564 Hoaka Rd, Hilo, HI 96720
SOLD
DEC 16, 2025

564 Hoaka Rd
Hilo, HI 96720

  • 9 Beds
  • 5 Baths
  • 4,014 sqft (on 3.79 acres)

$1,050,000

Last Sold: Dec 16, 2025
19% below list $1.29M
$262/sqft

$1,050,000

Last Sold: Dec 16, 2025
19% below list $1.29M
$262/sqft
9 Beds
5 Baths
4,014 sqft
(on 3.79 acres)

Local Information

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Description

House of Light – A Botanical Sanctuary in Hilo
Nestled in the lush foothills of Mauna Loa, this rare 3.7-acre estate offers a private world of beauty, peace, and possibility. Surrounded by panoramic nature views, botanical gardens, and a private forest with stream. The House of Light invites you to live in harmony with nature while generating income or hosting unforgettable retreats. This property offers two versatile living arrangements that can become three, with flexibility for multigenerational living, long-term rentals, or guest accommodations. A spacious 5BD/3BA, 2 story main home, plus two charming 2BD/1BA cottages, each with their own entrance, kitchen, bathroom and nearby paved parking.
Explore through your personal tropical paradise, alive with many ferns, orchids, bamboo, citrus and exotic fruiting trees. Bordering protected watershed land with access to long nature walks and pure volcanic water. A place to truly connect—with the land and yourself.
Host gatherings in the botanical gardens or in the main home with its spacious indoor/outdoor flow, and country-style kitchen. A charming bathhouse is tucked into a bamboo grotto, offering a soaking tub, jet shower, and tranquil massage/yoga space. Nearby, a glamping tent platform with power, water, and an outdoor kitchen.
At 1,000 ft elevation, enjoy cool trade winds and refreshing temperatures year-round—just 10–20 minutes from Hilo’s university, hospital, shopping, and beaches.
Highlights:
• 3 Beautiful homes (5BD/3BA + Two 2BD/1BA)
• Botanical gardens & private forest
• Bathhouse + glamping tent w/ kitchen
• Event hosting potential (permits may apply)
• 2 Permitted Cesspool Systems
• Public water, power & high-speed internet
• Borders protected land with trails
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from December 17, 2025

Home Highlights

Parking
No Info
Outdoor
No Info
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$262/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 564 Hoaka Rd

Interior Features

Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 9Number of Bathrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms (full): 5
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 4014 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Electricity Available, Natural Gas AvailableAppliances: Dryer, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Microwave Hood, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer/Dryer StackedDryerLaundry: Common Area,Front Load,IndividualMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Has Electric on Property
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Drapes, Skylight(s)Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Resin Tile, Vinyl
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: TwoAccessibility: ADA AccessibleFloors: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Resin Tile, Vinyl
View
Has a ViewView: Forest, Garden, Ocean, Sunrise
Security
Security: CO2 Detection, Key, Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Fencing: Electric, Stone, WireExterior: Lighting
Parking & Garage
Parking: Assigned
Frontage
Road Frontage: Road/StreetRoad Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Cesspool
Surface & Elevation
Topography: Fairly Level, Gentle SlopeElevation Units: Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1996
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: TriplexStructure Type: Garden, HouseArchitecture: Garden,House
Building
Construction Materials: Double Wall
Property Information
Parcel Number: 3240061710000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,290,000Price Per Sqft: $262/sqft

Active Status

MLS Status: S

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: HiloCommunity: WAIAKEA HOMESTEADS

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 4014 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Park, Playground, Walking/Jogging Path
Other
Playground

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3.792 Acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Fee Simple, Standard

Offer

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

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Full

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 713744Water ViewWater View: OceanAttribution Contact: 7608097331Common Interest: None

Additional Information

ParkPlaygroundWalking/Jogging Path
Listed by Dana Eimen, (760) 809-7331
KW Big Island
Brent Wenner, (808) 430-5522
KW Big Island
Bought with: Juniper Adler, (808) 443-4016, eXp Realty
Source: Hawaii Information Service, MLS#713744

Price History for 564 Hoaka Rd

DatePriceEventSource
12/16/2025$1,050,000Sold
Hawaii Information Service #713744
10/18/2025$1,290,000ContingentHawaii Information Service #713744
07/02/2025$1,290,000PriceChange
Hawaii Information Service #713744
03/17/2025$1,490,000PriceChange
Hawaii Information Service #713744
10/29/2024$1,590,000Listed For SaleHawaii Information Service #713744
06/10/2021$860,000Sold
Hawaii Information Service #642007
03/10/2021$879,000ContingentHawaii Information Service #642007
11/16/2020$879,000PendingToActiveHawaii Information Service #642007
10/23/2020$879,000PendingAgent Provided
08/28/2020$879,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
03/28/2005$620,000Sold
N/A
07/06/1995$106,000Sold
N/A
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax
Assessment$983,800
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 564 Hoaka Rd

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Sold Date
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1360 Kaumana Dr, Hilo, HI
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$485,000
01/12/26
6
3
2,828
525 Mohouli St, Hilo, HI
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$635,000
05/07/26
6
3.5
2,274
2597 Kilauea Ave, Hilo, HI
4.23
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$577,500
12/08/25
6
3
2,112
199 Kehaulani St #3, Hilo, HI
4.10
Multi-Family Home
$700,000
05/29/26
4
2
1,720
40 Pamala Pl, Hilo, HI
4.36
Multi-Family Home
$700,000
10/01/25
5
3
2,357
17-8160 N Kulani Rd, Mountain View, HI
4.85
Multi-Family Home
$1,125,000
11/18/25
4
5
3,168
320 Iliahi St, Hilo, HI
5.38
Multi-Family Home
$1,000,000
08/08/25
6
6
2,388
347 Iliahi St, Hilo, HI
5.32
Multi-Family Home
$449,000
02/24/26
15
4
4,866
524 Kalanikoa St, Hilo, HI
5.50
Multi-Family Home
$850,000
12/03/25
6
3
2,384

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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

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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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  • Patricia O. n.
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564 Hoaka Rd, Hilo, HI 96720 is a 9 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 4,014 sqft multi-family built in 1996. This property is not currently available for sale. 564 Hoaka Rd was last sold on Dec 16, 2025 for $1,050,000 (19% lower than the asking price of $1,290,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 564 Hoaka Rd is $1,185,800.