When you step into this Hilo Kamaaina home, you step back in time when poodle skirts and soda shops reigned supreme. All the best parts of the fifties remain lovingly preserved such as the coveted original sliding windows and hardwood floors. You’ll be charmed by the bi-fold carriage doors and the cheerful red counters and banquet in the kitchen. At the same time, the home has been upgraded over the years to keep up with modern sensibilities.
The location can’t be beaten as it’s in the highly sought after Haili district. Leave your car at home and let the sidewalks guide you safely on foot to grocery stores, schools, downtown restaurants, and festivities.
You’ll find there is plenty of room for everyone upstairs with 3 nice sized bedrooms but the bonus is the full downstairs basement with high ceilings. This area has a large storage closet with shelves and another room that could serve as an extra bedroom or as an office or hobby room. But the best is the large flex space which could be used to park your car and/or be an incredible workshop. Or how about just opening up the carriage doors and hosting a gathering that can flow into the back yard?
The roof was replaced in 2014. Electrical upgrades were made around the same time.
Let’s talk about that back yard. It’s small and oh so easy to care for with several fruit trees which also serve to make the yard very private and charming. This is a space you’ll love to spend time in. Bring your coffee and your newspaper and sit for a while.
This darling home is sturdy, tidy and clean and ready for the next buyer to love on it.