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Tracy Yamato

Tracy Yamato

Certified Residential Specialist
Realtor, RS-51972

Mobile: (808) 372-2274

Email: Tracy@HawaiiLiving.com

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Description
Perched above the city in a tranquil, forested enclave, this rare mid-century modern is surrounded by one of the most imaginative private gardens on the island. Featured in Honolulu Magazine and a TV show, the landscape is as much as a showcase as the home itself. This private one-of-a-kind retreat is designed by prominent architect Charles Chamberland. It offers 4 bedrooms, 3 baths across 4 levels totaling 3,000 sqft interior, with a versatile multigenerational layout. Freshly painted, new carpet and featuring soaring ceilings and expansive windows that bring the forest indoors. Beautiful open-concept kitchen with marble floors, mahogany cabinetry, butcher block counters. Loft-style primary bedroom. Set on verdant, terraced grounds with over 100 magnolia trees and tropical plantings, the mountainside garden is masterfully curated: 7 sitting areas, 4 winding trails, 2 waterfalls, ponds and a collection of fountains amid by a vibrant tapestry of staghorn ferns, anthuriums, orchids, bromeliads and blooming angel trumpets. A scenic landing with peekaboo ocean views provide peaceful moments of escape with 190 steps to the summit. 5 photos have been enhanced. Sold "as is."
Recent Activity
  • Nov 18, 2025 Price $1,950,000
  • Aug 21, 2025 Listed at $1,998,000
  • Aug 21, 2025 Off Market
  • Jul 10, 2025 Listed at $2,100,000
Recent Sales
(Tantalus)
More Details
  • Owner, Tax & Resale History
  • Price / ft²: $630
  • Other Homes Price / ft²
  • Cash vs Financing Buyers
  • Year Remodeled: 1980
  • Zoning: 61 - P-1 Restricted Preservatio
  • Flood Zone: Zone X
  • Elementary School: Lincoln
  • Middle School: Stevenson
  • High School: Roosevelt
  • View: Garden, Mountain, Ocean
  • Property Condition: Above Average
  • Security Features: Key
  • Amenities: Bedroom on 1st Floor, Entry, Full Bath on 1st Floor, Landscaped, Other, Patio/Deck, Storage
  • TMK: 1-2-5-14-27-0
  • Tax Assessed Land: $1,064,300
  • Tax Assessed Improvements: $384,900
  • Tax Assessed Total: $1,449,200
  • Courtesy: REMAX Hawaii
  • MLS: 202518443
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About Tantalus
See this aerial video of Tantalus homes.

Tantalus is a hidden lush tropical rainforest neighborhood of about 120 homes favored for it’s cooler, often misty, climate and pristine lush green jungle ambience with tropical flowers and hanging vines, making it one of the most unique areas of real estate in Honolulu.

Located just beyond Makiki Heights and high above Honolulu, Tantalus is bordered by Pauoa Valley to the west and Manoa Valley to the east. Tantalus homes for sale are typically valued in the $800K to $3M range often on large private jungle lots between 9,000 sq ft and 2 acre  ... Read more
The MLS properties are based on information from the Multiple Listing Service of Hicentral MLS, Ltd. Listings last updated on January 30, 2026.Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Other Tantalus Homes
$7,000,000
3711 Round Top Dr
6 Bds | 5.5 Ba
4,843 ft²
Other Honolulu Homes
Kaimuki
$1,950,000
3741 Harding Ave
7 Bds | 5 Ba
2,799 ft²
St. Louis Heights
$1,950,000
2640 Peter St
6 Bds | 5 Ba
2,936 ft²
Waialae Nui
$1,990,000
4470 Wahinekoa Pl
4 Bds | 6 Ba
2,349 ft²
Kapahulu
$1,990,000
735 Lukepane Ave
Multi-Family

Manoa
$1,905,000
3541 Woodlawn Dr
4 Bds | 3.5 Ba
2,093 ft²
Kalihi
$1,995,000
1768 Silva St
Multi-Family

  • Asking Price: $1,950,000
Description
Perched above the city in a tranquil, forested enclave, this rare mid-century modern is surrounded by one of the most imaginative private gardens on the island. Featured in Honolulu Magazine and a TV show, the landscape is as much as a showcase as the home itself. This private one-of-a-kind retreat is designed by prominent architect Charles Chamberland. It offers 4 bedrooms, 3 baths across 4 levels totaling 3,000 sqft interior, with a versatile multigenerational layout. Freshly painted, new carpet and featuring soaring ceilings and expansive windows that bring the forest indoors. Beautiful open-concept kitchen with marble floors, mahogany cabinetry, butcher block counters. Loft-style primary bedroom. Set on verdant, terraced grounds with over 100 magnolia trees and tropical plantings, the mountainside garden is masterfully curated: 7 sitting areas, 4 winding trails, 2 waterfalls, ponds and a collection of fountains amid by a vibrant tapestry of staghorn ferns, anthuriums, orchids, bromeliads and blooming angel trumpets. A scenic landing with peekaboo ocean views provide peaceful moments of escape with 190 steps to the summit. 5 photos have been enhanced. Sold "as is."
    The MLS properties are based on information from the Multiple Listing Service of Hicentral MLS, Ltd. Listings last updated on January 30, 2026.Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
    • Nov 18, 2025 Price $1,950,000
    • Aug 21, 2025 Listed at $1,998,000
    • Aug 21, 2025 Off Market
    • Jul 10, 2025 Listed at $2,100,000
    See this aerial video of Tantalus homes.

    Tantalus is a hidden lush tropical rainforest neighborhood of about 120 homes favored for it’s cooler, often misty, climate and pristine lush green jungle ambience with tropical flowers and hanging vines, making it one of the most unique areas of real estate in Honolulu.

    Located just beyond Makiki Heights and high above Honolulu, Tantalus is bordered by Pauoa Valley to the west and Manoa Valley to the east. Tantalus homes for sale are typically valued in the $800K to $3M range often on large private jungle lots between 9,000 sq ft and 2 acre  ... Read more
    Other Tantalus Homes
    $7,000,000
    3711 Round Top Dr
    6 Bds | 5.5 Ba
    4,843 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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