Highlights
- 1 Car Attached Garage
- Vinyl Flooring
- 4-minute walk to Hawaii County Planning Department
About This Home
High-Cash-Flow Investment in Downtown Hilo -Now $495,500 Hoku Street,Hilo,HI 96720 This Downtown Hilo property offers strong income and even higher potential through room-by-room rentals. Homes rented by the room typically earn significantly more monthly income, provide more stable cash flow, and generate higher long-term returns. With 9 rentable rooms, 3 bathrooms, and 2 full kitchens (upstairs and downstairs), the property is already producing solid revenue and can be improved further. Income & ROI: • Current gross income: $70,000-$80,000+ per year • At $495,500 - gross ROI of 13.1% at $70K/year or 15% at $80K/year • Opportunity to increase ROI through optimized room-by-room rentals • Additional tax benefits from depreciation and write-offs • Multi-tenant setup reduces vacancy risk and enhances income stability Why Room-by-Room Works Well Here: • Higher total income than whole-house rentals • Strong demand from students, workers, and medical professionals • Ideal for investors seeking high NOI and rent per square foot • Flexible layout suited for shared housing, workforce rentals, or multi-family use Property Details: • 9 total rooms • 3 bathrooms • 2 full kitchens • Flexible layout for shared housing or rentals • Potential to raise rental value with updates Prime Downtown Hilo Location - walking distance to major employers, hospitals, colleges, stores, restaurants, beaches, parks, and public transportation. High rental demand and rare availability in this area.
Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Year Built
- Built in 1945
Lot Details
- 4,322 Sq Ft Lot
Parking
- 1 Car Attached Garage
Home Design
- 594 Sq Ft Home
Flooring
- Laminate
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 9 Bedrooms
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Community Details
- Waiakea Subdivision
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/24/2026 02/24/26 | Price Changed | $495,500 | -7.4% | $834 / Sq Ft |
| 12/04/2025 12/04/25 | Price Changed | $535,000 | -14.4% | $901 / Sq Ft |
| 08/26/2025 08/26/25 | For Sale | $625,000 | -- | $1,052 / Sq Ft |
Source: My State MLS
MLS Number: 11571734
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