564 HOAKA RD, HILO, HI 96720

Discover Your Tropical Oasis in Hilo, Hawaii!

Listing Provided by: KW Big Island
MLS #: 713744

Description

House of Light – A Botanical Sanctuary in HiloNestled in the lush foothills of Mauna Loa, this rare 3.7-acre estate offers a private world of beauty, peace, and possibility. Surrounded by panoramic nature views, botanical gardens, and a private forest with stream. The House of Light invites you to live in harmony with nature while generating income or hosting unforgettable retreats.This property offers three separate stylish living arrangements, with flexibility for multigenerational living, long-term rentals, or guest accommodations. A spacious 5BD/3BA, 2 story main home, plus two charming 2BD/1BA cottages, each with their own entrance, kitchen, bathroom and nearby paved parking. Explore through your personal tropical paradise, alive with many ferns, orchids, bamboo, citrus and exotic fruiting trees. Bordering protected watershed land with access to long nature walks and pure volcanic water. A place to truly connect—with the land and yourself.Host gatherings in the botanical gardens or in the main home with its spacious indoor/outdoor flow, and country-style kitchen. A charming bathhouse is tucked into a bamboo grotto, offering a soaking tub, jet shower, and tranquil massage/yoga space. Nearby, a glamping tent platform with power, water, and an outdoor kitchen.At 1,000 ft elevation, enjoy cool trade winds and refreshing temperatures year-round—just 10–20 minutes from Hilo’s university, hospital, shopping, and beaches.Highlights:• 3 Beautiful homes (5BD/3BA + Two 2BD/1BA)• Botanical gardens & private forest• Bathhouse + glamping tent w/ kitchen• Event hosting potential (permits may apply)• 2 Permitted Cesspool Systems• Public water, power & high-speed internet• Borders protected land with trailsBY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Property Details

Price: $1,290,000
Sold Price:
Address: 564 HOAKA RD, HILO, HI 96720
Ownership: Full
Status: Active
Category: Residential Income
Type: Garden, Single Family Home, Single Level

Total Bedrooms: 9
Total Bathrooms: 5
Full Baths: 5
Living Area: 4,014 Square Feet

Listed by: KW Big Island
Year Built: 1996
Levels: Two

Features and Amenities

Interior Features: ADA Accessible, Cathedral Ceilings, Enclosed Lanai, High Ceilings, Meeting Room, Private Restroom, Skylights, Vaulted Ceilings
Exterior Features: Lightning
View: Forest, Garden, HIS Sunrise, Ocean
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Appliances: Dryer, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, HIS Microwave Hood, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked
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Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, HIS Resin Tile, Laminate, Vinyl
Security: CO2 Detection, Smoke Detector(s)
Laundry: Common Area

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Parking Features: Assigned
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Community Information

Project Name:
Subdivision Name: WAIAKEA HOMESTEADS
Association Fee: $0 Monthly

Stories: 1
Year Established:

Lava Zone: 3
Flood Zone: A, X

Land Information

Lot Size: 165,180 Square Feet
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Land Tenure: Fee Simple

Lot Features: Cleared, Grassy, Landscaped, Wooded
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Roads: Paved
Roads Frontage Type: HIS Road/Street

Zoning: A-3A
Horse Amenities:

Additional Details

Assessed Tax Value: $942,800
Annual Tax: $6,852
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Lot: 1011-C
Tax Block:

Utilities: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
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Heating:
Sewer: Cesspool
Water:
Solid Waste Disposal: Private Contractor

First Listed October 29, 2024, 9:40 am
Last Updated July 8, 2025, 1:14 pm
Listing Conditions: Fee Simple, Standard
Property Condition:
Financial Info Available:

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