149 Halai St, Hilo, HI 96720
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FOR SALE

$999,500

  • 3 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 2,760 sqft

149 Halai St, Hilo, HI 96720

Est. Mortgage $5,383/mo*
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We estimate this home will sell faster than 86% nearby.

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 2008
$362/sqft

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 149 Halai St.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

About this House

Welcome to Halai Hill, rich in Hawaiian Lore and Hilo's history.
Perched on this iconic hill, you'll find an impressive three story home overlooking Hilo Bay.

The top floor is the primary suite, with a large deck to enjoy the spectacular ocean views.
Vaulted open beam ceilings create a warm and elegant ambiance.
The ensuite bathroom features a soaking tub, twin vanities, and a large walk in shower.

When you enter the home on the main floor, the view of the ocean through the sliding doors to the deck is breathtaking. The elegant great room and open kitchen have recently been upgraded with new appliances and freshly painted.

Downstairs you'll find two large bedrooms, each of them a corner room with wonderful views and great airflow. A full bathroom completes this floor.
The ground floor is a full basement open to the back yard with Ulu trees, lemon trees, and a grassy lawn.

With close proximity to the Hilo Benioff Medical Center, the University of Hawaii at Hilo, and Bayfront, the location is exceptional.

Come and be a part of this vibrant tapestry we call Hilo Hawaii.
Listing courtesy of Jared C Gates, (808) 756-1319
Big Island Homes & Land Co., Ltd.
Source: Hawaii Information Service, MLS#732279
We estimate this home will sell faster than 86% nearby.

Home Details for 149 Halai St

Interior Features

Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2760 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available, Sewer ConnectedAppliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, RefrigeratorDishwasherLaundry: Hook-ups AvailableMicrowaveRefrigerator
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Has Electric on Property
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet, Slate
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Carpet, Slate
View
Has a ViewView: Bay, Ocean, Sunrise

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: None
Frontage
Road Frontage: County RoadRoad Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront
Surface & Elevation
Elevation Units: Feet

Days on Market

Days on Market: 42

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 2008
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Not Attached Property
Property Information
Parcel Number: 3230220500000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $999,500Price Per Sqft: $362

Active Status

MLS Status: A

Location

Direction & Address
City: HiloCommunity: HALAI HILL TRACT

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 732279

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2760 Square Feet

HOA

HOA Fee: No HOA Fee

Lot Information

Lot Area: 9344 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Fee Simple, Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: 1031 Exchange, Cash, Conventional, VA Loan

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Full

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 732279Water ViewWater View: Bay, OceanAttribution Contact: 8087561319Common Interest: None

Around this home

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What Locals Say about Hilo

At least 155 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 89 % Say car is needed

  • 79 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 77 % Say parking is easy

  • 74 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 65 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 62 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 61 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 60 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 59 % Say kids play outside

  • 53 % Say it's quiet

  • 48 % Say there's wildlife

  • 40 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 40 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 36 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 34 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 32 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Kawena kaimimoku
    "Yea nice place to live in a little town but still in Hawaii not really a city so it’s peaceful like you know everyone"
  • Chris
    "It rains a lot. Get used to having a lot of mold in your house. Make sure to check for flood zoning. "
  • Reenairvine808
    "Friendly Halloween neighborhood, kids play outside, walk and exercise, community events, local entertainment, local sporting events "
  • Etivele
    "The area is filling with families homes and apartments. There are many parks in the area with a lot of stores and restaurants"
  • Trulia User
    "My neighborhood is clean and people are friendly. Neighbors always keep an eye out for others and help when needed. Neighborhood is quiet and people drive with respect. "
  • Hmoana W.
    "There are few sidewalks in Hilo, or I would permit my children to walk or bike on them. Not only is it dangerous from cars passing the street is often crūmbling."
  • Hmoana W.
    "Our neighbors are helpful and fun. We keep an eye out for each other (strangers, loose dogs, ect). We get together for potlucks at least once per year."
  • Hmoana W.
    "Few proper sidewalks, so often dogs and their owners are in the street. Can be dangerous with cars. "
  • Kimberly B.
    "Dogs are leashed only stray dogs are not leashed. Most dog are well behaved. There is always one dog in your neighbor that your whole family is scared of. "
  • Alric D.
    "I use my work and personal vehicles to commute throughout the town. There are bus routes but I do not use them."
  • Chantel M.
    "My neighbors always watch out for eachother. Majority of the people here are welcoming. Clean Neighborhood."
  • Alric D.
    "Besides the Merrie Monarch Hula Festival every April and the Hoolaulea concert every year at the end of September, Hilo has a lot of food places to choose from and the community is very local and family oriented."
  • Stacie.pedro
    "I live here for 4 years and our neighbors are great!! The traffic is loud and cars speed thru here! It rains about 350 days out of the year and we are infested with slugs and fire ants! Cannot grow your own veggies because of the slug problem "
  • Stacie.pedro
    "I love my neighbors! We’re always looking out for eachother. The negative side is that there are no sidewalks and cars speed a lot thru here as there are no speed bumps "
  • Jacque S.
    "Bon dances, church potluck, Halloween, seasonal craft fairs, ohana living near ohana, and ice shave "
  • Corey H.
    "Nice neighbors and great association! Activities and parks for kids to play! Good schools and a very safe place to raise kids! Lots to do around the area as far as swimming, fishing, paddle boarding! Best place to live! Traffic is not as bad as Oahu so very easy to commute! "
  • Kaui.8986
    "Merry monarch every year at the stadium is the biggest event we have in our neighborhood great food great place great people all around awesome place "
  • Reenairvine808
    "Public transit is not the best transportation, trick or treating is only popular in particular areas of Hilo, very convenient place to live on the Big Island. Lots of food and shopping nearby as opposed to other districts on the Big Island. "
  • Patrick Michell CPA
    "Friendly, clean, the best school district. Close to all amenities shopping, airport, university and medical center hospital."
  • Honu05
    "We have a dog walk park next street over. I think dog owners would love this area. It’s definitely pet friendly"
  • ALICIA H.
    "my neighborhood is close to restaurants, parks, and grocery stores. you could walk to the bus terminal to go to the beach, the mall, and schools."
  • Honu05
    "There’s a dog park the next street over☺️ Most dog owners take walks to the park and back. Or they just walk their dogs to the end of the street and back"
  • Sastevenson67
    "Few parks, good public transportation. Community acceptance is exceptional. Most people mind their own business "
  • Leatualii C.
    "Centrally located. Elementary, Middle, High School, and College within 5 mins. 5 mins from the mall, as well as, grocery stores."
  • Stacie p.
    "It’s quiet and neighbors are friendly. Everything is close to the grocery store, kuhio plaza shopping mall, Walmart, restaurants, Ross, hospital and clinics"
  • Tootropichawaii
    "Great neighborhood, close to beach, stores, restaraunt, friendly community, close to church, airport"
  • Junjyfuifatu
    "I've lived here for 5 years and everyone is very friendly. there are some flaws but everyone seems to get along very well due to the similarities in belief between cultures."

Market trends in Hilo

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
Sale-to-List Price
Price per sq ft
Available listings
134
16
MoM

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$957K
Since last month
Decreased$37K (-3.7%)
Since last year
Decreased$391K (-29%)
Since last sale
Increased$707K (+282.8%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +89% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$957K
August 2026$980K
July 2026$994K
March 2026$648K
February 2026$1.03M
January 2026$1.04M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.20
Single-Family Home
$474,500
02/19/26
3
1.5
1,004
0.47
Single-Family Home
$496,000
10/06/25
3
3
2,072
0.15
Single-Family Home
$505,000
05/15/26
3
1
1,488
0.34
Single-Family Home
$590,000
11/05/25
4
3
1,816
0.45
Single-Family Home
$520,000
03/13/26
3
2
1,296
0.50
Single-Family Home
$544,000
06/12/26
3
2.5
1,380
0.50
Single-Family Home
$480,415
10/31/25
3
2
1,056
0.35
Single-Family Home
$778,000
07/17/26
5
2
3,394
0.44
Single-Family Home
$545,000
03/16/26
3
2
1,346
0.55
Single-Family Home
$460,000
07/02/26
3
2.5
1,056

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
0.06
-
-
-
-
Off Market
0.06
$529,000
5
1
2,006
Off Market
0.10
-
-
-
-
Off Market
0.13
-
-
-
-
Off Market
0.13
$565,000
3
2.5
1,312
Off Market
0.15
$474,800
3
2
1,030
Off Market
0.15
$505,000
3
1
1,488
Recently Sold
0.18
-
-
-
-
Off Market
0.18
$506,400
3
1.5
904
Off Market
0.20
$474,500
3
1.5
1,004
Recently Sold
0.22
$1,725,200
4
5.5
8,048
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 28, 2026
Source: Hawaii Information Service #732279
Listed For Sale
$999,500
Mar 1, 2026
Source: Hawaii Information Service #723594
ListingRemoved
$1,100,000
Jan 6, 2026
Source: Hawaii Information Service #723594
PriceChange
$1,100,000
Price decreased by 12%
Oct 22, 2025
Source: Hawaii Information Service #723594
PriceChange
$1,250,000
Price decreased by 9%
Aug 25, 2025
Source: Hawaii Information Service #723594
Listed For Sale
$1,370,000

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Jared C Gates, Big Island Homes & Land Co., Ltd.
Agent Phone: (808) 756-1319
Copyright 2026 MLS Hawaii, Inc. All rights reserved.
IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS.
Listing Information presented by local MLS brokerage: Zillow, Inc., local broker - Joel Backman - (808) 437-8500. Click here for more information

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Frequently asked questions about 149 Halai St

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 149 Halai St?
    Based on a $999,500 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 149 Halai St in Hilo, HI is approximately $5,568 (about $5,260 principal & interest, $233 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • What do residents say about Hilo?
    Residents describe Hilo, HI as well-kept, easy to park in, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See homes for sale in Hilo, HI.
  • What are the closest schools to 149 Halai St?
    The closest schools to 149 Halai St in Hilo, HI are Hilo High School (rated 6/10), Hilo Intermediate School (rated 8/10), Hilo Union Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 8/10).
  • What is 149 Halai St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 149 Halai St in Hilo, HI is $956,900.
  • Does 149 Halai St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 149 Halai St in Hilo, HI has laundry facilities.
  • How big is the lot at 149 Halai St?
    The lot at 149 Halai St in Hilo, HI is about 0.21 acres (9,344 sq ft).
149 Halai St, Hilo, HI 96720 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,760 sqft single-family home built in 2008. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by Hawaii Information Service on Jul 28, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 732279.