50 E Palai St, Hilo, HI 96720
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OFF MARKET

$659,800

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,900 sqft (on 1.04 acres)

50 E Palai St, Hilo, HI 96720

Est. Refi. Payment $3,579/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jan 23, 2015 for $350,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$660K
Since last month
Decreased$17K (-2.5%)
Since last year
Decreased$8K (-1.2%)
Since last sale
Increased$310K (+88.5%)
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 +69% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$660K
August 2026$659K
July 2026$677K
June 2026$665K
May 2026$666K
April 2026$659K
March 2026$653K
February 2026$635K
January 2026$626K
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2024
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2022
2021
2020
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2018
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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
75 E Palai St, Hilo, HI
0.08
Single-Family Home
$530,000
04/24/26
4
2
1,067
410 Olu St, Hilo, HI
0.07
Single-Family Home
$565,000
10/03/25
2
2
1,488
118 W Kawailani St, Hilo, HI
0.53
Single-Family Home
$699,000
07/02/26
3
2
1,116
2669 Kilauea Ave, Hilo, HI
0.21
Single-Family Home
$399,000
07/31/26
3
1
960
2654 Waianuhea Pl, Hilo, HI
0.20
Single-Family Home
$675,000
09/10/25
3
3
1,336
25A Awapuhi St, Hilo, HI
0.35
Single-Family Home
$489,000
06/16/26
3
1.5
880
2615 Kinoole St, Hilo, HI
0.49
Single-Family Home
$500,000
04/17/26
3
2
1,144
2244A Kinoole St, Hilo, HI
0.37
Single-Family Home
$570,000
04/22/26
4
2.5
1,416
155 W Kawailani St, Hilo, HI
0.54
Single-Family Home
$350,000
08/10/26
3
1
1,092
234 Kipa St, Hilo, HI
0.75
Single-Family Home
$860,000
07/15/26
4
2
2,224

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
76 E Palai St, Hilo, HI 96720
0.06
$737,000
5
4.5
2,092
For Sale
407 Olu St, Hilo, HI 96720
0.04
$582,700
3
2
1,120
Off Market
404 Olu St #2, Hilo, HI 96720
0.06
-
-
-
-
Off Market
410 Olu St, Hilo, HI 96720
0.07
$543,900
2
2
1,488
Off Market
75 E Palai St, Hilo, HI 96720
0.08
$530,000
4
2
1,067
Recently Sold
27 E Palai St, Hilo, HI 96720
0.06
$479,500
3
1.5
880
Off Market
2597 Kilauea Ave, Hilo, HI 96720
0.09
$577,500
6
3
2,112
Recently Sold
344 Olu St, Hilo, HI 96720
0.07
$602,100
3
3
1,092
Off Market
126 W Kinai Pl, Hilo, HI 96720
0.18
-
2
2.5
1,200
Foreclosure
129 West Pl #33, Hilo, HI 96720
0.18
-
-
-
-
Off Market
315 Olu St, Hilo, HI 96720
0.12
$547,400
5
2
1,664
Off Market
2654 Waianuhea Pl, Hilo, HI 96720
0.20
$648,400
3
3
1,336
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1951
1.04 acre lot
1,900 sqft
$347/sqft
Garage

About this House

The best of old & new, a rare "old Hilo"-style redwood home, lovingly maintained with spacious breezy rooms, fir floors, a big kitchen with separate pantry/laundry room, loads of closets and a fenced yard, planted with tangerine, banana, magnolia, ulu and avocado trees.

A one-of-a-kind home to entertain friends and family, to raise kids, or just savor life's simple pleasures.

There are vintage features like Hilo star glass, built-in bookcases and drawers, and a pass-through from kitchen to the relaxing 358 sf screened-in lanai.

Right in town, the home sits on a 1+ acre lot, on the quiet dead-end of Olu Street and busy Kanoelehua, bounded by Palai Street and a seasonal banana-lined stream.
50 E Palai St, Hilo, HI 96720 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,900 sqft single-family home built in 1951. It last sold for $350,000 on Jan 23, 2015. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $659,800, with a rent estimate of $2,585/month.

Home Details for 50 E Palai St

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Breakfast Nook, Family Room, Laundry Room
Appliances & Utilities
DisposalDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Air ConditioningCooling System: Wall

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: MetalExterior: WoodFoundation Type: WoodGardenLawn
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Carport, Garage

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1951Year Updated: 2009
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1.04 acres

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jan 23, 2015
Source: Hawaii Information Service #273828
Sold
$350,000

Market trends in Hilo

Last updated July 2026
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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"
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  • Chris
    "It rains a lot. Get used to having a lot of mold in your house. Make sure to check for flood zoning. "
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  • Reenairvine808
    "Friendly Halloween neighborhood, kids play outside, walk and exercise, community events, local entertainment, local sporting events "
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  • Etivele
    "The area is filling with families homes and apartments. There are many parks in the area with a lot of stores and restaurants"
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  • 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. "
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  • 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."
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  • 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."
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  • Hmoana W.
    "Few proper sidewalks, so often dogs and their owners are in the street. Can be dangerous with cars. "
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  • 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. "
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  • Alric D.
    "I use my work and personal vehicles to commute throughout the town. There are bus routes but I do not use them."
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  • Chantel M.
    "My neighbors always watch out for eachother. Majority of the people here are welcoming. Clean Neighborhood."
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  • 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."
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  • 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 "
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  • 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 "
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  • Jacque S.
    "Bon dances, church potluck, Halloween, seasonal craft fairs, ohana living near ohana, and ice shave "
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  • 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! "
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  • 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 "
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  • 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. "
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  • Patrick Michell CPA
    "Friendly, clean, the best school district. Close to all amenities shopping, airport, university and medical center hospital."
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  • Honu05
    "We have a dog walk park next street over. I think dog owners would love this area. It’s definitely pet friendly"
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  • 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."
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  • 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"
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  • Sastevenson67
    "Few parks, good public transportation. Community acceptance is exceptional. Most people mind their own business "
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  • Leatualii C.
    "Centrally located. Elementary, Middle, High School, and College within 5 mins. 5 mins from the mall, as well as, grocery stores."
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  • 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"
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  • Tootropichawaii
    "Great neighborhood, close to beach, stores, restaraunt, friendly community, close to church, airport"
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  • 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."
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Frequently asked questions about 50 E Palai St

  • What is 50 E Palai St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 50 E Palai St in Hilo, HI is $659,800.
  • What is the price history for 50 E Palai St?
    50 E Palai St in Hilo, HI last sold for $350,000 in January 2015.
  • Is Hilo a buyer's or seller's market?
    Hilo is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • 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 recently sold homes in Hilo, HI.
  • Does 50 E Palai St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 50 E Palai St in Hilo, HI has air conditioning.
  • Does 50 E Palai St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 50 E Palai St in Hilo, HI has in-unit laundry.

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