Welcome to 234 Kipa Street, a thoughtfully updated home in a quiet Hilo neighborhood conveniently located near Hilo Municipal Golf Course, UH Hilo, Hilo Medical Center, shopping, dining, and more.
Set on a beautifully landscaped corner lot, the property offers mature tropical landscaping, expansive grassy yard space, and inviting outdoor living areas including a spacious covered lanai. A partially fenced yard provides additional flexibility for pets, gardening, or outdoor enjoyment.
The home features a fully owned and net-metered 17-panel photovoltaic solar system with 5.59 kW capacity through HELCO, helping maintain exceptionally low electric costs of approximately $30/month. Split-zone air conditioning on both ends of the home adds year-round comfort and efficiency. A new septic system was installed in 2018.
Recent improvements include LifeProof flooring throughout, energy-efficient windows and sliding glass doors, a remodeled kitchen, designer front entry, dedicated laundry/pantry area, updated ceiling fans, and brushed nickel hardware throughout. The home is also equipped with installed hurricane clips and is being offered unfurnished.
Though permitted as a 2-bedroom home, there are 2 additional bonus rooms with windows and closets offering flexible space for guests, home offices, hobbies, or additional living areas. The 2 bathrooms are ideally located between living & bedrooms, for convenience from anywhere in the home. The living room has vaulted ceilings and lovely views, with a bathroom and 2 sleeping rooms on either side of the living room. Flexible, convenient living.
A well-maintained and move-in ready property offering comfort, functionality, and a convenient Hilo location. Be sure to view the video tour to fully appreciate the setting and outdoor spaces this property has to offer.
This home comes unfurnished and move in ready!
Under contract
$839,000
234 Kipa St, Hilo, HI 96720
4beds
2,224sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1989
0.49 Acres Lot
$838,900 Zestimate®
$377/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 45 days |
- 64 |
- 1 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jake Moran 8083459400,
Hilo Brokers Ltd,
Kona Moran 808-936-1877,
Hilo Brokers Ltd
Source: Hawaii Information Service,MLS#: 729822
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Zoned
Cooling
- Air Conditioning, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Front Load
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Vinyl
- Windows: Blinds, Skylight(s)
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,224
- Total interior livable area: 2,224 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Covered
- Carport spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Fencing: Chain Link
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Sunset
Lot
- Size: 0.49 Acres
- Features: Grassy, Landscaped
- Topography: Fairly Level
Details
- Parcel number: 3240211670000
- Zoning: RS-15
- Special conditions: Fee Simple,Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1989
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: BRIGHT HAWAII SUBDIVISION
Location
- Region: Hilo
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $377/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $544,400
- Annual tax amount: $2,014
- Date on market: 5/20/2026
- Listing terms: 1031 Exchange,Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Full
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$838,900
$797,000 - $881,000
$2,542/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/27/2026 | Contingent | $839,000$377/sqft |
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| 5/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $839,000+55.4%$377/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 7/29/2005 | Sold | $540,000+116%$243/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/4/2004 | Sold | $250,000$112/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $528,500 +3% |
| 2024 | $1,922 +1.3% | $513,100 +3% |
| 2023 | $1,898 -4.7% | $498,200 +3% |
| 2022 | $1,991 +4.6% | $483,700 +3% |
| 2021 | $1,904 +4.6% | $469,600 +3% |
| 2020 | $1,820 | $455,900 +3% |
| 2019 | -- | $442,600 +3% |
| 2018 | -- | $429,700 +3% |
| 2017 | $1,753 | $417,200 +3% |
| 2016 | -- | $405,000 +3% |
| 2015 | -- | $393,200 +0.5% |
| 2014 | -- | $391,200 |
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Monthly payment
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 96720
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Waiakeawaena Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 6/10Waiakea Intermediate SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 9/10Waiakea High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
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- Hawaii
- Hawaii County
- Hilo
- 96720
- 234 Kipa St






