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247 Dowsett Avenue, 
Honolulu, HI 96817

$6,250,000


5

Beds


5

Baths


5,152

Sq Ft


Single Family

Pending

Listed by

Jovanna Giannasio Fern

Compass

Last updated:

July 8, 2025, 11:44 PM

MLS#

202512710

Source:

HI HBR

About This Home

247 Dowsett Avenue

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.

Home Facts

Single Family

5 Baths

5 Bedrooms

Built in 1922

Price Summary

6,250,000

$1,213 per Sq. Ft.

MLS #:

202512710

Last Updated:

July 8, 2025, 11:44 PM

Added:

a month ago


Rooms & Interior

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms:

5

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms:

5

Full Bathrooms:

3

Interior

Living Area:

5,152 Sq. Ft.


Structure

Structure

Architectural Style:

Multiplex

Building Area:

5,818 Sq. Ft.

Year Built:

1922


Lot

Lot Size (Sq. Ft):

63,956


Finances & Disclosures

Finances

Price:

$6,250,000

Price per Sq. Ft:

$1,213 per Sq. Ft.

Source:HI HBR
Based on information from the Multiple Listing Service of HiCentral MLS, Ltd. listings last updated on July 8, 2025. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Copyright: 2025 by HiCentral MLS, Ltd.

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