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Description
HUGE PRICE REDUCTION & MOTIVATED SELLERS!
WHAT A GEM! Finally, a house that has it all. This well maintained, permitted home on two landscaped acres, has that old school charm with a new house feel. You'll feel like you're in a treehouse on the second floor with it's wooden walls and ceilings, & many large windows to enjoy the breeze & treetop views. It's here on the second floor where you'll find the kitchen / living areas, two bedrooms & one bathroom, not to mention two separate seating areas on the lanai to take in even more beautiful views.

On the ground level there is a large carport / workshop / storage area, and also an extra bedroom and half bath. This space has private entry & doesn't connect to the upstairs from inside. Alongside the house you'll find an outdoor shower where you can shower in the sunshine or under the stars, with a concrete floor & a curved bamboo wall for some added privacy.
The property is two acres total, & much of the space has been landscaped with impressive flowers & edibles. Enjoy fresh fruit from your trees, & be enchanted with new flower blooms all throughout the year. Some of the plants include but are not limited to:
Tahitian Lime
Makrut Lime
Lemons
Pink Variegated Lemon
Orange
Tangerine
Avocado
Guava
Starfruit
Soursop
Bananas
Coconut
Papaya
Purple Lilikoi (Passionfruit)
Jamaican Lilikoi (Passionfruit)
Ulu (Breadfruit)

Recent improvements include freshly painted exterior, roof, & some interior, with new vinyl plank flooring in the upstairs kitchen, living/dining area, & bedrooms.
Property is located in Orchid Land Estates Subdivision. There are road maintenance fees of approximately $250 per year.

Since some info is provided by third parties, no guarantee or warranty is provided on this listing information. Buyers & their agent must independently verify any & all info that they deem material or important in their making an offer or in the price offered
Recent Activity
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More Details
  • Owner, Tax & Resale History
  • Price / ft²: $496
  • Zoning: A-3A
  • View: Forest, Garden, Other, Sunrise
  • Security Features: Security System, See Remarks
  • Amenities: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • TMK: 3160630420000
  • Tax Assessed Value: $264,900
  • Courtesy: Equity Hawaii Real Estate LLC / 8084366253
  • MLS: 720740
MLS properties and information provided herein is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed by the Hawaii Information Service, Inc. Listing Service. © 2025 Hawaii Information Service. All Rights Reserved. This website is for personal, non-commercial use only. Listings last updated on December 07, 2025.
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Description
HUGE PRICE REDUCTION & MOTIVATED SELLERS!
WHAT A GEM! Finally, a house that has it all. This well maintained, permitted home on two landscaped acres, has that old school charm with a new house feel. You'll feel like you're in a treehouse on the second floor with it's wooden walls and ceilings, & many large windows to enjoy the breeze & treetop views. It's here on the second floor where you'll find the kitchen / living areas, two bedrooms & one bathroom, not to mention two separate seating areas on the lanai to take in even more beautiful views.

On the ground level there is a large carport / workshop / storage area, and also an extra bedroom and half bath. This space has private entry & doesn't connect to the upstairs from inside. Alongside the house you'll find an outdoor shower where you can shower in the sunshine or under the stars, with a concrete floor & a curved bamboo wall for some added privacy.
The property is two acres total, & much of the space has been landscaped with impressive flowers & edibles. Enjoy fresh fruit from your trees, & be enchanted with new flower blooms all throughout the year. Some of the plants include but are not limited to:
Tahitian Lime
Makrut Lime
Lemons
Pink Variegated Lemon
Orange
Tangerine
Avocado
Guava
Starfruit
Soursop
Bananas
Coconut
Papaya
Purple Lilikoi (Passionfruit)
Jamaican Lilikoi (Passionfruit)
Ulu (Breadfruit)

Recent improvements include freshly painted exterior, roof, & some interior, with new vinyl plank flooring in the upstairs kitchen, living/dining area, & bedrooms.
Property is located in Orchid Land Estates Subdivision. There are road maintenance fees of approximately $250 per year.

Since some info is provided by third parties, no guarantee or warranty is provided on this listing information. Buyers & their agent must independently verify any & all info that they deem material or important in their making an offer or in the price offered
    MLS properties and information provided herein is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed by the Hawaii Information Service, Inc. Listing Service. © 2025 Hawaii Information Service. All Rights Reserved. This website is for personal, non-commercial use only. Listings last updated on December 07, 2025.
    Other Kurtistown Homes
    $499,000
    16-1886 35th Ave
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    $515,000
    16-1840 34th Ave
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    1,458 ft²
    $525,000
    16-1844 34th Ave
    3 Bds | 2 Ba
    1,426 ft²
    $575,000
    16-1712 Keaau Pahoa Rd
    3 Bds | 2.5 Ba
    1,056 ft²
    You do not own the land, but have the right to use the land until an expiration year. At expiration the ownership typically reverts back to the land owner.
    Buyer and Seller have reached an agreement and are under contract. The sale may be subject to one or more contingencies.
    We have handled many transactions for clients who purchase Hawaii real estate without visiting. By request, our network of agents can prepare thorough property videos to ensure you are familiar with every detail necessary. All documents can be signed remotely.
    Buyer and Seller have reached an agreement and are under contract. The sale is expected to close / record soon.
    We will be happy to work with you as a Buyer's agent. Call us to learn more: 808-943-9000.
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