Backup offers
#202501618, Listing office: eXp Realty
$6,250,000 List price
247 Dowsett Ave Honolulu, HI 96817
5 beds
3 full, 2 partial
5,152 sqft
$1,213 / sqft
House
Property details
About 247 Dowsett Ave
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.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingFireplace(s), Water Heater
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Active Under Contract)
(Active Under Contract)
CoolingCeiling Fan(s)
Size5,152 sqft
Year built1922
ParkingBoat, Carport, Driveway, Garage, Three or more Spaces
MLS #202512710
WaterfrontCanal
FireplaceFireplace
ViewGarden, Mountain(s), Other
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Appliances: Ceiling Fan(s), Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Range Hood, Range, Oven, Security System, Water Heater
- Flooring Type: Hardwood, Other
- Interior: Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Fireplace, Security System
- Fireplace: Fireplace
- Total Bedroom Count: 5
- Parking: Boat, Carport, Driveway, Garage, Three or more Spaces
- Waterfront: Canal
- View: Garden, Mountain(s), Other
- Exterior: Fire Pit, Security System
- Architectural Style: Multiplex
- Heating: Fireplace(s), Water Heater
- Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
- List Price: $6,250,000
- Price/SqFt: $1,213
- Lot: Interior Lot, Other, Level
- Year Built: 1922
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 5,152 SqFt
- MLS Number: 202512710
- MLS Name: HICMLS
- Office Name: Compass
- Office Phone: (808) 825-4277
- Agent Phone: (808) 469-2289
- Agent Email: jovanna.giannasiofern@compass.com
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Nearby schools
5
Nuuanu Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.3 mi
•3055 Puiwa Ln
8
Maemae Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.2 mi
•319 Wyllie St
6
Pauoa Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.6 mi
•2301 Pauoa Rd
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $90,132. Residents of Honolulu, HI typically earn between $35k-100k each year. The majority of families are married, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
14%
<35k
45%
35k-100k
21%
100k-200k
20%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
34%
Single, No Kids
7%
Single, with Kids
36%
Married, No Kids
23%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
13%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
15%
18-34 yrs old
44%
35-64 yrs old
21%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Men's Tennis
Skiing/snowboarding
PGA/LPGA
Where do the neighbors shop?
Bloomingdales
Nordstrom
Chico's
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Bonefish Grill
California Pizza Kitchen
Chipotle
What do the neighbors drive?
Lexus
BMW
Cadillac
What do the neighbors listen to?
News
Talk/Personality
Classical
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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About 247 Dowsett Ave
The listing price of 247 Dowsett Ave property is $6,250,000.
The property 247 Dowsett Ave is a house located in Honolulu, Hawaii, 96817.
Accepting Backup Offers: 247 Dowsett Ave is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.
The nearby schools for 247 Dowsett Ave are: Nuuanu Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Maemae Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Pauoa Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Robert Louis Stevenson Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Halau Ku Mana - a New Century Public Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), President Theodore Roosevelt High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
The property at 247 Dowsett Ave has 5 bedrooms and 3 full and 2 half bathrooms.
The property 247 Dowsett Ave is 5,152 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 247 Dowsett Ave is 1922.
This home is located at 247 Dowsett Ave in Honolulu, HI and zip code 96817 in the Dowsett neighborhood. This 5,152 square foot home was built in 1922. Features: 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 17, 2025 and is currently priced at $6,250,000.
While more than 41 listings in Honolulu, HI in June 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 56 listings sold at asking price, and more than 169 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Honolulu, HI between May and June 2025 increased by 11.1%. Listings spent 66 days on the market in June 2025, and had a median list price of $713,500 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.