NOT LISTED FOR SALE

28 Halai St Hilo, HI 96720

Estimated Value: $507,137 - $617,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,285 Sq Ft
$432/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 10, 2023

Last sale price $440,000 $342 Per Sq Ft

Est. 26% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,092/month

96 Days on Market

About This Home

As of March 2023

Come take a look at this renovated house off of Halai Street, situated in a great location just above downtown Hilo.

The following has been updated:
- Paint exterior/interior
- Drywall retextured
- Tile and Carpet flooring
- Kitchen Countertops (quartx) and Cabinets, sink, hood, range to be delivered.
- Hallway Bathroom ( faucets, quartz countertops, sink, toilet)
- Electrical (replaced box, fixtures, plugs)
- Plumbing (fixtures)
- Doors

The home looks like new and the owner took great care to have it be move in ready.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Garth Yamanaka

Yamanaka Enterprises Inc Brokerage Phone: 8085576379 License #RB-22642 Listed on: 10/27/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Heather Dodge

Hilo Bay Realty LLC License #RS-83563

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,918

Year Built

  • Built in 1976

Lot Details

  • Property fronts a county road
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned RS-7.5

Parking

  • Covered Parking

Home Design

  • 1,285 Sq Ft Home

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Cesspool
  • Internet Available
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Piihonua Houselots 3Rd Series Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 39-A
  • Assessor Parcel Number 3230230130000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,918

Year Built

Built in 1976

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLotFeatures: None
  • Attribution Contact: 8085576379
  • Co List Office Phone: 8089359766
  • Ownership: Full
  • MLS Status: S
  • Subdivision Name: PIIHONUA HOUSELOTS - 3RD SERIES
  • Living Area: 1285.0
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Year Built: 1976
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • HIS_PoolYN: No
  • HIS_SpecialAssessmentAmountFrequency: Monthly
  • HIS_SolidWasteDisposal: None
  • HIS_InUseAsShortTermVacationRentalYN: No
  • HIS_InternetAccess: DSL
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Range Hood
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
  • Total Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Covered

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly

Lot Info

  • Zoning: RS-7.5
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Square Feet
  • Parcel Number: 3230230130000
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1918.0
  • Tax Lot: 39-A

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 27, 2022
Closed on
Mar 3, 2023
Sold by
Palea Robert K and Palea Susan L
Bought by
Derick L Matias Living Trust
Seller's Agent
Garth Yamanaka
Yamanaka Enterprises Inc
Buyer's Agent
Heather Dodge
Hilo Bay Realty LLC
List Price
$495,000
Sold Price
$440,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$55,000
-11.11%
Current Estimated Value
$555,034

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$115,034
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.43%
Original Mortgage
$230,000
Outstanding Balance
$222,045
Interest Rate
5.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$319,218

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 4, 2008
Sold by
Liv Meng Hsien Chien
Bought by
Palea Robert K and Palea Susan L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
7.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 17, 2007
Sold by
Meng Hsien Chieh and Meng Yu Ting Wan
Bought by
Liv Meng Hsien Chien and Hsien Chien Meng Revocable Living Trust
Source: Public Records

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
Derick L Matias Living Trust -- First American Title Of Hawaii
Palea Robert K $250,000 Stc
Liv Meng Hsien Chien -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Derick L Matias Living Trust $230,000
Previous Owner Palea Robert K $200,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/12/2023 06/12/23 Off Market $440,000 -- --
03/10/2023 03/10/23 Sold $440,000 -11.1% $342 / Sq Ft
01/31/2023 01/31/23 Pending -- -- --
10/27/2022 10/27/22 For Sale $495,000 -- $385 / 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 $1,802 $453,100 $151,200 $301,900
2024 $1,802 $441,100 $151,200 $289,900
2023 $3,771 $339,700 $127,000 $212,700
2022 $1,919 $312,000 $115,200 $196,800
2021 $1,863 $302,900 $115,200 $187,700
2020 $1,809 $294,200 $115,200 $179,000
2019 $3,144 $283,200 $115,200 $168,000
2018 $2,833 $255,200 $115,200 $140,000
2017 $2,705 $243,700 $106,800 $136,900
2016 $2,418 $240,600 $106,800 $133,800
2015 -- $232,200 $106,800 $125,400
2014 -- $232,000 $106,800 $125,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Garth Yamanaka

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Garth Yamanaka

    Yamanaka Enterprises Inc

    (808) 557-6379

    14 in this area

    82 Total Sales

    Garth Yamanaka
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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Heather Dodge

    Hilo Bay Realty LLC

    (808) 430-0972

    6 in this area

    112 Total Sales

    Heather Dodge
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Map

Source: Hawaii Information Service (MLS Hawaii)

MLS Number: 666245

Hawaii Information Service (MLS Hawaii)

APN: 3-2-3-023-013-0000

Hawaii Hawaii County Hilo 96720

28 Halai St, Hilo, HI

This home is located at 28 Halai St, Hilo, HI 96720 since 27 October 2022 and is currently estimated at $555,034, approximately $431 per square foot. This property was built in 1976. 28 Halai St is a home located in Hawaii County with nearby schools including Hilo Union Elementary School, Hilo Intermediate School, and Hilo High School.

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