Akolea Rd #J, Hilo, HI 96720
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FOR SALE
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0.29 ACRES

$249,000

Original price: $264,000

    Akolea Rd #J, Hilo, HI 96720

    Est. Mortgage $1,408/mo*
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    Home Highlights

    Lot/Land
    0.29 acre lot

    Local Information

    • Map ViewExplore the area around Akolea Rd #J.
    • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
    • Shop & Eat
    -- mins to
    Commute Destination

    About this House

    Discover the beauty and serenity of this 12,676 sq ft vacant lot on desirable Akolea Road in Kaumana, where lush natural surroundings meet everyday convenience. Bordering the picturesque Waipahoehoe Stream, this property offers a peaceful setting with the soothing sights and sounds of flowing water creating a truly special island atmosphere.

    A valuable improvement is already in place with a County water meter installed, helping streamline your future building plans. The generous lot size provides ample space for a custom home, tropical landscaping, gardens, or outdoor living areas designed to embrace Hawai‘i’s year-round beauty.

    With easy access to two major roadways, enjoy the cooler elevation climate, refreshing trade winds, and the privacy of this sought-after neighborhood, all while being just minutes from Hilo town, schools, shopping, dining, and medical facilities. Nearby waterfalls, hiking trails, and ocean activities offer endless opportunities to enjoy the Big Island lifestyle.

    Whether you are looking to build your dream home or invest in East Hawai‘i real estate, this streamside property presents a rare opportunity to own a beautiful piece of paradise with natural charm and modern convenience already started. Buyers are encouraged to perform their own due diligence regarding building requirements, utilities, and development potential. Seller will move shipping container upon sale.

    ++ See property video to appreciate: https://player.vimeo.com/video/1193115533 ++
    Listing courtesy of Donn T. Hakoda, (808) 960-1828
    Aloha Hawaiian Realty
    Source: Hawaii Information Service, MLS#730510
    Also Listed on Hawaii Information Service.

    Home Details for Akolea Rd #J

    Interior Features

    Appliances & Utilities
    Utilities: Electricity Available
    Fireplace & Spa
    No Fireplace
    Gas & Electric
    Has Electric on Property

    Exterior Features

    Frontage
    Road Frontage: County RoadRoad Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront
    Water & Sewer
    Sewer: None
    Surface & Elevation
    Topography: Gentle SlopeElevation Units: Feet

    Days on Market

    Days on Market: 115

    Property Information

    Property Type / Style
    Property Type: LandProperty Subtype: Unimproved Land
    Property Information
    Parcel Number: 3250470020000

    Price & Status

    Price
    List Price: $249,000

    Active Status

    MLS Status: A

    Media

    Location

    Direction & Address
    City: HiloCommunity: PONAHAWAI - KAUMANA HOMESTEADS

    Agent Information

    Listing Agent
    Listing ID: 730510

    HOA

    HOA Fee: No HOA Fee

    Lot Information

    Lot Area: 0.29 acres

    Listing Info

    Special Conditions: Fee Simple, Standard

    Offer

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

    Business

    Business Information
    Ownership: Full

    Miscellaneous

    Mls Number: 730510Attribution Contact: 8089601828Common Interest: None

    Around this home

    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
    16    MoM

    Home Value

    Learn more about this home's value by checking out the value of nearby homes and how much similar homes have sold for.

    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
    1162 Kaumana Dr, Hilo, HI
    0.94
    Lot/Land
    $270,000
    01/20/26
    -
    -
    6 Wawai Loop #61, Hilo, HI
    1.14
    Lot/Land
    $195,000
    04/15/26
    -
    -
    939 Kaumana Dr #2-B, Hilo, HI
    1.30
    Lot/Land
    $255,000
    11/21/25
    -
    -
    40 Akolea Rd #1, Hilo, HI
    0.83
    Lot/Land
    $425,000
    11/07/25
    -
    -
    12 Waiau St #121B, Hilo, HI
    1.75
    Lot/Land
    $270,000
    03/25/26
    -
    -
    W Puainako St, Hilo, HI
    1.38
    Lot/Land
    $3,000,000
    02/05/26
    -
    -
    Puainako Street Ext, Hilo, HI
    1.50
    Lot/Land
    $300,000
    08/14/26
    -
    -
    W Puainako St #45, Hilo, HI
    1.53
    Lot/Land
    $300,000
    08/14/26
    -
    -
    2690 Kuku St #49, Hilo, HI
    1.80
    Lot/Land
    $475,000
    05/06/26
    -
    -
    3560 LOKO PL, Hilo, HI
    1.86
    Lot/Land
    $499,000
    08/26/26
    -
    -

    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
    Akolea Rd #I, Hilo, HI 96720
    0.02
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Off Market
    500 500th #A, Hilo, HI 96720
    0.08
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Off Market
    1751 Akolea Pl #39, Hilo, HI 96720
    0.14
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Off Market
    Akolea Rd #17-A, Hilo, HI 96720
    0.30
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Off Market
    370 Akolea Rd, Hilo, HI 96720
    0.29
    $1,332,300
    3
    3.5
    2,286
    Off Market
    380 Akolea Rd, Hilo, HI 96720
    0.29
    $1,475,300
    3
    3.5
    2,692
    Off Market
    378 Akolea Rd, Hilo, HI 96720
    0.35
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Off Market
    1609 1609th #16, Hilo, HI 96720
    0.40
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Off Market
    1558 Kamapane Pl, Hilo, HI 96720
    0.47
    $1,061,600
    4
    4
    2,478
    Off Market
    1612 Haleloke St #23, Hilo, HI 96720
    0.47
    $575,000
    -
    -
    -
    For Sale
    Kamapane Pl #20, Hilo, HI 96720
    0.51
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Off Market

    Price and Tax history

    DateEventPrice
    Aug 26, 2026
    Source: Hawaii Information Service #730510
    		PriceChange
    $249,000
    Price decreased by 6%
    Jul 13, 2026
    Source: Hawaii Information Service #730510
    		PriceChange
    $264,000
    Price decreased by 2%
    Jun 22, 2026
    Source: Hawaii Information Service #730510
    		PriceChange
    $269,000
    Price decreased by 2%
    Jun 9, 2026
    Source: Hawaii Information Service #730510
    		PriceChange
    $274,000
    Price decreased by 2%
    May 18, 2026
    Source: Hawaii Information Service #730510
    		Listed For Sale
    $279,000

    LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

    Donn T. Hakoda, Aloha Hawaiian Realty
    Agent Phone: (808) 960-1828
    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 Akolea Rd #J

    • How big is Akolea Rd #J?
      Akolea Rd #J in Hilo, HI is about 0.29 acres (12,676 sq ft).
    • What is the price per acre for Akolea Rd #J?
      Akolea Rd #J in Hilo, HI is listed at $249,000, or about $855K per acre.
    • 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 Akolea Rd #J?
      The closest schools to Akolea Rd #J in Hilo, HI are Hilo High School (rated 6/10), Hilo Intermediate School (rated 8/10), Kaumana Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 9/10).
    Akolea Rd #J, Hilo, HI 96720 is a lot/land. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by Hawaii Information Service on May 18, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 730510.