THE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN THIS LARGE HOME IN THE NUUANU PALI AREA RARELY BECOMES AVAILABLE, ORIGINALLY BUILT IN 1911, ONE OF THE FIRST HOMES IN THE AREA WITH HISTORICAL VALUE OF THE PAST WITH OVER 5,300 S.F. OF LIVING AREA IN THE MAIN HOUSE WITH SEPARATE GUEST QUARTERS OVER THE GARAGE ON 16,776 S.F. OF PROPERTY. Enjoy the expansive living area's with cool tradwinds and occasional early morning scattered showers. Large picture windows capture the morning sun with views of the forest and Nuuanu mountain. Enjoy the wood burning fireplace on cool evenings in the living room with formal dining area + separate breakfast or dining area off of the large adjacent kitchen. The first level of living areas were upgraded with koa plank flooring throughout and custom carpeting on the second floor of bedrooms. Truly a comfortable family home with lots of space. Family room/library off of the front entry with mini-bar and covered porches. Wine cellar beneath the kitchen and stairs up to a full size attic with views of Nuuanu Valley. Minutes to downtown Honolulu and the financial district. hospitals and schools.
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 February 20, 2026.Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Sold 10/23/25 at $2,554,719 (List Price: $2,900,000)
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THE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN THIS LARGE HOME IN THE NUUANU PALI AREA RARELY BECOMES AVAILABLE, ORIGINALLY BUILT IN 1911, ONE OF THE FIRST HOMES IN THE AREA WITH HISTORICAL VALUE OF THE PAST WITH OVER 5,300 S.F. OF LIVING AREA IN THE MAIN HOUSE WITH SEPARATE GUEST QUARTERS OVER THE GARAGE ON 16,776 S.F. OF PROPERTY. Enjoy the expansive living area's with cool tradwinds and occasional early morning scattered showers. Large picture windows capture the morning sun with views of the forest and Nuuanu mountain. Enjoy the wood burning fireplace on cool evenings in the living room with formal dining area + separate breakfast or dining area off of the large adjacent kitchen. The first level of living areas were upgraded with koa plank flooring throughout and custom carpeting on the second floor of bedrooms. Truly a comfortable family home with lots of space. Family room/library off of the front entry with mini-bar and covered porches. Wine cellar beneath the kitchen and stairs up to a full size attic with views of Nuuanu Valley. Minutes to downtown Honolulu and the financial district. hospitals and schools.
The MLS properties are based on information from the Multiple Listing Service of Hicentral MLS, Ltd. Listings last updated on February 20, 2026.Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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
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Property Taxes
Honolulu County Property Tax Info Real property tax rates in Honolulu are based on the property’s tax classification, as determined by the City & County.
Residential (0.35%) Applies to owner-occupied properties with an approved Home Exemption, or to properties with an assessed value under $1,000,000.
Residential A (Tiered) Applies to properties with an assessed value of $1,000,000+ where no Home Exemption is claimed (e.g., second homes, investment properties). First $1,000,000 taxed at 0.40% • Value above $1,000,000 taxed at 1.14%
Home Exemption A fixed deduction ($120,000–$160,000, depending on age) that reduces the taxable assessed value when approved.
