Tucked high above Honolulu on a lush mountainside, this elegant mid-century modern residence offers a rare blend of privacy, natural beauty, and classic island design. Designed by noted architect Kenji Onodera, the home reflects the timeless hallmarks of 1950s Hawai‘i architecture: an open layout, natural ventilation, and a seamless connection between indoors and out.Step inside through a solid koa entry door to find warm redwood walls, a vaulted cedar ceiling with exposed beams, and expansive plate-glass windows that frame panoramic views of the city, ocean, and surrounding forest. Every detail speaks to craftsmanship and connection with the land, while the tropical landscaping by Richard C. Tongg, one of Hawai‘i’s pioneering landscape architects, enhances the home’s serene setting.Set on a quiet ridge that catches the cooling trade winds, this private sanctuary feels a world away, with trailheads just steps from the back door, while still being minutes from Honolulu’s best schools and shopping. A timeless retreat where architecture, landscape, and island living exist in perfect harmony.
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 January 18, 2026.Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Tucked high above Honolulu on a lush mountainside, this elegant mid-century modern residence offers a rare blend of privacy, natural beauty, and classic island design. Designed by noted architect Kenji Onodera, the home reflects the timeless hallmarks of 1950s Hawai‘i architecture: an open layout, natural ventilation, and a seamless connection between indoors and out.Step inside through a solid koa entry door to find warm redwood walls, a vaulted cedar ceiling with exposed beams, and expansive plate-glass windows that frame panoramic views of the city, ocean, and surrounding forest. Every detail speaks to craftsmanship and connection with the land, while the tropical landscaping by Richard C. Tongg, one of Hawai‘i’s pioneering landscape architects, enhances the home’s serene setting.Set on a quiet ridge that catches the cooling trade winds, this private sanctuary feels a world away, with trailheads just steps from the back door, while still being minutes from Honolulu’s best schools and shopping. A timeless retreat where architecture, landscape, and island living exist in perfect harmony.
The MLS properties are based on information from the Multiple Listing Service of Hicentral MLS, Ltd. Listings last updated on January 18, 2026.Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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
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