$454,500
SOLD JUN 27, 2016

173 Opio Rd Hilo, HI 96720

5 Beds
4 Baths
3,264 Sq Ft
1.13 Acres

Recently Sold

$139 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

53 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Forest View
  • Wooded Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Waiakea High School Rated A
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Cul-De-Sac

About This Home

As of June 2016

Tucked into a small private community in the heart of the Panaewa rain forest, yet a quick five-minute drive from Hilo (or Keaau), you‘ll find this delightful home greeting you with orchids, flowers, fruit trees, and waving palms – everything you might desire in a Hawaiian home. It begins with the lava bubble at the entry, a rare treat and tall enough to stand in. The trade winds cool the house and set the trees dancing above you. Floor to ceiling views of the gardens invite you to enjoy a glass of wine or a cup of tea on the lanai. Enjoy the special feeling of picking a lemon off the tree just as you need it for the mahi-mahi on the grill, or a lime for your evening cocktail. How about picking avocados in the yard for a fresh batch of guacamole?

Inside the house, the large and unique floor plan of the kitchen provides more than ample storage and workspace for the family chef.
The master bedroom offers a walk-through closet and plenty of space for your island wardrobe. The finished walk-out basement offers expanded room possibilities for your family and guests with its wet bar and full bathroom, while the covered patio is the perfect space for grilling.

The separate cottage, which has it's own cesspool, is spacious and would be the perfect office, studio, or additional guest quarters.

The combination of location, practicality, and charm creates a unique comfort. The property has county water is fenced and is a botanical delight!

**Fireplaces may not be operable.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tawny Bergman

Jade Dream Properties, LLC Brokerage Phone: 8089877171 License #RB-19471 Listed on: 03/07/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

J. Douglas Beaton

Hawaii Pacific Brokers, LLC License #RS-62187

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,962

Year Built

  • Built in 1971

Lot Details

  • Property fronts a private road
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned A-3A

Property Views

  • Forest
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Double Stud Wall
  • Tile

Interior Spaces

  • 3,264 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Track Lighting
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Slate Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • No Heating
  • Cesspool
  • Internet Available
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Panaewa Heights Community
  • Panaewa Heights Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 9-A
  • Assessor Parcel Number 3240180050000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,962

Year Built

Built in 1971

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Reso Fencing: Chain Link
  • ResoLotFeatures: Corner Lot, Cul-De-Sac, Dead End, Landscaped, Wooded
  • Road Frontage Type: HIS Road/Street
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Attribution Contact: 8089877171
  • Co List Office Phone: 8089877171
  • Ownership: Full
  • MLS Status: S
  • Subdivision Name: PANAEWA HEIGHTS
  • Reso Interior Features: Skylights, Track Lightning, Vaulted Ceilings, Wet Bar
  • Unit Levels: One, Two
  • Living Area: 3264.0
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Year Built: 1971
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • HIS_PoolYN: No
  • Unit Description: Multi-Story, Single Family Home, Single Level
  • HIS_SpecialAssessmentAmountFrequency: Monthly
  • HIS_OtherBuildingArea: 1020
  • HIS_SolidWasteDisposal: None
  • HIS_InUseAsShortTermVacationRentalYN: No
  • HIS_InternetAccess: Cable, Satellite, Wireless
  • HIS_Easement: Electric, Water
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Other, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Flooring: Carpet, Slate
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Design: Double Wall, Hollow Tile, Wood Frame

Exterior Features

  • Topography: Fairly Level,Gentle Slope,Rolling Terrain,Steep Slope
  • View: Forest, Garden
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Features: Lightning
  • Roads: Paved, Private

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Other

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: None
  • Sewer: Cesspool
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Project: PANAEWA HEIGHTS

Lot Info

  • Zoning: A-3A
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Square Feet
  • Parcel Number: 3240180050000
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1961.85
  • Tax Lot: 9-A

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 6, 2002
Sold by
Willocks Hugh Hazard
Bought by
Parker Steven Lee and Holmberg Shawndra Elaine
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/23/2025 06/23/25 Price Changed $880,000 -3.3% $199 / Sq Ft
03/02/2025 03/02/25 For Sale $910,000 +100.2% $206 / Sq Ft
06/27/2016 06/27/16 Sold $454,500 -4.3% $139 / Sq Ft
04/29/2016 04/29/16 Pending -- -- --
03/07/2016 03/07/16 For Sale $475,000 -- $146 / 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 $2,318 $208,800 $208,800 --
2024 $2,318 $208,800 $208,800 --
2022 $1,961 $176,700 $176,700 $0
2021 $1,462 $131,700 $131,700 $0
2020 $1,462 $131,700 $131,700 $0
2019 $1,197 $107,800 $107,800 $0
2018 $1,008 $107,800 $107,800 $0
2017 $1,008 $107,800 $107,800 $0
2016 $997 $107,800 $107,800 $0
2015 -- $800 $800 $0
2014 -- $800 $800 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Hawaii Information Service (MLS Hawaii)

MLS Number: 293536

Hawaii Information Service (MLS Hawaii)

APN: 3-2-4-018-004-0000