$2,275,000
SOLD FEB 28, 2025

73-1363 Melemele St Kailua Kona, HI 96740

4 Beds
5 Baths
3,348 Sq Ft
1.01 Acres

Recently Sold

$680 Per Sq Ft

11% Below List Price

245 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Stone Wall
  • Corner Lot
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Vinyl Flooring

About This Home

As of February 2025

Discover the allure of a newly renovated and expanded home in Kona Heavens, offering approximately 3,350 square feet of luxurious living space. This stunning property, which has not been occupied since its transformation, exudes the essence of brand-new construction both inside and out.

Modern Upgrades: Enjoy top-of-the-line Samsung appliances, split AC in all living areas and bedrooms, a new roof, updated electrical and plumbing systems, and luxury flooring. The home also boasts quartz countertops, Lutron lighting, and custom cabinetry throughout.

Spacious Layout: With 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths and 2 half baths, this home provides ample space for comfortable living. The ground floor features two distinct wings, including a large media room, an en-suite bedroom, and a versatile bonus space with a half bath, perfect for a workspace or gym.

Elegant Design: Ascend the modern stairway with its floor-to-ceiling glass landing to the open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area, which seamlessly extends to an oversized lanai. The primary suite offers a generous walk-in closet and an ocean-view bathroom with a soaking tub and walk-in shower.

Breathtaking Views: The lanai presents sweeping ocean views along the Kona coastline, providing a picturesque setting for daily sunsets from your expansive outdoor living area.

Outdoor Potential: The property is surrounded by expansive lawns and gardens, ideal for future enhancements such as a pool, and is situated on a private corner lot, offering ultimate privacy.

This rare offering of $761 per sqft for a newly renovated home on one acre in Kona is astounding. Modern luxury coupled with unparalleled privacy and breathtaking views. Experience the perfect blend of indoor and outdoor living in this exceptional property.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rebecca Keliihoomalu

COMPASS Brokerage Phone: 8088951156 License #RB-19834 Listed on: 05/01/2024

COMPASS

Last Buyer's Agent

Kevin Walmsley

Corcoran Pacific Properties License #RB-23785

Corcoran Pacific Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,805

Year Built

  • Built in 2002 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • Property fronts a county road
  • Stone Wall
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned A-1A

HOA Fees

  • $2 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Coastline
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Double Stud Wall

Interior Spaces

  • 3,348 Sq Ft Home
  • Vinyl Flooring

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Underground Utilities
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Private Sewer
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Kona Heavens Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 26
  • Assessor Parcel Number 3730471080000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,805

Year Built

Built in 2002 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$2 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Reso Fencing: Other, Stone
  • Road Frontage Type: Other
  • ResoLotFeatures: Corner Lot
  • Road Frontage Type: Other
  • Attribution Contact: 8088951156
  • Co List Office Phone: 8083785447
  • Ownership: Full
  • MLS Status: S
  • Subdivision Name: KONA HEAVENS
  • Living Area: 3348.0
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Year Built: 2002
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • HIS_PoolYN: No
  • HIS_SpecialAssessmentAmountFrequency: Monthly
  • HIS_SolidWasteDisposal: Private Contractor
  • HIS_InUseAsShortTermVacationRentalYN: No
  • HIS_InternetAccess: Cable
  • HIS_WaterHeater: Tankless
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, HIS Microwave Hood, Microwave, Other, Oven, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Other, Vinyl
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Design: Double Wall, Remodeled

Exterior Features

  • Topography: Fairly Level,Level,Other (remarks)
  • View: HIS Coastline, HIS Sunset, Mountain(s), Ocean, Ocean Horizon, Other
  • Waterfront: No
  • Roads: County

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Covered, Detached, Other

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 2.1
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly

Lot Info

  • Zoning: A-1A
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Square Feet
  • Parcel Number: 3730471080000
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 10804.86
  • Tax Lot: 26

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 1, 2024
Closed on
Feb 25, 2025
Sold by
Melemele Llc
Bought by
Forbes Alexander and Forbes Kristen
Seller's Agent
Rebecca Keliihoomalu
COMPASS
Buyer's Agent
Kevin Walmsley
Corcoran Pacific Properties
List Price
$2,549,000
Sold Price
$2,275,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$274,000
-10.75%
Views
104
Current Estimated Value
$2,249,517

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$25,483
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.27%
Original Mortgage
$1,075,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,070,577
Interest Rate
7.04%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,178,940

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 24, 2023
Sold by
Live Lucky Hawaii Llc
Bought by
Melemele Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 3, 2023
Sold by
Mols Holt Jada Van
Bought by
Live Lucky Hawaii Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 14, 2021
Sold by
Holt Daniel Ahulii Ferreira
Bought by
Holt Jada Van Mols

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 28, 2014
Closed on
Jun 9, 2014
Sold by
Gilleland Christopher J and Gilleland Nancy B
Bought by
Holt Daniel Ahulii Ferreira
Seller's Agent
Steven Ellison
COMPASS
List Price
$845,000
Sold Price
$801,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$44,000
-5.21%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.65%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 6, 2001
Sold by
Potter Victor L and Potter Marilyn W
Bought by
Gilleland Christopher J and Gilleland Nancy B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$118,125
Interest Rate
7.26%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 13, 1999
Sold by
Matsueda Neal K and Komo Shari A
Bought by
Potter Victor L and Potter Marilyn W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$87,000
Interest Rate
7.82%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- Fam
Warranty Deed -- Fam
Warranty Deed -- --
Special Warranty Deed -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $801,000 Fntic
Warranty Deed $157,500 --
Warranty Deed $120,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,075,000 New Conventional
Closed $1,075,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $3,400,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $386,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $118,125 No Value Available
Previous Owner $87,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/28/2025 02/28/25 Sold $2,275,000 -10.7% $680 / Sq Ft
11/20/2024 11/20/24 Off Market $2,549,000 -- --
11/19/2024 11/19/24 For Sale $2,549,000 0.0% $761 / Sq Ft
08/19/2024 08/19/24 Price Changed $2,549,000 -7.3% $761 / Sq Ft
07/06/2024 07/06/24 Price Changed $2,750,000 -6.8% $821 / Sq Ft
06/13/2024 06/13/24 Off Market $2,950,000 -- --
06/11/2024 06/11/24 For Sale $2,950,000 0.0% $881 / Sq Ft
05/10/2024 05/10/24 Off Market $2,950,000 -- --
05/06/2024 05/06/24 For Sale $2,950,000 0.0% $881 / Sq Ft
05/01/2024 05/01/24 For Sale $2,950,000 +268.3% $881 / Sq Ft
06/13/2014 06/13/14 Sold $801,000 -5.2% $445 / Sq Ft
04/30/2014 04/30/14 Pending -- -- --
01/28/2014 01/28/14 For Sale $845,000 -- $469 / 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 $12,216 $2,026,300 $572,300 $1,454,000
2024 $12,216 $1,306,500 $572,300 $734,200
2023 $10,805 $1,155,600 $520,300 $635,300
2022 $9,626 $1,029,500 $394,200 $635,300
2021 $8,176 $874,400 $330,200 $544,200
2020 $7,895 $844,400 $320,600 $523,800
2019 $7,420 $793,600 $265,500 $528,100
2018 $7,091 $758,400 $250,400 $508,000
2017 $6,864 $734,100 $239,200 $494,900
2016 $6,691 $723,400 $232,200 $491,200
2015 -- $607,500 $232,200 $375,300
2014 -- $609,000 $232,200 $376,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Hawaii Information Service (MLS Hawaii)

MLS Number: 709964

Hawaii Information Service (MLS Hawaii)

APN: 3-7-3-047-108-0000