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Hakalau is a popular, semirural coastal suburb
Hakalau is a small community on Hawaii Island’s Hamakua Coast, roughly 15 miles north of Hilo along the Mamalahoa Highway. The modern community developed around the Hakalau Sugar Plantation when it opened in the late 1800s, and agriculture still plays a huge role in local life — the area is known for its soil. However, in recent decades, the neighborhood has also become a popular landing spot for those looking for a scenic neighborhood within commuting distance of Hilo. “I would say it’s far enough from Hilo to have a more country — we would say 'ag' — feel to it, but close enough that you can get your shopping done pretty easily,” says Realtor and broker Cathy Fedak of Hilo Bay Realty. “It’s not the most inexpensive spot, but for a lot of people, the scenery and the location are worth the cost. If I could live anywhere on the island, it would be Hakalau.”
Modest ranch-style homes and upscale estates
Hakalau’s housing market is made up of a mix of long-standing ranch-style homes and bungalows, and newer luxury properties. The latter are often designed to maximize views of the beautiful scenery the area is known for. “Hakalau is on the lower slopes of Mauna Kea,” says Fedak. “So a lot of places offer pretty stunning coastal views.” The area also offers considerably larger lots than neighborhoods closer to Hilo. Multiacre properties, often groomed for agriculture, are common. Many incoming residents also opt to purchase empty lots and custom-build their own homes. Older homes in the area typically sell for between $550,000 and $900,000, while luxury properties and homes with significant acreage attached can go for anywhere from $1 million to $2.7 million.
Hilo High offers dual credit courses through UH at Hilo
Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School has a C rating on Niche, while Hilo High School has a B. It's a bit of a drive to Hilo High from the neighborhood — 20 to 30 minutes for most residents. The high school offers a Running Start Dual Credit program through a partnership with the nearby University of Hawaii at Hilo.
Local parks and Akaka Falls State Park's waterfalls
Hakalau Veterans Park, a county-managed site on Wailea Road, has athletic fields, courts and space for community events. Kolekole Gulch Park offers ocean and cliff views. A short drive inland leads to Akaka Falls State Park and its paved loop trail, one of the island’s most visited waterfall sites, while nearby Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge protects high-elevation rainforest and endangered native species on Mauna Kea’s windward slopes. The coast on this part of the island is lined with rocky cliffs, so locals generally head towards Hilo when they want to hit the beach.
Locals head to Hilo for most shopping needs
Shopping and dining in Hakalau are limited. A small post office and a handful of neighborhood services sit along Old Mamalahoa Highway, but for shopping, residents usually head to Hilo, which is home to the closest supermarkets and shopping centers. The Hakalau Farmers Market runs on Tuesday afternoons at Veterans Park. It showcases locally grown meat and produce, and draws decent crowds throughout the year. There are a few local restaurants closer to the neighborhood, including highly rated spots Big Island Birria Boss and What's Shakin', a cafe that sells sandwiches, juices and smoothies.
State Route 19 connects Hakalau to the rest of the island
The Mamalahoa Highway, or state Route 19, is the coastal spine that connects Hakalau to Hilo to the south and to other Hamakua communities to the north. A few bus routes run along the highway, overseen by the Hele-On Transit Service, but most folks rely on cars to get around. It’s a little over 13 miles from the neighborhood to both Hilo and Hilo International Airport.
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Hakalau Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Hakalau, Honomu sell after 116 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Hakalau, Honomu over the last 12 months is $900,000, down 28% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Permitted home with off-grid living, partial ocean views, a stream and trail leading to beautiful waterfalls and ponds. Located at 29-2584 Kaiwiki Homestead Rd, this 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers off-grid living with a partial ocean view from the upper deck, and a year-round stream on the property. The home is fully fenced with a new gate providing security and privacy. Designed for
Located conveniently off Chin Chuck Road, in the peaceful countryside of Hakalau, this fully-fenced 10 acre park-like estate is bordered by island pines and brimming with an array of palms, mature bamboos, an abundance of tropical fruit trees, stone fruit and flowering plants. The land has been well maintained over time and offers privacy and usable acreage.The property is a haven for
23-Acre Agricultural Estate Above Akaka Falls — Farm, Build, and Live on Fertile GroundNow $1,275,000 — twenty-three acres in one of Hawaii Island's richest growing regions, with mountain and ocean views and direct paved county road frontage. This parcel offers something rare: an already-productive agricultural core paired with substantial acreage of untapped potential.The
Watch the video and discover the Big Island's most treasured income-producing property! WELCOME TO THE HONOMU GOAT DIARY where thousands of residents and visitors have experienced authentic farm life for more than 8 years through the hands-on enjoyment of baby goats and assorted barnyard critters, sampling homemade goat milk cheese and caramels, shopping for goat-inspired gifts while breathing in
Jen McGeehanColdwell Banker Island Properties - Hilo
Amazing 10 Acre property approx. 20-25 min to Hilo.10 plus ac, Big Island Hamakua Coast, 1,000 ft elev, 2 streams, soil! OMG!! Great for farming at approx. 1,000 foot elevation and lots of soil. Big sky ocean views, a stream at the north/west side and a second stream running through it! Some areas of the 10acres are grassy an more open, other areas have trees.The 10 plus acres is
Unique Custom Designed 3-bedroom 2 bath Home which is excellent for the extended family or for your older children who would enjoy their own privacy. One side of the home has the Primary Bedroom, Full Bathroom, Kitchen, Office and Lanai and on the other end of the Home there is a Family Room with a wet bar 2 bedrooms and a Full Bath. Property is located off of the Old Mamalahoa Highway and is
Build your dream home and enjoy possible ocean views from a future second-story living area (subject to county regulations and buyer verification), in this charming and peaceful neighborhood. This vacant parcel offers an excellent opportunity to create a custom home in a quaint community known for its welcoming atmosphere and relaxed lifestyle. Enjoy the beauty of Hawaiʻi's natural surroundings,
The largest and most private homesite in the subdivision — 1.684 acres on the Hamakua Coast with ocean views, county water, and producing lychee trees.This is the biggest lot of the five available and the most secluded, set back off Chin Chuck Road. It sits at roughly 900–1,000 feet elevation in Hakalau, the sweet spot for Hamakua living: cooler nights, great airflow, deep fertile soil,
Wake up to relaxing ocean views from the primary bedroom, enjoy them over morning coffee on the front lanai, and take them in while cooking from the kitchen of this truly unique Honomu home!Situated on a spacious 20,000 sq. ft. lot just below Akaka Falls, this 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath residence offers two separate living areas, giving you flexibility for entertaining, relaxing, working from
Tyler BergmanColdwell Banker Island Properties - Hilo
Beautiful 10.4 acre parcel located at a cool breezy 1000-1200 foot elevation. Nice rolling grassy pasture land on the edge of Kolekole gulch. Property extends halfway into the gulch to the middle of the Kolekole stream. Ocean views and peek-a-boo view of Akaka Falls. About 10 foot down from the rim is a bench where the sugarcane flume used to be. Sugarcane road extends from mauka to makai through
Charlie ScholzColdwell Banker Island Properties - Hilo
This Hakalau 8.68 acre property, Leo Nani Farms, offers:- Gently sloped, deep Hamakua soil.- A charming main house, plus recently built multipurpose ag structure, plus farm vehicle storage. The vehicles convey with the sale.- County water, plus catchment system. Overhead electrical service, plus photovoltaic.- Water supply distribution (spigots) across the acreage. Producing
Live Simply Now. Build Your Dream Later.Rare Hamakua Coast Botanical RetreatTucked along the lush and breathtaking Hamakua Coast, this extraordinary property offers the perfect balance of immediate livabilityand long-term vision.The thoughtfully designed tiny home which would allow you to live comfortably on-site while you plan and build your forever home is being offered for sale
Cute 3 Bedroom 1 Bath home in Honomu available for rent. Includes range, refrigerator, water heater, washer/dryer and yard service. One year initial lease. Two rental references required. Please contact Nalani at with any questions or apply online at
Located approximately 20 minutes out of Hilo, this charming plantation-style home was built in 1937 but well maintained over the years. Two bedrooms, one bath, with approximately 804SF of living space. Two lanais, one as you enter through the front door to the kitchen, and a second off the living room with expansive views of open pasture, trees, mature lawn areas and the pacific ocean in the
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