15-2790 Papai St, Pahoa, HI 96778
What's special
Listen to the waves crash and breathe in the salty air. Just three blocks from the rugged coastline, this custom-built 2-story home lets you fall asleep to the rhythm of the Pacific. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful sanctuary or a place to host your backyard BBQ, this home is pure aloha! Inside, soaring vaulted ceilings in the living, dining, and kitchen areas create a bright, breezy, and spacious atmosphere. The main level features two bedrooms with garden views and a full-sized guest bath. Upstairs, the expansive primary suite occupies the entire second level, offering a peaceful retreat with an additional private balcony where you can enjoy ocean breezes and sweeping treetop views. The suite also includes a dedicated office nook, ideal for remote work or creative space. Wander through the enclosed back lanai, with bar sink, into a yard bursting with orchids, plumeria, and hibiscus. This tropical oasis provides both beauty and abundance in a tranquil setting with avocados, lilikoi, pineapples and Blue Java bananas. You will find a finished attached garage with a laundry area, providing ample storage. Looking for a turnkey home, the high-end, Aspen and Pine log furnishings are negotiable. This home has a fully owned 12-panel PV (solar) system. Recent updates include a new roof and skylight (Nov 2023), fresh paint, and updated landscaping. Located in the sun-drenched tropical Hawaiian Shores Recreational Estates, you’re part of an oceanfront community that feels like a neighborhood should. • Walk to the Waves: A 5-minute stroll lands you at Waiakahi’ula Beach Park and the coastline. • The Perks: For $475/year, you get access to community amenities including a solar-heated pool, tennis courts, BBQ areas, and parks, plus a private water system, paved streets, and mail delivery straight to your door. • Location: You’re 10 minutes from Pahoa town and only 20 miles from the heart of Hilo. This slice of paradise is waiting for you.
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Living Room
Kitchen
Dining Room
Primary Bedroom
Enclosed Lanai
Front Porch
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Listing updated:
Jeanna Rimmer 8082090071,
Hawaii Life
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave Hood, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Concrete, Laminate
- Windows: Blinds
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,486
- Total interior livable area: 1,486 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Attached
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Sunrise
Lot
- Size: 9,100 Square Feet
- Features: Wooded
- Topography: Gentle Slope
Details
- Parcel number: 3151110870000
- Zoning: A-1A
- Special conditions: Fee Simple,Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 2001
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Cesspool
- Water: Private
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: HAWAIIAN SHORES RECREATIONAL ESTATES
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $40 monthly
Location
- Region: Pahoa
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $347/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $384,400
- Annual tax amount: $1,532
- Date on market: 5/29/2026
- Listing terms: 1031 Exchange,Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Ownership: Full
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/3/2026 | Price change | $515,000-1.9%$347/sqft |
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| 7/7/2026 | Price change | $525,000-1.9%$353/sqft |
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| 5/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $535,000+21.6%$360/sqft |
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| 8/28/2023 | Sold | $440,000-9.3%$296/sqft |
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| 6/26/2023 | Contingent | $485,000$326/sqft |
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| 5/12/2023 | Listed for sale | $485,000+18.3%$326/sqft |
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| 3/28/2022 | Sold | $410,000+2.8%$276/sqft |
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| 2/5/2022 | Contingent | $399,000$269/sqft |
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| 2/2/2022 | Listed for sale | $399,000+62.9%$269/sqft |
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| 1/24/2017 | Sold | $245,000-2%$165/sqft |
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| 11/19/2016 | Pending sale | $250,000$168/sqft |
Source: Elite Pacific Properties Llc - Waikoloa #601553 Report a problem | ||
| 11/19/2016 | Listed for sale | $250,000+35.1%$168/sqft |
Source: Elite Pacific Properties Llc - Waikoloa #601553 Report a problem | ||
| 6/24/2016 | Sold | $185,000-9.8%$124/sqft |
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| 5/3/2016 | Listed for sale | $205,000$138/sqft |
Source: Clark Realty Corporation #292915 Report a problem | ||
| 4/19/2016 | Pending sale | $205,000$138/sqft |
Source: Clark Realty Corporation #292915 Report a problem | ||
| 3/17/2016 | Price change | $205,000-8.9%$138/sqft |
Source: Clark Realty Corporation #292915 Report a problem | ||
| 3/16/2016 | Price change | $225,000+9.8%$151/sqft |
Source: MacArthur Sotheby's International Realty #284816 Report a problem | ||
| 2/16/2016 | Price change | $205,000-8.9%$138/sqft |
Source: Clark Realty Corporation #292915 Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/2015 | Listed for sale | $225,000-9.6%$151/sqft |
Source: MacArthur Sotheby's International Realty - Kamuela #284816 Report a problem | ||
| 3/7/2015 | Listing removed | $249,000$168/sqft |
Source: MacArthur and Company Sotheby's International Realty #275533 Report a problem | ||
| 12/20/2014 | Price change | $249,000-9.5%$168/sqft |
Source: MacArthur and Company Sotheby's International Realty #275533 Report a problem | ||
| 8/6/2014 | Listed for sale | $275,000+33.2%$185/sqft |
Source: MacArthur and Company Sotheby's International Realty #275533 Report a problem | ||
| 4/12/2012 | Sold | $206,500-5.9%$139/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/13/2012 | Listed for sale | $219,500+21850%$148/sqft |
Source: Aloha Coast Realty - Hilo #251273 Report a problem | ||
| 8/2/2001 | Sold | $1,000-87.5%$1/sqft |
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| 4/19/1999 | Sold | $8,000$5/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $384,400 +3% |
| 2024 | $1,479 -62.7% | $373,200 +4.5% |
| 2023 | $3,965 +2.6% | $357,200 +2.6% |
| 2022 | $3,864 +20.7% | $348,100 +20.7% |
| 2021 | $3,200 -0.9% | $288,300 -0.9% |
| 2020 | $3,230 +5.5% | $291,000 +5.5% |
| 2019 | $3,060 +255.9% | $275,700 +7.2% |
| 2018 | $860 | $257,200 +14.5% |
| 2017 | -- | $224,700 +1.2% |
| 2016 | -- | $222,000 +13.6% |
| 2015 | -- | $195,400 -12% |
| 2014 | -- | $222,000 +7.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $207,100 |
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Monthly payment
Estimated market value
$510,100
$485,000 - $536,000
$2,143/mo
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