243 Aipuni St, Hilo, HI 96720
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$589,000

  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,216 sqft

243 Aipuni St, Hilo, HI 96720

Est. Mortgage $3,228/mo*
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1971
$484/sqft

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 243 Aipuni St.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

This inviting & well-cared for, 3 bedroom home is a sweet starter home in the highly sought after EB DeSliva School district.
Privately nestled away in a friendly and older established neighborhood at the end of a non-thru street in lower Kaumana, featurning:
- Open living area
- Upgraded custom kitchen cabinets and solid surface countertops
- Solar hot water heater for energy savings
- Large windows adds lots of natural light and generous airflow
- Enclosed patio / hobby / bonus room off of the kitchen with a sliding glass door to the private back yard
- Laundry room, 3/4 bath & spacious storage closet off of the carport
- Front porch for sitting, sipping and quiet relaxing
- Freshly painted exterior
- Roof & gutters has been cleaned
- Home has been professionally cleaned
- Easy-care low maintenance yard with mature kukui nut, ulu, calamansi, finger
lime & palm trees with ample room for additional gardening.
- Lot backs up to large acreage for added privacy
- Lava Zone: 3
- Flood Zone: X

Within minutes to schools, University of Hawaii, medical facilities, shopping and more.
Listing courtesy of Linda D Kaeo, (808) 990-0481
Iokua Real Estate
Source: Hawaii Information Service, MLS#732718
Also Listed on Hawaii Information Service.

Home Details for 243 Aipuni St

Interior Features

Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1216 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Electricity Available, Phone Available, Water Available
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Has Electric on Property
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Carpet

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Attached
Frontage
Road Frontage: County RoadNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Cesspool
Surface & Elevation
Elevation Units: Feet

Days on Market

Days on Market: 5

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1971
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Not Attached Property
Property Information
Parcel Number: 3250160730000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $589,000Price Per Sqft: $484

Active Status

MLS Status: A

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: HiloCommunity: KAUMANA RISE LOTS

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 732718

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1216 Square Feet

HOA

HOA Fee: No HOA Fee

Lot Information

Lot Area: 10000 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Fee Simple, Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Full

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 732718Attribution Contact: 8089900481Common Interest: None

Around this home

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What Locals Say about Hilo

At least 155 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 89 % Say car is needed

  • 79 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 77 % Say parking is easy

  • 74 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 65 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 62 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 61 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 60 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 59 % Say kids play outside

  • 53 % Say it's quiet

  • 48 % Say there's wildlife

  • 40 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 40 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 36 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 34 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 32 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Kawena kaimimoku
    "Yea nice place to live in a little town but still in Hawaii not really a city so it’s peaceful like you know everyone"
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  • Chris
    "It rains a lot. Get used to having a lot of mold in your house. Make sure to check for flood zoning. "
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  • Reenairvine808
    "Friendly Halloween neighborhood, kids play outside, walk and exercise, community events, local entertainment, local sporting events "
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  • Etivele
    "The area is filling with families homes and apartments. There are many parks in the area with a lot of stores and restaurants"
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  • Trulia User
    "My neighborhood is clean and people are friendly. Neighbors always keep an eye out for others and help when needed. Neighborhood is quiet and people drive with respect. "
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  • Hmoana W.
    "There are few sidewalks in Hilo, or I would permit my children to walk or bike on them. Not only is it dangerous from cars passing the street is often crūmbling."
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  • Hmoana W.
    "Our neighbors are helpful and fun. We keep an eye out for each other (strangers, loose dogs, ect). We get together for potlucks at least once per year."
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  • Hmoana W.
    "Few proper sidewalks, so often dogs and their owners are in the street. Can be dangerous with cars. "
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  • Kimberly B.
    "Dogs are leashed only stray dogs are not leashed. Most dog are well behaved. There is always one dog in your neighbor that your whole family is scared of. "
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  • Alric D.
    "I use my work and personal vehicles to commute throughout the town. There are bus routes but I do not use them."
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  • Chantel M.
    "My neighbors always watch out for eachother. Majority of the people here are welcoming. Clean Neighborhood."
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  • Alric D.
    "Besides the Merrie Monarch Hula Festival every April and the Hoolaulea concert every year at the end of September, Hilo has a lot of food places to choose from and the community is very local and family oriented."
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  • Stacie.pedro
    "I live here for 4 years and our neighbors are great!! The traffic is loud and cars speed thru here! It rains about 350 days out of the year and we are infested with slugs and fire ants! Cannot grow your own veggies because of the slug problem "
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  • Stacie.pedro
    "I love my neighbors! We’re always looking out for eachother. The negative side is that there are no sidewalks and cars speed a lot thru here as there are no speed bumps "
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  • Jacque S.
    "Bon dances, church potluck, Halloween, seasonal craft fairs, ohana living near ohana, and ice shave "
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  • Corey H.
    "Nice neighbors and great association! Activities and parks for kids to play! Good schools and a very safe place to raise kids! Lots to do around the area as far as swimming, fishing, paddle boarding! Best place to live! Traffic is not as bad as Oahu so very easy to commute! "
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  • Kaui.8986
    "Merry monarch every year at the stadium is the biggest event we have in our neighborhood great food great place great people all around awesome place "
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  • Reenairvine808
    "Public transit is not the best transportation, trick or treating is only popular in particular areas of Hilo, very convenient place to live on the Big Island. Lots of food and shopping nearby as opposed to other districts on the Big Island. "
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  • Patrick Michell CPA
    "Friendly, clean, the best school district. Close to all amenities shopping, airport, university and medical center hospital."
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  • Honu05
    "We have a dog walk park next street over. I think dog owners would love this area. It’s definitely pet friendly"
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  • ALICIA H.
    "my neighborhood is close to restaurants, parks, and grocery stores. you could walk to the bus terminal to go to the beach, the mall, and schools."
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  • Honu05
    "There’s a dog park the next street over☺️ Most dog owners take walks to the park and back. Or they just walk their dogs to the end of the street and back"
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  • Sastevenson67
    "Few parks, good public transportation. Community acceptance is exceptional. Most people mind their own business "
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  • Leatualii C.
    "Centrally located. Elementary, Middle, High School, and College within 5 mins. 5 mins from the mall, as well as, grocery stores."
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  • Stacie p.
    "It’s quiet and neighbors are friendly. Everything is close to the grocery store, kuhio plaza shopping mall, Walmart, restaurants, Ross, hospital and clinics"
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  • Tootropichawaii
    "Great neighborhood, close to beach, stores, restaraunt, friendly community, close to church, airport"
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  • Junjyfuifatu
    "I've lived here for 5 years and everyone is very friendly. there are some flaws but everyone seems to get along very well due to the similarities in belief between cultures."
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Market trends in Hilo

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
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Sale-to-List Price
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Price per sq ft
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Available listings
134
16MoM

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$579K
Since last month
Decreased$189K (-24.6%)
Since last year
Decreased$127K (-18%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +40% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$579K
August 2026$759K
July 2026$767K
June 2026$752K
May 2026$754K
April 2026$748K
March 2026$722K
February 2026$715K
January 2026$698K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
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Sold Date
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Bath
Sqft
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3
2
1,184
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0.22
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968
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$420,000
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0.40
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$750,000
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1,490
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0.27
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$670,000
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1,472
883 Hele Mauna St, Hilo, HI
0.45
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$600,000
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1,441
90 Kaikuono St, Hilo, HI
0.45
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$555,900
06/22/26
3
2
1,300
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0.33
Single-Family Home
$525,000
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4
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0.38
Single-Family Home
$375,000
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1,276

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
680 Hele Mauna St, Hilo, HI 96720
0.07
$671,900
3
2
1,200
Off Market
89 Palani St, Hilo, HI 96720
0.15
$532,100
3
1
1,184
Off Market
19 Ilima Pl, Hilo, HI 96720
0.11
$674,200
4
3
1,586
Off Market
77 Terrace Dr, Hilo, HI 96720
0.10
$875,000
4
3.5
2,966
For Sale
87 Terrace Dr, Hilo, HI 96720
0.11
$469,000
3
2
922
For Sale
99 Terrace Dr, Hilo, HI 96720
0.13
$564,900
3
2
1,344
Off Market
161 Manulele St #2-B-3, Hilo, HI 96720
0.17
-
-
-
-
Off Market
41 Oliana St #26, Hilo, HI 96720
0.19
-
-
-
-
Off Market
140 Palani St, Hilo, HI 96720
0.21
$432,800
3
1
792
Off Market
Palani St #12-A, Hilo, HI 96720
0.21
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-
-
-
Off Market
Lot B Lot B, Hilo, HI 96720
0.21
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-
-
-
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 5, 2026
Source: Hawaii Information Service #732718
Listed For Sale
$589,000

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Linda D Kaeo, Iokua Real Estate
Agent Phone: (808) 990-0481
Copyright 2026 MLS Hawaii, Inc. All rights reserved.
IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS.
Listing Information presented by local MLS brokerage: Zillow, Inc., local broker - Joel Backman - (808) 437-8500. Click here for more information

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Frequently asked questions about 243 Aipuni St

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 243 Aipuni St?
    Based on a $589,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 243 Aipuni St in Hilo, HI is approximately $3,335 (about $3,123 principal & interest, $137 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • What do residents say about Hilo?
    Residents describe Hilo, HI as well-kept, easy to park in, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See homes for sale in Hilo, HI.
  • What are the closest schools to 243 Aipuni St?
    The closest schools to 243 Aipuni St in Hilo, HI are Ernest Bowen Desilva Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 10/10), Hilo High School (rated 6/10), Hilo Intermediate School (rated 8/10).
  • What is 243 Aipuni St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 243 Aipuni St in Hilo, HI is $578,800.
  • How big is the lot at 243 Aipuni St?
    The lot at 243 Aipuni St in Hilo, HI is about 0.23 acres (10,000 sq ft).
  • Does 243 Aipuni St have parking?
    Yes, 243 Aipuni St in Hilo, HI has on-site parking.
243 Aipuni St, Hilo, HI 96720 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,216 sqft single-family home built in 1971. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by Hawaii Information Service on Sep 5, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 732718.