28-256 Akaka Falls Rd

2,672 Sq. Ft.
$402 / Sq. Ft.
2,672
Sq. Ft.
$402
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Wrap yourself in uncommon elegance! Upscale finishes coupled with a beautiful Hamakua setting offer the chance to live in historic Honomu,just minutes from world famous Akaka Falls! Enter thru a long drive to a circular "herb" garden that offers many edibles including bamboo, ginger, tumeric, and more! Terraced planter boxes just beyond offer the opportunity for your green thumb to blossom! Full of other edibles including orange, mango, lychee, rambutan, sapote, mango, calimansi, longan, avocado,...Wrap yourself in uncommon elegance! Upscale finishes coupled with a beautiful Hamakua setting offer the chance to live in historic Honomu,just minutes from world famous Akaka Falls! Enter thru a long drive to a circular "herb" garden that offers many edibles including bamboo, ginger, tumeric, and more! Terraced planter boxes just beyond offer the opportunity for your green thumb to blossom! Full of other edibles including orange, mango, lychee, rambutan, sapote, mango, calimansi, longan, avocado, starfruit, ulu, mangostein and more, the home is also your own private breadbasket. Wide "Futurastone" stepping stones lead to a 8ft mahogany entry door that's foretells the refined spaces to come! With minimum 9 ft ceilings that soar to about 13 ft, the central vault has added the warmth of wood with a stylish T&G inset area. The open concept living space includes a chef's quality kitchen with dual sinks, pot filler over the gas cook top, huge bar area, pantry and rich cabinetry topped by both granite and quartz. A breakfast nook and oversized great room lead to 375 ft of lanai space. The lanai overlooks the beautiful lawn area that is positioned to become the perfect spot for your future pool! Tucked in each corner of the home, 4 bedrooms offer privacy between spaces. Enter the master thru a built in office nook that offers perfect "work from home" privacy. Like the rest of the home, the master offers transom windows along with a set of corner windows that bring the outdoors in. The master bath reflects the detail you'd expect with quality construction. A custom tub, floor-to-ceiling tiled shower, water closet and long vanity are all generously spaced. Two additional bedrooms enjoy a ensuite baths while the "bonus space" currently used as bedroom 4 is the perfect spot for crafts, tv space, exercise room or?? Handy to the garage (new epoxy painted floor) is an interior laundry with great built ins. Enjoy Fiber optic as well as cable are available.

Property Details for 28-256 Akaka Falls Road

View
Mountain(s), Ocean
Waterfront
No
Subdivision Name
HONOMU
Zoning
RS-7.5
LISTING UPDATED: 10/03/2024 12:01 AM

Property Details for 28-256 Akaka Falls Road

StatusClosed
MLS #655832
Days on Market10
Taxes$3,423 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built2010
Lot Size1.28 AC / 55,887 SF
CountyHawaii County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Hawaii Life, Denise S. Nakanishi, License #RB-17031

Sold By Hawaii Life, Hilary A Millar, License #RB-22747

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Building Information for 28-256 Akaka Falls Road

Stories-Year Built2010Building Size-Lot Size1.28 AC / 55,887 SF

Payment Calculator

$5,525 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,239

Property Taxes

$285

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 28-256 Akaka Falls Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Flood Zone: X
  • Lava Zone: 8
  • Directions: From Hilo take Hawaii Belt Rd. Turn left onto Honomu Rd. Turn left onto State Hwy 220 (Old Mamalahoa Hwy). Turn right to stay on State Hwy 220 (Akaka Falls Rd). Destination will be on the right just past the shuttered fruit stand. Take the long driveway.
  • Topography: Fairly Level
  • Latitude: 19.86702352
  • Longitude: -155.11595423
  • Year Built: 2010
  • Roads: County, Paved
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Association Fee: $0
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,423
  • Tax Assessed Value: 676600.0
  • Parcel Number: 3-2-8-13-62
  • Tax key: 328013062
  • Tax Lot: 4
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Area: 624
  • Carport Area Units: Square Feet
  • Garage Area Units: Square Feet
  • Parking Features: Attached, Covered
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Lot Information
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Property Attached: No
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Other Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Roofed Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Flag Lot
  • Land Tenure: Fee Simple
  • Living Area: 2672.0
  • Lot Size Area: 55887.0
Property and Assessments
  • Special Assessment Amount Frequency: Monthly
  • Assessment Year: 2021
  • Covenants Conditions Restrictions: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Agriculture Dedicated: No
Utilities
  • Water Heater: Tankless
  • Internet Access: Cable, DSL, Wireless
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Solid Waste Disposal: None
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available, Underground Utilities
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Area Units: Square Feet
  • Pool: No
  • Fencing: Chain Link
Interior Features
  • Washer Dryer Type: Dryer, Washer
  • Levels: One
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Bathrooms Total: 3
  • Heating: Zoned
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Cooling: Zoned
  • Interior Features: High Ceilings
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
Multi Family
Income & Expenses
  • Common Area Expenses: No
Rental
Rental Information
  • Leasable Area Units: Square Feet

Property History for 28-256 Akaka Falls Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 9, 2026

Temporarily Off Market

HIS #725621

—
Feb 10, 2026

Contract Out

HIS #725621

—
Nov 11, 2025

Listed (Active)

HIS #725621

$1,379,000—
Oct 1, 2025

Permanently Off Market

HIS #719164

—
Aug 12, 2025

Listed (Active)

HIS #719164

—
Jul 28, 2025

Contract Out

HIS #719164

—
Mar 11, 2025

Listed (Active)

HIS #719164

$1,388,800—
Dec 23, 2021

Sold

HIS #655832

$1,075,000—
Dec 9, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1483327031

$1,075,000

+10.3% / yr

Dec 1, 2021

Contract Signed

HIS #655832

—
Nov 21, 2021

Listed (Active)

HIS #655832

$1,150,001—
Oct 7, 2015

Sold

HIS #273362

$585,000—
Oct 2, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #557275892

$585,000

+1.3% / yr

Aug 24, 2015

Contract Signed

HIS #273362

—
May 19, 2014

Listed (Active)

HIS #273362

$695,900—
Jan 3, 2013

Sold

HIS #253774

$565,000—
Dec 26, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #344177017

$565,000

+14.8% / yr

Oct 12, 2012

Contract Signed

HIS #253774

—
May 7, 2012

Listed (Active)

HIS #253774

$649,000—
Mar 22, 2012

Permanently Off Market

HIS #242321

—
Jan 25, 2011

Listed (Active)

HIS #242321

$875,000—
Mar 10, 2009

Permanently Off Market

HIS #215098

—
Aug 21, 2008

Listed (Active)

HIS #215098

$845,000—
Jul 16, 2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #223688950

$265,855

-4.5% / yr

Jan 9, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #173144609

$285,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/09/2026

Temporarily Off Market

HIS #725621

—
02/10/2026

Contract Out

HIS #725621

—
11/11/2025

Listed (Active)

HIS #725621

$1,379,000
10/01/2025

Permanently Off Market

HIS #719164

—
08/12/2025

Listed (Active)

HIS #719164

—
07/28/2025

Contract Out

HIS #719164

—
03/11/2025

Listed (Active)

HIS #719164

$1,388,800
12/23/2021

Sold

HIS #655832

$1,075,000
12/09/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1483327031

$1,075,000

+10.3% / yr

12/01/2021

Contract Signed

HIS #655832

—
11/21/2021

Listed (Active)

HIS #655832

$1,150,001
10/07/2015

Sold

HIS #273362

$585,000
10/02/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #557275892

$585,000

+1.3% / yr

08/24/2015

Contract Signed

HIS #273362

—
05/19/2014

Listed (Active)

HIS #273362

$695,900
01/03/2013

Sold

HIS #253774

$565,000
12/26/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #344177017

$565,000

+14.8% / yr

10/12/2012

Contract Signed

HIS #253774

—
05/07/2012

Listed (Active)

HIS #253774

$649,000
03/22/2012

Permanently Off Market

HIS #242321

—
01/25/2011

Listed (Active)

HIS #242321

$875,000
03/10/2009

Permanently Off Market

HIS #215098

—
08/21/2008

Listed (Active)

HIS #215098

$845,000
07/16/2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #223688950

$265,855

-4.5% / yr

01/09/2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #173144609

$285,000

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

Public Records for 28-256 Akaka Falls Road

Taxable ValueLand$248,100Additions$830,600Total$1,078,700
Tax Record2025$5,318 ($443 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt2,672 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,672 SqFtStories1Lot Size55,887 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2010ZoningRS-7.5CountyHAWAIIAPN3-2-8-013-062

Schools near 28-256 Akaka Falls Road

This home is within Hawaii Department Of Education.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - K to 12
Charter - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Hilo High School
Public9 to 12

Ka Umeke Kaeo - Public Charter School
CharterPK 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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Listing Courtesy of Hawaii Life, Denise S. Nakanishi, License #RB-17031

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