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  • Sold 10/23/20 at $1,950,000
    (List Price: $2,200,000)
  • Beds: 3
  • Baths: 2.5
  • Living: 2,472 ft²
  • Lanai / Patio: 120 ft²
  • Add. Interior: 1,070 ft²
  • Land: 12,807 ft²
  • Covered Parking: 424 ft²
  • Built: 1940
  • Parking: 5
  • Property Taxes: $326 / month ?
  • Est. Mortgage: $10,552 / mo - adjust loan
  • Time Listed for Sale: 201 days
  • Status: Sold
  • Tenure: Fee Simple
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221 Forest Ridge Way, Honolulu
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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
$1 MILLION LESS than seller's cost! This peaceful luxury resort style home is only minutes away from sandy beaches and vibrant downtown Honolulu and Waikiki. Enjoy vast ocean, sunset, and city light views from your spacious covered lanai, living room, master suite, or outdoor spa. Awake to gentle sounds of birds, relax on the drive home through the tropical forest, or cozy up to a fireplace on the cooler nights. Live a sustainable lifestyle with private fresh rainwater reserve system and photovoltaic energy. This home boasts a separate office, exotic hardwood throughout, two fireplaces, Bosch and Wolf appliances, and travertine and hardwood floors. Be sure to watch the video by clicking on the home icon.
Past Activity
  • Oct 23, 2020 Sold for $1,950,000
  • Aug 26, 2020 Under Contract
  • Mar 19, 2020 Price $2,200,000
  • Feb 07, 2020 Listed at $2,350,000
  • Feb 07, 2020 Off Market
  • Dec 24, 2019 Back to Active
  • Oct 28, 2019 Under Contract
  • Aug 17, 2019 Price $2,500,000
  • Jun 05, 2019 Price $2,600,000
  • Feb 06, 2019 Listed at $2,800,000
  • Dec 24, 2016 Off Market
  • Dec 08, 2016 Listed at $3,200,000
  • Oct 14, 2016 Off Market
  • Aug 03, 2016 Price $2,950,000
  • Apr 30, 2016 Price $3,150,000
  • Feb 17, 2016 Listed at $3,288,000
More Details
  • Owner, Tax & Resale History
  • Price / ft²: $789
  • Other Homes Price / ft²
  • Cash vs Financing Buyers
  • Year Remodeled: 2011
  • Zoning: 61 - P-1 Restricted Preservatio
  • Flood Zone: Zone X
  • Elementary School: Lincoln
  • Middle School: Stevenson
  • High School: Roosevelt
  • View: City, Coastline, Garden, Ocean, Sunset
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Security Features: Key
  • Amenities: Bedroom on 1st Floor, Entry, Full Bath on 1st Floor, Landscaped, Patio/Deck
  • TMK: 1-2-5-15-26-0
  • Tax Assessed Land: $800,300
  • Tax Assessed Improvements: $339,600
  • Tax Assessed Total: $1,139,900
  • Courtesy: Coldwell Banker Realty
  • MLS: 202002501
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 19, 2025.Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Other Tantalus Homes
$2,350,000
4005 Round Top Dr
7 Bds | 5 Ba
3,941 ft²
$1,950,000
156 Forest Ridge Way
4 Bds | 3 Ba
3,094 ft²
$7,000,000
3711 Round Top Dr
6 Bds | 5.5 Ba
4,843 ft²
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$2,200,000
1926 Ualakaa St
5 Bds | 2 Ba
1,555 ft²
Wilhelmina Rise
$2,200,000
Alewa Heights & Kam Heights
$2,200,000
2526 Waolani Ave
8 Bds | 10.5 Ba
4,988 ft²
Kahala
$2,200,000
4570 Ahuli Pl
4 Bds | 3 Ba
2,176 ft²
Waialae Iki
$2,200,000
Waialae Nui
$2,190,000
4470 Wahinekoa Pl
4 Bds | 6 Ba
2,349 ft²
  • Sold 10/23/20 at $1,950,000
    (List Price: $2,200,000)
Description
$1 MILLION LESS than seller's cost! This peaceful luxury resort style home is only minutes away from sandy beaches and vibrant downtown Honolulu and Waikiki. Enjoy vast ocean, sunset, and city light views from your spacious covered lanai, living room, master suite, or outdoor spa. Awake to gentle sounds of birds, relax on the drive home through the tropical forest, or cozy up to a fireplace on the cooler nights. Live a sustainable lifestyle with private fresh rainwater reserve system and photovoltaic energy. This home boasts a separate office, exotic hardwood throughout, two fireplaces, Bosch and Wolf appliances, and travertine and hardwood floors. Be sure to watch the video by clicking on the home icon.
    The MLS properties are based on information from the Multiple Listing Service of Hicentral MLS, Ltd. Listings last updated on December 19, 2025.Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
    • Oct 23, 2020 Sold for $1,950,000
    • Aug 26, 2020 Under Contract
    • Mar 19, 2020 Price $2,200,000
    • Feb 07, 2020 Listed at $2,350,000
    • Feb 07, 2020 Off Market
    • Dec 24, 2019 Back to Active
    • Oct 28, 2019 Under Contract
    • Aug 17, 2019 Price $2,500,000
    • Jun 05, 2019 Price $2,600,000
    • Feb 06, 2019 Listed at $2,800,000
    • Dec 24, 2016 Off Market
    • Dec 08, 2016 Listed at $3,200,000
    • Oct 14, 2016 Off Market
    • Aug 03, 2016 Price $2,950,000
    • Apr 30, 2016 Price $3,150,000
    • Feb 17, 2016 Listed at $3,288,000
    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
    $2,350,000
    4005 Round Top Dr
    7 Bds | 5 Ba
    3,941 ft²
    $1,950,000
    156 Forest Ridge Way
    4 Bds | 3 Ba
    3,094 ft²
    $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.
    Buyer and Seller have reached an agreement and are under contract. The sale may be subject to one or more contingencies.
    We have handled many transactions for clients who purchase Hawaii real estate without visiting. By request, we can prepare thorough property videos to ensure you are familiar with every detail necessary. All documents can be signed remotely.
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