NOT LISTED FOR SALE

78-7235 Puuloa Rd Kailua Kona, HI 96740

Estimated Value: $1,313,000 - $1,635,846

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,166 Sq Ft
$670/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 20, 2017

Last sale price $889,000 $410 Per Sq Ft

Est. 63% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,214/month

65 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Landscaped
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceramic Tile Flooring
  • Stone Wall

About This Home

As of December 2017

Nice area! Nice Price!

Seller financing for qualified buyer with just 20% down.

This picture-perfect setting in Puuloa offers single level living with a true park like setting complete with a wonderful in-ground solar heated pool. Four bedrooms and three full bathrooms come with this “Lucky Bennett” design all on a gorgeous lot surrounded with lovely tropical landscaping including an old growth Monkey Pod tree. Attractive court-yard entrance for added privacy connects the main house to an oversize detached two-car garage.

Your neighbors are a wonderfully cared for coffee farm that offers scenic views of rows of beautiful Kona coffee trees leading up the hill. You will enjoy the covered spacious tiled lanai overlooking your pool and private backyard paradise. Enjoy attractive custom lava rock walls throughout the property that you’ll find only in Hawaii.

The master bedroom suite was added with separation in mind, as well as private sun deck perfect for morning Yoga routines, or sipping your coffee to your lush Hawaiian scenery. This home features vaulted ceilings for an added feeling of spaciousness and cooler rooms as well as durable tile flooring throughout the home.

This a perfect family home or second home location in one of the more historic neighborhoods along the Kona coast. * Vacation rentals are not allowed in the subdivision*

This is currently, one of the last homes available in this charming neighborhood.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robert Wilkinson

Corcoran Pacific Properties Brokerage Phone: 8089876774 License #RB-21193 Listed on: 08/28/2017

Corcoran Pacific Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Kevin Walmsley

Corcoran Pacific Properties License #RB-23785

Corcoran Pacific Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,624

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

Lot Details

  • Property fronts a county road
  • Stone Wall
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Grass Covered Lot
  • Property is zoned RS-15

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Steel Frame
  • Double Stud Wall

Interior Spaces

  • 2,166 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Blinds
  • Ceramic Tile Flooring
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Gunite Pool

Utilities

  • Cesspool
  • Private Sewer
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Puuloa 1 Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property
  • Tax Lot 29-A
  • Assessor Parcel Number 3780190290000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,624

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Reso Fencing: Stone
  • ResoLotFeatures: Grassy, Landscaped
  • Road Frontage Type: HIS Road/Street
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Attribution Contact: 8089876774
  • Co List Office Phone: 8085892040
  • Ownership: Full
  • MLS Status: S
  • Subdivision Name: PUULOA 1 SUBDIVISION
  • Reso Interior Features: High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceilings
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Living Area: 2166.0
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Reso Window Features: Blinds
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • HIS_PoolYN: Yes
  • HIS_SpecialAssessmentAmountFrequency: Monthly
  • HIS_SolidWasteDisposal: Private Contractor
  • HIS_InUseAsShortTermVacationRentalYN: No
  • HIS_InternetAccess: Cable
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Stories: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Design: Double Wall, Steel Frame

Exterior Features

  • Topography: Fairly Level
  • View: Other
  • Pool Features: Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Outdoor Pool
  • Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Lightning
  • Roads: County

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Detached

Utilities

  • Sewer: Cesspool
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly

Lot Info

  • Zoning: RS-15
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Square Feet
  • Parcel Number: 3780190290000
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7624.0
  • Tax Lot: 29-A

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 2, 2025
Sold by
Bettencourt Brenda Buck and Bettencourt Dennis John
Bought by
Dennis John Bettencourt And Brenda Buck Bette and Bettencourt
Current Estimated Value
$1,450,962

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 28, 2017
Closed on
Dec 13, 2017
Sold by
Soenksen Christian M and Soenksen Christine R
Bought by
Bettencourt Brenda B and Bettencourt Dennis J
Seller's Agent
Robert Wilkinson
Corcoran Pacific Properties
Buyer's Agent
Kevin Walmsley
Corcoran Pacific Properties
List Price
$889,000
Sold Price
$889,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.79%
Original Mortgage
$489,000
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 16, 2012
Closed on
Feb 25, 2013
Sold by
Zieger George and Zieger David
Bought by
Soenksen Chritian M and Soenksen Christine R
Seller's Agent
sharly ward
COMPASS
List Price
$669,000
Sold Price
$628,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$41,000
-6.13%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.51%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 2012
Sold by
Zieger Lawrence R and Zieger Dixie R
Bought by
Zieger George and Zieger David

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 14, 2012
Sold by
Zieger Lawrence R and Zieger Dixie R
Bought by
Zieger Lawrence R and Zieger Dixie R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 23, 2005
Sold by
Zieger Lawrence R and Zieger Dixie R
Bought by
Zieger Lawrence R and Zieger Dixie R
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
Dennis John Bettencourt And Brenda Buck Bette -- None Listed On Document
Bettencourt Brenda B $889,000 Tg
Soenksen Chritian M $628,000 Tg
Zieger George -- None Available
Zieger Lawrence R -- None Available
Zieger Lawrence R -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Bettencourt Dennis J $470,150
Previous Owner Bettencourt Brenda B $489,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/20/2017 12/20/17 Sold $889,000 0.0% $410 / Sq Ft
11/01/2017 11/01/17 Pending -- -- --
08/28/2017 08/28/17 For Sale $889,000 +41.6% $410 / Sq Ft
03/04/2013 03/04/13 Sold $628,000 -6.1% $290 / Sq Ft
01/25/2013 01/25/13 Pending -- -- --
11/16/2012 11/16/12 For Sale $669,000 -- $309 / 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 $3,693 $855,600 $367,500 $488,100
2024 $3,693 $830,700 $367,500 $463,200
2023 $3,668 $806,500 $367,500 $439,000
2022 $3,708 $783,000 $367,500 $415,500
2021 $3,568 $760,200 $367,500 $392,700
2020 $3,432 $738,100 $367,500 $370,600
2019 $3,300 $716,600 $367,500 $349,100
2018 $3,172 $695,700 $367,500 $328,200
2017 $7,625 $686,900 $367,500 $319,400
2016 $6,767 $673,300 $354,700 $318,600
2015 -- $627,500 $352,900 $274,600
2014 -- $626,500 $352,900 $273,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • R

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Robert Wilkinson

    Corcoran Pacific Properties

    (808) 987-6774

    26 Total Sales

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  • K

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Kevin Walmsley

    Corcoran Pacific Properties

    (808) 313-1514

    73 Total Sales

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  • s

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    sharly ward

    COMPASS

    59 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Hawaii Information Service (MLS Hawaii)

MLS Number: 609112

Hawaii Information Service (MLS Hawaii)

APN: 3-7-8-019-029-0000

Hawaii Hawaii County Kailua Kona 96740

78-7235 Puuloa Rd, Kailua Kona, HI

This home is located at 78-7235 Puuloa Rd, Kailua Kona, HI 96740 since 28 August 2017 and is currently estimated at $1,450,962, approximately $669 per square foot. This property was built in 1985. 78-7235 Puuloa Rd is a home located in Hawaii County with nearby schools including Konawaena Elementary School, Konawaena Middle School, and Konawaena High School.

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