Welcome home to this convenient, ground level, kitchen studio in building 9 of the Waiakea Villas. Condos in this complex are STVR (short term vacation rental) eligible, and for commercial OR residential use! It currently serves as a long term rental but is ready to be your office, vacation rental, residence, etc. Recent improvements include new toilet, faucet, kitchen cabinets and counter, and much more. Waiakea Villas is a low rise fee simple condominium in a lush tropical surrounding. Koi filled lagoons with waterfalls surround the complex. Amenities include a lovely swimming pool, walkways and waterways and a coin-operated laundry in each building. One short block to a local health food store, banking and shopping! Dining, entertainment and convenience stores are just a short walk away. Monthly Homeowner Association Fee includes: Utilities (Electric, water, sewer, gas for hot water), common area maintenance (swimming pool, parking, landscape maintenance, trash collection) and a reserve fund contribution. Electric is separately metered, cost depends on use. Monthly association fees do not include cable tv, internet and telephone. Centrally located in the heart of Hilo next to lush and picturesque Wailoa Park, a multi-acre greenbelt with large ponds, picnic pavilions and extensive jogging paths. Near the University of Hawaii at Hilo and the Hawaii County and State Buildings. Convenient walking distance to Hilo Bayfront and downtown Farmer's market. The condo is ready to occupy immediately!