NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2234 University Ave Honolulu, HI 96822

Manoa Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,954,564 - $2,415,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,268 Sq Ft
$976/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 17, 2021

Last sale price $1,850,000 $816 Per Sq Ft

Est. 20% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,690/month

361 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Building Patio
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Noelani Elementary School Rated A-
  • Entrance Foyer
  • 1-minute walk to Kamanele Park

About This Home

As of February 2021

President Barack Obama lived here! This is the cozy but stately childhood home of the former president, 1964-67, his only single-family dwelling in the US during his formative years. One block from UH Manoa where his mother studied. Walking distance to elementary schools, private schools, parks, shopping. Two buildings--main house is 3br/2ba, plus den, at 1976sf + 334sf covered lanai. 2nd building is a cottage, a 292sf studio/1ba separate unit for guests or rental income. Cottage can be entered from Walu Way. Tenant occupied, lease expires 1/31/2021.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Alan Christopher

CBI Residential Advisory Svcs. License #RB-20664 Listed on: 01/23/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Jodee Farm

Locations LLC License #RB-13178

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,900

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts a county road
  • Landscaped
  • Zoning described as 04 - R-7.5 Residential District

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,268 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Vinyl Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • 3 Parking Spaces
  • Driveway

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1-2-9-002-002-0000

Community Details

Overview

  • Manoa Area Subdivision

Amenities

  • Building Patio
  • Community Deck or Porch

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,900

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Architectural Style: Multi-Family, Multiplex
  • Inclusions: AC Window Unit,Blinds,Book Shelves,Cable TV,Ceiling Fan,Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Microwave,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Smoke Detector,Washer
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1947
  • CommunityFeatures: Deck/Porch, Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Other
  • Road Frontage Type: County Road
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Subdivision Name: MANOA AREA
  • Interior Features: Bedroom on Main Level, Full Bath on Main Level
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Living Area: 2268.0
  • New Construction: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • RoomType: Entry/Foyer, Guest Quarters
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Furnished: Partially
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Single Wall, Wood Frame
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Other, Level
  • Pool Features: None
  • Property Condition: Good Condition
  • Topography: Level,Sloping
  • View: None
  • View: No
  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Exterior Features: Landscaping

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Driveway, Three or more Spaces
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.0

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available, Other, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 1-2-9-002-002-0000
  • Zoning Description: 04 - R-7.5 Residential District

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6900.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 9, 2021
Sold by
Routt Ethan Thacher and On Shelbi Ching
Bought by
Ethan Routt Revocable Trust and Shelbi Jim On Revocable Trust
Current Estimated Value
$2,213,141

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 23, 2020
Closed on
Feb 3, 2021
Sold by
The Honolulu Christian Church
Bought by
Routt Ethan Thacher and On Shelbi Ching
Seller's Agent
Alan Christopher
CBI Residential Advisory Svcs.
Buyer's Agent
Jodee Farm
Locations LLC
List Price
$2,200,000
Sold Price
$1,850,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$350,000
-15.91%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.50%
Original Mortgage
$1,361,250
Interest Rate
2.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 11, 2006
Sold by
Kwan David Chan Yuen and Kwan Siuling Yuen
Bought by
The Honolulu Christian Church

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,500,000
Interest Rate
6.62%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 18, 2002
Sold by
Degener Isa Irmgard Elisabe
Bought by
Kwan David Chan Yuen and Kwan Siuling Yuen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$528,000
Interest Rate
5.89%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 19, 2000
Sold by
Degener Irmgard Isa
Bought by
Degener Dr Isa Irmgard Elisabeth Margarete and Dr Isa Irmgard Elisabeth Margarete Degen
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
Ethan Routt Revocable Trust -- None Listed On Document
Routt Ethan -- None Available
Routt Ethan -- None Available
Routt Ethan -- None Available
Routt Ethan Thacher $1,850,000 Tg
Routt Ethan Thacher $1,850,000 Tg
The Honolulu Christian Church $1,300,000 Tg
Kwan David Chan Yuen $660,000 --
Degener Dr Isa Irmgard Elisabeth Margarete -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Routt Ethan Thacher $1,361,250
Previous Owner The Honolulu Christian Church $3,000,000
Previous Owner The Honolulu Christian Church $1,500,000
Previous Owner Kwan David Chan Yuen $246,000
Previous Owner Kwan David Chan Yuen $528,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/17/2021 02/17/21 Sold $1,850,000 -15.9% $816 / Sq Ft
01/18/2021 01/18/21 Pending -- -- --
01/23/2020 01/23/20 For Sale $2,200,000 0.0% $970 / Sq Ft
09/09/2016 09/09/16 Rented $1,200 0.0% --
09/09/2016 09/09/16 For Rent $1,200 -- --
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 $7,567 $2,563,300 $2,025,000 $538,300
2024 $7,567 $2,282,100 $1,950,000 $332,100
2023 $6,314 $2,223,400 $1,875,000 $348,400
2022 $6,314 $1,904,000 $1,500,000 $404,000
2021 $300 $1,747,000 $1,546,900 $200,100
2020 $300 $1,797,200 $1,500,000 $297,200
2019 $0 $1,972,000 $1,575,000 $397,000
2018 $0 $1,845,800 $1,496,300 $349,500
2017 $0 $1,824,800 $1,476,600 $348,200
2016 $300 $1,684,300 $1,476,600 $207,700
2015 -- $1,515,700 $1,378,100 $137,600
2014 -- $1,573,700 $1,141,900 $431,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • A

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Alan Christopher

    CBI Residential Advisory Svcs.

  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Jodee Farm

    Locations LLC

    (808) 735-4200

    4 in this area

    83 Total Sales

    Jodee Farm
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  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Stanley Bukes

    Drop - 2022

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Map

Source: HiCentral MLS (Honolulu Board of REALTORS®)

MLS Number: 202001695

HiCentral MLS (Honolulu Board of REALTORS®)

APN: 1-2-9-002-002-0000

Hawaii Honolulu County Honolulu 96822 Manoa

2234 University Ave, Honolulu, HI

This home is located at 2234 University Ave, Honolulu, HI 96822 since 23 January 2020 and is currently estimated at $2,213,141, approximately $975 per square foot. This property was built in 1947. 2234 University Ave is a home located in Honolulu County with nearby schools including Noelani Elementary School, Robert Louis Stevenson Middle School, and President Theodore Roosevelt High School.

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