Old Hawaii Classic On Keeaumoku

Built in 1916, the distinguished “old Hawaii” style home at 2006 Keeaumoku Street has become a neighborhood landmark. Situated at the center of an approximately three quarter acre property overlooking the city of Honolulu, the ocean, and Diamond Head, the spacious home has been lovingly preserved by the many families who have lived in it over the years.

It is currently in the trust of its most recent owner, Dr. Masato Mitsuda, a retired physician. It has been listed for sale by Vernon K. T. Chock (R), CIPS, CRB, CRS, President and Principal Broker of Vernco Properties, Inc., at $3.5 million.

According to Chock, Bureau of Conveyances records show that the home was originally built for Lena deGroff and later sold to W. G. Hall, then president of Honolulu Iron Works. Subsequent owners included C. C. Pittam, who was president of Universal Motors, and

Louis Jongeneel, who managed the Hawaii division of California Packing Corporation.

With a main living area of 3,068 square feet and an 812 square foot covered lanai, the spacious, airy home includes four bedrooms, two baths, a Japanese motif formal dining room, and an oversized kitchen and pantry. At the rear of the property is a two bedroom, one bath 474 square foot cottage and a 538 square foot garage.

“A property of this size at the edge of the city is rare…most of these old estates have been subdivided and the original house altered or razed,” Chock said. “And that’s a shame, because these older homes are architectural treasures full of history. They are often beautifully detailed and designed to admit natural light and ocean breezes. This home has the typical broad veranda overlooking the view and the gardens, where the two tall columns once supported a trellis that has since deteriorated and been removed. The property is large enough to accommodate a swimming pool and tennis court and would make a great family compound.”