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12-557 Hawaii St, Pahoa, HI, 96778

2beds
1baths
1,300sqft
$100,000
$77price/sqft
$1,142/moest. monthly cost
$45,680/yrincome needed

About This Home

ADDED PERK - Seller just added 2 TMK's / 2 PARCELS with a total of 16,910 sq ft!! Imagine the possibilities-build another home, create an extended property, or enjoy an oversized yard. Escape to privacy and sustainability with this unique off-grid 2-story unpermitted home, nested toward the back of the property behind a gated entry. Perfect for those seeking independence an a peaceful, self-sufficient lifestyle. This property features a 4,000 gallon catchment tank, a solar power system with three 450-watt panels, six 100-watt panels, and a backup DeWalt generator to keep you powered up year-round. Adjacent parcel TMK 3-1-2-20-37 Seller financing is available with 50% down - an excellent opportunity for the right Buyer.Whether you're looking for a homestead, weekend getaway, or investment, this hidden gem promises endless potential in a quiet, natural setting.

Getting Around

2
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
9
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

4/10
Pahoa Elementary SchoolGrades PK-65.7 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 2015

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Range,Refrigerator

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Flooring: Concrete,Laminate

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,300
  • Total interior livable area: 1,300 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 3120200360000
  • Zoning: A-1A
  • Special condition: Fee Simple,Standard

Features

  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Forest

Lot

  • Lot size: 8,455 sqft

Parking

  • Parking features: Covered

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Earthquake
    EarthquakeVery High
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingRelatively High
  • Volcanic Activity
    Volcanic ActivityRelatively High
  • Wildfire
    WildfireRelatively High
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Earthquake
Inland Flooding
Volcanic Activity
Wildfire
Lightning

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Hawaii Counties

Fire

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $505$6,060
Home Insurance *$45$540
Property Taxes $174$2,088
Electricity $418$5,023
Total$1,142$13,704
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$39,154/yr
40% on housing$34,260/yr
45% on housing$30,453/yr

Hawaii FAIR Plan Programs

Hawaii - Hurricane Relief Fund

Covered
WindWind
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Current Policies
Residential: 2,402Commercial: -4
Total Premiums$5.57M
Total Exposure$928.92M

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 8.1%
8.1%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 5.6%
5.6%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 1.7%
1.7%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$77This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 96778$245
Hawaii County$497

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 96778$313
Hawaii County$424

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-04-13Price change$100,000
2025-09-23Price change$120,000
2025-07-07Listed for sale$135,000
2001-04-24Sold$13,450

For Sale by Agent

AgentShannon Takabayashi
BrokerageLei Po'o Real Estate LLC

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