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280 Polohiwa Pl, Honolulu
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Description
The Gateways of the Dowsett neighborhood, Nuuanu Valley, this loved family home sits high enjoying the valley green views, along with gentle breezes. Tucked nicely into the neighborhood, yet easy access to and from home. Land area terraced thoughtfully for use. Original family/owner. Pre-listing items completed the sale: Professional cleaning, Monthly yard service, Preliminary Title Report, Tax Records/Building Permit Package, Pre-listing Home Inspection, Survey/Staking, Termite report and Termite tenting with 1-year warranty transferrable, Appraisal to sell. All will be included in Seller's Disclosures. Very easy to see!
Past Activity
  • Nov 13, 2025 Listed at $1,450,000
  • Jan 31, 2023 Sold for $1,100,000
  • Dec 22, 2022 Under Contract
  • Dec 12, 2022 Listed at $1,100,000
More Details
  • Owner, Tax & Resale History
  • Price / ft²: $764
  • Other Homes Price / ft²
  • Cash vs Financing Buyers
  • Year Remodeled: 1979
  • Zoning: 05 - R-5 Residential District
  • Flood Zone: Zone X
  • Elementary School: Nuuanu
  • Middle School: Kawananakoa
  • High School: Roosevelt
  • View: Mountain
  • Furnished: None
  • Property Condition: Average,Fair
  • Amenities: Bedroom on 1st Floor, Full Bath on 1st Floor, Storage, Wall/Fence
  • TMK: 1-2-2-42-62-0
  • Tax Assessed Land: $935,100
  • Tax Assessed Improvements: $169,500
  • Tax Assessed Total: $1,104,600
  • Courtesy: Marcus Realty / (808) 839-7446
  • MLS: 202225626
About Dowsett
See our video of Dowsett homes.

For many homebuyers, there's something irresistible about finding a place that transports you to an earlier, more elegant era. That's difficult to do these days in a heavily developed place like Oahu. Difficult, but not impossible.

Tucked away at the top of the town side of Pali Highway, the Dowsett homes and Old Pali homes have preserved the bygone Kamaaina lifestyle in the hills and valleys above downtown Honolulu.

Nestled back here, much of the views of the mountains and surrounding country due to the thick growth that is all around you. Still there   ... Read more
The MLS properties are based on information from the Multiple Listing Service of Hicentral MLS, Ltd. Listings last updated on January 17, 2026.Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Other Dowsett Homes
$1,295,000
$1,450,000
280 Polohiwa Pl
4 Bds | 2.5 Ba
1,440 ft²
$1,650,000
240 Puiwa Rd
4 Bds | 3 Ba
2,103 ft²
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$1,100,000
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Punchbowl
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Kalama Valley
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819 Papalalo Pl
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Kapahulu
$1,080,000
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West Marina
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580 Lunalilo Home Rd#CO B302
3 Bds | 2.5 Ba
1,328 ft²
  • Sold 1/31/23 at $1,100,000
    (List Price: $1,100,000)
Description
The Gateways of the Dowsett neighborhood, Nuuanu Valley, this loved family home sits high enjoying the valley green views, along with gentle breezes. Tucked nicely into the neighborhood, yet easy access to and from home. Land area terraced thoughtfully for use. Original family/owner. Pre-listing items completed the sale: Professional cleaning, Monthly yard service, Preliminary Title Report, Tax Records/Building Permit Package, Pre-listing Home Inspection, Survey/Staking, Termite report and Termite tenting with 1-year warranty transferrable, Appraisal to sell. All will be included in Seller's Disclosures. Very easy to see!
    The MLS properties are based on information from the Multiple Listing Service of Hicentral MLS, Ltd. Listings last updated on January 17, 2026.Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
    • Nov 13, 2025 Listed at $1,450,000
    • Jan 31, 2023 Sold for $1,100,000
    • Dec 22, 2022 Under Contract
    • Dec 12, 2022 Listed at $1,100,000
    See our video of Dowsett homes.

    For many homebuyers, there's something irresistible about finding a place that transports you to an earlier, more elegant era. That's difficult to do these days in a heavily developed place like Oahu. Difficult, but not impossible.

    Tucked away at the top of the town side of Pali Highway, the Dowsett homes and Old Pali homes have preserved the bygone Kamaaina lifestyle in the hills and valleys above downtown Honolulu.

    Nestled back here, much of the views of the mountains and surrounding country due to the thick growth that is all around you. Still there   ... Read more
    Other Dowsett Homes
    $1,295,000
    $1,450,000
    280 Polohiwa Pl
    4 Bds | 2.5 Ba
    1,440 ft²
    $1,650,000
    240 Puiwa Rd
    4 Bds | 3 Ba
    2,103 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.
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