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1279 Kanewai St, Honolulu
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Description
Rarely available 7200 sq ft lot in the convenient University neighborhood. Don't miss this amazing opportunity to acquire this property with two dwellings. Well maintained, first time on the market after 2 generations of owner occupants. Main house consists of 3 bedrooms and 2 baths with 2 car carport. Attached to it is a one bedroom with carport parking for one car and additional parking under the picnic pavillion. Live in one, rent the other or use it as a multi family home. Ultra convenient location with UH Manoa, Chaminade, St. Louis School, Hokulani Elementary School, Kanewai Park, City Mill, Kaimuki Town and Kaimuki High School nearby. The ignition start on the right front burner in the main house, does not work and will not be fixed. The door on the one bedroom which enters through the livingroom does not have a key and the lock will not be replaced. Enter through the carport door.
Past Activity
  • Mar 20, 2025 Sold for $1,600,000
  • Feb 19, 2025 Under Contract
  • Feb 12, 2025 Listed at $1,625,000
More Details
  • Owner, Tax & Resale History
  • Price / ft²: $858
  • Other Homes Price / ft²
  • Cash vs Financing Buyers
  • Year Remodeled: 2013
  • Zoning: 05 - R-5 Residential District
  • Flood Zone: Zone X
  • View: Mountain, Sunset
  • Furnished: Partial
  • Property Condition: Average
  • Amenities: Full Bath on 1st Floor, Maids/Guest Qrters, Storage
  • TMK: 1-2-8-30-27-0
  • Tax Assessed Land: $1,265,400
  • Tax Assessed Improvements: $171,600
  • Tax Assessed Total: $1,437,000
  • Courtesy: Progressive Properties Group / (808) 754-7934
  • MLS: 202503000
The MLS properties are based on information from the Multiple Listing Service of Hicentral MLS, Ltd. Listings last updated on December 27, 2025.Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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  • Sold 3/20/25 at $1,600,000
    (List Price: $1,625,000)
Description
Rarely available 7200 sq ft lot in the convenient University neighborhood. Don't miss this amazing opportunity to acquire this property with two dwellings. Well maintained, first time on the market after 2 generations of owner occupants. Main house consists of 3 bedrooms and 2 baths with 2 car carport. Attached to it is a one bedroom with carport parking for one car and additional parking under the picnic pavillion. Live in one, rent the other or use it as a multi family home. Ultra convenient location with UH Manoa, Chaminade, St. Louis School, Hokulani Elementary School, Kanewai Park, City Mill, Kaimuki Town and Kaimuki High School nearby. The ignition start on the right front burner in the main house, does not work and will not be fixed. The door on the one bedroom which enters through the livingroom does not have a key and the lock will not be replaced. Enter through the carport door.
    The MLS properties are based on information from the Multiple Listing Service of Hicentral MLS, Ltd. Listings last updated on December 27, 2025.Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
    • Mar 20, 2025 Sold for $1,600,000
    • Feb 19, 2025 Under Contract
    • Feb 12, 2025 Listed at $1,625,000
    Other Kapiolani Homes
    $1,350,000
    1867 Kapiolani Blvd
    5 Bds | 3 Ba
    1,935 ft²
    $1,350,000
    1867 Kapiolani Blvd#A
    5 Bds | 3 Ba
    1,911 ft²
    $1,250,000
    1867 Kapiolani Blvd#B
    3 Bds | 3 Ba
    1,376 ft²
    $1,150,000
    2705 Kaaha St
    3 Bds | 2.5 Ba
    1,402 ft²
     
    You do not own the land, but have the right to use the land until an expiration year. At expiration the ownership typically reverts back to the land owner.
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