$294,000 - $430,000
RENTED MAY 27, 2025

Queen Emma Gardens 1515 Nuuanu Ave Unit 253 Honolulu, HI 96817

Downtown Honolulu Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
667 Sq Ft
$545 Price per Sq Ft

Last Sold June 08, 2021

Last sale price $312,000 $468 Per Sq Ft

Est. 17% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,088/month

Highlights

  • 354,186 Sq Ft lot
  • Lanai
  • Building Patio
  • Garden View
  • Community Pool
  • Trails

About This Home

As of May 2025

Welcome to this beautifully upgraded, fully furnished, 2 bedroom 1 bath condo in the Queen Emma towers. This home features 1 covered parking space, quartz countertops, LVP flooring throughout, leather couches, comfortable beds, and a lanai. Sit on the lanai and enjoy the Hawaiian breeze as you watch the sunset. You can also take a dip in the oversized pool or read a book at the Queen Emma Gardens. The common areas include a community laundry, a large pool, and gardens. You will have access to all of these amenities. This home is located within walking distance to Queen's Medical Center approx 15 min walk or less than 5 min. drive. Starbucks is less than a 5 min. walk, the H1 Fwy is right around the corner, and the beach is less than 10 mins. away. You are so close to everything to include restaurants, botanical gardens, Chinatown, Kakaako, and Ala Moana Mall. This home is available for a min. of 30 days to max 6 months.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Venus Doan

Venus Doan Realty Inc. License #RB-23480 Listed on: 03/19/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,337

Year Built

  • Built in 1963

Lot Details

  • 8.13 Acre Lot
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Zoning described as 12 - A-2 Medium Density Apartme

Interior Spaces

  • 667 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Blinds
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Garden Views
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Covered Parking
  • Assigned Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Lanai

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $1,500
  • Property Available on 4/22/25
  • Tenant pays for application fee, tax
  • Rent includes parking
  • 6 Month Lease Term
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1-2-1-005-004-0190

Community Details

Amenities

  • Building Patio
  • Community Barbecue Grill
  • Community Deck or Porch
  • Trash Chute
  • Laundry Facilities

Recreation

  • Community Pool
  • Trails

Additional Features

  • Downtown Subdivision
  • Secure Elevator

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,337

Year Built

Built in 1963

Lot Details

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Rental Info

  • Lease Term: 6 Months
  • Available Date: 2025-04-22

Listing Details

  • Architectural Style: High Rise
  • Building Name: Queen Emma Gardens
  • Prop. Type: Residential Lease
  • Year Built: 1963
  • CommunityFeatures: Barbecue, Deck/Porch, Laundry Facilities, Patio, Pool, Trails/Paths, Trash Chute
  • NAV29_Unit_1_Appliances: Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
  • SecurityFeatures: Elevator Secured, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Pets Allowed: No
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Subdivision Name: DOWNTOWN
  • Interior Features: See Remarks, Window Treatments
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Living Area: 667.0
  • Window Features: Blinds, Drapes
  • Security Deposit: 1500.0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Property Condition: Excellent, Updated/Remodeled
  • View: Garden, Other
  • View: Yes
  • Disclosures: No Smoking, Renters Insurance Required
  • Patio And Porch Features: Lanai

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Assigned, Covered, One Space, Parking Available
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Available, High Speed Internet Available, Sewer Available, Trash Collection, Water Available

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Rent Includes: Parking

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 1-2-1-005-004-0190
  • Zoning Description: 12 - A-2 Medium Density Apartme

Multi Family

  • Tenant Pays: Application Fee, Other Tax

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 29, 2021
Closed on
Jun 1, 2021
Sold by
Jardine Mary Louise and Mary Louise Jardine Revocable
Bought by
Crick Darl Andrew and Crick Deborah Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Barry Kaplan
Savio Realty Ltd.
Buyer's Agent
Tomomi Dawson
Soldier To Soldier HI Realty
List Price
$312,000
Sold Price
$312,000
Current Estimated Value
$363,616

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$51,616
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.69%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 4, 2010
Sold by
Jardine Mary Louise
Bought by
Jardine Mary Louise and The Mary Louise Jardine Revocable Living

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 25, 1998
Sold by
Queen Emma Gardens Development Co Inc
Bought by
Jardine Mary Louise

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$134,700
Interest Rate
6.88%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Crick Darl Andrew $312,000 Tg
Jardine Mary Louise -- None Available
Jardine Mary Louise $158,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Jardine Mary Louise $266,250
Previous Owner Jardine Mary Louise $134,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/27/2025 05/27/25 Rented $3,200 -3.0% --
03/19/2025 03/19/25 For Rent $3,300 0.0% --
06/08/2021 06/08/21 Sold $312,000 0.0% $468 / Sq Ft
05/09/2021 05/09/21 Pending -- -- --
04/29/2021 04/29/21 For Sale $312,000 -- $468 / Sq Ft
Source: HiCentral MLS (Honolulu Board of REALTORS®)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $1,337 $385,100 $110,300 $274,800
2024 $1,337 $381,900 $110,300 $271,600
2023 $1,279 $365,500 $110,300 $255,200
2022 $1,058 $302,200 $105,300 $196,900
2021 $1,332 $380,600 $105,300 $275,300
2020 $1,364 $389,700 $105,300 $284,400
2019 $1,281 $381,800 $95,300 $286,500
2018 $1,281 $366,100 $85,300 $280,800
2017 $1,302 $371,900 $77,700 $294,200
2016 $1,254 $358,400 $77,700 $280,700
2015 $1,149 $328,200 $72,700 $255,500
2014 $1,062 $327,300 $67,700 $259,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Venus Doan

    Landlord's Agent in 2025

    Venus Doan

    Venus Doan Realty Inc.

    (760) 368-7530

    100 Total Sales

    Venus Doan
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  • Barry Kaplan

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Barry Kaplan

    Savio Realty Ltd.

    (808) 864-1500

    19 in this area

    27 Total Sales

    Barry Kaplan
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Yuka Hayama

    Savio Realty Ltd.

    (808) 728-0556

    10 in this area

    13 Total Sales

    Yuka Hayama
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Tomomi Dawson

    Soldier To Soldier HI Realty

    (808) 312-7884

    3 in this area

    15 Total Sales

    Tomomi Dawson
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About Queen Emma Gardens

Map

Source: HiCentral MLS (Honolulu Board of REALTORS®)

MLS Number: 202507307

HiCentral MLS (Honolulu Board of REALTORS®)

APN: 1-2-1-005-004-0190

Hawaii Honolulu County Honolulu 96813 Downtown Honolulu

1515 Nuuanu Ave Unit 253, Honolulu, HI

This home is located at 1515 Nuuanu Ave Unit 253, Honolulu, HI 96817 since 19 March 2025 and is currently priced at $363,616. This property was built in 1963. 1515 Nuuanu Ave Unit 253 is a home located in Honolulu County with nearby schools including Royal Elementary School, Princess Ruth Ke'elikolani Middle School, and President William McKinley High School.

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