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Description
Covid 19 distancing at its best with pure mountain air and daily rain to wash away your fears. Rarely Available Tantalus Mountain Top Home in the same family for 100+ years. First time being offered for sale. Enjoy fresh cool mountain breezes, singing Hawaiian songbirds & views in both directions. Tranquil canopy-covered scenic road leads you to this charming home and vacant lot. The property offers a panoramic bird's eye view of Oahu’s South Shore and the city night lights. This listing includes 3 adjacent parcels (07, 10 and 12) totaling approx. 26,000 sf of land and a 3br/2ba home with a separate studio cottage. Build your private mountain forest retreat minutes from downtown Honolulu. Enjoy now while you design your dream home. Additional vacant lot 022 is also available for sale.
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 February 19, 2026.Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Sold 12/6/21 at $1,400,000 (List Price: $1,545,000)
Description
Covid 19 distancing at its best with pure mountain air and daily rain to wash away your fears. Rarely Available Tantalus Mountain Top Home in the same family for 100+ years. First time being offered for sale. Enjoy fresh cool mountain breezes, singing Hawaiian songbirds & views in both directions. Tranquil canopy-covered scenic road leads you to this charming home and vacant lot. The property offers a panoramic bird's eye view of Oahu’s South Shore and the city night lights. This listing includes 3 adjacent parcels (07, 10 and 12) totaling approx. 26,000 sf of land and a 3br/2ba home with a separate studio cottage. Build your private mountain forest retreat minutes from downtown Honolulu. Enjoy now while you design your dream home. Additional vacant lot 022 is also available for sale.
The MLS properties are based on information from the Multiple Listing Service of Hicentral MLS, Ltd. Listings last updated on February 19, 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
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.
We have handled many transactions for clients who purchase Hawaii real estate without visiting. By request, we can prepare thorough property videos to ensure you are familiar with every detail necessary. All documents can be signed remotely.
Buyer and Seller have reached an agreement and are under contract. The sale is expected to close / record soon.
We will be happy to work with you as a Buyer's agent. Call us to learn more: 808-943-9000. Note: A Seller's agent has a fiduciary responsibility towards the Seller. Working with a Buyer's agent objectives and goals are aligned, at no cost to you, the Buyer.
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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.
