$710,000

8 Kaikuono St Hilo, HI 96720

$8,431
Closing credit¹
3 beds
2 full, 1 partial
1,472 sqft
$482 / sqft
House

Property details

About 8 Kaikuono St

Located in lower Kaumana at approximately 600' elevation in the highly sought after DeSilva School district, this charming home boasts many improvements, some of which include a new roof, solar water heating, a graded yard and extended lanai. The home sits on a corner lot offering both ocean and bay views, easterly trades, as well as the majestic morning sunrise, which you can enjoy while sipping your morning coffee from your covered lanai.. <br>The interior of the home reflects upgrades to the flooring, the kitchen cabinets and counter tops just to name a few. There are 3 generous sized bedrooms and the bathrooms include 1 full bath with jetted tub, one with shower and a half bath en-suite to the master bedroom. The living room has a built in heater for those chilly days. The laundry center is located inside and there is no shortage of storage, both in and out, including a large under-home storage area. The added benefit to this home is a permitted workshop/exercise room which measures approx 768 sqft, includes electric lighting, but no plumbing. The yard was excavated in 2023 in order to add more usable space and is graced with several fruit trees and tropical flowering plants.This in- town location offers proximity to the hospital, downtown conveniences including grocery shopping, library, theatres, churches and a post office. This home was fumigated in January of 2024 and comes with a warranty. Don't miss the opportunity to view this very special , move in ready home. <br> <br>MLS listing information and Public Records are thought to be reliable but cannot be guaranteed. Improvements may not match county records. Buyers should verify any information they deem important or material to their purchase.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
StatusActive
Size1,472 sqft
Year built1973
ParkingCovered, Attached
MLS #719342
ViewBay, Ocean, Other

Summary

  • MLS Number: 719342
  • Office Name: Coldwell Banker Island Properties - Hilo
  • Office Phone: (808) 936-6717

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Feb 14, 2022
Home Sold
$579,000
Sep 24, 2001
Home Sold
$130,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$508,300$2,131
2023$493,500$2,120
2022$257,900$653
2021$250,400$616
2020$243,100$581
2019$236,000$512
2018$229,100$479
2017$222,400$479

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

9

Ernest Bowen Desilva Elementary School

Public District PK-6

0.6 mi

278 Ainako Ave

8

Kaumana Elementary School

Public District PK-6

1.6 mi

1710 Kaumana Dr

7

Hilo Union Elementary School

Public District PK-6

2.2 mi

506 Waianuenue Ave

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $42,905. Most Hilo, HI residents have annual incomes less than $<35k. The most common type of family is married, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

41%
<35k
40%
35k-100k
19%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

36%
Single, No Kids
6%
Single, with Kids
40%
Married, No Kids
18%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

14%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
18%
18-34 yrs old
36%
35-64 yrs old
25%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • PGA/LPGAPGA/LPGA
  • Hiking/backpackingHiking/backpacking
  • Horse RacesHorse Races

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Stein MartStein Mart
  • Nordstrom RackNordstrom Rack
  • Chico'sChico's

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Bonefish GrillBonefish Grill
  • ChipotleChipotle
  • LongHorn SteakhouseLongHorn Steakhouse

What do the neighbors drive?

  • LincolnLincoln
  • MazdaMazda
  • CadillacCadillac

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • ClassicalClassical
  • RockRock
  • Contemporary InspirationalContemporary Inspirational
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 8 Kaikuono St

This home is located at 8 Kaikuono St in Hilo, HI and zip code 96720. This 1,472 square foot home was built in 1973. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 28, 2025 and is currently priced at $710,000.

The number of homes for sale in Hilo, HI increased by 11.7% between February and March 2025. The median list price of listings available in March 2025 was $637,500, while the average time on the real estate market was 231 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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