$1,550,000
SOLD JAN 29, 2025

79 Halaulani Place Hilo, HI 96720

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,138 Sq Ft
0.81 Acres

Recently Sold

$494 Per Sq Ft

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean Front
  • Marble Flooring
  • Gazebo
  • Waterfall on Lot
  • High Ceiling
  • Double Convection Oven

About This Home

As of January 2025

Showstopping ocean-view property! This stunning vintage home has been meticulously reimagined by its owner, a professional interior designer, with no detail overlooked and no expense spared. The floor to ceiling renovation was completed in 2024, blending stylish modern updates with the home’s timeless sophistication.
Perched on Halaulani Place—one of Hilo’s most prestigious neighborhoods, known for its carriage lights and tree-lined streets—the home sits high above a fern-covered slope, offering breathtaking views of Kalalau Stream and the expansive ocean beyond.
The open great room blends living and dining areas, with original double-hung windows that honor the home’s heritage while perfectly framing dramatic ocean vistas. A pass-through leads to the beautifully equipped kitchen, designed with an open-air concept featuring motorized disappearing screens that showcase ocean views from every angle. Custom maple-lined, soft-close cabinetry, a pantry, double ovens, and a high-efficiency induction cooktop elevate style and functionality.
The interior dining area opens to a wraparound lanai with weather-resistant Trex decking, offering space to host a meal, dancing, lounging, and whale watching—this is the entertainer’s dream!
The three bedrooms combine character with sophistication. The primary suite includes a spa-inspired bath and opens to a private Zen garden with an outdoor shower. Two additional bedrooms share a Jack-and-Jill bath with a marble-tiled rain shower, while the makai bedroom opens directly to the screened lanai, featuring its own outdoor kitchenette—perfect for your lucky guests.
Additional features include a lower-level carport with electric car charger and stairway access to the lanai, a partially finished 1,000 sq. ft. basement for storage or workspace, and a property boundary extending to the middle of the stream. Most furnishings are negotiable, making this a rare turnkey opportunity in one of Hilo’s most sought-after neighborhoods.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sunita Przewlocki

Salt Water Real Estate LLC Brokerage Phone: 8088953900 License #RB-23326 Listed on: 12/03/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Denni Keyes

Hawaii Life License #RS-81044

Hawaii Life

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,524

Year Built

  • Built in 1927 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • Home fronts a stream
  • Ocean Front
  • Property fronts a county road
  • Stone Wall
  • Wood Fence
  • Wire Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Grass Covered Lot
  • Property is zoned RS-15

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Coastline
  • Bay
  • River

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 3,138 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Built-In Features
  • Dry Bar
  • High Ceiling
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Blinds
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Double Convection Oven
  • Induction Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Marble
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • 2 Carport Spaces

Outdoor Features

  • Waterfall on Lot
  • Gazebo

Utilities

  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cesspool
  • Private Sewer
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Halaulani Place Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 6
  • Assessor Parcel Number 3260060190000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,524

Year Built

Built in 1927 | Remodeled

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Reso Fencing: Other, Stone, Wire, Wood
  • Road Frontage Type: HIS Almost Oceanfront, Stream/Canal
  • ResoLotFeatures: Grassy, Landscaped, Rim Lot, See Remarks
  • Road Frontage Type: HIS Road/Street
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: See Remarks, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Attribution Contact: 8088953900
  • Co List Office Phone: 8084912294
  • Ownership: Full
  • MLS Status: S
  • Subdivision Name: HALAULANI PLACE
  • Carport Spaces: 2.0
  • Reso Interior Features: Built-in Features, Dry Bar, High Ceilings, Wet Bar
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Living Area: 3138.0
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Reso Window Features: Blinds, Drapes
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • HIS_PoolYN: No
  • HIS_SpecialAssessmentAmountFrequency: Monthly
  • HIS_SolidWasteDisposal: Private Contractor
  • HIS_InUseAsShortTermVacationRentalYN: No
  • HIS_InternetAccess: Cable
  • HIS_Easement: None
  • HIS_WaterHeater: Gas, Tankless
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Induction Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Wine Cooler
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Marble
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Design: Remodeled, Single Wall/Dbl Board, Wood Frame

Exterior Features

  • View: Bay, HIS Coastline, HIS Sunrise, HIS Waterfall, Ocean, Ocean Horizon, River
  • Waterfront: No
  • Other Structures: Gazebo
  • Roads: County, Paved

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Covered

Utilities

  • Sewer: Cesspool
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas 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: 3260060190000
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 9523.8
  • Tax Lot: 6

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 3, 2024
Closed on
Jan 27, 2025
Sold by
Leeper Christopher Lane and Leeper Shaye
Bought by
Messer Timothy Mark and Messer Andrea Jean
Seller's Agent
Sunita Przewlocki
Salt Water Real Estate LLC
Buyer's Agent
Denni Keyes
Hawaii Life
List Price
$1,550,000
Sold Price
$1,550,000
Views
21
Current Estimated Value
$1,551,633

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,633
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.19%
Original Mortgage
$620,000
Outstanding Balance
$618,380
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$933,253

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 24, 2020
Closed on
Jun 8, 2021
Sold by
Freehill Patrick and Achar Sudha
Bought by
Leeper Christopher Lane and Leeper Shaye
Seller's Agent
Denise Nakanishi
Real Broker LLC
Buyer's Agent
Denise Nakanishi
Real Broker LLC
List Price
$865,000
Sold Price
$775,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$90,000
-10.4%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
21.04%
Original Mortgage
$620,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 3, 1998
Sold by
King Richard H
Bought by
Freehill Patrick and Achar Sudha
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- Title Guaranty
Warranty Deed $775,000 Tg
Warranty Deed $345,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $620,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $620,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/29/2025 01/29/25 Sold $1,550,000 0.0% $494 / Sq Ft
12/03/2024 12/03/24 For Sale $1,550,000 +100.0% $494 / Sq Ft
10/12/2024 10/12/24 Off Market $775,000 -- --
09/12/2021 09/12/21 Off Market $775,000 -- --
06/14/2021 06/14/21 Sold $775,000 -10.4% $247 / Sq Ft
04/20/2021 04/20/21 Pending -- -- --
08/24/2020 08/24/20 For Sale $865,000 -- $276 / 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 $9,524 $900,100 $285,200 $614,900
2024 $9,524 $858,000 $271,600 $586,400
2023 $8,924 $804,000 $258,600 $545,400
2022 $8,924 $804,000 $258,600 $545,400
2021 $2,494 $585,600 $143,500 $442,100
2020 $2,389 $568,500 $143,500 $425,000
2019 $2,287 $551,900 $143,500 $408,400
2018 $2,188 $535,800 $143,500 $392,300
2017 $2,092 $520,200 $141,000 $379,200
2016 $1,999 $505,000 $141,000 $364,000
2015 -- $490,300 $141,000 $349,300
2014 -- $476,000 $127,300 $348,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Hawaii Information Service (MLS Hawaii)

MLS Number: 716056

Hawaii Information Service (MLS Hawaii)

APN: 3-2-6-006-019-0000