NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1493 Kaumana Dr Hilo, HI 96720

Estimated Value: $333,319 - $494,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
667 Sq Ft
$579/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 01, 2021

Last sale price $275,000 $412 Per Sq Ft

Est. 40% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,245/month

6 Days on Market

About This Home

As of September 2021

Cozy remodeled 2 bedroom, 2 full bath home up Kaumana in Ponahawai Houselots. Home is a split floor plan with an open kitchen, living area concept. Each bedroom has it's own full bathroom, and 1 bedroom has their own private entrance.

The home was remodeled with the following:
* New Kitchen Cabinets
* Kitchen granite counter tops
* New Appliances
* New laminate flooring
* New ceiling fan and fixtures
* Interior and exterior new paint

Home is a few minutes into downtown Hilo with UH Hilo, grocery stores, shopping, entertainment, restaurants, schools and much much more.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jade Halama

Hokulani Realty LLC Brokerage Phone: 8084399433 License #RB-23429 Listed on: 07/02/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Reciprocal Agent - Oahu

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $985

Year Built

  • Built in 1981

Lot Details

  • 3,920

Home Design

  • 667 Sq Ft Home

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Additional Features

  • Range with Range Hood
  • Property is zoned RS-15
  • Cesspool

Community Details

  • Ponahawai Houselots Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 7
  • Assessor Parcel Number 3250400100000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$985

Year Built

Built in 1981

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Attribution Contact: 8084399433
  • Co List Office Phone: 8089347050
  • Ownership: Full
  • MLS Status: S
  • Subdivision Name: PONAHAWAI HOUSELOTS
  • Living Area: 667.0
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Year Built: 1981
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • HIS_PoolYN: No
  • HIS_SpecialAssessmentAmountFrequency: Monthly
  • HIS_SolidWasteDisposal: None
  • HIS_InUseAsShortTermVacationRentalYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront: No
  • Roads: Paved

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Other

Utilities

  • Sewer: Cesspool
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly

Lot Info

  • Zoning: RS-15
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Square Feet
  • Parcel Number: 3250400100000
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 985.0
  • Tax Lot: 7

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 2, 2021
Closed on
Aug 27, 2021
Sold by
Segundo Kaiya Lin Benet
Bought by
Berona Genesis Cuya and Berona Jamie Czarine
Seller's Agent
Jade Halama
Hokulani Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Reciprocal Agent - Oahu
List Price
$285,000
Sold Price
$275,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-3.51%
Total Days on Market
6
Current Estimated Value
$386,080

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$111,080
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.97%
Original Mortgage
$281,325
Outstanding Balance
$257,854
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$122,699

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 15, 2014
Closed on
Jul 13, 2015
Sold by
Tomota Kelli Jennifer Leihua
Bought by
Segundo Kaiya Lin Benet
Seller's Agent
Hank Correa
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Hank Correa Realty
Buyer's Agent
Henry Correa III
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Hank Correa Realty
List Price
$159,000
Sold Price
$142,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$17,000
-10.69%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.40%
Original Mortgage
$139,428
Interest Rate
3.85%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 3, 2007
Sold by
Standard Robert James
Bought by
Tomota Kelli Jennifer Leihua

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$156,000
Interest Rate
6.42%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 14, 2006
Sold by
Otani Brandon K K
Bought by
Standard Robert James
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Berona Genesis Cuya $275,000 Fam
Segundo Kaiya Lin Benet $142,000 Tg
Tomota Kelli Jennifer Leihua $195,000 Fam
Standard Robert James $44,133 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Berona Genesis Cuya $281,325
Previous Owner Segundo Kaiya Lin Benet $139,428
Previous Owner Tomota Kelli Jennifer Leihua $150,000
Previous Owner Tomota Kelli Jennifer Leihua $156,000
Previous Owner Standard Robert James $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/01/2021 09/01/21 Sold $275,000 -3.5% $412 / Sq Ft
07/08/2021 07/08/21 Pending -- -- --
07/02/2021 07/02/21 For Sale $285,000 +100.7% $427 / Sq Ft
07/20/2015 07/20/15 Sold $142,000 -10.7% $213 / Sq Ft
04/09/2015 04/09/15 Pending -- -- --
07/15/2014 07/15/14 For Sale $159,000 -- $238 / Sq Ft
Source: Hawaii Information Service (MLS Hawaii)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $1,034 $288,100 $135,700 $152,400
2024 $1,034 $279,700 $135,700 $144,000
2023 $1,029 $271,600 $135,700 $135,900
2022 $903 $233,500 $130,500 $103,000
2021 $1,015 $165,100 $79,600 $85,500
2020 $986 $160,300 $79,600 $80,700
2019 $957 $155,600 $79,600 $76,000
2018 $929 $151,100 $79,600 $71,500
2017 $1,669 $150,400 $79,600 $70,800
2016 $464 $144,200 $75,100 $69,100
2015 -- $135,200 $71,400 $63,800
2014 -- $135,800 $71,400 $64,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Jade Halama

    Hokulani Realty LLC

    (808) 439-9433

    31 in this area

    266 Total Sales

    Jade Halama
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Reciprocal Agent - Oahu

  • H

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Hank Correa

    Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Hank Correa Realty

    (877) 500-4265

    36 in this area

    103 Total Sales

    Hank Correa
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    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Henry Correa III

    Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Hank Correa Realty

    (808) 557-2614

    23 in this area

    93 Total Sales

    Henry Correa III
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Map

Source: Hawaii Information Service (MLS Hawaii)

MLS Number: 651824

Hawaii Information Service (MLS Hawaii)

APN: 3-2-5-040-010-0000

Hawaii Hawaii County Hilo 96720

1493 Kaumana Dr, Hilo, HI

This home is located at 1493 Kaumana Dr, Hilo, HI 96720 since 02 July 2021 and is currently estimated at $386,080, approximately $578 per square foot. This property was built in 1981. 1493 Kaumana Dr is a home located in Hawaii County with nearby schools including Ka'umana Elementary School, Hilo Intermediate School, and Hilo High School.

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