95 PAULELE ST # Hilo HI 96720

Welcome home to Waiakea Heights, where life is filled with true Aloha. Opportunities to reside in this sought-after neighborhood are rare. This is only the third listing since 2025 and currently the only home available. This meticulously maintained residence offers a generous approx. 2,000sf of comfortable living designed for the island lifestyle. You’ll love the primary suite, which features its own private lanai, with swinging bench for peaceful mornings in the fresh air and an ensuite bathroom complete with a jetted tub and separate shower. The two cozy guest bedrooms include clever extra storage tucked above the mirrored closets. There is an extra bonus room for use as an office or hobby space. A 28-panel owned solar PV system with net metering helps keep utility costs low. At the heart of the home, the kitchen is bright, airy, and a true foodie's dream. The dining area has a door to the side yard. Guests can enter here from the driveway. With ample storage and counter space, there is plenty of room for more than one cook to prep for a holiday feast. It boasts beautiful, durable solid-surface countertops, a brand-new S/S refrigerator, glass-top range, and dishwasher - all centered around a friendly eat-in island. The open layout flows beautifully into the living room, and a walk-in pantry keeps everything organized. There’s even a built-in desk perfectly situated between kitchen and living room, for planning your next adventure or catching up on tasks.Thoughtful touches are everywhere, from the high, soaring ceilings and cooling fans that invite the trade winds inside, to the convenient laundry room and half-bath right by the entrance to garage. The large 2-car garage features two storage closets. Outside, a charming low rock wall frames the property, and the living room opens to a lovely space just waiting for your future sunset BBQs and outdoor dinners under the stars. E KOMO MAI!