247 Dowsett Avenue

Urban Honolulu HI 96817

5818 sq. ft.

63956 sq. ft.

Single-Family

Last sold for $6,300,000

Jovanna Giannasio Fern, last sold this property on 25 August 2025 after -178 days on market.

Overview

On the market for the first time in nearly 55 years, Ainahau of Nuuanu is a rare offering—a grand two-story New England country-colonial residence, masterfully adapted for tropical living and set on 1.46 lush, private acres behind mature hedges. Built in 1922, this historic estate includes a stately main home plus a detached two-bedroom cottage, offering flexibility for multi-generational living, guests, or creative use. Designed by Catherine Jones Richards and later renovated in 1948 by Mark Potter, the home carries additional architectural significance. It embodies kamaaina elegance with broad verandas, French doors, and abundant windows welcoming in cooling trade winds and garden views. Designed for gracious entertaining, it features an expansive kitchen, butler’s pantry, and classic bar. Fir floors, a porte cochère, and large-scale rooms offer the perfect canvas for art and collections. Flanked by Nuuanu Stream and landscaped with a historic auwai, the setting is serene and storied. An extraordinary opportunity to own a legacy property—rich in provenance, and deeply rooted in Hawaii’s architectural history.

Features

5 bedrooms

5 bathrooms

6 carspaces

1 garage space

5818 sq. ft. floor area

63956 sq. ft. lot size

Single-Family

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 5 bedroom single-family properties sold in Urban Honolulu over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 247 Dowsett Avenue is $1.24m.

Median value

$1.24m

Estimated value range

$900k - $6.3m

Median days on market

Estimated value trend

increase over the last 12 months

Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Urban Honolulu. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.

Property history for 247 Dowsett Avenue

2025

Sold

$6,300,000

25 Aug 2025 by Jovanna Giannasio Fern, of Compass

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