NOT LISTED FOR SALE

961 Puku St Hilo, HI 96720

Estimated Value: $733,923 - $801,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,241 Sq Ft
$346/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 12, 2021

Last sale price $500,000 $223 Per Sq Ft

Est. 55% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,583/month

140 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceramic Tile Flooring
  • Waiakea High School Rated A
  • Detached Garage
  • Level Lot

About This Home

As of April 2021

This one just feels good! This meticulously renovated home with an over-sized family room, large enough for your pool table and much more. The home has been completely remodeled from top to bottom. The kitchen now sports trendy white cabinetry, soft close drawers and granite counters. The kitchen has also been updated with all new stainless appliances including a stainless dishwasher. The upstairs bathrooms have new travertine tile surrounds, new porcelain flooring and new granite countertops. The master bathroom has an easy walk in shower.
Just off the kitchen is a handy dining room and the large back deck to enjoy the cool trade wind breezes.
The yard is fully fenced and even has a dog kennel for your pets.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sean Ginoza

Ginoza Realty Inc Brokerage Phone: 8089365965 License #RB-20689 Listed on: 09/01/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Linda Mensching

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RB-18534

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,468

Year Built

  • Built in 1993

Lot Details

  • Property fronts a county road
  • Level Lot
  • Cleared Lot
  • Property is zoned RS-10

Parking

  • Detached Garage

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Coastline
  • Mountain

Interior Spaces

  • 2,241 Sq Ft Home
  • Concrete Wall
  • High Ceiling
  • Track Lighting
  • Wood Burning Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • No Heating
  • Cesspool

Community Details

  • Ala Kai Heights Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 36
  • Assessor Parcel Number 3240681630000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,468

Year Built

Built in 1993

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Reso Fencing: HIS Concrete
  • ResoLotFeatures: Cleared
  • Road Frontage Type: HIS Road/Street
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: None
  • Attribution Contact: 8089365965
  • Co List Office Phone: 8089691471
  • Ownership: Full
  • MLS Status: S
  • Subdivision Name: ALA KAI HEIGHTS
  • Reso Interior Features: High Ceilings, Track Lightning
  • Living Area: 2241.0
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Year Built: 1993
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • HIS_PoolYN: No
  • Unit Description: Single Family Home
  • HIS_SpecialAssessmentAmountFrequency: Monthly
  • HIS_SolidWasteDisposal: None
  • HIS_InUseAsShortTermVacationRentalYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Cooktop, Oven, Range Hood, Refrigerator
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminate
  • Total Bathrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Topography: Fairly Level
  • View: HIS Coastline, HIS Sunrise, Mountain(s), Ocean, Ocean Horizon
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Features: Lightning
  • Roads: County, Paved

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Covered, Detached

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: None
  • Sewer: Cesspool
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly

Lot Info

  • Zoning: RS-10
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Square Feet
  • Parcel Number: 3240681630000
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5468.0
  • Tax Lot: 36

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 1, 2020
Closed on
Apr 8, 2021
Sold by
Shiroma Craig I
Bought by
Flower Jessica Heather and Flower Michael David
Seller's Agent
Sean Ginoza
Ginoza Realty Inc
Buyer's Agent
Linda Mensching
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$549,000
Sold Price
$500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,000
-8.93%
Total Days on Market
140
Current Estimated Value
$774,731

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$274,731
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.13%
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Outstanding Balance
$454,655
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$320,076

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 19, 2019
Sold by
Carey Philip
Bought by
Shiroma Craig I

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 2005
Sold by
Zelko Gertrude
Bought by
Alefaio Jeffrey Joseph and Alefaio Gwendolyn Elizabeth

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 29, 2003
Sold by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
Bought by
Zelko Gertrude

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$119,900
Interest Rate
5.97%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 14, 2002
Sold by
Gmac Mtg
Bought by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Flower Jessica Heather $500,000 Tg
Shiroma Craig I $282,873 Tg
Alefaio Jeffrey Joseph $350,000 Tg
Zelko Gertrude $179,900 --
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation $160,300 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Flower Jessica Heather $500,000
Previous Owner Alefaio Jeffrey Joseph $150,000
Previous Owner Alefaio Jeffrey Joseph $150,000
Previous Owner Zelko Gertrude $119,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/11/2021 07/11/21 Off Market $500,000 -- --
04/12/2021 04/12/21 Sold $500,000 -8.9% $223 / Sq Ft
01/19/2021 01/19/21 Pending -- -- --
09/01/2020 09/01/20 For Sale $549,000 -- $245 / 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 $2,805 $640,000 $181,100 $458,900
2024 $2,805 $621,400 $181,100 $440,300
2023 $2,788 $603,300 $181,100 $422,200
2022 $2,864 $585,700 $163,500 $422,200
2021 $5,579 $502,600 $150,000 $352,600
2020 $5,469 $492,700 $147,000 $345,700
2019 $5,489 $494,500 $141,000 $353,500
2018 $5,319 $479,200 $141,000 $338,200
2017 $5,134 $462,500 $133,500 $329,000
2016 $4,483 $446,100 $126,000 $320,100
2015 $1,244 $400,600 $108,500 $292,100
2014 $1,244 $438,000 $145,000 $293,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Hawaii Information Service (MLS Hawaii)

MLS Number: 641982

Hawaii Information Service (MLS Hawaii)

APN: 3-2-4-068-163-0000