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190 Forest Ridge Way (Tantalus)

190 Forest Ridge Way, Honolulu
Description
Submit all offers. Bring your architect, contractor & your dreams to make this solid pole house a pristine beauty. It is rare to find a home for sale in this outstanding location. Close to Honolulu, but you feel so far away. Keep the large lot as your own private sanctuary or make a plan to take advantage of all of the extra space. This project has solid bones and existing water catchment system. Get that neighbor island feel right in the heart of Honolulu.
Past Activity
  • Jul 13, 2017 Sold for $700,000
  • Jun 13, 2017 Under Contract
  • May 31, 2017 Price $699,900
  • Apr 26, 2017 Price $749,900
  • Mar 29, 2017 Back to Active
  • Mar 16, 2017 Under Contract
  • Feb 21, 2017 Listed at $825,000
More Details
  • Owner, Tax & Resale History
  • Price / ft²: $616
  • Other Homes Price / ft²
  • Cash vs Financing Buyers
  • Zoning: 61 - P-1 Restricted Preservatio
  • Flood Zone: Zone X
  • Elementary School: Lincoln
  • Middle School: Stevenson
  • High School: Roosevelt
  • Property Condition: Needs Major Repair
  • Amenities: Landscaped, Patio/Deck
  • TMK: 1-2-5-14-13-0
  • Tax Assessed Land: $847,500
  • Tax Assessed Improvements: $236,100
  • Tax Assessed Total: $1,083,600
  • Courtesy: KU Realty, LLC
  • MLS: 201702739
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 December 06, 2025.Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Other Tantalus Homes
$1,698,000
3811 Tantalus Dr
3 Bds | 2.5 Ba
1,779 ft²
$1,950,000
156 Forest Ridge Way
4 Bds | 3 Ba
3,094 ft²
$2,350,000
4005 Round Top Dr
7 Bds | 5 Ba
3,941 ft²
$7,000,000
3711 Round Top Dr
6 Bds | 5.5 Ba
4,843 ft²
Other Honolulu Homes
Pacific Heights
$675,000
2453 Pacific Heights Rd#C
2 Bds | 2 Ba
1,188 ft²
Kapiolani
$725,000
756 University Ave
1 Bd | 1.5 Ba
328 ft²
Kalihi
$749,000
1926 Hani Lane#A
3 Bds | 2 Ba
1,052 ft²
Nuuanu
$750,000
27 Kauila St
3 Bds | 2 Ba
1,562 ft²
Alewa Heights & Kam Heights
$754,300
1731 Aupuni St#1
6 Bds | 3 Ba
2,200 ft²
Kalihi
$799,000
2749 Piliwai St
3 Bds | 2 Ba
1,329 ft²
  • Sold 7/13/17 at $700,000
    (List Price: $699,900)
Description
Submit all offers. Bring your architect, contractor & your dreams to make this solid pole house a pristine beauty. It is rare to find a home for sale in this outstanding location. Close to Honolulu, but you feel so far away. Keep the large lot as your own private sanctuary or make a plan to take advantage of all of the extra space. This project has solid bones and existing water catchment system. Get that neighbor island feel right in the heart of Honolulu.
    The MLS properties are based on information from the Multiple Listing Service of Hicentral MLS, Ltd. Listings last updated on December 06, 2025.Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
    • Jul 13, 2017 Sold for $700,000
    • Jun 13, 2017 Under Contract
    • May 31, 2017 Price $699,900
    • Apr 26, 2017 Price $749,900
    • Mar 29, 2017 Back to Active
    • Mar 16, 2017 Under Contract
    • Feb 21, 2017 Listed at $825,000
    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
    $1,698,000
    3811 Tantalus Dr
    3 Bds | 2.5 Ba
    1,779 ft²
    $1,950,000
    156 Forest Ridge Way
    4 Bds | 3 Ba
    3,094 ft²
    $2,350,000
    4005 Round Top Dr
    7 Bds | 5 Ba
    3,941 ft²
    $7,000,000
    3711 Round Top Dr
    6 Bds | 5.5 Ba
    4,843 ft²
     
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