$479,000

27 E Palai St Hilo, HI 96720

$5,688
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full, 1 partial
880 sqft
$544 / sqft
House

Property details

About 27 E Palai St

This charming Hilo home is sure to win your heart and conveniently located near shopping complexes, eateries, gas stations, schools, major grocery and box stores. Spacious and well-maintained with updates during the past few years – quartz kitchen counters, kitchen cabinets, vinyl plank flooring in living room/hallways, exterior painting. A sweet 3 BR 1.5 BA classic home on a 10,000-plus SF parcel with a large enclosed porch/extended living room and an interior laundry room. You’ll love the proximity of living minutes away from all of Hilo!<br><br>• Main Living Area – approx. 880 SF<br>• Enclosed Porch / Extended Living Room - approx. 627 SF<br>• Covered Lanai - approx. 174 SF<br>• Carport and Storage – approx. 459 SF

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Contingent)
Size880 sqft
Year built1967
ParkingAttached
MLS #715614

Summary

  • MLS Number: 715614
  • Office Name: Aloha Sotheby's International Realty Inc.
  • Office Phone: (808) 937-7490

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$479,000

27 E Palai St

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Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$186,700$200
2023$181,300$215
2022$176,000$250
2021$170,900$225
2020$165,900$201
2019$161,100$200
2018$156,400$200
2017$151,800$200

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

8

Waiakeawaena Elementary School

Public District PK-5

0.3 mi

2420 Kilauea Ave

5

Waiakea Elementary School

Public District PK-5

1.2 mi

180 W Puainako St

4

Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School

Public District PK-6

2.5 mi

966 Kilauea Ave

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $71,717. The most common annual income of people living in Hilo, HI is between $35k-100k. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

22%
<35k
49%
35k-100k
27%
100k-200k
2%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

47%
Single, No Kids
12%
Single, with Kids
27%
Married, No Kids
14%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

13%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
22%
18-34 yrs old
37%
35-64 yrs old
19%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Horse RacesHorse Races
  • PGA/LPGAPGA/LPGA
  • Hiking/backpackingHiking/backpacking

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Stein MartStein Mart
  • Nordstrom RackNordstrom Rack
  • Sam's ClubSam's Club

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • LongHorn SteakhouseLongHorn Steakhouse
  • Bonefish GrillBonefish Grill
  • ChipotleChipotle

What do the neighbors drive?

  • BuickBuick
  • LincolnLincoln
  • MazdaMazda

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Contemporary InspirationalContemporary Inspirational
  • ClassicalClassical
  • RockRock
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About 27 E Palai St

This home is located at 27 E Palai St in Hilo, HI and zip code 96720. This 880 square foot home was built in 1967. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since February 13, 2025 and is currently priced at $479,000.

The inventory of homes for sale in Hilo, HI between January and February 2025 increased by 12.3%. The median list price of listings available in February 2025 was $635,000, while the average time on the real estate market was 218 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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