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588-a Akahai Pl, Hilo, HI 96720

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$349,000

3 beds • 1 baths • 1 half baths • 720 sqft

Estimated Payment

$ 2,059 /mo. †

6.67% APR for 30 yrs.
$3,156 in taxes
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  • Single Family Detached
    Property type

  • $484.72
    Price per square foot

  • Over 50 Years Old
    Age

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Let's not allow perfection to be the enemy of good. This is a good house! Almost a hundred years old? Yes. Tiny? Yes. But I like to think of it as a cosy home with history.<br><br>Before homes were fumigated and like a lot of old camp cottages, it's been nibbled on by termites, but seemingly not in the foundation piers. Today, and for many years back, it has been covered by Termite Warranty. The home feels solid. Simply put, it was built, and then shortly after added onto, back in the day prior to building codes.<br><br>The cottage's shortcomings can be tackled one project at a time, over time, but this won't preclude you from in the meantime, living in a quiet neighborhood only a few minutes from banking, post office, shopping, restaurants, library, and all things medical, including our hospital, Hilo Medical Center. From the property it's only a short drive to the Hilo Bay shoreline, Carlsmith and Richardson's beaches, and ony minutes to Honolii for surfing. It's an outstanding location if you're a surfer but love the convenience of being right in Hilo. If you're looking to downsize to a space of just 720 sqft. with front porch, side porch, gated covered parking, 2 mature fruit trees, and a manageable sized lawn, with Municipal water and city gas , (yes, I did say city gas), this little gem could be just what you're looking for.<br><br>All appliances in the kitchen and laundry room, are included.
MLS# 715827

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Property Features

  • Age
    Over 50 Years Old
  • Appliances
    Dryer
  • Architecture Style
    Other
  • Lot Size
    0.11 Acres

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  • Principle and Interest
    $1,796
  • Property Taxes
    $263
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Schools

Haaheo Elementary School

Grades PK-6 Public School

Hilo, HI 96720 0.3 miles
121 haaheo rd

183 total students
14:1 Student teacher ratio

School Rating: A

School Details

Hilo Intermediate School

Grades 7-8 Public School

Hilo, HI 96720 1.4 miles
587 waianuenue ave

564 total students
14:1 Student teacher ratio

School Rating: B+

School Details

Hilo High School

Grades 9-12 Public School

Hilo, HI 96720 1.3 miles
556 waianuenue ave

1272 total students
15:1 Student teacher ratio

School Rating: C

School Details
Other Nearby Schools Distance Type Grades School Rating
Connections - New Century Public Charter School 1.1 miles Public KG-12 C-
Hilo Union Elementary School 1.2 miles Public PK-6 B+
Mauna Loa School 1.4 miles Private KG-8
St Joseph School 1.9 miles Private PK-12
Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School 2 miles Public PK-6 C
Ernest Bowen Desilva Elementary School 2.5 miles Public PK-6 A
Waiakea High School 3 miles Public 9-12 B+
Keaukaha Elementary School 3.2 miles Public PK-6 B-
Waiakea Intermediate School 3.2 miles Public 6-8 C-
Ka Umeke Kaeo - Public Charter School 3.3 miles Public PK-11
Waiakea Elementary School 3.3 miles Public PK-5 C+
Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School 3.5 miles Public PK-8 C
Ke Ana Laahana - Public Charter School 3.7 miles Public 7-12 C
Waiakeawaena Elementary School 4.2 miles Public PK-5 A-
Kaumana Elementary School 4.6 miles Public PK-6 A

Connections - New Century Public Charter School

Distance: 1.1 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-12

C-

Hilo Union Elementary School

Distance: 1.2 miles

Type Public

Grades: PK-6

B+

Mauna Loa School

Distance: 1.4 miles

Type Private

Grades: KG-8

St Joseph School

Distance: 1.9 miles

Type Private

Grades: PK-12

Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School

Distance: 2 miles

Type Public

Grades: PK-6

C

Ernest Bowen Desilva Elementary School

Distance: 2.5 miles

Type Public

Grades: PK-6

A

Waiakea High School

Distance: 3 miles

Type Public

Grades: 9-12

B+

Keaukaha Elementary School

Distance: 3.2 miles

Type Public

Grades: PK-6

B-

Waiakea Intermediate School

Distance: 3.2 miles

Type Public

Grades: 6-8

C-

Ka Umeke Kaeo - Public Charter School

Distance: 3.3 miles

Type Public

Grades: PK-11

Waiakea Elementary School

Distance: 3.3 miles

Type Public

Grades: PK-5

C+

Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School

Distance: 3.5 miles

Type Public

Grades: PK-8

C

Ke Ana Laahana - Public Charter School

Distance: 3.7 miles

Type Public

Grades: 7-12

C

Waiakeawaena Elementary School

Distance: 4.2 miles

Type Public

Grades: PK-5

A-

Kaumana Elementary School

Distance: 4.6 miles

Type Public

Grades: PK-6

A

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Local area information for Hilo, HI 96720

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Hilo, HI 96720

This community’s employment is highest in the administrative support and healthcare practitioners industries. The area’s overall household expenses are above the national average.

70° August
Hottest Average Month
46° February
Coldest Average Month
19,181 Total Households in Area
3.1% Increase in population since the year 2010
30.6%
of households
have children
19 minutes
Median Commute Time

Household Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures by category compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Demographic facts
for Hilo, HI 96720

Hilo, HI 96720 has a population of 51,069 people in 19,181 households with a median age of 42.2 years old.

3.1%
Increase in population
since the year 2010
Population is Trending up
17,989
Total households as of 2010
6.8%
projected percent change in total
households in 5 years

Community Population By Age

The median age for this area is 42.2 years old. The smallest percentage group is 55-64 years and the largest percentage is the 85+ years age range.

Community Population By Ethnicity

Asian 44%
White 18%
Hispanic 12%
Other 1%
Black <1%
Native American <1%
The most prevalent ethnicity is Asian at 44%, followed by White at 18%, Hispanic at 12%, and Other at 1%.

Economics
for Hilo, HI 96720

61 /sq mi
Population Density
$75,799 /yr
Median Household Income
$447,287
Median Sales Price
19 min
Median Commute Time

Household Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures by category compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Household by Income

Out of the households in this area, the largest income group is $50-74,999k representing 15.42% of the households.

Transportation to Work

  • Drive 85%
  • Work from Home 9%
  • Walk or Bike 5%
  • Public Transit 1%

Occupancy by Type

Owned 13,057 62%
Rented 6,125 29%
Vacant 1,816 9%

White vs Blue Collar Jobs







White Collar 80%
Blue Collar 20%

Family & Education Facts
for Hilo, HI 96720

42.2 Median Age

Average Household Size

2.6
persons per
household

47.4%

Married Households

Community Population By Education

High School Graduate 27%
Bachelors Degree 22%
Some College 18%
Associates Degree 14%
Graduate Degree 13%
Some High School 6%
Of the total people surveyed, the most prevalent educational attainment level is High School Graduate, representing 27.25% of the population.

Household Family Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)
30.6% of households have children

Weather
for Hilo, HI 96720

The weather for this area ranges from a high of 70° F in August to a low of 46° F in February

70° August
Hottest Average Month
46° February
Coldest Average Month

Average Temperature by Month

Low (°F)
High (°F)
Jan
46°
65°
Feb
46°
65°
Mar
46°
65°
Apr
48°
66°
May
49°
67°
Jun
51°
69°
Jul
51°
70°
Aug
52°
70°
Sep
51°
70°
Oct
51°
69°
Nov
49°
67°
Dec
47°
65°

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Precipitation

Precipitation (inch)

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