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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
Very well constructed home in a most desirable Nuuanu neighborhood. Known for weather and location to downtown Honolulu and moments away from Ala Moana, Waikiki with easy access to freeway to get all the way out to the North Shore. All your restaurants', shopping entertainment is just minutes away. Thie quite residential is ideal. Schools, worshipping houses are all available to you and your ohana. This split-level home was built to accommodate multigenerational living. Together but separate. Walk in and notice the quality of this home, double pane windows, Monier tile roof, the PV panels with battery backup. and Solar panels help keep the electricity bill very modest. Structurally the walls are sound, the foundation solid. EV charging station in the enclosed garage. Security cameras with monitor, flood lights on the exterior of the house, Secured gates for garage and walkway entry.
Recent Activity
  • Dec 18, 2025 Under Contract
  • Dec 06, 2025 Listed at $1,899,000
Recent Sales
(Dowsett)
More Details
  • Owner, Tax & Resale History
  • Price / ft²: $730
  • Other Homes Price / ft²
  • Cash vs Financing Buyers
  • Zoning: 05 - R-5 Residential District
  • Flood Zone: Zone X
  • Elementary School: Nuuanu
  • Middle School: Kawananakoa
  • High School: Roosevelt
  • View: Other
  • Furnished: Full
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Security Features: Key
  • Amenities: Bedroom on 1st Floor, Full Bath on 1st Floor, Landscaped, Storage, Wall/Fence
  • TMK: 1-2-2-42-33-0
  • Tax Assessed Land: $1,080,000
  • Tax Assessed Improvements: $462,400
  • Tax Assessed Total: $1,542,400
  • Courtesy: Ho'okela Realty LLC / (808) 672-9103
  • MLS: 202526408
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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 14, 2026.Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Other Dowsett Homes
$1,650,000
240 Puiwa Rd
4 Bds | 3 Ba
2,103 ft²
$1,450,000
280 Polohiwa Pl
4 Bds | 2.5 Ba
1,440 ft²
$2,488,000
55-A Old Pali Pl
2 Bds | 2.5 Ba
3,005 ft²
$1,295,000
Other Honolulu Homes
Kalihi
$1,899,000
2871 Kalihi St#H
6 Bds | 3 Ba
2,288 ft²
Kaimuki
$1,900,000
833 10th Ave
8 Bds | 4 Ba
2,959 ft²
Punchbowl
$1,900,000
322 Auwaiolimu St
5 Bds | 3 Ba
2,164 ft²
Manoa
$1,905,000
3541 Woodlawn Dr
4 Bds | 3.5 Ba
2,093 ft²
Alewa Heights & Kam Heights
$1,890,000
2004 Skyline Dr
4 Bds | 4 Ba
3,492 ft²
Waikiki
$1,888,000
419 Pau St
3 Bds | 1.5 Ba
1,138 ft²
  • Asking Price: $1,899,000
Description
Very well constructed home in a most desirable Nuuanu neighborhood. Known for weather and location to downtown Honolulu and moments away from Ala Moana, Waikiki with easy access to freeway to get all the way out to the North Shore. All your restaurants', shopping entertainment is just minutes away. Thie quite residential is ideal. Schools, worshipping houses are all available to you and your ohana. This split-level home was built to accommodate multigenerational living. Together but separate. Walk in and notice the quality of this home, double pane windows, Monier tile roof, the PV panels with battery backup. and Solar panels help keep the electricity bill very modest. Structurally the walls are sound, the foundation solid. EV charging station in the enclosed garage. Security cameras with monitor, flood lights on the exterior of the house, Secured gates for garage and walkway entry.
    The MLS properties are based on information from the Multiple Listing Service of Hicentral MLS, Ltd. Listings last updated on January 14, 2026.Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
    • Dec 18, 2025 Under Contract
    • Dec 06, 2025 Listed at $1,899,000
    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
    $1,650,000
    240 Puiwa Rd
    4 Bds | 3 Ba
    2,103 ft²
    $1,450,000
    280 Polohiwa Pl
    4 Bds | 2.5 Ba
    1,440 ft²
    $2,488,000
    55-A Old Pali Pl
    2 Bds | 2.5 Ba
    3,005 ft²
    $1,295,000
    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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