75 E Palai St

Hilo, HI 96720

$570,000
Price
4
Beds
1,067 Sq. Ft.
$534 / Sq. Ft.
1,067
Sq. Ft.
$534
per Sq. Ft.
a kitchen with a sink stove and white cabinets
a view of a house with a yard patio and deck
a kitchen with a stove a sink a counter space and a window
a view of a dining room with furniture window and outside view
a living room with furniture and a floor to ceiling window
a view of a dining room with furniture a chandelier and wooden floor
a bathroom with a tub and shower
a spacious bathroom with a sink a toilet and a mirror
a bathroom with a sink a toilet and shower
a view of a house with a yard
a view of balcony
a bedroom with a bed and window
a bedroom with a bed and wooden floor
a view of a workspace with furniture
wooden floor in an empty room with a window
a bathroom with a sink and mirror
a view of a swimming pool with a garden
a view of a city with lawn chairs
an outdoor space with pool and furniture
a view of empty room
a view of storage and utility room
a utility room with dryer and washer
a view of swimming pool from a balcony
a view of a house with a yard
a view of a house with a yard patio and a garden
a view of swimming pool from a balcony
a front view of a house with a yard
a front view of a house with a yard table and chairs

Description

Classic hip roof design 4 bedroom 2 bath in Hilo Town conveniently located near airport & shopping. Upstairs 3 bedroom one bath has been renovated, 1,067 sq ft. Downstairs 1 - 2 bedrooms (slight renovation) one bath 1,067 sq. ft. Large old school walk in shower, water closet, & laundry area. Separate entrance to the lower level gives this a rental opportunity. Total sq. ft. 2,134 sq. ft. Renovations to the upstairs were done a couple years ago bringing this vintage home up to the next level. All...Classic hip roof design 4 bedroom 2 bath in Hilo Town conveniently located near airport & shopping. Upstairs 3 bedroom one bath has been renovated, 1,067 sq ft. Downstairs 1 - 2 bedrooms (slight renovation) one bath 1,067 sq. ft. Large old school walk in shower, water closet, & laundry area. Separate entrance to the lower level gives this a rental opportunity. Total sq. ft. 2,134 sq. ft. Renovations to the upstairs were done a couple years ago bringing this vintage home up to the next level. All new cabinetry with quartzite counter tops. Smart laminate flooring throughout. All new windows and doors upstairs. All new electrical including circuit panel + new hot water heater, done with a reputable licensed Hilo electrical contractor. Situated on a large lot, 25,285 sq. ft. ( over half an acre), approximately half of it is fully fenced. Zoned RS-10 there is a possibility of subdividing, please contact Hawaii County Planning Department for details. Mls# 726218
  1. Listed by Ron Rigg • License #RB-15044 • Brokerage DRE #RB-16822 • Coldwell Banker Island Properties - Kamuela
    P: (808)-936-1962 C: (808)-936-1962 ron@ronrigg.com

Property Details for 75 East Palai Street

Waterfront
No
Subdivision Name
WAIAKEA HOMESTEAD HOUSELOTS
Zoning
RS-10
LISTING UPDATED: 01/05/2026 10:39 AM

Property Details for 75 East Palai Street

StatusActive
MLS #726218
Days on Market41
Taxes$4,771 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1952
Lot Size0.58 AC / 25,285 SF
CountyHawaii County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Island Properties - Kamuela, Ron Rigg, License #RB-15044
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Building Information for 75 East Palai Street

Stories-Year Built1952Building Size-Lot Size0.58 AC / 25,285 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,176 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,778

Property Taxes

$398

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 75 East Palai Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Flood Zone: AE
  • Lava Zone: 3
  • Directions: Corner of Volcano Hwy & East Palai
  • Water Source: Public
  • Latitude: 19.68027001
  • Longitude: -155.06478386
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Road Frontage Type: Road/Street
  • Roads: County, Paved
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Association Fee: $0
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,771
  • Tax Assessed Value: 429800.0
  • Parcel Number: 3-2-2-45-8
  • Tax key: 322045008
  • Tax Lot: 14
Parking
  • Carport Spaces: 2.0
  • Carport Area: 240
  • Carport Area Units: Square Feet
  • Garage Area Units: Square Feet
  • Parking Features: Detached
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Property Attached: No
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Other Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Roofed Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: See Remarks
  • Land Tenure: Fee Simple
  • Living Area: 1067.0
  • Lot Size Area: 25285.0
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
  • Internet Access: Cable, DSL
  • Sewer: Cesspool
  • Solid Waste Disposal: None
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available, Water Available
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Area Units: Square Feet
  • Pool: No
Interior Features
  • Washer Dryer Type: Dryer, Washer
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Bathrooms Total: 2
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave Hood, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
Rental
Rental Information
  • Leasable Area Units: Square Feet

Property History for 75 East Palai Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 5, 2026

Price Change

HIS #726218

$570,000—
Dec 8, 2025

Listed (Active)

HIS #726218

$575,000—
Jul 9, 2021

Sold

HIS #648148

$225,000—
Jul 3, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1475165893

$225,000—
May 25, 2021

Contract Signed

HIS #648148

—
May 14, 2021

Listed (Active)

HIS #648148

$275,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/05/2026

Price Change

HIS #726218

$570,000
12/08/2025

Listed (Active)

HIS #726218

$575,000
07/09/2021

Sold

HIS #648148

$225,000
07/03/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1475165893

$225,000
05/25/2021

Contract Signed

HIS #648148

—
05/14/2021

Listed (Active)

HIS #648148

$275,000

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

Public Records for 75 East Palai Street

Taxable ValueLand$268,900Additions$160,900Total$429,800
Tax Record2025$4,771 ($398 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,067 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,067 SqFtStories1Lot Size25,285 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1952ZoningRS-10CountyHAWAIIAPN3-2-2-045-008

Schools near 75 East Palai Street

This home is within Hawaii Department Of Education.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Waiakeawaena Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Waiakea Intermediate School
Public - 6 to 8
Waiakea High School
Public - 9 to 12
Kua O Ka La - Public Charter School
Charter - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Waiakeawaena Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Waiakea Intermediate School
Public6 to 8

Waiakea High School
Public9 to 12

Kua O Ka La - Public Charter School
CharterPK to 8

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 75 East Palai Street, Hilo, HI 96720

75 East Palai Street is a single family home for sale in Hilo, HI 96720. This property was listed for sale on December 8, 2025 by Coldwell Banker Island Properties - Kamuela, it's currently listed at $570,000. It has been on the market for a total of 41 days and was last sold on July 9, 2021. This listing's school district is Hawaii Department Of Education. Nearby schools include Waiakeawaena Elementary School, Waiakea Intermediate School and Waiakea High School. 75 East Palai Street is a 4-bed, 2-bath, 1,067 sqft single family home built in 1952.

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Island Properties - Kamuela, Ron Rigg, License #RB-15044

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