Tucked into an established Hilo neighborhood just minutes from downtown, this refreshed plantation-era home offers a combination that's increasingly hard to find: a convenient in-town location, a spacious fully fenced yard, classic Hilo character, and wonderful breezes throughout the day.
The main living area features 3 bedrooms and 1 bath, with additional usable space downstairs. In keeping with many of Hilo's older plantation-era homes, the lower level includes an additional bathroom that is not reflected in the County records, along with a large flex space. The downstairs area also provides an abundance of storage, giving the home considerably more functional space than you might expect at first glance.
Recent updates make the home feel fresh and move-in ready, including new flooring and new appliances, including a refrigerator, stove, washer, and dryer. Exterior improvements include a new concrete driveway, new fencing surrounding the property, refreshed paint, and new aluminum gutters.
The fully fenced yard offers plenty of room to garden and entertain. An established tangerine tree adds a taste of island living right from the yard.
One of the home's best features is its location. Hilo Medical Center, restaurants, shops, farmers market, and everyday conveniences are approximately five minutes away. Hilo International Airport is also less than 15 minutes away.
For sale
$650,000
39 Ekaha St, Hilo, HI 96720
3beds
1,005sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
0.26 Acres Lot
$625,800 Zestimate®
$647/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Spacious fully fenced yardRefreshed paintNew aluminum guttersRefreshed plantation-era homeRecent updatesNew flooringAbundance of storage
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Denise S. Nakanishi 8089365100,
Real Broker,
Kealohanui Browning 808-365-6193,
Real Broker
Source: Hawaii Information Service,MLS#: 733157
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,005
- Total interior livable area: 1,005 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Attached
Features
- Fencing: Full,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Ocean, Ocean Horizon
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Features: Grassy
- Topography: Gentle Slope
Details
- Parcel number: 3230330420000
- Zoning: RS-10
- Special conditions: Fee Simple,Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Cesspool
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Phone Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: PUUHONU TRACT
Location
- Region: Hilo
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $647/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $264,600
- Annual tax amount: $2,937
- Date on market: 10/9/2026
- Listing terms: 1031 Exchange,Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Ownership: Full
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$625,800
$595,000 - $657,000
$2,320/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $650,000+136.4%$647/sqft |
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| 2/6/2023 | Sold | $275,000$274/sqft |
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| 2/6/2023 | Listed for sale | $275,000$274/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,937 +24.1% | $264,600 +24.1% |
| 2024 | $2,368 -6.3% | $213,300 -6.3% |
| 2023 | $2,527 | $227,700 |
| 2022 | $2,527 +13.8% | $227,700 +13.9% |
| 2021 | $2,220 +6% | $200,000 +6% |
| 2020 | $2,093 +6.1% | $188,600 +6.1% |
| 2019 | $1,972 | $177,700 +2.3% |
| 2018 | -- | $173,700 +1.4% |
| 2017 | $1,428 | $171,300 +20.5% |
| 2016 | -- | $142,100 +3.3% |
| 2015 | -- | $137,600 +7.2% |
| 2014 | -- | $128,400 |
| 2000 | $552 | -- |
| 1999 | -- | $64,900 |
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