in cooling trade winds and garden views. Designed for gracious entertaining, it features an expansive kitchen, butler’s pantry, and classic bar. Fir floors, a porte cochère, and large-scale rooms offer the perfect canvas for art and collections. Flanked by Nuuanu Stream and landscaped with a historic auwai, the setting is serene and storied. An extraordinary opportunity to own a legacy property—rich in provenance, and deeply rooted in Hawaii’s architectural history.
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Last updated Jun 17, 2025
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MLS# 202512710 —
The Building
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Year Built:1922
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New Construction:false
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Construction Materials:DoubleWall,WoodFrame
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Architectural Style:Multiplex
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Stories:2
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Levels:Two
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Security Features:KeyCardEntry
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Building Area Total:5818.0
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Year Built:1948
Interior
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Flooring:Hardwood,Other
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Furnished:Negotiable
Room Dimensions
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Living Area:5152.0
The Property
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Property Type:Residential
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Property Subtype:SingleFamilyResidence
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Property Condition:GoodCondition
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Lot Size Area:63956.0
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Lot Features:InteriorLot,Other,Level
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Zoning Description:03 - R10 - Residential District
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Parcel Number:1-2-2-045-005-0000
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Topography:Level
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View:Garden,Mountains,Other
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View:true
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Frontage Type:Canal
Listing Agent
- Contact info:
- Agent phone:
- (808) 469-2289
- Office phone:
- (808) 825-4277
Taxes
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Tax Annual Amount:600.0
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Tax Assessed Value:6951800
Beds
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Total Bedrooms:5
Baths
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Total Baths:5
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Half Baths:2
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Full Baths:3
Utilities
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Utilities:AboveGroundUtilities,ElectricityAvailable,NaturalGasAvailable,HighSpeedInternetAvailable,Other,PhoneAvailable,WaterAvailable
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Water Source:Public
The Community
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Subdivision Name:DOWSETT
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Association Fee Includes:None
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Pool Features:None
Parking
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Garage:true
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Carport:true
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Parking Total:6.0
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Parking Features:Boat,Carport,Driveway,Garage,ThreeOrMoreSpaces
Monthly cost estimate
Asking price
$6,250,000
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Mortgage
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$33,466
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| Taxes | $50 |
| Insurance | $1,718 |
| Utilities | $653 See report |
| Total | $35,887/mo.* |
| *This is an estimate |
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Sale history
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6/17/25
Jun 17, 2025
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Listed / Active | HI_CENTRAL_MLS | $6,250,000 |
