15-1011 Oo Keaau, HI 96749

House of the Hawaiian Tern beckons with its light and airy interior for you to make this your new home. On the vast Pacific Ocean Ancient Navigators depended on these seafaring birds to guide them safely to landfall and home. Hale Manu O Ku, as this residence is known in Hawaiian, has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 816 square foot interior and is situated on 12,632 square foot parcel approximately 400 feet from the ocean in Hawaiian Paradise Park. Yard features mature and tropical landscaping with palms, citrus, mango trees and more, all fully fenced and gated at the entry for privacy. You enter Hale Manu O Ku through the generous size 290 square foot screened in lanai which is delightful in of itself and would be a great place to relax listening to the ebb and flow of the ocean. Even better is that your catchment tank is cleverly hidden under this deck so your water supply is cool, clean, and out of sight and has a new water pump, compressor tank, and UV filtration for safety. French doors open onto the main living area with spacious vaulted ceilings in the living/dining room, and galley kitchen. Compact Galley Kitchen has new appliances; lanai and living room have new furniture. Hall bath has a skylight for great natural light. Large carport has tons of lockable storage. Taxes are currently $1,901 a year for a non-owner occupant. Hawaiian Paradise Park is a desirable neighborhood closer to Hilo, at a lower elevation for better weather, and the large lot sizes gives residents space to grow and play. Property is in a lava zone 3 which is favorable for lending and insurance. Home is approximately 20 feet above sea level, receiving about 120 inches of rain a year keeping your yard green and your catchment tank filled. Homeowners association collects $320 a year to maintain roads which are paved on the mains and gravel on side roads. Property is large enough for privacy yet small enough to be easy to maintain. See House of the Hawaiian Fairy Tern and put in your offer today.