A rare opportunity to own a piece of Hawaii's architectural legacy. Built between 1924-1927, the George de S. Canavarro Housealso known as Canavarro Castleis a Mediterranean Revival estate designed by noted architect Hart Wood and constructed by builder Kobayashi. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it is a rare example of early 20th-century Mediterranean design in the Islands. Located on the northwestern slopes of Nuuanu Valley in Puunui, adjacent to the Oahu Country Club, the estate spans 7 acresincluding 1 acre zoned residential and 6 acres of preservation landwith sweeping views of the valley and Honolulu Harbor. The 2-story, cross-shaped residence is centered around an open-air courtyard and terraces down the natural slope. Stuccoed masonry walls and a mission-tiled roof reflect the homes historic charm and solid craftsmanship. Currently configured as 8 rental units (3 studios, 3 one-bedrooms, and 2 two-bedrooms) with ample parking, the property provides immediate income potential and possible preservation-related tax incentives. This is a rare chance to invest in, restore, or simply enjoy one of Honolulus most iconic and culturally significant homes.
Property Features
Bathrooms
Appliances
- Laundry Features: Coin-operated
Exterior and Lot Features
- Frontage Type: Conservation
Land Info
- Lot Description: Dead End
- Lot Size Acres: 7.7078743
- Lot Size Square Feet: 335755
Garage and Parking
- Open Parking: Yes
- Parking Features: Open
- Parking Total: 15
Home Features
- View: City, Mountain(s), Ocean
Homeowners Association
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Association Fee 2 Frequency: Monthly
Multi-Unit Info
Rental Info
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 300.00
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Oahu
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Area: Metro
- Property Subtype: condo
- Source Neighborhood: PUUNUI
- Parcel Number: 1-1-8-026-005-0000
- Postal City: Honolulu
- Subdivision: PUUNUI
- Zoning Description: 05 - R-5 Residential District
- Property Subtype: Multi Family
- Source System Name: C2C
Commercial Info
- Net Operating Income: 123984
- Operating Expense: 30996
- Operating Expense Includes: Insurance, Manager, Maintenance, Real Estate Tax, New Tax
Building and Construction
- Year Built: 1927
- Construction Materials: Masonry, Concrete, Stucco
- Levels: Two
- Property Age: 98
- Property Condition: Good Condition
- Levels or Stories: 2
- Structure Type: Multi Family
Utilities
- Sewer: Connected
- Cable Available
- Electricity Available
- High Speed Internet Available
- Underground Utilities
- Water Available
- Sewer Connected
- Water Source: Public