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48 5561 A Waipio Valley Rd

Honokaa, HI 96727

4 beds
4 baths
1,620 sqft
~1/2 acre lot
$490 per sqft
2000 build

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Perched on the ridge of the Waipio Valley this totally secluded, remodeled home comes w/a multi-million dollar view into Waipio Valley and across the channel to Maui. Because of its renowned incredible beauty and historical significance, Waipio Valley is the number one tourist destination on the Island of Hawaii. Waipio translated as ‘curving water” and also known as the Valley of the Kings, is one of the most sacred sites in all of Hawaii. Breathtakingly beautiful, Waipio Valley was home to Kamehameha the Great and other Hawaiian royalty. A pilgrimage to the valley provides a unique sensory experience of the pastoral valley, wild horses, surfing, kayaking, hiking, waterfalls, taro farms, horse and ATV riding trails, and botanical specimens of rare flora and fauna. From the 640 sqft upper lanai you see into the black sand beach and the taro fields and you have a first row seat during whale watching season. Across the valley you can see waterfalls, rainbows and amazing sunsets, huge vistas of ocean and the sound of the surf. Located in the small historic town of Kukuihaele, this home is also income producing as a vacation rental retreat; turnkey w/new furnishings, linens, etc. This could be a once in a lifetime opportunity as properties sited on the rim are very limited and this one is ready to go with every element you could need. County records may not reflect actual living square footage; buyer and buyer’s agent to do their own due diligence in this regard. Upstairs there are 4 bedrooms in the noted 1,620 sqft. Downstairs is a completely finished out area of another 1,628 sqft which the county describes as "Basement Garage" however approx. 800 sqft. has been converted to livable space 1 full bath and kitchenette, no stove. This leaves approx. 800 sqft. of finished-out extra-large garage/work space w/automatic door. The Big Island has many hidden treasures visible only to the discerning and adventurous eye and this property is unmistakably one of them.

Listing courtesy of HISMLS / Venture Sotheby's International Realty

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MLS# 259303 —

The Building

Year Built:

2000
Design:

Double Wall
Roofed Area Units:

Square Feet
Exterior Area Units:

Square Feet
Other Building Area:

1628
Stories:

2
Security Features:

Smoke Detector(s)

Interior

Interior Features:

Enclosed Lanai, High Ceilings, Overhead Door
Flooring:

Carpet, Hardwood
Living Area:

1,620 Sqft
Living Area Units:

Square Feet
Fireplace Features:

Wood Burning

Financial & Terms

Listing Terms:

1031 Exchange, Cash, Conventional
Buyer Financing:

Conventional
Ownership:

CPR
Land Tenure:

Fee Simple

Location

Region:

Hamakua
Unparsed Address:

48-5561-A WAIPIO VALLEY RD HONOKAA HI 96727
Longitude:

-155.5864234
Latitude:

20.11517159

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Property Sub Type:

Single Family Residence
Property Attached:

false
Zoning:

A-40A
Lot Features:

Dead End, Landscaped, Rim Lot
Lot Size Area:

21,780 Sqft
Parcel Number:

3480040160002
Roads:

Paved
Road Frontage Type:

Road/Street
Topography:

Fairly Level
Fencing:

None
Elevation Units:

Feet
Frontage Type:

Almost Oceanfront, Preservation
Lava Zone:

9
Waterfront:

false
View:

Bay, Canyon, Coastline, Forest, Mountain(s), Ocean, River, Sunset, Waterfall
Horse Amenities:

Riding Trail
Structures:

true
Exterior Area:

1292
Agriculture Dedicated:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2012
Tax Annual Amount:

$3,113

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

4

Baths

Bathrooms Full:

2
Bathrooms Half:

1
Bathrooms Total:

3
Bathrooms Total:

4

Heating & Cooling

Cooling:

None
Heating:

None

Utilities

Sewer:

Cesspool
Utilities:

Electricity Available, Phone Available
Water Heater:

Electric
Water Source:

Cistern
Internet Access:

Cable, Satellite
Solid Waste Disposal:

None

Appliances

Appliances:

Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Indoor Grill, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Washer Dryer Type:

Dryer, Washer

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Lalakea & Kukuihaele
Association Fee Frequency:

Monthly
Community Features:

Walking/Jogging Path
Pool:

false

Parking

Parking Features:

Attached
Garage Area:

800
Garage Area Units:

Square Feet
Carport Area Units:

Square Feet

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Utility Costs

$285/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
8/2/13 Aug 2, 2013	Sold	HISMLS	$795,000

House Sold on 8/2/2013

$795,000

Listing provided by broker:

Rebecca Hirsch-Keliihoomalu

Venture Sotheby's International Realty

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48 5561 A Waipio Valley Rd

Honokaa, HI 96727