NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1537 Koele St Hilo, HI 96720

Estimated Value: $565,207 - $837,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,224 Sq Ft
$538/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 29, 2014

Last sale price $250,000 $204 Per Sq Ft

Est. 164% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,822/month

232 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Pasture Views
  • 1-Story Property
  • Carpet
  • Waiakea High School Rated A

About This Home

As of December 2014

Well priced home in Waiakea bordering pasture land. The home is well maintained and alterations in the kitchen can be reversed per buyer's request.

Last Listed By

Glenn Takase

Coldwell Banker Island Properties - Hilo Brokerage Phone: 8089360692 License #RB-18547 Listed on: 03/10/2014

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $558

Year Built

  • Built in 1990

Lot Details

  • Property fronts a county road
  • Property is zoned RS-10

Home Design

  • Double Stud Wall

Interior Spaces

  • 1,224 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Carpet
  • Pasture Views

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Cesspool
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Ala Kai Heights Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 10
  • Assessor Parcel Number 3240681370000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$558

Year Built

Built in 1990

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Road Frontage Type: HIS Pasture
  • Road Frontage Type: HIS Road/Street
  • Attribution Contact: 8089360692
  • Co List Office Phone: 8089350399
  • Ownership: Full
  • MLS Status: S
  • Subdivision Name: ALA KAI HEIGHTS
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Living Area: 1224.0
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Year Built: 1990
  • Tax Year: 2013
  • HIS_PoolYN: No
  • HIS_SpecialAssessmentAmountFrequency: Monthly
  • HIS_OtherBuildingArea: 216
  • HIS_SolidWasteDisposal: None
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Design: Double Wall

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront: No
  • Roads: County, Paved, Street Lights

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly

Lot Info

  • Zoning: RS-10
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Square Feet
  • Parcel Number: 3240681370000
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 558.0
  • Tax Lot: 10

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 10, 2014
Closed on
Dec 23, 2014
Sold by
Wong Zhuo Kun
Bought by
Sakoda Rayson Shigeru
Seller's Agent
Glenn Takase
Coldwell Banker Island Properties - Hilo
Buyer's Agent
Jerry H Hirata
Jerry Hirata Inc, REALTOR
List Price
$269,000
Sold Price
$250,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-7.06%
Total Days on Market
232
Current Estimated Value
$659,052

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$409,052
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.75%
Original Mortgage
$237,500
Interest Rate
3.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 9, 1997
Sold by
Wong Zhuo Kun and Lau Fenghua
Bought by
Wong Zhuo Kun

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 3, 1995
Sold by
Huang Xinqin and Huang Yan Ying
Bought by
Wong Zhuo Kun and Lau Fenghua

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 6, 1995
Sold by
Huang Xin Qin and Huang Yan Ying
Bought by
Wong Zhuo Kun

Range of Values:

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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
Sakoda Rayson Shigeru $250,000 Fam
Wong Zhuo Kun $20,000 --
Wong Zhuo Kun -- --
Wong Zhuo Kun -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sakoda Rayson Shigeru $265,000
Closed Sakoda Rayson Shigeru $237,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/29/2014 12/29/14 Sold $250,000 -7.1% $204 / Sq Ft
10/28/2014 10/28/14 Pending -- -- --
03/10/2014 03/10/14 For Sale $269,000 -- $220 / 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 $1,591 $408,700 $143,400 $265,300
2024 $1,591 $396,800 $143,400 $253,400
2023 $1,588 $385,200 $143,400 $241,800
2022 $1,594 $374,000 $143,400 $230,600
2021 $1,384 $331,400 $143,400 $188,000
2020 $1,337 $321,700 $137,400 $184,300
2019 $1,290 $312,300 $115,500 $196,800
2018 $1,246 $303,200 $115,500 $187,700
2017 $1,202 $294,400 $110,600 $183,800
2016 $1,160 $285,800 $110,600 $175,200
2015 $462 $277,500 $110,600 $166,900
2014 $462 $168,400 $62,500 $105,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Glenn Takase

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Glenn Takase

    Coldwell Banker Island Properties - Hilo

    (808) 936-0692

    59 in this area

    110 Total Sales

    Glenn Takase
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    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Jerry H Hirata

    Jerry Hirata Inc, REALTOR

    14 in this area

    25 Total Sales

    Jerry H Hirata
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Map

Source: Hawaii Information Service (MLS Hawaii)

MLS Number: 271736

Hawaii Information Service (MLS Hawaii)

APN: 3-2-4-068-137-0000

Hawaii Hawaii County Hilo 96720

1537 Koele St, Hilo, HI

Homes for Sale in Hilo, HI

This home is located at 1537 Koele St, Hilo, HI 96720 since 10 March 2014 and is currently estimated at $659,052, approximately $538 per square foot. This property was built in 1990. 1537 Koele St is a home located in Hawaii County with nearby schools including Waiakea Elementary School, Waiakea Intermediate School, and Waiakea High School.

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