#720099, Listing Office: At Home Hawaii
16-355 Melekule St Kurtistown, HI 96760
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About 16-355 Melekule St
*WHAT A GEM!* Finally, a house that has it all. This well maintained, permitted home on two landscaped acres, has that old school charm with a new house feel. You'll feel like you're in a treehouse on the second floor with it's wooden walls and ceilings, and many large windows to enjoy the breeze and treetop views. It's here on the second floor where you'll find the kitchen / living areas, two bedrooms and one bathroom, not to mention two separate seating areas on the lanai to take in even more beautiful views.<br><br>On the ground level there is a large carport / workshop / storage area, and also an extra bedroom and half bathroom. This space has it's own private entry and doesn't connect to the upstairs from inside. Alongside the house you'll find an outdoor shower where you can shower in the sunshine or under the stars, with a concrete floor and a curved bamboo wall for some added privacy.<br>The property is two acres total, and much of the space has been landscaped with impressive flowers and edibles. Enjoy fresh fruit from your trees, and be enchanted with new flower blooms all throughout the year. Some of the plants include but are not limited to:<br>Tahitian Lime<br>Makrut Lime<br>Lemons<br>Pink Variegated Lemon<br>Orange<br>Tangerine<br>Avocado<br>Guava<br>Starfruit<br>Soursop<br>Bananas<br>Coconut<br>Papaya<br>Purple Lilikoi (Passionfruit)<br>Jamaican Lilikoi (Passionfruit)<br>Ulu (Breadfruit)<br><br>Recent improvements include freshly painted exterior, roof, and some interior, as well as new vinyl plank flooring in the upstairs kitchen, living/dining area, and bedrooms.<br>Property is located in Orchid Land Estates Subdivision. There are road maintenance fees of approximately $250 per year.<br><br>Since some info is provided by third parties, no guarantee or warranty is provided on this listing information. Buyers and their agent must independently verify any and all info that they deem material or important in their making an offer or in the price offered
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- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Flooring Type: Other, Vinyl
- Interior: See Remarks, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Parking: Covered, Deeded
- View: Forest, Garden, Other
- Exterior: See Remarks
- List Price: $575,000
- Price/SqFt: $570
- HOA Amount: $0 Monthly
- Lot: Cleared, Landscaped, See Remarks, Wooded
- Year Built: 1992
- Living Area: 1,008 SqFt
- MLS Number: 720740
- MLS Name: Hawaii Information Service
- Office Name: Equity Hawaii Real Estate LLC
- Office Phone: (808) 436-6253
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Nearby schools
1
Keaau Elementary School
Public District PK-5
3.3 mi
•16-680 Keaau Pahoa Rd
5
Mountain View Elementary School
Public District PK-5
5.0 mi
•18-1235 Volcano Hwy
4
Na Wai Ola - Public Charter School
Public Charter PK-6
5.5 mi
•181355 Volcano 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 $41,354. Most Kurtistown, HI residents have annual incomes less than $<35k. The majority of families are single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
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About 16-355 Melekule St
The listing price of 16-355 Melekule St property is $575,000.
The property 16-355 Melekule St is a house located in Kurtistown, Hawaii, 96760.
Active Listing: 16-355 Melekule St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 16-355 Melekule St are: Keaau Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Mountain View Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Na Wai Ola - Public Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Keaau Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Waiakea Intermediate School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Hilo Intermediate School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Keaau High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science Public Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Pahoa High & Intermediate School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
The property at 16-355 Melekule St has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 16-355 Melekule St is 1,008 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 16-355 Melekule St is 1992.
This home is located at 16-355 Melekule St in Kurtistown, HI and zip code 96749. This 1,008 square foot home was built in 1992. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 30, 2025 and is currently priced at $575,000.
In May 2025 more than 16 listings in Kurtistown, HI were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 19 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 27 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Kurtistown, HI increased by 0.4% between April and May 2025.