76 E Palai St, Hilo, HI 96720
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FOR SALE
0.46 ACRES

$737,000

Original price: $752,012
  • 5 Beds
  • 4.5 Baths
  • 2,092 sqft (on 0.46 acres)

76 E Palai St, Hilo, HI 96720

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Home Highlights

HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$352
Listed
138 days ago

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 76 E Palai St.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

Nice rental property in Hilo. All units have been renovated and are rented. Three individual and separate rentals with carports. One TMK# makes for easy management. Good tenants, good income. Subdivision possible.
Renovations on all three units:
New roofing & refinished in some areas
New countertops, Quartz in unit B
New paint, interior and exterior
New windows in unit B
New bathrooms
New flooring
New lighting, fans
New hardware
New faucets
New carpentry work throughout

Fumigation was completed. All units have a separate electric meter installed by HELCO. Excellent rent roll.

The 3 structures are permitted and were built previously to Hawaii county building code in 1976 and are considered legal non-conforming use which does not need a variance from Hawaii county. See the attached addenda from the county confirming this. Also, there is a Survey attached.

Please schedule showings for after 10:30 am
Listing courtesy of Patricia Summers, (808) 345-2202
Big Island Properties
Source: Hawaii Information Service, MLS#729656
Also Listed on Hawaii Information Service.

Home Details for 76 E Palai St

Interior Features

Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 6Number of Bathrooms (full): 3Number of Bathrooms (half): 1Number of Bathrooms (quarter): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2092 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Has Electric on Property

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Assigned,Attached,Covered,Detached
Frontage
Road Frontage: County RoadNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Cesspool
Surface & Elevation
Elevation Units: Feet

Days on Market

Days on Market: 138

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1954
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: Triplex
Property Information
Parcel Number: 3220550080000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $737,000Price Per Sqft: $352

Active Status

MLS Status: A

Location

Direction & Address
City: HiloCommunity: WAIAKEA HIGHLAND VIEW LOTS

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 729656

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2092 Square Feet

HOA

HOA Fee: No HOA Fee

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.46 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Fee Simple, Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Construction Loan, Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Full

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 729656Attribution Contact: 8083452202Common 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"
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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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Market trends in Hilo

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

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$726K
Since last month
Increased$21K (+3%)
Since last year
Increased$264K (+57.1%)
Since last sale
Increased$566K (+353.7%)
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 +184% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$726K
July 2026$705K
June 2026$731K
May 2026$748K
April 2026$779K
March 2026$485K
February 2026$476K
January 2026$468K
2025
2024
2023
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.
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$700,000
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1.32
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4,014

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
407 Olu St, Hilo, HI 96720
0.04
$585,700
3
2
1,120
Off Market
404 Olu St #2, Hilo, HI 96720
0.08
-
-
-
-
Off Market
410 Olu St, Hilo, HI 96720
0.09
$543,900
2
2
1,488
Off Market
75 E Palai St, Hilo, HI 96720
0.10
$530,000
4
2
1,067
Recently Sold
27 E Palai St, Hilo, HI 96720
0.13
$479,500
3
1.5
880
Off Market
2597 Kilauea Ave, Hilo, HI 96720
0.12
$577,500
6
3
2,112
Recently Sold
344 Olu St, Hilo, HI 96720
0.13
$602,100
3
3
1,092
Off Market
126 W Kinai Pl, Hilo, HI 96720
0.11
-
2
2.5
1,200
Foreclosure
129 West Pl #33, Hilo, HI 96720
0.12
-
-
-
-
Off Market
315 Olu St, Hilo, HI 96720
0.17
$547,300
5
2
1,664
Off Market
2654 Waianuhea Pl, Hilo, HI 96720
0.14
$648,400
3
3
1,336
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 27, 2026
Source: Hawaii Information Service #729656
PriceChange
$737,000
Price decreased by 2%
Jul 3, 2026
Source: Hawaii Information Service #729656
PriceChange
$752,012
Price decreased by 2%
Jun 1, 2026
Source: Hawaii Information Service #729656
PriceChange
$767,360
Price decreased by 2%
May 12, 2026
Source: Hawaii Information Service #729656
PriceChange
$783,020
Price decreased by 2%
Apr 15, 2026
Source: Hawaii Information Service #729656
Listed For Sale
$799,000

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Patricia Summers, Big Island Properties
Agent Phone: (808) 345-2202
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 76 E Palai St

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 76 E Palai St?
    Based on a $737,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 76 E Palai St in Hilo, HI is approximately $4,099 (about $3,852 principal & interest, $172 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 76 E Palai St?
    The closest schools to 76 E Palai St in Hilo, HI are Waiakea High School (rated 9/10), Waiakea Intermediate School (rated 6/10), Waiakeawaena Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 8/10).
  • What is 76 E Palai St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 76 E Palai St in Hilo, HI is $725,900.
  • Does 76 E Palai St have parking?
    Yes, 76 E Palai St in Hilo, HI has on-site parking.
76 E Palai St, Hilo, HI 96720 is a 5 bedroom, 6 bathroom, 2,092 sqft multi-family built in 1954. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by Hawaii Information Service on Apr 15, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 729656.