One of the BEST views in Hilo!! Magnificent and breath-taking! Home located on 5 acres in upscale Kulana Kea Subdivision (Wainaku Farms Estates). Built in 2014 by well-known architect/contractor Bruce Hansen for his personal residence, now owned by Japanese company as a retreat and/or 2nd home. Home is situated to take advantage of views w/all bedrooms, great room, and dining room on ocean side of home. Enjoy whale watching from your home! Extensive covered lanai to relax, soak in & enjoy views. This house is elegance-personified w/10-ft decorative inlaid ceilings, beautiful tile flooring, foyer w/chandelier, crown molding throughout, recessed lighting, wood-wrapped windows, over-sized wood-cased doors, 2 solar water heating systems, PV panels. In addition, structure is steel-framed, each bedroom and bathroom is uniquely designed & decored, Layout of home is spectacular! Experience indoor/outdoor living at its finest! . . . the only "rose on the moon!"
Sold for $2,150,000
$2,150,000
168 Kulana Kea Dr, Hilo, HI 96720
4beds
3,176sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2014
5.01 Acres Lot
$2,270,800 Zestimate®
$677/sqft
$4,123 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,270,800
$2.11M - $2.43M
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Beautiful tile flooringCrown molding throughoutDecorative inlaid ceilingsOver-sized wood-cased doorsRecessed lightingWood-wrapped windows
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Listed by:
Helene H. Tajiri 8089606287,
Chris Brilhante Realty, Inc.,
Chris Brilhante 808-989-4955,
Chris Brilhante Realty, Inc.
Bought with:
Misti R Tyrin, RB-22375
Iokua Real Estate
Source: Hawaii Information Service,MLS#: 665187
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- High Ceilings
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile
- Windows: Blinds
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,176
- Total interior livable area: 3,176 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached
- Garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Chain Link
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, City, Coastline, Mountain(s), Ocean, Ocean Horizon, Sunrise
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay,Ocean
Lot
- Size: 5.01 Acres
- Features: Cleared, Landscaped
- Topography: Fairly Level,Gentle Slope
Details
- Parcel number: 3260320050000
- Zoning: FA-5A
- Special conditions: Fee Simple,Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Double Wall, Steel Frame
Condition
- Year built: 2014
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Cesspool
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available, Underground Utilities, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Closed Circuit Camera(s), Gated Community, Key, Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: KULANA KEA SUBDIVISION
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $25 monthly
Location
- Region: Hilo
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $677/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,677,800
- Annual tax amount: $15,687
- Date on market: 10/17/2023
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Full
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/5/2024 | Sold | $2,150,000-6.1%$677/sqft |
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| 2/5/2024 | Price change | $2,290,000-11.9%$721/sqft |
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| 10/17/2023 | Listed for sale | $2,600,000+13%$819/sqft |
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| 5/7/2021 | Listing removed | $2,300,000$724/sqft |
Source: Hawaii Information Service #636200 Report a problem | ||
| 3/1/2021 | Price change | $2,300,000-11.5%$724/sqft |
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| 2/14/2020 | Listed for sale | $2,600,000+85.7%$819/sqft |
Source: Clark Realty - Hilo #636200 Report a problem | ||
| 8/25/2017 | Sold | $1,400,000+115.4%$441/sqft |
Source: Hawaii Information Service #610532 Report a problem | ||
| 11/7/2012 | Sold | $650,000$205/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $1,900,400 +6.4% |
| 2024 | $16,700 +6.5% | $1,786,100 +6.5% |
| 2023 | $15,687 | $1,677,800 |
| 2022 | $15,687 +11.5% | $1,677,800 +11.5% |
| 2021 | $14,067 +140670710% | $1,504,500 +4.1% |
| 2020 | $0 | $1,445,700 +7.8% |
| 2019 | $12,538 | $1,341,000 |
| 2018 | -- | $1,341,000 +1.7% |
| 2017 | -- | $1,318,500 +2.3% |
| 2016 | -- | $1,289,300 +33.6% |
| 2015 | -- | $965,100 |
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Neighborhood: 96720
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- 8/10Haaheo Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.1 mi
- 8/10Hilo Intermediate SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 6/10Hilo High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
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