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2420 Gardenia St, Honolulu
Description
Ugly Duckling house in a beautiful Upper Palolo neighborhood features a Diamond Head-ocean view. The house itself is in rough shape, but the surrounding homes are lovely and rarely come on the market. There's a big level back yard with lots of citrus and bananas. Bring your contractor and some imagination. Room count differs from tax record. MUST BE A CASH TRANSACTION because knob and tube wiring is present. Will you be the one to turn this ugly duckling into a beautiful swan?
Past Activity
  • Dec 18, 2025 Sold for $1,155,000
  • Nov 10, 2025 Under Contract
  • Oct 29, 2025 Listed at $1,150,000
  • Sep 23, 2019 Sold for $610,000
  • Aug 12, 2019 Under Contract
  • Jul 23, 2019 Price $610,000
  • Jul 15, 2019 Price $649,000
  • Jun 22, 2019 Back to Active
  • Jun 21, 2019 Under Contract
  • Jun 12, 2019 Listed at $675,000
More Details
  • Owner, Tax & Resale History
  • Price / ft²: $655
  • Other Homes Price / ft²
  • Cash vs Financing Buyers
  • Zoning: 05 - R-5 Residential District
  • Flood Zone: Zone X
  • Elementary School: Palolo
  • Middle School: Jarrett
  • High School: Kaimuki
  • View: Diamond Head, Mountain
  • Furnished: None
  • Property Condition: Needs Major Repair
  • TMK: 1-3-4-11-87-0
  • Tax Assessed Land: $591,500
  • Tax Assessed Improvements: $106,700
  • Tax Assessed Total: $698,200
  • Courtesy: Judy Barrett
  • MLS: 201908881
About Palolo
Palolo real estate takes up the entire valley that's cradled between St. Louis Heights on the west and Wilhelmina Rise on the east, with Waialae Ave as its southern border. Like other valleys in Hawaii, the trip from the entrance to the back areas ends you up in a different climate than the one where you started.

Homes in Palolo's far end get noticeably more rain, often on a daily basis, as well as cooler temperatures. The rest of the valley gets plenty of precipitation as well, which explains the flourishing green growth you can't help noticing. Plant lovers will find this a superb place t

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The MLS properties are based on information from the Multiple Listing Service of Hicentral MLS, Ltd. Listings last updated on December 18, 2025.Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Other Palolo Homes
$863,600
2442 10th Ave#C
4 Bds | 2 Ba
1,851 ft²
$1,160,000
2550 Ipulei Way
5 Bds | 2 Ba
1,986 ft²
$1,300,000
1541 Palolo Ave#A
4 Bds | 2 Ba
1,595 ft²
$1,350,000
2281 Palolo Ave
7 Bds | 4.5 Ba
3,304 ft²
Other Oahu Homes
Pacific Heights
$675,000
2453 Pacific Heights Rd#C
2 Bds | 2 Ba
1,188 ft²
Kalihi
$699,000
1247 Gulick Ave
4 Bds | 2.5 Ba
1,576 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
Maili
$615,000
87-1958 Pakeke St#C
3 Bds | 2 Ba
1,234 ft²
  • Sold 9/23/19 at $610,000
    (List Price: $610,000)
Description
Ugly Duckling house in a beautiful Upper Palolo neighborhood features a Diamond Head-ocean view. The house itself is in rough shape, but the surrounding homes are lovely and rarely come on the market. There's a big level back yard with lots of citrus and bananas. Bring your contractor and some imagination. Room count differs from tax record. MUST BE A CASH TRANSACTION because knob and tube wiring is present. Will you be the one to turn this ugly duckling into a beautiful swan?
    The MLS properties are based on information from the Multiple Listing Service of Hicentral MLS, Ltd. Listings last updated on December 18, 2025.Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
    • Dec 18, 2025 Sold for $1,155,000
    • Nov 10, 2025 Under Contract
    • Oct 29, 2025 Listed at $1,150,000
    • Sep 23, 2019 Sold for $610,000
    • Aug 12, 2019 Under Contract
    • Jul 23, 2019 Price $610,000
    • Jul 15, 2019 Price $649,000
    • Jun 22, 2019 Back to Active
    • Jun 21, 2019 Under Contract
    • Jun 12, 2019 Listed at $675,000
    Palolo real estate takes up the entire valley that's cradled between St. Louis Heights on the west and Wilhelmina Rise on the east, with Waialae Ave as its southern border. Like other valleys in Hawaii, the trip from the entrance to the back areas ends you up in a different climate than the one where you started.

    Homes in Palolo's far end get noticeably more rain, often on a daily basis, as well as cooler temperatures. The rest of the valley gets plenty of precipitation as well, which explains the flourishing green growth you can't help noticing. Plant lovers will find this a superb place t

      ... Read more
    Other Palolo Homes
    $863,600
    2442 10th Ave#C
    4 Bds | 2 Ba
    1,851 ft²
    $1,160,000
    2550 Ipulei Way
    5 Bds | 2 Ba
    1,986 ft²
    $1,300,000
    1541 Palolo Ave#A
    4 Bds | 2 Ba
    1,595 ft²
    $1,350,000
    2281 Palolo Ave
    7 Bds | 4.5 Ba
    3,304 ft²
     
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