NOT LISTED FOR SALE

478 Ekela St Hilo, HI 96720

Estimated Value: $772,091 - $1,040,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,356 Sq Ft
$386/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 22, 2020

Last sale price $610,000 $259 Per Sq Ft

Est. 49% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,060/month

25 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • High Ceiling
  • Built-In Features
  • Waiakea High School Rated A
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Landscaped

About This Home

As of January 2020

Simply said .... this is the Perfect Family Home!! Tastefully completed in 2008 and recently upgraded in 2017. This large 4 bedroom 3 bath home offers two large master suites, grand kitchen with all the finest touches, 9 foot ceilings through home, 15 foot vaulted ceiling in family/living area, large 3 foot bay window, loads of storage, over sized garage, mature landscaping, fully fenced and much much more. Take a look at this fine property today before it's gone!

Some features include:
* Rock wall around entire lot with black chain link surrounding back yard
* Back yard fully enclosed with access gates
* Yard is completely landscaped highlighted with Foxtail Palms in front yard, Puakinikini tree in backyard and red ceiling wax palms accenting corner and side of yard
* Ohia logs in large Lanai
* Cement walkway surrounding house
* Built in stainless steel BBQ with granite counter top in Lanai
* Built in custom desk in family room with drawers and sliding printer tray
* 2 large master bedrooms with walk-in closets and custom tile showers
* Kitchen and bathroom counters are granite
* Built-in custom wall unit in master bedroom #2, includes, cabinets, desk & display shelves
* Crown molding throughout house
* Ceiling fans throughout house and Lanai
* White shutters throughout house excluding one room with wood blinds
* Vinyl flooring throughout house excluding 3 carpeted bedrooms - all new flooring installed 2017
* Entire kitchen rebuilt in 2017 with then all new stainless steel Kenmore Elite appliances, all new cabinet and drawer faces
* Large white enamel Kohler sink installed with kitchen remodel, also includes decorative tile backsplash and under cabinet lighting
* Large 2 car garage with storage room, laundry room and 2 ceiling mounted steel storage racks
* House is wired for ethernet and cable
* Alert Alarm System installed with cell use

Information

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Hank Correa

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Hank Correa Realty Brokerage Phone: 8089602626 License #RB-16506 Listed on: 10/29/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Henry Correa III

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Hank Correa Realty License #RB-22637

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,083

Year Built

  • Built in 2008

Lot Details

  • Property fronts a county road
  • Stone Wall
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Property is zoned RS-15

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Interior Spaces

  • 2,356 Sq Ft Home
  • Built-In Features
  • High Ceiling

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Additional Features

  • Solar Power System
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • Hea Hea Heights Subdivision
  • No Laundry Facilities

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 6
  • Assessor Parcel Number 3240161400000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,083

Year Built

Built in 2008

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Reso Fencing: Chain Link, Stone
  • ResoLotFeatures: Landscaped
  • Attribution Contact: 8089602626
  • Co List Office Phone: 8089613300
  • Ownership: Full
  • MLS Status: S
  • Subdivision Name: HEA HEA HEIGHTS
  • Reso Interior Features: Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), High Ceilings
  • Living Area: 2356.0
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Year Built: 2008
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Power Production Type: Photovoltaics
  • HIS_PoolYN: No
  • HIS_SpecialAssessmentAmountFrequency: Monthly
  • HIS_OtherBuildingArea: 448
  • HIS_SolidWasteDisposal: None
  • HIS_InUseAsShortTermVacationRentalYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Features: Lighting
  • Roads: County, Paved

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Covered

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly

Lot Info

  • Zoning: RS-15
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Square Feet
  • Parcel Number: 3240161400000

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2083.0
  • Tax Lot: 6

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 29, 2019
Closed on
Jan 15, 2020
Sold by
Blankenfeld Richard J
Bought by
Gentry Villamore and Gentry Ryan
Seller's Agent
Hank Correa
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Hank Correa Realty
Buyer's Agent
Henry Correa III
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Hank Correa Realty
List Price
$620,000
Sold Price
$610,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-1.61%
Current Estimated Value
$909,773

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$299,773
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.26%
Original Mortgage
$579,500
Outstanding Balance
$513,290
Interest Rate
3.73%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$396,483

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 17, 2019
Sold by
Blankenfeld Richard J J
Bought by
Blankfeld Richard J and Richard J Blankfeld Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2016
Sold by
Blankenfeld Richard John and Blankenfeld Judith M
Bought by
Blankenfeld Richard J and Blankenfeld Judith M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 26, 2012
Sold by
Blankenfeld Richard John and Blankenfeld Judith M
Bought by
Blankenfeld Richard John and Blankenfeld Judith M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 26, 2012
Sold by
Blankenfeld Richard John and Blankenfeld Judith M
Bought by
Blankenfeld Richard John and Blankenfeld Judith M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 16, 2008
Sold by
Bz Development Llc
Bought by
Blankenfeld Richard John and Blankenfeld Judith M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$550,000
Interest Rate
6.21%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 18, 2007
Sold by
Heahea Heights Llc
Bought by
Bz Development Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$550,000
Interest Rate
6.21%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Gentry Villamore $610,000 Fam
Blankfeld Richard J -- None Available
Blankenfeld Richard J -- None Available
Blankenfeld Richard John -- None Available
Blankenfeld Richard John -- None Available
Blankenfeld Richard John $180,000 Tg
Bz Development Llc $560,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Gentry Villamore $579,500
Previous Owner Bz Development Llc $550,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/16/2024 10/16/24 Off Market $610,000 -- --
04/21/2020 04/21/20 Off Market $610,000 -- --
01/22/2020 01/22/20 Sold $610,000 -1.6% $259 / Sq Ft
11/23/2019 11/23/19 Pending -- -- --
10/29/2019 10/29/19 For Sale $620,000 -- $263 / 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 $2,838 $645,800 $157,500 $488,300
2024 $2,838 $627,000 $157,500 $469,500
2023 $2,821 $608,700 $157,500 $451,200
2022 $2,897 $591,000 $157,500 $433,500
2021 $2,791 $573,800 $157,500 $416,300
2020 $2,278 $550,400 $142,600 $407,800
2019 $2,180 $534,400 $142,600 $391,800
2018 $2,084 $518,800 $142,600 $376,200
2017 $1,991 $503,700 $138,000 $365,700
2016 $1,900 $489,000 $133,500 $355,500
2015 -- $440,800 $115,000 $325,800
2014 -- $433,000 $115,000 $318,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Hank Correa

    Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Hank Correa Realty

    (877) 500-4265

    43 in this area

    127 Total Sales

    Hank Correa
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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Henry Correa III

    Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Hank Correa Realty

    (808) 557-2614

    26 in this area

    128 Total Sales

    Henry Correa III
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Map

Source: Hawaii Information Service (MLS Hawaii)

MLS Number: 633628

Hawaii Information Service (MLS Hawaii)

APN: 3-2-4-016-140-0000

Hawaii Hawaii County Hilo 96720

478 Ekela St, Hilo, HI

This home is located at 478 Ekela St, Hilo, HI 96720 since 29 October 2019 and is currently estimated at $909,773, approximately $386 per square foot. This property was built in 2008. 478 Ekela St is a home located in Hawaii County with nearby schools including Waiakeawaena Elementary School, Waiakea Intermediate School, and Waiakea High School.

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