281 Puiwa Road , Honolulu, Hi 96817

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.

Home details

2,600 sqft interior area

Year Built 1989
Days on market 7
Price per sqft $730/sqft
Beds 5
Address
281 Puiwa Road, Honolulu, HI, 96817
Total area 2,600 sqft
Interior area 2,600 sqft
Land area 6,480 sqft
nr.of parking places 4
Property type Detach Single Family
Frontage Stream/Canal
Pool None
Neighborhood Dowsett
City of Oahu Honolulu
Region Honolulu
Island Oahu
Land tenure FS - Fee Simple
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Mortgage

$9,683

Taxes

$370

HOA dues

$0

Mortgage

Last listprice

Down payment

$379,800 / 20%

Interest rate

6.58%

Loan type

30 years

Your amount $9,683 / month

Taxes

Property taxes

$370 / month

Estimated tax $370 / month

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No HOA dues

Neighborhood: Dowsett

Oahu

Honolulu

Dowsett

Nearby & commute

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7.67 / 20

Car dependent

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18-20

Most Walkable

15-18

Very walkable

10-15

Somewhat walkable

1-10

Car dependent

Walkability according to the National Walkability Index

Amenities & Features

4 parking places, Ceramic Tile, Laminate floors

Floors

Ceramic Tile, Laminate

Stories

Split Level

Furnished

Full

Construction

Concrete, Double Wall, Hollow Tile, Slab, Wood Frame

Utilities

Cable, Internet, Public Water, Underground Electricity, Water

Property Condition

Excellent

Amenities

Bedroom on 1st Floor, Full Bath on 1st Floor, Landscaped, Storage, Wall/Fence

Inclusions

AC Split, Auto Garage Door Opener, Book Shelves, Ceiling Fan, Chandelier, Convection Oven, Disposal, Drapes, Dryer, Microwave Hood, Microwave, Photovoltaic - Owned, Range Hood, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Smoke Detector, Solar Heater, Washer, Water Heater

Dowsett prices

Average price $1.2m

Neighborhood average sales price*

$1.2m

Neighborhood median sales price*

$1.21m

Number or sales*

11

*last 6 months

Schools

15 schools in this area

School rating		Distance
NR	Nuuanu Elementary School 3055 Puiwa Ln, Honolulu, HI 96817 Elementary School	0.126mi
NR	Hawaii Baptist Academy 2429 Pali Highway, Honolulu, HI 96817 Middle School	0.757mi
NR	Hawaii Baptist Academy 2429 Pali Highway, Honolulu, HI 96817 High School	0.757mi

School rating		Distance
NR	Nuuanu Elementary School 3055 Puiwa Ln, Honolulu, HI 96817	0.126mi
NR	Hawaii Baptist Academy 2429 Pali Highway, Honolulu, HI 96817	0.757mi
NR	Maemae Elementary School 319 Wyllie St, Honolulu, HI 96817	0.914mi
NR	Pauoa Elementary School 2301 Pauoa Rd, Honolulu, HI 96813	1.195mi
NR	Waolani Judd Nazarene School 408 Judd Street, Honolulu, HI 96817	1.266mi

School rating		Distance
NR	Hawaii Baptist Academy 2429 Pali Highway, Honolulu, HI 96817	0.757mi
NR	Maemae Elementary School 319 Wyllie St, Honolulu, HI 96817	0.914mi
NR	Waolani Judd Nazarene School 408 Judd Street, Honolulu, HI 96817	1.266mi
NR	Academy Of The Pacific 913 Alewa Drive, Honolulu, HI 96817	1.301mi
NR	Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School 49 Funchal St, Honolulu, HI 96813	1.437mi

School rating		Distance
NR	Hawaii Baptist Academy 2429 Pali Highway, Honolulu, HI 96817	0.757mi
NR	Academy Of The Pacific 913 Alewa Drive, Honolulu, HI 96817	1.301mi
NR	Halau Ku Mana Public Charter School 2101 Makiki Heights Dr, Honolulu, HI 96822	1.465mi
NR	President Theodore Roosevelt High School 1120 Nehoa St, Honolulu, HI 96822	1.623mi
NR	Pacific Buddhist Academy 1710 Pali Highway, Honolulu, HI 96813	1.662mi

Tax & MLS details 281 Puiwa Road, Honolulu, HI, 96817

MLS #202526408

Current Property Taxes p/month

$370

Assessed Improvement value

$462,400

TMK

1-2-2-042-033-0000

Flood Zone

Zone X

Topography

Gentle Slope,Steep Slope,Terraced

Lot Description

Clear,Rim Lot

Total Assessed value

$1,542,400

Listed by

Ho'okela Realty LLC
(808) 672-9103

MLS #

202526408

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What is 281 Puiwa Road?

281 Puiwa Road, Honolulu, HI, 96817 is a single family home located in the Dowsett neighborhood of the Honolulu region in the city of Honolulu in zipcode 96817. This single family home has 5 bedrooms & bathrooms with an interior area of 2600 sqft, on a 6480 sqft lot.

When was this home built and last sold?

This house was build in 1989.

What is the full address of this home?

281 Puiwa Road, Honolulu, HI, 96817.

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281 Puiwa Road, Honolulu, HI, 96817 is a single family home located in the Dowsett neighborhood of the Honolulu region in the city of Honolulu in zipcode 96817. This single family home has 5 bedrooms & bathrooms with an interior area of 2600 sqft, on a 6480 sqft lot. This house was build in 1989.
*Neighborhood & street median sales price are calculated over sold properties over the last 6 months.

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