Estimated payment $4,492/month
Highlights
- Ocean View
- Farmhouse Sink
- Recessed Lighting
- Ernest Bowen de Silva Elementary School Rated A-
- Double Oven
- Solar Water Heater
About This Home
617 Ainako Avenue – Classic Hilo Charm w/ocean and Mauna Kea views.
This thoughtfully Remodeled classic 1950s Hilo home is nestled in the desirable DeSilva School district. This home blends historic character with modern comfort. Previously the pastor’s residence for a neighborhood church, the property has now been thoughtfully transformed with extensive upgrades from 2022 through 2025, all while maintaining its timeless appeal. Located convenient to Hilo Hospital, UHH, bus service,
3-bedroom, 2-bath residence offers ocean views, a spacious 19,671 sq. ft. lot, backed by lush forest and fronted by Ainako Avenue.
Highlights & Features:
Modernized Layout: Walls removed to create an open living, dining, and kitchen area, with new craftsman-style pillars adding definition and character. Now the home is all double wall construction!
Master Retreat: Enlarged primary bedroom featuring a walk-in closet, new tiled shower, upgraded fixtures, added window, and private lanai with stairs to the backyard.
Quality Finishes: Mahogany trim, wainscoting, paneling, and solid mahogany, fir, or teak doors throughout. Ceilings converted to sheetrock; doorways enlarged for an airy feel.
Floors: Beautifully refinished Douglas fir floors 2021.
Windows & Lighting: New Marvin black-trim casement windows and recessed can lighting throughout.
Remodeled Kitchen: Complete renovation featuring handmade Moroccan Zellige tiles in teal and white, leathered quartz countertop, 7-burner gas range w/ double oven, wine cooler, imported Portuguese farmhouse sink, all new cabinets, 2 pantries, upscale appliances.
Bathrooms: Both fully remodeled with stylish finishes.
Additional Features: Working wood burning fireplace, two-car carport w/ storage, new gutters installed August 2025.
Location, ocean and Mauna Kea views, large lot, minutes to Hilo Hospital, and convenience to downtown make this a home you will want to see.
Listing Agent
COMPASS Brokerage Phone: 8089874511 License #RS-62459 Listed on: 11/21/2025
Open House Schedule
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Sunday, November 23, 20251:00 to 3:00 pm11/23/2025 1:00:00 PM +00:0011/23/2025 3:00:00 PM +00:00Hosted by Dori HansonAdd to Calendar
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Tuesday, November 25, 20252:00 to 5:00 pm11/25/2025 2:00:00 PM +00:0011/25/2025 5:00:00 PM +00:00Hosted by Donna DuryeaAdd to Calendar
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,614
Year Built
- Built in 1951
Lot Details
- Property fronts a county road
- Gentle Sloping Lot
- Cleared Lot
- Rocky Terrain
- Grass Covered Lot
- Property is zoned RS-15
Parking
- 2 Carport Spaces
Property Views
- Ocean
- Mountain
- Forest
Interior Spaces
- 1,697 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Recessed Lighting
- Wood Burning Fireplace
Kitchen
- Double Oven
- Gas Cooktop
- Range Hood
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Wine Cooler
- Farmhouse Sink
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Eco-Friendly Details
- Solar Water Heater
Utilities
- Tankless Water Heater
- Gas Water Heater
- Cesspool
- Private Sewer
- Phone Available
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- Ainako Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 8
- Assessor Parcel Number 3250210120000
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $1,549 | $470,400 | $188,100 | $282,300 |
| 2024 | $1,549 | $456,700 | $188,100 | $268,600 |
| 2023 | $1,628 | $443,400 | $188,100 | $255,300 |
| 2022 | $1,699 | $436,200 | $180,900 | $255,300 |
| 2021 | $200 | $192,400 | $171,900 | $20,500 |
| 2020 | $200 | $182,100 | $162,000 | $20,100 |
| 2019 | $200 | $177,600 | $157,500 | $20,100 |
| 2018 | $200 | $170,100 | $150,000 | $20,100 |
| 2017 | $200 | $162,600 | $142,500 | $20,100 |
| 2016 | $100 | $147,600 | $127,500 | $20,100 |
| 2015 | -- | $147,600 | $127,500 | $20,100 |
| 2014 | -- | $135,600 | $115,500 | $20,100 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/21/2025 11/21/25 | For Sale | $825,000 | -- | $486 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $480,000 | Tg | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | -- |
Source: Hawaii Information Service (MLS Hawaii)
MLS Number: 723811
APN: 3-2-5-021-012-0000
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