Perched in a lush rainforest, this turn key Hilo home boasts custom floor-to-ceiling windows to bring the tranquility of the Hawaiian forest into the home. Designed for those who appreciate natural beauty and modern architectural lines, this property offers a rare treehouse perspective with all the comforts of a contemporary house.
The heart of the home features an open-concept floor plan crowned by open-beams and high ceilings. Whether you are in the living room or the primary bedroom, the large windows create a seamless connection to the running stream and tropical palms.
The lower level is an adaptable space, offering two multi-functional rooms currently utilized as a den and a secondary sleeping area. The full bathroom features a large soaking tub and separate walk-in shower finished with river-rock flooring and tile throughout. A large walk-in closet provides significant storage, complemented by a dedicated laundry room with brand new stacked washer and dryer.
The experience continues outside with a fenced yard to bring a garden to life. An outdoor shower overlooking the stream allows you to fully immerse yourself in the rainforest atmosphere. Tucked away in a peaceful setting yet minutes from downtown Hilo and Hilo Medical Center, this home is the perfect balance of privacy and accessibility.
Recent updates include refinished bamboo flooring, new vanity and toilet in en suite bathroom, new electrical fixtures throughout, new fridge, washer/dryer, newly finished stairs, and many other improvements!
The house is offered turn key and move-in ready. Furnishings may be removed if desired.
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For sale
Price cut: $25K (5/12)
$674,000
98 Kaiwiki Rd, Hilo, HI 96720
1beds
1,099sqft
Est.: Get pre-qualified
Single Family Residence
Built in 2001
0.66 Acres Lot
$640,300 Zestimate®
$613/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Custom floor-to-ceiling windowsRefinished bamboo flooringOpen-concept floor planOpen-beams and high ceilingsNew electrical fixtures throughoutNewly finished stairs
- 73 days |
- 2,008 |
- 135 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Monika McKenzie 8088954491,
Hawaii Life
Source: Hawaii Information Service,MLS#: 728845
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer Stacked
Features
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,099
- Total interior livable area: 1,099 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Covered
Features
- Levels: Two
- Fencing: Chain Link
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Other
- Frontage type: Stream/Canal
Lot
- Size: 0.66 Acres
- Topography: Gentle Slope,Steep Slope
Details
- Parcel number: 3260300510000
- Zoning: RS-15
- Special conditions: Fee Simple,Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 2001
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Cesspool
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: KAIWIKI HEIGHTS
Location
- Region: Hilo
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $613/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $364,000
- Annual tax amount: $4,040
- Date on market: 3/17/2026
- Listing terms: 1031 Exchange,Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Full
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$640,300
$608,000 - $672,000
$2,602/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/12/2026 | Price change | $674,000-3.6%$613/sqft |
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| 3/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $699,000+118.4%$636/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 8/24/2020 | Sold | $320,000$291/sqft |
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| 7/8/2020 | Pending sale | $320,000$291/sqft |
Source: Hilo Brokers Ltd #640079 Report a problem | ||
| 7/3/2020 | Listed for sale | $320,000+1180%$291/sqft |
Source: Hilo Brokers Ltd #640079 Report a problem | ||
| 12/23/1999 | Sold | $25,000$23/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $364,000 +4.5% |
| 2024 | $3,865 +6.6% | $348,200 +6.6% |
| 2023 | $3,625 | $326,600 |
| 2022 | $3,625 +15% | $326,600 +15% |
| 2021 | $3,154 +1112.2% | $284,100 +59.7% |
| 2020 | $260 +10.7% | $177,900 +3% |
| 2019 | $235 +17.5% | $172,700 +3% |
| 2018 | $200 +22.7% | $167,700 +3% |
| 2017 | $163 +63% | $162,800 +3% |
| 2016 | $100 | $158,100 +3% |
| 2015 | $100 | $153,500 +3% |
| 2014 | $100 | $149,000 +3% |
| 2013 | -- | $144,700 +3% |
| 2012 | -- | $140,500 +3% |
| 2011 | -- | $136,400 +3% |
| 2010 | -- | $132,400 +3% |
| 2009 | -- | $128,500 +3% |
| 2008 | -- | $124,800 +3% |
| 2007 | -- | $121,200 +3% |
| 2006 | -- | $117,700 +3.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $114,200 +3% |
| 2004 | -- | $110,900 +5.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $105,200 +14928.6% |
| 2002 | $213 | $700 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 96720
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Haaheo Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.4 mi
- 8/10Hilo Intermediate SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 6/10Hilo High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
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- Hawaii
- Hawaii County
- Hilo
- 96720
- 98 Kaiwiki Rd





