For sale

Price cut: $41K (8/29)

$299,000

37 Mehau Ln, Hilo, HI 96720

3beds

1,240sqft

$2,071/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1990

4,295 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$241/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Built-in book shelvesTwo bedroomsAbundant light and privacy

Located in the heart of Hilo Town, this unique and charming artist’s residence is ready for new owners to bring it back to its full potential. Downstairs, you are greeted by a light filled corner room with three custom bay windows and built-in book shelves. Abundant light and privacy make this the perfect spot for a home office or reading room. Down the hallway, you will find a full bath, two bedrooms, and an additional adjoining full bath. A beautifully crafted stairway with built-in library leads you to the bright and open upstairs living area and kitchen. Natural light filters through clerestory windows, highlighting the tall ceilings and unique architectural features. Expansive views stretch over neighboring Wailoa River State Park. The upstairs area includes two additional rooms and a half bath. Outside, mature fruit trees include citrus, soursop, starfruit, and more. Home has significant deferred maintenance, Pre-Listing Home Inspection Report available upon request.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 2
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Appliances

Included: Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Features

Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,240
Total interior livable area: 1,240 sqft

Property

Parking

Parking features: Covered

Lot

Size: 4,295 Square Feet

Details

Parcel number: 3220190920000
Zoning: RD-3.75
Special conditions: Fee Simple,Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Condition

Year built: 1990

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Cesspool, Other
Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Other

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: WAILOA HEIGHTS LOTS

Location

Region: Hilo

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $241/sqft
Tax assessed value: $224,100
Annual tax amount: $323
Date on market: 11/7/2025
Listing terms: Cash,Construction Loan
Ownership: Full
Electric utility on property: Yes
Road surface type: Paved

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

$2,568/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/29/2026	Price change	$299,000-12.1%$241/sqft
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4/30/2026	Price change	$340,000-9.3%$274/sqft
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11/8/2025	Listed for sale	$375,000+167.9%$302/sqft
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1/30/2004	Sold	$140,000$113/sqft
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Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$323 +10.6%	$224,100 +3%
2024	$292 -19.5%	$217,600 +3%
2023	$363 -8%	$211,300 +3%
2022	$394 +8.1%	$205,100 +3%
2021	$365 +8.6%	$199,100 +3%
2020	$336 +8.8%	$193,300 +3%
2019	$309 +21%	$187,700 +3%
2018	$255 +11%	$182,200 +3%
2017	$230 +124%	$176,900 +3%
2016	$103	$171,700 +3%
2015	$103	$166,700 +3%
2014	$103	$161,800 +3%
2013	--	$157,100 +3%
2012	--	$152,500 +3%
2011	--	$148,100 +3%
2010	--	$143,800 +3%
2009	--	$139,600 +3%
2008	--	$135,500 +3%
2007	--	$131,600 +3%
2006	--	$127,800 +3%
2005	--	$124,100 +16%
2003	--	$107,000 +70.1%
2002	$274	$62,900