High-Cash-Flow Investment in Downtown Hilo –Now $395,000
Hoku Street,Hilo,HI 96720
This Downtown Hilo property offers strong income and even higher potential through room-by-room rentals. Homes rented by the room typically earn significantly more monthly income, provide more stable cash flow, and generate higher long-term returns. With 9 rentable rooms, 3 bathrooms, and 2 full kitchens (upstairs and downstairs), the property is already producing solid revenue and can be improved further.
Income & ROI:
• Current gross income: $70,000–$80,000+ per year
• At $395,000 — gross ROI of 13.1% at $70K/year or 15% at $80K/year
• Opportunity to increase ROI through optimized room-by-room rentals
• Additional tax benefits from depreciation and write-offs
• Multi-tenant setup reduces vacancy risk and enhances income stability
Why Room-by-Room Works Well Here:
• Higher total income than whole-house rentals
• Strong demand from students, workers, and medical professionals
• Ideal for investors seeking high NOI and rent per square foot
• Flexible layout suited for shared housing, workforce rentals, or multi-family use
Property Details:
• 9 total rooms
• 3 bathrooms
• 2 full kitchens
• Flexible layout for shared housing or rentals
• Potential to raise rental value with updates
Prime Downtown Hilo Location — walking distance to major employers, hospitals, colleges, stores, restaurants, beaches, parks, and public transportation. High rental demand and rare availability in this area.
Under contract
Price cut: $30K (6/27)
$365,000
82D Hoku St, Hilo, HI 96720
9beds
3,900sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1945
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$94/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 366 days
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Nathalie C Mullinix 8087786578,
Nathalie Mullinix Realty Universal, Inc.
Source: Hawaii Information Service,MLS#: 723448
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 9
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Features
- Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,900
- Total interior livable area: 3,900 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached
- Carport spaces: 1
Lot
- Size: 4,322 Square Feet
- Features: Cleared, Dead End
- Topography: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 3220160330000
- Zoning: RD-3.75
- Special conditions: Fee Simple,Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Single Wall
Condition
- Year built: 1945
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Other
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Other, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: WAIAKEA
Location
- Region: Hilo
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $94/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $311,900
- Annual tax amount: $3,462
- Date on market: 8/26/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Full
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,673/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/22/2026 | Contingent | $365,000$94/sqft |
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| 6/27/2026 | Price change | $365,000-7.6%$94/sqft |
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| 4/23/2026 | Price change | $395,000-20.3%$101/sqft |
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| 2/24/2026 | Price change | $495,500-7.4%$127/sqft |
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| 12/4/2025 | Price change | $535,000-14.4%$137/sqft |
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| 8/27/2025 | Listed for sale | $625,000+733.3%$160/sqft |
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| 7/1/2022 | Sold | $75,000$19/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $311,900 +4.4% |
| 2024 | $3,317 +4.1% | $298,800 +4.1% |
| 2023 | $3,186 | $287,000 |
| 2022 | $3,186 +13.8% | $287,000 +13.8% |
| 2021 | $2,798 +10.1% | $252,100 +10.1% |
| 2020 | $2,541 +17% | $228,900 +17% |
| 2019 | $2,171 +16.2% | $195,600 +2.7% |
| 2018 | $1,868 +26.5% | $190,400 +13.1% |
| 2017 | $1,477 | $168,300 +14.5% |
| 2016 | -- | $147,000 +6.6% |
| 2015 | -- | $137,900 +0.7% |
| 2014 | -- | $136,900 |
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