542 Ekela Pl, Hilo, HI 96720
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OFF MARKET

542 Ekela Pl
Hilo, HI 96720

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,300 sqft

$640,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 20, 2026

$640,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 20, 2026
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,300 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$641K
Since last month
Decreased$4K (-0.6%)
Since last year
Increased$22K (+3.6%)
Since last sale
Increased$305K (+91%)
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 +67% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$640K
July 2026$644K
June 2026$645K
May 2026$639K
April 2026$633K
March 2026$632K
February 2026$622K
January 2026$615K
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
1646 Oneawa Pl, Hilo, HI
0.11
Single-Family Home
$635,000
03/03/26
3
2.5
1,344
1552 Komohana St, Hilo, HI
0.43
Single-Family Home
$315,000
08/19/26
3
2
1,240
411 Ainaola Dr, Hilo, HI
0.42
Single-Family Home
$364,000
04/07/26
3
2
1,056
508 Ekela St, Hilo, HI
0.07
Single-Family Home
$625,000
08/20/26
4
2
1,588
11 Hokupaa St, Hilo, HI
0.30
Single-Family Home
$590,000
09/02/25
3
2
1,528
446 Ainaola Dr, Hilo, HI
0.50
Single-Family Home
$466,000
02/09/26
3
2
1,000
29 Laula Rd, Hilo, HI
0.44
Single-Family Home
$559,000
05/21/26
3
2
1,470
106 Laula Rd, Hilo, HI
0.52
Single-Family Home
$549,000
12/18/25
3
2.5
1,452
527 Iwalani St, Hilo, HI
0.31
Single-Family Home
$627,000
01/20/26
4
2
1,020
356 Kikalaloa Pl, Hilo, HI
0.71
Single-Family Home
$600,000
07/22/26
3
2
1,168

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
674 674th #16, Hilo, HI 96720
0.06
-
-
-
-
Off Market
1635 Oneawa Pl, Hilo, HI 96720
0.07
$681,100
2
2.5
1,376
Off Market
Heahea St #26, Hilo, HI 96720
0.02
-
-
-
-
Off Market
Piliki Pl #9, Hilo, HI 96720
0.10
-
-
-
-
Off Market
511 511th #23, Hilo, HI 96720
0.07
-
-
-
-
Off Market
1646 Oneawa Pl, Hilo, HI 96720
0.11
$635,000
3
2.5
1,344
Recently Sold
508 Ekela St, Hilo, HI 96720
0.07
$625,000
4
2
1,588
Recently Sold
1611 Kaunala Pl, Hilo, HI 96720
0.08
$639,600
3
2
1,513
Off Market
1621 Maunakai St, Hilo, HI 96720
0.12
$620,300
3
2
1,600
Off Market
1675 Oneawa Way, Hilo, HI 96720
0.14
$975,000
4
3
1,856
For Sale
1641 Maunakai St, Hilo, HI 96720
0.14
$702,600
3
2
1,636
Off Market
1577 Maunakai St, Hilo, HI 96720
0.13
$857,800
5
3
1,960
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
2004
Living Area
1,300 sqft
Price/Sqft
$493
Parking
Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 542 Ekela Pl, Hilo, HI. 542 Ekela Pl is in Hilo, HI and in ZIP code 96720. This property has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,300 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 10023 sqft and was built in 2004.
542 Ekela Pl, Hilo, HI 96720 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,300 sqft single-family home built in 2004. It last sold for $335,000 on Feb 18, 2014. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $640,900, with a rent estimate of $2,581/month.

Home Details for 542 Ekela Pl

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Other
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 5
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: OtherExterior: WoodFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 2004Year Updated: 2004
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 10018 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Feb 18, 2014
Source: Hawaii Information Service #269182
Sold
$335,000
Dec 19, 2013
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$345,000
Jul 3, 2008
Source: N/A
Sold
$400,000
May 14, 2008
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$449,500
Apr 29, 2005
Source: N/A
Sold
$326,500

Market trends in Hilo

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

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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 542 Ekela Pl

  • What is 542 Ekela Pl estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 542 Ekela Pl in Hilo, HI is $640,900.
  • What is the price history for 542 Ekela Pl?
    542 Ekela Pl in Hilo, HI last sold for $335,000 in February 2014.
  • 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 542 Ekela Pl have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 542 Ekela Pl in Hilo, HI has in-unit laundry.
  • How big is the lot at 542 Ekela Pl?
    The lot at 542 Ekela Pl in Hilo, HI is about 0.23 acres (10,023 sq ft).

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