Welcome to one of Honomu’s most charming and thoughtfully updated plantation homes. ?Just a short walk to Honomu town’s shops, cafés, and park, this reimagined home sits on an oversized 17,438 sq ft lot that has been extensively landscaped. Step into a light-filled interior featuring refinished hardwood floors and 9’ ceilings. The flexible layout offers five bedrooms across two levels, ideal for extended living, guests, or work-from-home use. For peace of mind, the electrical system has been professionally updated throughout, replacing original knob-and-tube wiring, along with a replaced HELCO main service box. Interior upgrades include fresh interior paint, updated lighting and fixtures, restored doors with antique hardware, and new ceiling fans for comfort. The kitchen features updated finishes and newer appliances. Both bathrooms have been tastefully refreshed, and a stacked washer and dryer are conveniently located just off the lower-level bathroom. Outside, the expansive yard offers a private, park-like setting with mature fruit trees including avocado, apple, banana, lychee, citrus, papaya, samoan coconut, and more. Extensive landscaping and open lawn space create a truly usable outdoor space, while a vintage Portuguese stone oven and storage shed add to the property’s unique character. Zoned RS-7.5, this oversized lot may offer potential for an ADU or additional dwelling, opening the door for multi-generational living, rental income, or added investment value. Buyer to verify with County. Furnishings may be included and are negotiable. Here’s an opportunity to own a spacious, character-filled home on county water in Lava Zone 8, just a 20-minute drive to Hilo.
Honomu is located in Hawaii. Honomu, Hawaii 96728has a population of 390. Honomu 96728 is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 22.43% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 25.67%.
The median household income in Honomu, Hawaii 96728 is $63,571. The median household income for the surrounding county is $68,399 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Honomu 96728 is 44.2 years.
The average high temperature in July is 81 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 63.3 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 141.2 inches per year, with 0 inches of snow per year.
