This towering plantation-era residence features old Hawaiʻi lodge-style architecture and an incredible location near Hilo’s most popular shoreline recreation areas.
Built in 1934, the property is a highly sought-after hosted vacation rental, with an impressive track record of both income and occupancy.
Positioned on a 31,500+ square foot parcel, the nine-bedroom / four-bath residence offers 6,500+ square feet of usable area and a sense of scale rarely found in Hawaiʻi.
The heart of the home is an immense two-story great room, featuring soaring pitched ceilings, warm wood walls, arched openings, and a grand staircase that creates an immediate sense of arrival. Generous gathering areas, screened lanais, and flexible guest accommodations support a variety of uses, from continued hospitality operations to a one-of-a-kind private residence.
Features
- 9 bedrooms / 4 baths
- 6,500+ sqft under roof
- 31,523 sqft lot
- RS-15 zoning
- Plantation-era Hawaiian lodge architecture, built in 1934
- Close proximity to oceanfront parks and beach access
- Soaring two-story great room with grand dual staircase
- Large kitchen and generous dining area
- Flexible guest accommodations across multiple levels
- Screened lanais for indoor/outdoor living
-Fully dedicated caretaker quarters
- Tropical landscaping and private setting
- High-performing, high-occupancy vacation rental
Built nearly a century ago, the home's current square footage estimates do not match county tax or permit records and may contain discrepancies. Buyers and agents to perform their own due diligence. Please do not disturb occupants.
Financials available upon request with signed NDA.
For sale
$1,950,000
1896 Kalanianaole St, Hilo, HI 96720
9beds
4,118sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1934
0.72 Acres Lot
$1,782,800 Zestimate®
$474/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Arched openingsFully dedicated caretaker quartersSoaring pitched ceilingsWarm wood wallsImmense two-story great roomGenerous gathering areas
- 121 days
- 375
- 22
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Nate Gaddis 8087474742,
COMPASS,
Yuko I Uehana 808-339-6032,
COMPASS
Source: Hawaii Information Service,MLS#: 731841
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 9
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,118
- Total interior livable area: 4,118 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Attached
Lot
- Size: 0.72 Acres
- Features: Grassy, Rocky, Wooded
- Topography: Fairly Level,Gentle Slope
Details
- Parcel number: 3210170140000
- Zoning: RS-15
- Special conditions: Fee Simple,Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1934
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Sewer Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: LEHIA PARK RESIDENTIAL LOTS
Location
- Region: Hilo
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $474/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $800,800
- Annual tax amount: $8,888
- Date on market: 7/9/2026
- Listing terms: 1031 Exchange,Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Ownership: Full
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$1,782,800
$1.69M - $1.87M
$4,891/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,950,000+119.1%$474/sqft |
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| 4/12/2021 | Sold | $890,000-19.1%$216/sqft |
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| 2/2/2021 | Contingent | $1,100,000$267/sqft |
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| 1/28/2021 | Listed for sale | $1,100,000$267/sqft |
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| 1/28/2021 | Contingent | $1,100,000$267/sqft |
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| 9/21/2020 | Listed for sale | $1,100,000+609.7%$267/sqft |
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| 7/24/2001 | Sold | $155,000+244.4%$38/sqft |
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| 12/8/2000 | Sold | $45,000$11/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,889 +4.6% | $800,800 +4.6% |
| 2024 | $8,498 +4.3% | $765,600 +4.3% |
| 2023 | $8,146 | $733,900 |
| 2022 | $8,146 +56.7% | $733,900 +13.2% |
| 2021 | $5,199 -0.1% | $648,400 +3.1% |
| 2020 | $5,206 -4.8% | $629,000 -3.6% |
| 2019 | $5,469 | $652,700 +3.3% |
| 2018 | -- | $632,000 +5.1% |
| 2017 | $3,286 | $601,500 +10.3% |
| 2016 | $3,286 | $545,100 +4.8% |
| 2015 | $3,286 | $520,300 +0.4% |
| 2014 | $3,286 | $518,200 +2.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $505,400 +0.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $501,200 -3.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $521,100 +0.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $518,700 -8.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $567,100 |
| 2008 | -- | $567,100 +12.7% |
| 2007 | -- | $503,200 +45.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $345,300 +3.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $333,700 +53.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $217,700 +3.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $210,200 +3.5% |
| 2002 | $1,702 +1.1% | $203,100 |
| 2000 | $1,684 | -- |
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