$850,000
SOLD JUL 2, 2025

1681 Papau St Kapaa, HI 96746

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,358 Sq Ft
6,534 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$626 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Cul-De-Sac
  • High Speed Internet
  • Level Lot
  • Attached Garage

About This Home

As of July 2025

Located in the heart of Kapahi this cul-de-sac location offers privacy to this recently updated 3 bdrm, 2 full bath single-family home. The laundry area with extra cabinet & counter space is located off kitchen with door access to garage. Windows surround sun room with slider door to outdoor lanai. Enjoy the luxury of the double sized enclosed garage. This property's convenient location is close to public schools, Kauai Athletic Club, as well as a stop and go convenience store and community park. New exterior paint and professional interior cleaning makes this home in " move in" ready condition. Lovely landscaped yard has a large Lychee tree and dragon fruit. The outside has an attached storage shed for lawnmower & garden tools. This family home with Fujitsu Air Conditioning offers privacy and relaxation and is located in a well established neighborhood on the eastside of Kauai.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tom Summers

Summers Realty Brokerage Phone: 8086392533 License #RS-36563 Listed on: 05/16/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Kimberly Evans

eXp Realty License #RS-86760

eXp Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $749

Year Built

  • Built in 1980

Lot Details

  • Property fronts a county road
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned R-6

Parking

  • Attached Garage

Home Design

  • 1,358 Sq Ft Home
  • Double Stud Wall

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Cesspool
  • High Speed Internet
  • Internet Available
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Kapaa Meadow Homes Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 13
  • Assessor Parcel Number 4460370130000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$749

Year Built

Built in 1980

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Reso Fencing: None
  • ResoLotFeatures: Cul-De-Sac
  • Road Frontage Type: Road/Street
  • Attribution Contact: 8086392533
  • Co List Office Phone: 8088225876
  • Ownership: Full
  • MLS Status: S
  • Subdivision Name: KAPAA MEADOW HOMES SUBDIVISION
  • Living Area: 1358.0
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • HIS_PoolYN: No
  • HIS_SpecialAssessmentAmountFrequency: Monthly
  • HIS_SolidWasteDisposal: County-Charge
  • HIS_InUseAsShortTermVacationRentalYN: No
  • HIS_InternetAccess: Cable, Fiber-Optic, Satellite, Wireless
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Design: Double Wall

Exterior Features

  • Topography: Level
  • Waterfront: No
  • Roads: County

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Covered

Utilities

  • Sewer: Cesspool
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly

Lot Info

  • Zoning: R-6
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Square Feet
  • Parcel Number: 4460370130000

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 748.59
  • Tax Lot: 13

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 18, 2015
Sold by
Rainforth Kenneth Nelson and Rainforth Paz
Bought by
Kenneth N Rainforth Revocable Living Tr

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 4, 2005
Sold by
Rainforth Kenneth N and Rainforth Paz
Bought by
Rainforth Kenneth N and Kenneth N Rainforth Revocable Living Tr
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Tg
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Tg
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/02/2025 07/02/25 Sold $850,000 +1.3% $626 / Sq Ft
05/16/2025 05/16/25 For Sale $839,000 -- $618 / 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 $749 $517,800 $340,600 $177,200
2024 $749 $502,700 $327,300 $175,400
2023 $866 $488,100 $330,900 $157,200
2022 $955 $473,900 $0 $0
2021 $913 $460,100 $0 $0
2020 $872 $446,700 $253,900 $192,800
2019 $752 $433,700 $255,000 $178,700
2018 $757 $221,100 $221,100 $0
2017 $757 $208,900 $190,700 $18,200
2016 $789 $219,400 $190,700 $28,700
2015 $392 $417,900 $0 $0
2014 $407 $350,600 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Tom Summers

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Tom Summers

    Summers Realty

    (808) 639-2533

    4 in this area

    22 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Kimberly Evans

    eXp Realty

    (808) 378-8435

    2 in this area

    13 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Hawaii Information Service (MLS Hawaii)

MLS Number: 720242

Hawaii Information Service (MLS Hawaii)

APN: 4-4-6-037-013-0000

Hawaii Kauai County Kapaa 96746

1681 Papau St, Kapaa, HI

This home is located at 1681 Papau St, Kapaa, HI 96746 and is currently priced at $850,000, approximately $625 per square foot. This property was built in 1980. 1681 Papau St is a home located in Kauai County with nearby schools including Kapa'a Elementary School, Kapa'a Middle School, and Kapa'a High School.

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