149 Halai St

Hilo, HI 96720

$1,250,000
Price
3
Beds
2,760 Sq. Ft.
$453 / Sq. Ft.
2,760
Sq. Ft.
$453
per Sq. Ft.
a view of a backyard with table and chairs under an umbrella
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances a table chairs refrigerator and microwave
a bed room with a bed and a chair
a view of a balcony with a table and chairs
a front view of a house with a yard
a view of a backyard with potted plants and a table and chairs
a backyard of a house with barbeque oven table and chairs
a view of city from a balcony
a view of a balcony with an outdoor space
a dining room with furniture and outdoor view
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a sink a stove a dining table and chairs with wooden floor
a living room with furniture a flat screen tv and kitchen view
a bathroom with a sink and a large mirror
a living room with furniture and a large window
a living room with furniture and a chandelier
a bedroom with furniture and a window
a bathroom with a tub sink and mirror
a bathroom with a double vanity sink and a mirror
a balcony with wooden floor table and chairs
a view of a street
a bedroom with a bed and a window
a bathroom with a sink vanity granite toilet and a mirror
a bed room with a bed and a chair
a view of a house with a yard
a view of a house with brick walls and plants
a view of a patio with a table and chairs under an umbrella

Description

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: https://player.vimeo.com/video/1112395231? badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479 Step into this renovated retreat and you will know you have found yourself home. Marvelous ocean views greet you, the deck beckons,...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: https://player.vimeo.com/video/1112395231? badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479 Step 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!
  1. Listed by Jared C Gates • License #RB-22936 • Brokerage DRE #RB-12495 • Big Island Homes & Land Co., Ltd.
    P: (808)-756-1319 C: (808)-756-1319 jaredgatesreagent@gmail.com

Property Details for 149 Halai Street

View
Bay, Ocean, Sunrise
Waterfront
No
Subdivision Name
HALAI HILL TRACT
Zoning
RS-7.5
LISTING UPDATED: 10/22/2025 11:06 AM

Property Details for 149 Halai Street

StatusActive
MLS #723594
Days on Market109
Taxes$4,954 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built2008
Lot Size0.21 AC / 9,344 SF
CountyHawaii County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Big Island Homes & Land Co., Ltd., Jared C Gates, License #RB-22936
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Building Information for 149 Halai Street

Stories-Year Built2008Building Size-Lot Size0.21 AC / 9,344 SF

Payment Calculator

$6,590 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,177

Property Taxes

$413

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 149 Halai Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Flood Zone: X
  • Lava Zone: 3
  • Directions: Up Haili St., turn left onto Halai St, home is on the makai side, two homes up from the intersection.
  • Water Source: Public
  • Latitude: 19.71724901
  • Longitude: -155.0950476
  • Year Built: 2008
  • Roads: County, Paved
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Association Fee: $0
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,954
  • Tax Assessed Value: 446300.0
  • Parcel Number: 3-2-3-22-50
  • Tax key: 323022050
  • Tax Lot: 22
Parking
  • Carport Area Units: Square Feet
  • Garage Area Units: Square Feet
  • Parking Features: Other
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Property Attached: No
  • Other Building Area: 920.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Other Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Roofed Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Landscaped
  • Land Tenure: Fee Simple
  • Living Area: 2760.0
  • Lot Size Area: 9344.0
Property and Assessments
  • Special Assessment Amount Frequency: Monthly
  • Assessment Year: 2025
  • Covenants Conditions Restrictions: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Agriculture Dedicated: No
Utilities
  • Water Heater: Solar
  • Internet Access: Cable
  • Solid Waste Disposal: None
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Area: 480.0
  • Exterior Area Units: Square Feet
  • Pool: No
  • Structures: Yes
Interior Features
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Bathrooms Total: 2
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Flooring: Carpet, Slate
  • Interior Features: High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
Rental
Rental Information
  • Leasable Area Units: Square Feet

Property History for 149 Halai Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 22, 2025

Price Change

HIS #723594

$1,250,000—
Aug 24, 2025

Listed (Active)

HIS #723594

$1,370,000—
Sep 21, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #580663909

$250,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/22/2025

Price Change

HIS #723594

$1,250,000
08/24/2025

Listed (Active)

HIS #723594

$1,370,000
09/21/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #580663909

$250,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 149 Halai Street

Taxable ValueLand$161,400Additions$284,900Total$446,300
Tax Record2025$4,954 ($413 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,760 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,760 SqFtStories1Lot Size9,344 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2008ZoningRS-7.5CountyHAWAIIAPN3-2-3-022-050

Schools near 149 Halai Street

This home is within Hawaii Department Of Education.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Hilo Union Elementary School
Public - PK to 6
Hilo Intermediate School
Public - 7 to 8
Hilo High School
Public - 9 to 12
Connections - New Century Public Charter School
Charter - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Hilo Union Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Hilo Intermediate School
Public7 to 8

Hilo High School
Public9 to 12

Connections - New Century Public Charter School
CharterK to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 149 Halai Street, Hilo, HI 96720

149 Halai Street is a single family home for sale in Hilo, HI 96720. This property was listed for sale on August 24, 2025 by Big Island Homes & Land Co., Ltd., it's currently listed at $1,250,000. It has been on the market for a total of 109 days and was last sold on September 21, 2016. This listing's school district is Hawaii Department Of Education. Nearby schools include Hilo Union Elementary School, Hilo Intermediate School and Hilo High School. 149 Halai Street is a 3-bed, 3-bath, 2,760 sqft single family home built in 2008.

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Listing Courtesy of Big Island Homes & Land Co., Ltd., Jared C Gates, License #RB-22936

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