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Seller's Agent in 2025
Jill Siegel-Stone
Coldwell Banker Island Properties - Hilo
(303) 974-5742
8 in this area
55 Total Sales
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,472
Sq Ft
0.28
Acres
Highlights
- Ocean View
- Corner Lot
- Solar Water Heater
- Ernest Bowen de Silva Elementary School Rated A-
- Attached Garage
- 1-Story Property
About This Home
As of November 2025BACK ON MARKET - buyer unable to perform- Charming Kaumana Gem with Ocean Views + Workshop!
Welcome home to this beautifully upgraded, move-in ready retreat in lower Kaumana — just minutes from downtown Hilo and nestled within the highly coveted DeSilva School District! Sitting pretty at approximately 600' elevation on a corner lot, this property catches cool easterly tradewinds, boasts ocean and Hilo Bay views, and delivers stunning sunrise skies right from your covered lanai — your new favorite morning coffee spot.
This home has been thoughtfully updated and lovingly maintained. Highlights include:
~ Brand new roof
~ Solar water heating
~ Freshly excavated and graded yard with fruit trees & tropical flowers
~ Permitted 768 sqft workshop/exercise room with electric — ideal for hobbies, workouts, or creative space!
Inside, you’ll find:
~ Upgraded flooring & kitchen cabinetry
~ Spacious layout with 3 generously sized bedrooms
~ 3 bathrooms (1 full with jetted tub, 1 with shower, and a convenient en-suite half bath in the primary bedroom)
~ Cozy built-in living room heater for those crisp Kaumana evenings
~ Interior laundry and ample storage throughout — including a large under-home storage area
And here’s the best part: this in-town location is super convenient — just minutes to Hilo Medical Center, downtown shops, the post office, theaters, library, and more. The home was professionally fumigated in January 2024 and comes with a warranty, offering peace of mind for years to come.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a versatile and vibrant property in one of Hilo’s most desirable neighborhoods. Whether you're looking to plant roots, grow your garden, or finally have space for that studio or gym — this one checks all the boxes.
Come see what island living feels like in this exceptional Kaumana home!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Coldwell Banker Island Properties - Hilo Brokerage Phone: 3039745742 License #RS-84495 Listed on: 03/28/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,132
Year Built
- Built in 1973
Lot Details
- Property fronts a county road
- Landscaped
- Corner Lot
- Level Lot
- Cleared Lot
- Grass Covered Lot
- Property is zoned RS-10
Property Views
- Ocean
- Bay
Home Design
- Wood Frame Construction
- Double Stud Wall
Interior Spaces
- 1,472 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Blinds
- Laminate Flooring
Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry in unit
- Front Loading Dryer
- Front Loading Washer
Parking
- Attached Garage
- 2 Carport Spaces
Eco-Friendly Details
- Solar Water Heater
Utilities
- Cesspool
- Phone Available
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- Bayview Lots Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 18
- Assessor Parcel Number 3250310370000
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 28, 2025
Closed on
Nov 14, 2025
Sold by
Reali Renee Kathleen and Vegh Michael Patrick
Bought by
Staub Gerlinde
Seller's Agent
Jill Siegel-Stone
Coldwell Banker Island Properties - Hilo
Buyer's Agent
Michael Pipta
Coldwell Banker Island Properties - Hilo
List Price
$710,000
Sold Price
$670,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$40,000
-5.63%
Views
273
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.70%
Original Mortgage
$170,000
Outstanding Balance
$170,000
Interest Rate
6.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$498,069
Purchase Details
Listed on
Nov 10, 2021
Closed on
Feb 7, 2022
Sold by
Gene Edgar Short Revocable Living Trust
Bought by
Reali Renee Kathleen and Vegh Michael Patrick
Seller's Agent
Kevin Lewis
Coldwell Banker Island Properties - Hilo
Buyer's Agent
Natasha Tomas
eXp Realty
List Price
$579,000
Sold Price
$579,000
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.94%
Original Mortgage
$379,000
Interest Rate
3.56%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 22, 2016
Sold by
Short Gene Edgar and Short Dorothy Jessica
Bought by
Gene Edgar Short Revocable Living Trust
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 18, 2001
Sold by
Mcpherson Richard D and Mcpherson Elizabeth S
Bought by
Short Gene Edgar and Short Dorothy Jessica
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$104,000
Interest Rate
6.99%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 4, 2000
Sold by
Bethea Robert E
Bought by
Mcpherson Richard D and Mcpherson Elizabeth S
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $670,000 | Title Guaranty | |
| Warranty Deed | $579,000 | First American Title Of Hawaii | |
| Warranty Deed | $579,000 | First American Title Of Hawaii | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $130,000 | -- | |
| Commissioners Deed | $60,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $170,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $379,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $104,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/24/2025 11/24/25 | Sold | $670,000 | -1.0% | $455 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/10/2025 09/10/25 | Price Changed | $677,000 | -1.2% | $460 / Sq Ft | |
| 07/23/2025 07/23/25 | Price Changed | $685,000 | -1.9% | $465 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/02/2025 06/02/25 | Price Changed | $698,000 | -1.7% | $474 / Sq Ft | |
| 03/28/2025 03/28/25 | For Sale | $710,000 | +22.6% | $482 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/10/2024 10/10/24 | Off Market | $579,000 | -- | -- | |
| 05/15/2022 05/15/22 | Off Market | $579,000 | -- | -- | |
| 02/14/2022 02/14/22 | Sold | $579,000 | 0.0% | $393 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 11/13/2021 11/13/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 11/10/2021 11/10/21 | For Sale | $579,000 | -- | $393 / Sq Ft |
Source: Hawaii Information Service (MLS Hawaii)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $2,132 | $523,500 | $175,400 | $348,100 |
| 2024 | $2,132 | $508,300 | $175,400 | $332,900 |
| 2023 | $2,121 | $493,500 | $175,400 | $318,100 |
| 2022 | $654 | $257,900 | $58,600 | $199,300 |
| 2021 | $617 | $250,400 | $58,600 | $191,800 |
| 2020 | $581 | $243,100 | $58,600 | $184,500 |
| 2019 | $546 | $236,000 | $58,600 | $177,400 |
| 2018 | $512 | $229,100 | $58,600 | $170,500 |
| 2017 | $479 | $222,400 | $58,600 | $163,800 |
| 2016 | $447 | $215,900 | $58,600 | $157,300 |
| 2015 | -- | $209,600 | $58,600 | $151,000 |
| 2014 | -- | $203,500 | $58,600 | $144,900 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Jill Siegel-Stone
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Michael Pipta
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Buyer's Agent in 2025
Michael Pipta
Coldwell Banker Island Properties - Hilo
(808) 825-8393
5 in this area
124 Total Sales
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Kevin Lewis
Seller's Agent in 2022
Kevin Lewis
Coldwell Banker Island Properties - Hilo
(808) 895-4956
18 in this area
139 Total Sales
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Natasha Tomas
N
Buyer's Agent in 2022
Natasha Tomas
eXp Realty
(808) 217-0491
17 in this area
120 Total Sales
Map
Source: Hawaii Information Service (MLS Hawaii)
MLS Number: 719342
APN: 3-2-5-031-037-0000
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