NOT LISTED FOR SALE

65 Kekela St Hilo, HI 96720

Estimated Value: $565,000 - $629,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,040 Sq Ft
$560/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 11, 2018

Last sale price $290,000 $279 Per Sq Ft

Est. 101% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,480/month

149 Days on Market

About This Home

As of January 2018

Rustic, plantation styled older home on over 19,000 square feet.
Upstairs, pine flooring, 3-bedrooms; downstairs, workrooms and storage.
(Home to be sold "as is")

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jerry H Hirata

Jerry Hirata Inc, REALTOR Brokerage Phone: 8089367515 License #RB-10435 Listed on: 08/15/2017

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,093

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • Level Lot
  • Cleared Lot
  • Property is zoned RS-10

Parking

  • Covered Parking

Home Design

  • 1,040 Sq Ft Home

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Range
  • Washer

Community Details

  • Waiakea Homestead Houselots Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 9-A / 401
  • Assessor Parcel Number 3220390730000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,093

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLotFeatures: Cleared
  • Ownership: Full
  • MLS Status: S
  • Subdivision Name: WAIAKEA HOMESTEAD HOUSELOTS
  • Living Area: 1040.0
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • HIS_PoolYN: No
  • Unit Description: Single Family Home
  • HIS_SpecialAssessmentAmountFrequency: Monthly
  • HIS_SolidWasteDisposal: None
  • HIS_InUseAsShortTermVacationRentalYN: No
  • HIS_InternetAccess: Cable
  • HIS_Easement: None
  • HIS_WaterHeater: Gas
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Topography: Fairly Level
  • Waterfront: No
  • Roads: Paved

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Covered

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly

Lot Info

  • Zoning: RS-10
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Square Feet
  • Parcel Number: 3220390730000

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3093.0
  • Tax Block: 401
  • Tax Lot: 9-A

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 26, 2025
Sold by
Kaopua Sherwood Kahewaonalani and Kaopua Sherwood Kahiwaonalani
Bought by
Sherwood And Cecilia Kaopua Joint Revocable T and Kaopua
Current Estimated Value
$582,497

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 15, 2017
Closed on
Jan 2, 2018
Sold by
Hirata Jerry Hiroshi and Hirata Phillip Haruo
Bought by
Foronda Kaopua Sherwood Kahewaonalani and Foronda Kaopua Cecilia
Seller's Agent
Jerry H Hirata
Jerry Hirata Inc, REALTOR
List Price
$309,000
Sold Price
$290,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-6.15%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.35%
Original Mortgage
$232,000
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 27, 2016
Sold by
Hirata Phillip Haruo and Kimata Barbara Eiko
Bought by
Hirata Phillip Haruo and Hirata Herbert Hideo

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$106,000
Interest Rate
3.58%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 20, 2005
Sold by
Hirata Toshio
Bought by
Hirata Phillip Haruo and Kimata Barbara Eiko Hirata

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 16, 2005
Sold by
Hirata Toshio and Hirata Kaoru
Bought by
Hirata Toshio and Hirata Kaoru
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

Collateral Analytics

Collateral Analytics Collateral Analytics AVMs (Automated Valuation Model) employ a number of statistical approaches combined with neighborhood-specific comparable selection guarantees the most up-to-date and precise valuations.

Not Available

Collateral Analytics does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

ICE

ICE Mortgage Technology ICE Mortgage Technology’s AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a state-of-the-art online residential property valuation tool that provides a quick and accurate estimate of the value of almost any home in the U.S.

Not Available

ICE Mortgage Technology does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

First American

First American First American Data & Analytics’ next-generation AVM combines unrivaled data assets with a blended ensemble of valuation models to produce highly accurate, reliable valuations you can trust.

Not Available

First American does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Quantarium

Quantarium Quantarium’s valuation service, repeatedly proven the industry’s most accurate and comprehensive, is supercharged with a self-learning and auto-tuning AI engine that continually becomes smarter and more accurate as it processes daily inputs from the industry’s leading RE data lake.

Not Available

Quantarium does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Average Value
Not Available
List Price
Sold Price
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

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
Sherwood And Cecilia Kaopua Joint Revocable T -- None Listed On Document
Sherwood And Cecilia Kaopua Joint Revocable T -- None Listed On Document
Foronda Kaopua Sherwood Kahewaonalani $290,000 Fam
Hirata Phillip Haruo -- Tg
Hirata Phillip Haruo -- --
Hirata Toshio -- --
Hirata Toshio -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Foronda Kaopua Sherwood Kahewaonalani $232,000
Previous Owner Hirata Phillip Haruo $106,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/29/2024 11/29/24 Off Market $290,000 -- --
01/11/2018 01/11/18 Sold $290,000 -6.1% $279 / Sq Ft
01/11/2018 01/11/18 Pending -- -- --
08/15/2017 08/15/17 For Sale $309,000 -- $297 / 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 $5,103 $526,000 $342,200 $183,800
2024 $5,103 $459,700 $281,200 $178,500
2023 $4,683 $421,900 $255,900 $166,000
2022 $4,683 $421,900 $255,900 $166,000
2021 $3,906 $351,900 $205,200 $146,700
2020 $3,949 $355,800 $216,000 $139,800
2019 $3,549 $319,700 $180,000 $139,700
2018 $3,121 $281,200 $163,700 $117,500
2017 $3,094 $278,700 $163,700 $115,000
2016 $2,478 $246,600 $149,000 $97,600
2015 -- $239,200 $149,000 $90,200
2014 -- $203,800 $111,400 $92,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Jerry H Hirata

    Jerry Hirata Inc, REALTOR

    (808) 935-3430

    19 in this area

    33 Total Sales

    Jerry H Hirata
    Section Image
See All Agents

Map

Source: Hawaii Information Service (MLS Hawaii)

MLS Number: 609675

Hawaii Information Service (MLS Hawaii)

APN: 3-2-2-039-073-0000

Hawaii Hawaii County Hilo 96720

65 Kekela St, Hilo, HI

Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.

Hawaii Information Service (MLS Hawaii) Copyright 2025 MLS Hawaii, Inc. All rights reserved.

IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS.

Nearby Homes