Description
This thoughtfully Remodeled classic 1950s Hilo home is nestled in the desirable DeSilva School district. This home blends historic character with modern comfort. Previously the pastor’s residence for a neighborhood church, the property has now been thoughtfully transformed with extensive upgrades from 2022 through 2025, all while maintaining its timeless appeal. Located convenient to Hilo Hospital, UHH, bus service,
3-bedroom, 2-bath...617 Ainako Avenue – Classic Hilo Charm w/ocean and Mauna Kea views.
This thoughtfully Remodeled classic 1950s Hilo home is nestled in the desirable DeSilva School district. This home blends historic character with modern comfort. Previously the pastor’s residence for a neighborhood church, the property has now been thoughtfully transformed with extensive upgrades from 2022 through 2025, all while maintaining its timeless appeal. Located convenient to Hilo Hospital, UHH, bus service,
3-bedroom, 2-bath residence offers ocean views, a spacious 19,671 sq. ft. lot, backed by lush forest and fronted by Ainako Avenue.
Highlights & Features:
Modernized Layout: Walls removed to create an open living, dining, and kitchen area, with new craftsman-style pillars adding definition and character. Now the home is all double wall construction!
Master Retreat: Enlarged primary bedroom featuring a walk-in closet, new tiled shower, upgraded fixtures, added window, and private lanai with stairs to the backyard.
Quality Finishes: Mahogany trim, wainscoting, paneling, and solid mahogany, fir, or teak doors throughout. Ceilings converted to sheetrock; doorways enlarged for an airy feel.
Floors: Beautifully refinished Douglas fir floors 2021.
Windows & Lighting: New Marvin black-trim casement windows and recessed can lighting throughout.
Remodeled Kitchen: Complete renovation featuring handmade Moroccan Zellige tiles in teal and white, leathered quartz countertop, 7-burner gas range w/ double oven, wine cooler, imported Portuguese farmhouse sink, all new cabinets, 2 pantries, upscale appliances.
Bathrooms: Both fully remodeled with stylish finishes.
Additional Features: Working wood burning fireplace, two-car carport w/ storage, new gutters installed August 2025.
Location, ocean and Mauna Kea views, large lot, minutes to Hilo Hospital, and convenience to downtown make this a home you will want to see.
Listing Agents
![Donna Duryea]()
donna.duryea@compass.comP: (808)-987-4511
- dori.hanson@compass.com
P: (206)-713-0621
Property Details for 617 Ainako Avenue, Unit 1
Property Details for 617 Ainako Avenue, Unit 1
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 723811 |
| Days on Market | 22 |
| Taxes | $1,614 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.45 AC / 19,671 SF |
| County | Hawaii County |
Location
Building Information for 617 Ainako Avenue, Unit 1
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Property Information for 617 Ainako Avenue, Unit 1
- Flood Zone: X
- Lava Zone: 3
- Directions: Head up Kaumana Drive, Turn right on Ainako just after the gas station. The house is on left. Drive slowly and look for address (617) on mailbox. The home sits above the road on a gravel driveway. Real estate sign at the driveway.
- Topography: Gentle Slope
- Latitude: 19.70925036
- Longitude: -155.12043271
- Year Built: 1951
- Road Frontage Type: Road/Street
- Roads: County
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Tax Year: 2025
- Association Fee: $0
- Tax Annual Amount: $1,614
- Tax Assessed Value: 470400.0
- Parcel Number: 3-2-5-21-12
- Tax key: 325021012
- Tax Lot: 8
- Carport Spaces: 2.0
- Carport Area: 360
- Carport Area Units: Square Feet
- Garage Area Units: Square Feet
- Parking Features: Covered
- 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: Cleared, Grassy, Rocky
- Land Tenure: Fee Simple
- Living Area: 1697.0
- Lot Size Area: 19671.0
- Special Assessment Amount Frequency: Monthly
- Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
- Assessment Year: 2025
- Covenants Conditions Restrictions: No
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Property Type: Residential
- Agriculture Dedicated: No
- Water Heater: Gas, Solar, Tankless
- Internet Access: Cable
- Sewer: Cesspool
- Solid Waste Disposal: Private Contractor
- Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available
- Exterior Area Units: Square Feet
- Pool: No
- Structures: Yes
- Washer Dryer Type: Dryer, Washer
- Levels: One
- Elevation Units: Feet
- Bathrooms Total: 2
- Heating: Other
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Oven, Range Hood, Washer, Wine Cooler
- Cooling: Other
- Bathrooms Full: 2
- Bathrooms Half: 0
- Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
- Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
- Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
- Bedrooms Total: 4
- Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
- Common Area Expenses: No
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Leasable Area Units: Square Feet
Property History for 617 Ainako Avenue, Unit 1
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2025 | Listed (Active) HIS #723811 | $825,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/21/2025 | Listed (Active) HIS #723811 | $825,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Schools near 617 Ainako Avenue, Unit 1
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 6 | |||
| Public - | 7 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Charter - | K to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Ernest Bowen Desilva Elementary School PublicPK to 6 | ||
Hilo Intermediate School Public7 to 8 | ||
Hilo High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Connections - New Century Public Charter School CharterK 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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