Seller's Agent in 2025
Dana Eimen
KW Big Island
(808) 666-3436
2 Total Sales
Estimated Value: $1,060,000 - $1,094,000
9
Beds
5
Baths
4,014
Sq Ft
$268/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Ocean View
- Wooded Lot
- Lanai
- Waiakea High School Rated A
- Wood Flooring
- High Ceiling
About This Home
As of December 2025House of Light – A Botanical Sanctuary in Hilo
Nestled in the lush foothills of Mauna Loa, this rare 3.7-acre estate offers a private world of beauty, peace, and possibility. Surrounded by panoramic nature views, botanical gardens, and a private forest with stream. The House of Light invites you to live in harmony with nature while generating income or hosting unforgettable retreats. This property offers two versatile living arrangements that can become three, with flexibility for multigenerational living, long-term rentals, or guest accommodations. A spacious 5BD/3BA, 2 story main home, plus two charming 2BD/1BA cottages, each with their own entrance, kitchen, bathroom and nearby paved parking.
Explore through your personal tropical paradise, alive with many ferns, orchids, bamboo, citrus and exotic fruiting trees. Bordering protected watershed land with access to long nature walks and pure volcanic water. A place to truly connect—with the land and yourself.
Host gatherings in the botanical gardens or in the main home with its spacious indoor/outdoor flow, and country-style kitchen. A charming bathhouse is tucked into a bamboo grotto, offering a soaking tub, jet shower, and tranquil massage/yoga space. Nearby, a glamping tent platform with power, water, and an outdoor kitchen.
At 1,000 ft elevation, enjoy cool trade winds and refreshing temperatures year-round—just 10–20 minutes from Hilo’s university, hospital, shopping, and beaches.
Highlights:
• 3 Beautiful homes (5BD/3BA + Two 2BD/1BA)
• Botanical gardens & private forest
• Bathhouse + glamping tent w/ kitchen
• Event hosting potential (permits may apply)
• 2 Permitted Cesspool Systems
• Public water, power & high-speed internet
• Borders protected land with trails
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Last Agent to Sell the Property
KW Big Island Brokerage Phone: 7608097331 License #RS-86508 Listed on: 10/29/2024
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $6,852
Year Built
- Built in 1996
Lot Details
- Stone Wall
- Electric Fence
- Wire Fence
- Landscaped
- Level Lot
- Cleared Lot
- Wooded Lot
- Grass Covered Lot
- Property is zoned A-3A
Parking
- Assigned Parking
Property Views
- Ocean
- Forest
- Garden
Home Design
- Garden Apartment
- Double Stud Wall
Interior Spaces
- 4,014 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- High Ceiling
- Drapes & Rods
Kitchen
- Oven
- Gas Cooktop
- Microwave
- Freezer
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Laminate
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 9 Bedrooms
- 5 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry in unit
- Stacked Washer and Dryer
Home Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Utilities
- Gas Water Heater
- Cesspool
- Private Sewer
- Cable TV Available
Additional Features
- ADA Compliant
- Solar Water Heater
- Lanai
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 1011-C
- Assessor Parcel Number 3240061710000
Community Details
Overview
- Waiakea Homesteads Subdivision
Amenities
- Meeting Room
- Laundry Facilities
- Private Restrooms
Recreation
- Community Playground
- Park
- Jogging Path
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 28, 2020
Closed on
Jun 3, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Terry Schoneberg
Sunrise Properties LLC
Buyer's Agent
Preston Whitaker
EXIT Realty Island Living
List Price
$879,000
Sold Price
$860,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-2.16%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$214,262
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.42%
Original Mortgage
$590,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 13, 2007
Sold by
Bought by
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$410,000
Interest Rate
6.14%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 16, 2005
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 9, 1995
Sold by
Bought by
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Home Values in the Area
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Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $860,000 | Tg | ||
| -- | Fidelity National Title Ins | ||
| $620,000 | -- | ||
| $106,000 | Security Title Corporation |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $735,000 | ||
| Closed | $590,000 | ||
| Closed | $590,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $410,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16/2025 12/16/25 | Sold | $1,050,000 | -18.6% | $262 / Sq Ft | |
| 11/10/2025 11/10/25 | Off Market | $1,290,000 | -- | -- | |
| 07/02/2025 07/02/25 | Price Changed | $1,290,000 | -13.4% | $321 / Sq Ft | |
| 03/17/2025 03/17/25 | Price Changed | $1,490,000 | -6.3% | $371 / Sq Ft | |
| 11/12/2024 11/12/24 | Off Market | $1,590,000 | -- | -- | |
| 11/07/2024 11/07/24 | For Sale | $1,590,000 | 0.0% | $396 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/29/2024 10/29/24 | For Sale | $1,590,000 | +84.9% | $396 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/10/2024 10/10/24 | Off Market | $860,000 | -- | -- | |
| 06/10/2021 06/10/21 | Sold | $860,000 | -2.2% | $249 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 03/09/2021 03/09/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 08/28/2020 08/28/20 | For Sale | $879,000 | -- | $255 / Sq Ft |
Source: Hawaii Information Service (MLS Hawaii)
Tax History
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,095 | $1,053,400 | $376,600 | $676,800 |
| 2025 | $7,095 | $983,800 | $327,500 | $656,300 |
| 2024 | $6,852 | $942,800 | $297,600 | $645,200 |
| 2023 | $6,176 | $870,500 | $270,600 | $599,900 |
| 2022 | $6,410 | $865,600 | $265,700 | $599,900 |
| 2021 | $6,731 | $719,900 | $216,200 | $503,700 |
| 2020 | $5,847 | $625,400 | $201,200 | $424,200 |
| 2019 | $5,950 | $636,400 | $200,500 | $435,900 |
| 2018 | $5,741 | $614,000 | $198,300 | $415,700 |
| 2017 | $5,637 | $602,900 | $198,300 | $404,600 |
| 2016 | $5,273 | $570,100 | $181,000 | $389,100 |
| 2015 | $2,081 | $525,100 | $167,500 | $357,600 |
| 2014 | $2,081 | $556,500 | $161,500 | $395,000 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Dana Eimen
-
Brent Wenner
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Brent Wenner
Axen Realty LLC
(808) 430-5522
40 Total Sales
-
Juniper Adler
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Juniper Adler
eXp Realty
(808) 443-4016
227 Total Sales
-
Terry Schoneberg
Seller's Agent in 2021
Terry Schoneberg
Sunrise Properties LLC
(808) 895-4905
132 Total Sales
-
Preston Whitaker
P
Buyer's Agent in 2021
Preston Whitaker
EXIT Realty Island Living
(608) 385-7003
75 Total Sales
Map
Source: Hawaii Information Service (MLS Hawaii)
MLS Number: 713744
APN: 3-2-4-006-171-0000
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