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$2,200,000

Est. $13,971/mo —

•

3,104

sq ft

647 Kauhiula Rd, Hilo, HI 96720

About this home

Experience refined island living at this exceptional Wainaku Farms estate, where luxury, privacy, and breathtaking ocean and Hilo Bay views come together on 4.76 acres of lush tropical grounds. This impressive 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom residence offers approximately 3,104 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, highlighted by soaring 12-foot ceilings that create a bright, open, and elegant atmosphere. The gourmet kitchen is designed to impress, offering generous workspace and an inviting layout for everyday living, entertaining, and creating memorable meals. Step outside to enjoy the in-ground swimming pool, the perfect place to relax while taking in the ocean and bay vistas. The expansive property is home to a productive longan orchard and a variety of mature fruit trees, creating a picturesque setting that embraces Hawaiʻi's year-round tropical lifestyle. After a day spent by the pool or exploring the island, unwind in the cedar sauna and enjoy the tranquility of your private retreat. Additional features include a spacious three-car garage, generous indoor and outdoor living areas, and the rare advantage of a licensed Short-Term Vacation Rental (STVR), offering flexibility for personal enjoyment and potential income. Ideally located in the prestigious Wainaku Farms community just minutes from historic Hilo Town, you'll enjoy convenient access to shopping, dining, farmers markets, beaches, waterfalls, and local attractions while returning home to your own private estate. Combining luxury amenities, ocean and Hilo Bay views, tropical orchards, and vacation rental potential, this remarkable property is a rare offering on Hawaiʻi Island. Some of the photos have been virtually enhanced & staged.

Single-familyProperty Type

2004Year Built

4.76 acresLot Size

$709Price/Sq.Ft.

$25/moHOA Dues

Listed by Benjamin Kawakami Jr • eXp Realty

Contact: 8083156332

Listing updated: Aug 10, 2026 at 05:12pm

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:HI Information Service #732575

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$13,971 per month

Principal and interest$12,457

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K - 12
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Haaheo Elementary School

Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.3mi

8/10

Hilo Intermediate School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi

8/10

Hilo High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi

6/10

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About Halepuna

Ahupua`a

Halepuna Ahupua`a, located between Wainaku Street and the Hilo Bay shoreline, is a coastal and residential Wainaku neighborhood with ocean-facing breezes and a lush, rain-fed landscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Wainaku Street corridor near the Hilo Bayfront, where small local eateries, service storefronts, and everyday errands set a steady, working rhythm. Housing reads as practical island homes—single-wall cottages and mid-century builds—set among palms, hedges, and lava-rock walls. Mauka views rise quickly toward Mauna Kea’s slopes, while makai routes lead to shoreline parks and canoe paddling. Nearby cultural anchors such as the Palace Theater, East Hawaii Cultural Center, and Hilo Farmers Market add an arts-and-food pulse without changing the area’s grounded feel.

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647 Kauhiula Rd · $2,200,000

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$2.17M and above

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Sale and tax history for 647 Kauhiula Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

HI Information Service #732575

Aug 10, 2026

Listed

$2,200,000

$709/sq ft

HI Information Service #722540

Apr 3, 2026

Listing Removed

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Jun 25, 2025

Listed

$2,150,000

$693/sq ft

HI Information Service #260759

Nov 22, 2013

Sold

$1,138,000

$367/sq ft

Jul 8, 2013

Listed

$1,295,000

$417/sq ft

+20

Spectacular High-Quality Luxury Home overlooking Hilo Bay. "City Lights Executive Paradise". Breathtaking Ocean/Cruise Ship & Coastline Views. Custom-crafted Bronze entry gate prepare for something very special! Spacious, flowing floor plan with amenities one would expect in a home of this caliber. The optimal Entertainer! MORE SPECIAL FEATURES: * Prominent solid concrete Pillars * Over-sized, in-ground heated Gunite/Tile Decor Pool plus 8+ People Jacuzzi. Fiber-optic lighting in pool. Over 3000 sq. ft. of flagstone Sundeck, tiki torches, full wet bar with beer tap, refrigerator, food warmer, flatscreen TV. Video surveillance cameras w. night vision. Gas BBQ Grill * Grand 12' ceilings w. Crown Molding thruout * Exquisite Mango wood flooring thruout plus porcelain tile * Large Gourmet Kitchen w. all the bells and whistles: Verdi granite counters, Dewils fine cabinetry in cherry wood, triple sink, sub-zero refrigerator and wine cooler. Large Wolf commercial-type cook top with grills, double oven, microwave. Thermador exhaust fan. The island work space is spacious and affords amazing Ocean/Bay and Pool views. * Double-sided marble fireplace in Living Rm/Grand Master Bedroom Suite. * 2 indoor Jacuzzi tubs/shower w. fixed jets. Dual sinks in bronze & porcelain. Kohler & Porsche fixtures * Cedar Sauna w. Oceanview * Casablanca Ceiling Fans, chandeliers, 4 Air Conditioning units * Fully tiled 3-car garage w. hardwood cabinets, refrigerator/sink * Monier (glazed) tile Roof, Alu Screens, Double-Pane Windows * Spacious Laundry Room * Sound System * Fenced yard w. tropical fruit trees, fabulous landscaping, Rockwalls, sweet Pond w. Fountain. Alu & wire fencing * 4+ acre Pasture (cow!)extends way past fence line up to Ka'ohu Lehua Place. A 2nd Water Meter in back yard for possible Ohana House. Come See with qualified Buyer. PreQual/Proof o'Funds must be presented prior to visit

Public Records

Jan 5, 2004

Sold

$250,000

$81/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 30, 1999

Sold

$145,000

$47/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 28, 1999

Sold

$5,000

$2/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 14, 1998

Sold

$69,750

$22/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$11,486 (+4.0%)

$132,400 + $1,096,000

$1,228,400

2024

$11,040 (+7.2%)

$126,600 + $1,054,200

$1,180,800

2023

$10,299

$126,600 + $1,054,200

$1,180,800

2022

$10,299 (+13.2%)

$121,200 + $980,300

$1,101,500

2021

$9,095 (+2.5%)

$121,200 + $980,300

$1,101,500

2020

$8,876 (+13.9%)

$115,900 + $856,800

$972,700

2019

$7,794 (+8.5%)

$109,300 + $840,000

$949,300

2018

$7,185 (+2.5%)

$96,500 + $737,100

$833,600

2017

$7,010 (+55.5%)

$59,600 + $708,900

$768,500

2013

$4,508 (+14.7%)

$259,000 + $594,000

$853,000

2012

$3,931

$259,000 + $594,000

$853,000

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Lot width

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Lot depth

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Lot size

4.76 Acres

Year renovated

2004

Finished Sq. Ft.

3,104

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

3,104

Year built

2004

Style

Other

County

Hawaii County

APN

3260320110000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

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Accessible

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HOA Dues

—

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Features

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Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.

A-20A

Agricultural District - 20 Acres

The A (agricultural) district provides for agricultural and very low density agriculturally-based residential use, encompassing rural areas of good to marginal agricultural and grazing land, forest land, game habitats, and areas where urbanization is not found to be appropriate. A-20a is an agricultural district with a minimum building site area of 20 acres.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Kennel
Veterinary clinic
Agriculture-Cropland
Agriculture-Pastureland

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Redfin Estimate for 647 Kauhiula Rd

$2,166,543

$33K under list price of $2.20M

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