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1896 Kalanianaole St

Hilo, HI 96720
  • $1,950,000
  • STATUS: Active
  • ON SITE: 90 Days
  • MLS #: 731841
UPDATED: 42 min ago
$1,950,000
  • 9
    BEDS
  • 0.72
    ACRES
  • 4
    BATHS
  • 0
    1/2 BATHS
  • 4,118
    SQFT
  • $474
    $/SQFT
Type:
Single-Family Home
Built:
1934
Area:

School Ratings & Info

Description

This towering plantation-era residence features old Hawai?i lodge-style architecture and an incredible location near Hilo’s most popular shoreline recreation areas. Built in 1934, the property is a highly sought-after hosted vacation rental, with an impressive track record of both income and occupancy. Positioned on a 31,500+ square foot parcel, the nine-bedroom / four-bath residence offers 6,500+ square feet of usable area and a sense of scale rarely found in Hawai?i. The heart of the home is an immense two-story great room, featuring soaring pitched ceilings, warm wood walls, arched openings, and a grand staircase that creates an immediate sense of arrival. Generous gathering areas, screened lanais, and flexible guest accommodations support a variety of uses, from continued hospitality operations to a one-of-a-kind private residence. Features - 9 bedrooms / 4 baths - 6,500+ sqft under roof - 31,523 sqft lot - RS-15 zoning - Plantation-era Hawaiian lodge architecture, built in 1934 - Close proximity to oceanfront parks and beach access - Soaring two-story great room with grand dual staircase - Large kitchen and generous dining area - Flexible guest accommodations across multiple levels - Screened lanais for indoor/outdoor living -Fully dedicated caretaker quarters - Tropical landscaping and private setting - High-performing, high-occupancy vacation rental Built nearly a century ago, the home's current square footage estimates do not match county tax or permit records and may contain discrepancies. Buyers and agents to perform their own due diligence. Please do not disturb occupants. Financials available upon request with signed NDA.

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1896 Kalanianaole St Hilo, HI 96720

  • Price: $1,950,000
  • Status: Active
  • On Site: 90 Days
  • Updated: 42 min ago
  • MLS #: 731841
9
Beds
4
Baths
0
½ Baths
0.72
Acres
4,118
SQFT
$474
$/SQFT
1934
Built
Neighborhood:
Lehia Park Residential Lots
Area:
South Hilo
Property Description
This towering plantation-era residence features old Hawai?i lodge-style architecture and an incredible location near Hilo’s most popular shoreline recreation areas. Built in 1934, the property is a highly sought-after hosted vacation rental, with an impressive track record of both income and occupancy. Positioned on a 31,500+ square foot parcel, the nine-bedroom / four-bath residence offers 6,500+ square feet of usable area and a sense of scale rarely found in Hawai?i. The heart of the home is an immense two-story great room, featuring soaring pitched ceilings, warm wood walls, arched openings, and a grand staircase that creates an immediate sense of arrival. Generous gathering areas, screened lanais, and flexible guest accommodations support a variety of uses, from continued hospitality operations to a one-of-a-kind private residence. Features - 9 bedrooms / 4 baths - 6,500+ sqft under roof - 31,523 sqft lot - RS-15 zoning - Plantation-era Hawaiian lodge architecture, built in 1934 - Close proximity to oceanfront parks and beach access - Soaring two-story great room with grand dual staircase - Large kitchen and generous dining area - Flexible guest accommodations across multiple levels - Screened lanais for indoor/outdoor living -Fully dedicated caretaker quarters - Tropical landscaping and private setting - High-performing, high-occupancy vacation rental Built nearly a century ago, the home's current square footage estimates do not match county tax or permit records and may contain discrepancies. Buyers and agents to perform their own due diligence. Please do not disturb occupants. Financials available upon request with signed NDA.
Exterior Features

Carport Area Units Square Feet Exterior Area Units Square Feet Garage Area Units Square Feet Parking Features Attached Pool YN No Roofed Area Units Square Feet Topography Fairly LevelGentle Slope

Interior Features

Appliances DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRangeRange HoodRefrigeratorWasher Bathrooms One Quarter 0 Bathrooms Three Quarter 0 Flooring CarpetCeramic TileHardwoodVinyl Washer Dryer Type DryerWasher

Property Features

Agriculture Dedicated YN No Association Fee 0 Association Fee Frequency Monthly Common Interest None Elevation Units Feet Flood Zone X In Use As Short Term Vacation Rental YN Yes Land Tenure Fee Simple Lava Zone 3 Listing Terms 1031 ExchangeCashConventionalVA Loan Lot Features GrassyRockyWooded Other Building Area Units Square Feet Ownership Full Property Attached YN No Property Sub Type Single Family Residence Roads Paved Solid Waste Disposal Private Contractor Special Listing Conditions Fee SimpleStandard Structures YN Yes Tax Annual Amount 8888.88 Tax Key 321017014 Tax Year 2025 Total Monthly Fees 0 Utilities Cable AvailableElectricity AvailableSewer Connected Waterfront YN No Zoning RS-15

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