Super versatile 5-bedroom 2-bath home in Lower Kaiwiki area. Less than 5 minutes to downtown Hilo and Hilo Medical Center. Wainaku Gym is within walking distance and provides activities for the whole family. Ha'aheo School is reopening for the new school year in August with new buildings and renovated classrooms. Properties in this well-established neighborhood don’t come on the market very often. The flexible floor plan will suit many situations. The front entry door enters through the living room and accesses three bedrooms, one bath and the remodeled kitchen and dining area. From the dining area, there are two steps down to the family room, two more bedrooms and another bath. You have direct access to this area from the carport. There have been many updates in the last 5 years. The kitchen was completed updated with new cabinets, Silestone countertops, and many convenient features. The stainless steel appliances are about 5 years old. Other updates include new LVP flooring in the living room and 3 bedrooms, 8 new ceiling fans, upgrades to the electrical, solar water heater, new cabinetry in 2nd bath and more. Check out the list of improvements attached to this listing. Two wall air conditioning units keep one bedroom and the family room cool. This home is in an area with access to piped propane. You have a peekaboo ocean view from the observation deck. The tropical landscaping provides complete privacy in the fully fenced backyard. There's a large fully covered lanai off the family room and another partially covered lanai off the first and second bedrooms. Such a special home ... and it's ready for a new family!