$875,000
SOLD AUG 26, 2025

36 Komohana St Hilo, HI 96720

7 Beds
5 Baths
2,756 Sq Ft
0.45 Acres

Recently Sold

$317 Per Sq Ft

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Lanai
  • Built-In Features
  • Wood Flooring
  • High Ceiling
  • Tankless Water Heater

About This Home

As of August 2025

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Main Home | 4 Bed, 1.5 Bath | 1,976 Sq Ft
Authentic, Japanese tatami room built with stunning joinery and carved authentic woodwork
Arched doorways, pocket doors/windows, vintage glass knobs, original hardwood floors
Expansive kitchen with floor-to-ceiling cabinetry, formal dining & living rooms
Appliances recently updated, on-demand Renai propane water heater
Renovated upstairs bath with quality finishes
Beautiful big windows throughout provide exceptional airflow. There is generous storage throughout the home
Washer/dryer- discreetly tucked into one bedroom—ideal for a wellness room, studio, or home office

Downstairs Unit | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1,544 Sq Ft (Furnished vacation rental with its own entrance)
Private, one bedroom apartment with a full kitchen, living room, and office
Move-in ready or continue hosting with a strong rental setup
Bright and spacious, with its own washer and dryer.

Legal 'Ohana | 2 Bed, 1 Bath | (Stand alone, furnished vacation rental with its own carport)
Full kitchen, living area, deep soaking tub
Electrical and plumbing updated or replaced upon renovation, on-demand Renai propane water heater
Office nook, pantry, and excellent ventilation
Two separate entrances, great income history with an independent electric meter.
Under the 'ohana is a 2-car carport, screened in bonus room with 1/2 bath and separate laundry facility

Additional Highlights:
Brand new roof on main home and carport (2024)
There are two carports, 400 sqft each. There is room for parking for up to 8 vehicles

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jill Siegel-Stone

Coldwell Banker Island Properties - Hilo Brokerage Phone: 3039745742 License #RS-84495 Listed on: 05/12/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Jeanette Mochida

Hawaii Life License #RS-85897

Hawaii Life

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,761

Year Built

  • Built in 1936

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 200 x 100
  • Property fronts a county road
  • Stone Wall
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Grass Covered Lot
  • Property is zoned RS-7.5

Parking

  • 4 Carport Spaces

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • City

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2,756 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • High Ceiling
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 7 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Lanai

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • No Heating
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Private Sewer
  • High Speed Internet
  • Internet Available
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Piihonua Houselots 3Rd Series Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property is used as a vacation rental
  • Tax Lot 31
  • Assessor Parcel Number 3230240160000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,761

Year Built

Built in 1936

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Reso Fencing: Chain Link, Stone
  • ResoLotFeatures: Grassy, Landscaped
  • Road Frontage Type: Road/Street
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Ownership: Full
  • MLS Status: S
  • Subdivision Name: PIIHONUA HOUSELOTS - 3RD SERIES
  • Carport Spaces: 4.0
  • Reso Interior Features: Built-in Features, Enclosed Lanai, High Ceilings
  • Unit Levels: One, Two
  • Living Area: 2756.0
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Year Built: 1936
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • HIS_PoolYN: No
  • HIS_SpecialAssessmentAmountFrequency: Monthly
  • HIS_OtherBuildingArea: 1604
  • HIS_SolidWasteDisposal: Private Contractor
  • HIS_InUseAsShortTermVacationRentalYN: Yes
  • HIS_InternetAccess: Cable, Fiber-Optic, Satellite, Wireless
  • HIS_Easement: None
  • HIS_WaterHeater: Gas, Tankless
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Microwave Hood, Oven, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked
  • Total Bedrooms: 7
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Stories: 2
  • Design: Single Wall/Dbl Board, Wood Frame

Exterior Features

  • Topography: Fairly Level,Gentle Slope
  • View: City, Ocean, Sunrise
  • Waterfront: No
  • Roads: County

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Covered, Other

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: None
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available, Sewer Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Lot Info

  • Zoning: RS-7.5
  • Lot Dimensions: 200 x 100
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Square Feet
  • Parcel Number: 3230240160000

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 2

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3760.68
  • Tax Lot: 31

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 12, 2025
Closed on
Aug 18, 2025
Sold by
Wingate Cathrine Rebecca Ann
Bought by
36 Komohana St Llc
Seller's Agent
Jill Siegel-Stone
Coldwell Banker Island Properties - Hilo
Buyer's Agent
Jeanette Mochida
Hawaii Life
List Price
$875,000
Sold Price
$875,000
Views
59
Current Estimated Value
$875,105

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$105
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.05%
Original Mortgage
$700,000
Outstanding Balance
$699,394
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$175,711

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 10, 2018
Sold by
Wingate Douglas James and Wingate Cathrine Rebecca Ann
Bought by
Wingate Cathrine Rebecca Ann

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 4, 2013
Closed on
Aug 15, 2013
Sold by
Iwami Iris Mitsuko
Bought by
Wingate Douglas James and Wingate Cathrine Rebecca Ann
Seller's Agent
Edward Torrison
Hilo Bay Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Donald McKinnon
Hinano Island Realty LLC
List Price
$349,000
Sold Price
$320,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,000
-8.31%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.54%
Original Mortgage
$320,000
Interest Rate
4.51%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 16, 2010
Sold by
Hamano Paul K
Bought by
Iwami Iris Mitsuko

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$170,000
Interest Rate
4.35%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 29, 1998
Sold by
Iwami Noboru
Bought by
Iwami Iris and Iwami Iris Mitsuko
Source: Public Records

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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
Exchange Deed -- Title Guaranty
Exchange Deed $875,000 Title Guaranty
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $320,000 Fam
Commissioners Deed $275,000 First American Title Co Inc
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $700,000 New Conventional
Closed $700,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $320,000 VA
Previous Owner $170,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/26/2025 08/26/25 Sold $875,000 0.0% $317 / Sq Ft
05/12/2025 05/12/25 For Sale $875,000 +173.4% $317 / Sq Ft
08/22/2013 08/22/13 Sold $320,000 -8.3% $116 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/03/2013 07/03/13 Pending -- -- --
04/04/2013 04/04/13 For Sale $349,000 -- $127 / 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 $3,761 $573,800 $245,300 $328,500
2024 $3,761 $486,000 $180,900 $305,100
2022 $4,159 $494,700 $210,900 $283,800
2021 $3,421 $428,200 $188,600 $239,600
2020 $2,957 $383,100 $157,200 $225,900
2019 $2,993 $387,000 $157,200 $229,800
2018 $0 $357,700 $137,200 $220,500
2017 $2,100 $349,400 $137,200 $212,200
2016 $2,100 $311,200 $137,200 $174,000
2015 -- $290,000 $132,000 $158,000
2014 -- $287,600 $132,000 $155,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Hawaii Information Service (MLS Hawaii)

MLS Number: 720213

Hawaii Information Service (MLS Hawaii)

APN: 3-2-3-024-016-0000