$1,250,000
$120K PRICE DROP

149 Halai St Hilo, HI 96720

Estimated payment $6,989/month

Total Views 10,572
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,760 Sq Ft
$453 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Soaking Tub
  • Slate Flooring
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Solar Water Heater
  • Landscaped

About This Home

* Grand
* Four Story Residence
* Commanding Views of Hilo Bay

This is no ordinary Hilo home, this is a very unique and special offering.
Perched on Iconic Halai Hill - within walking distance to Hilo Bayfront with it's charming restaurants and shops; Yet a world apart.

See the video here: into this renovated retreat and you will know you have found yourself home.
Marvelous ocean views greet you, the deck beckons, the kitchen welcomes and space abounds...
Granite counters, slate floors, and new appliances combine to create a warm, functional kitchen.

Upstairs you'll find the sumptuous, gracious penthouse suite, with two walk in closets, and a gracious bathroom, complete with a jacuzzi tub and walk in shower with dual sinks and dual showerheads.
Vaulted open pine ceilings with big, solid timber await.
Watch the shooting stars and the sunrise from your spectacular private deck.

Downstairs are two complementary bedrooms, both oversized with high ceilings, windows looking to the ocean, both are corner rooms with awesome airflow. They are separated by a full bathroom.

The Ground floor, foundation is tied to the hillside for structural fortitude, while being open to the yard with it's fruit and flower trees - Lychee, ulu, and lemons.

Ohia posts add character to the freshly painted interior.
High Ceilings throughout and large windows allow the tradewinds to sweep in and keep the home cool.

Located within minutes to the University of Hawaii at Hilo and the Hilo Benioff Medical Center;
convenient with paved roads, mail delivery, high speed internet, and county wastewater.

Come and see how good living can be in Hilo Hawaii!

Listing Agent

Jared Gates

Big Island Homes & Land Co., Ltd. Brokerage Phone: 8087561319 License #RB-22936 Listed on: 08/24/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,954

Year Built

  • Built in 2008

Lot Details

  • Property fronts a county road
  • Landscaped
  • Property is zoned RS-7.5

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Bay

Interior Spaces

  • 2,760 Sq Ft Home
  • Vaulted Ceiling

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Slate Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Soaking Tub

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Water Heater

Utilities

  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Halai Hill Tract Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 22
  • Assessor Parcel Number 3230220500000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,954

Year Built

Built in 2008

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLotFeatures: Landscaped
  • Ownership: Full
  • MLS Status: A
  • Subdivision Name: HALAI HILL TRACT
  • Reso Interior Features: High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Living Area: 2760.0
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Year Built: 2008
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • HIS_PoolYN: No
  • HIS_SpecialAssessmentAmountFrequency: Monthly
  • HIS_OtherBuildingArea: 920
  • HIS_SolidWasteDisposal: None
  • HIS_InUseAsShortTermVacationRentalYN: No
  • HIS_InternetAccess: Cable
  • HIS_WaterHeater: Solar
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Slate

Exterior Features

  • View: Bay, Ocean, Sunrise
  • Waterfront: No
  • Roads: County, Paved

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Other

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly

Lot Info

  • Zoning: RS-7.5
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Square Feet
  • Parcel Number: 3230220500000

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4953.93
  • Tax Lot: 22

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $4,736 $446,300 $161,400 $284,900
2024 $4,736 $426,700 $155,100 $271,600
2023 $4,525 $407,700 $155,100 $252,600
2022 $4,525 $407,700 $155,100 $252,600
2021 $3,724 $335,500 $118,400 $217,100
2020 $3,585 $323,000 $118,400 $204,600
2019 $3,524 $317,500 $118,400 $199,100
2018 $1,732 $307,300 $118,400 $188,900
2017 $3,358 $302,500 $118,400 $184,100
2016 $4,599 $457,600 $118,400 $339,200
2015 -- $426,500 $118,400 $308,100
2014 -- $424,100 $118,400 $305,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/22/2025 10/22/25 Price Changed $1,250,000 -8.8% $453 / Sq Ft
08/24/2025 08/24/25 For Sale $1,370,000 -- $496 / Sq Ft
Source: Hawaii Information Service (MLS Hawaii)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $250,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed $55,000 None Available
Commissioners Deed -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fhtc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $250,000 Seller Take Back
Previous Owner $360,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Source: Public Records

Source: Hawaii Information Service (MLS Hawaii)

MLS Number: 723594

Hawaii Information Service (MLS Hawaii)

APN: 3-2-3-022-050-0000