$540,000
SOLD JUL 28, 2025

35 Pono St Hilo, HI 96720

5 Beds
2 Baths
1,408 Sq Ft
6,534 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$384 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

30 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Attached Garage
  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of July 2025

Classic island construction, built to stand the test of time. This solidly crafted home features robust hollow-tile construction below and redwood tongue-and-groove walls above—hallmarks of quality rarely seen today.

Ideally situated in lower Kaiwiki just above the 500' elevation, this property enjoys cooling trade winds, peaceful sounds from nearby Kaiwiki Stream, and Ocean Views! It offers the benefits and allure of the Hamakua Coast, while still enjoying the convenience of being 'in town.' Just minutes from Haaheo School, Honoli‘i Beach Park and a short bike ride to historic Downtown Hilo, you'll have easy access to recreation, restaurants, local shops, grocery stores and the iconic Hilo Farmers Market.

Deceivingly spacious, this dual-level home offers flexible living options. Upstairs features 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, and an open-concept kitchen and living area. Downstairs, you'll find a covered carport, exterior laundry, 2 additional bedrooms, 1 bath, and a kitchenette with a separate backyard entrance—perfect for multi-generational living, guest accommodations, or potential rental income.

Recent updates include upgraded electrical and plumbing systems, a fully renovated kitchen and downstairs kitchenette, all-new appliances and fixtures, interior paint, refinished original hardwood floors upstairs, new vinyl plank floors downstairs, and a new gated entry with secure fencing—ready for keiki and pets alike.

This home blends timeless construction with modern comfort in one of Hilo’s most loved neighborhoods. Don’t miss your chance to own a classic.

Showings by appointment only.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sunita Przewlocki

Salt Water Real Estate LLC Brokerage Phone: 8088953900 License #RB-23326 Listed on: 05/26/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Scarlett Anderson

Corcoran Pacific Properties License #RS-63457

Corcoran Pacific Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,478

Year Built

  • Built in 1975

Lot Details

  • Property fronts a county road
  • Wire Fence
  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • Property is zoned RS-7.5

Parking

  • Attached Garage

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Bay
  • Forest
  • Garden

Interior Spaces

  • 1,408 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cesspool
  • Private Sewer
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Wainaku Camp Ii Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 72
  • Assessor Parcel Number 3260230050000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,478

Year Built

Built in 1975

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Reso Fencing: Chain Link, Wire
  • ResoLotFeatures: See Remarks
  • Road Frontage Type: Road/Street
  • Attribution Contact: 8088953900
  • Co List Office Phone: 8084912294
  • Ownership: Full
  • MLS Status: S
  • Subdivision Name: WAINAKU CAMP II
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Living Area: 1408.0
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Year Built: 1975
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • HIS_PoolYN: No
  • HIS_SpecialAssessmentAmountFrequency: Monthly
  • HIS_SolidWasteDisposal: Private Contractor
  • HIS_InUseAsShortTermVacationRentalYN: No
  • HIS_InternetAccess: Cable
  • HIS_Easement: Water
  • HIS_WaterHeater: Gas
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Washer
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Total Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Topography: Gentle Slope
  • View: Bay, Forest, Garden, Ocean, Ocean Horizon
  • Waterfront: No
  • Roads: County, Paved

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Covered

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Lot Info

  • Zoning: RS-7.5
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Square Feet
  • Parcel Number: 3260230050000

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3477.63
  • Tax Lot: 72

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 14, 1998
Sold by
Higa Hoichi
Bought by
Higa Kiyoshi Kenneth and Higa Gayle Ann

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 31, 1996
Sold by
Higa Hoichi
Bought by
Higa Hoichi and Hoichi Higa Revocable Living Trust
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/28/2025 07/28/25 Sold $540,000 -3.1% $384 / Sq Ft
05/26/2025 05/26/25 For Sale $557,000 +16.2% $396 / Sq Ft
10/18/2024 10/18/24 For Sale $479,500 +6.6% $341 / Sq Ft
10/17/2024 10/17/24 Sold $450,000 -6.2% $320 / Sq Ft
09/24/2024 09/24/24 Off Market $479,500 -- --
07/26/2024 07/26/24 Price Changed $479,500 -8.6% $341 / Sq Ft
06/17/2024 06/17/24 For Sale $524,500 -- $373 / 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 $1,031 $178,400 $98,200 $80,200
2024 $1,031 $173,200 $98,200 $75,000
2023 $1,034 $168,200 $98,200 $70,000
2022 $1,004 $163,300 $95,900 $67,400
2021 $975 $158,500 $95,900 $62,600
2020 $1,671 $150,500 $91,500 $59,000
2019 $1,596 $143,800 $87,200 $56,600
2018 $1,506 $135,700 $84,700 $51,000
2017 $1,485 $133,800 $84,700 $49,100
2016 $1,253 $124,700 $84,700 $40,000
2015 -- $129,600 $93,300 $36,300
2014 -- $129,000 $93,300 $35,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Hawaii Information Service (MLS Hawaii)

MLS Number: 721342

Hawaii Information Service (MLS Hawaii)

APN: 3-2-6-023-006-0000