Hawaii time! This listing includes two cottages! They were built by Mr. Horner, the Hawaii Country School Superintendent. The smaller cottage on the right was built for Mr. Horner’s sister. They were built in 1930. The cottages are located on .65 acre in Volcano, Hawaii. The red cottage is a plantation style cottage with one bedroom and one bathroom. The white cottage has been updated and has a wood burning stove. What would you do with these cottages? Three bedrooms, three bathrooms and 1,667 square feet. $579,000
Contact Pat Halpern with Aloha Sotheby’s International Realty: 808-895-2283
From the Zillow listing:
RARE FIND-TWO COTTAGES 0N ONE LOT IN THE VILLAGE. Built to last from “old growth” lumber, these two cottages have many good years remaining. Having been well maintained over time and with recent upgrades, this property has a lot to offer a savvy Buyer! Each cottage has their own address, their own carport, catchment tank and cesspool. As noted in the Volcano Village Historic Building Inventory prepared by Boone Morrison, Architect in 1993, “the houses were built by a Mr. Horner, said to have been the Hawaii County School Superintendent. The smaller house on the right was built for his sister.” Per Boone, Volcano has the highest number of historic homes, built prior to 1950, anywhere in the State of Hawaii. The red cottage at 19-4144 Haunani Rd., built in 1930, is a 1 bedroom/1 bath of 803 sqft with single car carport. This cottage is truly an updated plantation style home with useable area under the house including a half bath, storage, laundry area and large work space. Fresh paint in and out plus kitchen and bath upgrades add value. The white cottage at 19-4150 Haunani Rd., built in 1941, is a 2 bed/1 bath of 864 sqft. plus a 2 car carport. A complete remodel in 2025-2026 included ceilings, flooring, lighting, cabinets, counter tops and appliances plus a new wood burning fireplace! Originally a single wall home, it is now double wall with new wiring and insulation added behind drywall interior. Wiring upgrades completed with permit by licensed electrician. Located in the heart of Volcano Village, you are minutes to the Farmer Markets, post office, store and restaurants plus community events, classes or hiking at Volcanoes National Park. So much to do, so little time!
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