Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds1,472 sqft
2555 Lā-'ī Rd, Honolulu, HI 96816
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.64 acresLot Size
1949Year Built
$482/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

New price! An extremely rare opportunity to build your dream home, develop or renovate the existing residence on a 28,000+ sqft mountainside lot! Located deep in beautiful Palolo Valley and surrounded by lush greenery combined with the serene sounds of nature, this home has tremendous potential and is located in an R-5 zone. Front home is 3 bed/1 bath and back area is 1 bed/ 1 bath with a family room. Close to restaurants, shops, schools, park and the University of Hawaii. Priced to sell! Existing...New price! An extremely rare opportunity to build your dream home, develop or renovate the existing residence on a 28,000+ sqft mountainside lot! Located deep in beautiful Palolo Valley and surrounded by lush greenery combined with the serene sounds of nature, this home has tremendous potential and is located in an R-5 zone. Front home is 3 bed/1 bath and back area is 1 bed/ 1 bath with a family room. Close to restaurants, shops, schools, park and the University of Hawaii. Priced to sell! Existing structure needs major repairs or tear down. Sold as-is. Do not go on property unattended.
  • Listed by: Jaymes K Song License #RS-74206 • BHGRE Advantage Realty
Listing closed: 11/03/2017 12:00 AM • Source: HICENTRAL, MLS#: 201709237

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Location

Listing Courtesy of BHGRE Advantage Realty, Jaymes K Song, License #RS-74206

Sold By Vesta Hawaii Real Estate, Courtney J Takai, License #RB-20731

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Property Information for 2555 Lā-'ī Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $133 / month
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
  • Architectural Style: Detach Single Family
  • View: City, Mountain, Ocean
  • Zoning: 05 - R-5 Residential District
  • Neighbourhood: PALOLO
  • Flood Zone: Zone X
  • Stories/Levels: One
  • Land Tenure: FS - Fee Simple
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Lot Size: 0.64 AC / 28,050 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Topography: Up Slope
  • City: Honolulu
  • County Or Parish: Oahu
  • State Or Province: HI
  • Location: Inside
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee 2 Includes: None
  • Tax Amount: $132.60
  • Tax Assessed Value: $574,600.00
  • Tax Assessed Value Improvements: $145,400.00
  • Tax Assessed Value Land: $429,200.00
  • Tax Excemption Owner Occupancy: 120000
  • Tax Paid By Seller: No
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Parcel Number: 1-3-4-012-006-0000
  • HOA YN: No
School Information
  • Elementary School: Palolo
  • High School: Kaimuki
  • Middle Or Junior School: Jarrett
Parking
  • Parking Features: Carport
  • Parking Total: 2
Property
Lot Information
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Road Frontage: Paved Rd
  • SQFT Garage Carport: 400.0
  • SQFT Roofed Living: 1472.0
  • Sqft Total: 1472.0
  • Land Recorded: Regular System
  • Lot Features: Clear, Wooded
  • Lot Size Area: 28050.0
  • Year Built: 1949
Property and Assessments
  • Appliances: Dryer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Photo Count: 1
  • New Development Construction: No
  • Property Condition: Needs Major Repair
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Disclosures: Property Disclosure Stmt
  • Foreclosure: No
  • Fractional Ownership: No
  • Condo Property Regime: No
  • Set Backs: C&C, Of Record
  • TMK Area: 134
  • TMK Condo Property Regime Number: 0
  • TMK Division: 1
  • TMK Parcel: 6
  • TMKPLAT: 12
  • TMK Section: 4
  • TMK Zone: 3
Utilities
  • Utilities: Overhead Electricity, Water
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Single Wall
  • Easements: None
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Pool Features: None
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle, Other
  • Security Features: Key
Interior Features
  • Baths Full: 2
  • Baths Half: 0
  • Baths Total: 2.0
  • Beds Total: 4.0
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Active Open House Count: 0
  • DOM: 139
  • Listing Service: Full Service
  • Lock Box: Yes
  • MLS: HI Central
  • MLS Area Major: DiamondHd
  • Open House Count: 5
  • Status: Sold
  • Public Remarks: NEW PRICE! An extremely rare opportunity to build your dream home, develop or renovate the existing residence on a 28,000+ sqft mountainside lot! Located deep in beautiful Palolo Valley and surrounded by lush greenery combined with the serene sounds of nature, this home has tremendous potential and is located in an R-5 zone. Front home is 3 bed/1 bath and back area is 1 bed/ 1 bath with a family room. Close to restaurants, shops, schools, park and the University of Hawaii. Priced to sell! Existing structure needs major repairs or tear down. Sold as-is. Do not go on property unattended.
  • Possession: 45 Days or Less
Showing and Remarks
  • Showing Instructions: One Day Notice Reqd, Appointment Only, Call Assistant, Listor Must Be Present
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner

Property History for 2555 Lā-'ī Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 3, 2017

Sold

HICENTRAL #201709237

$710,000—
Oct 30, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #608343561

$710,000—
Sep 16, 2017

Contract Signed

HICENTRAL #201709237

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/03/2017

Sold

HICENTRAL #201709237

$710,000
10/30/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #608343561

$710,000
09/16/2017

Contract Signed

HICENTRAL #201709237

—

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 2555 Lā-'ī Road

Taxable ValueLand$656,400Additions$151,500Total$807,900
Tax Record2025$2,372 ($198 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,472 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,472 SqFtStories1Lot Size28,050 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1949Year Renovated1975ZoningU/05/00CountyHONOLULUAPN1-3-4-012-006-0000

Schools near 2555 Lā-'ī Road

This home is within Hawaii Department Of Education.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Palolo Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

William P Jarrett Middle School
Public6 to 8

Kaimuki High School
Public9 to 12

Anuenue School
PublicPK to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 2555 Lā-'ī Road, Honolulu, HI 96816
$710,000
4
1,472
28,050
–
16
6.5
4,066
24,688
$979,000
5
4.5
1,860
10,430
–
6
2.5
1,878
23,612
–
7
3.5
2,282
28,935
–
3
1
904
58,251

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