$1,200,000

48 Makakai Pl Hilo, HI 96720

$10,000
Closing credit¹
5 beds
3 full, 1 partial
3,155 sqft
$380 / sqft
House

Property details

About 48 Makakai Pl

Generational opportunity to own a home on ocean side of exclusive Alae Point - a location for legend and legacy directly above Honoli’i Beach Park.   The home is awe-inspiring and absolutely one of a kind- with award winning architecture and ocean views that stretch from Honoli’i point to Keaukaha and Hilo Bay. Get your surf report and weather forecast from your windows then walk to the beach from your own back door.  The floorplan affords the luxury to operate as two separate units- one on each side of the porte cochere - with a design in mind to create a third to help maximize the property's potential. <br>The upstairs Great Room is a display of grandeur on another level- large redwood posts and beams with a T&G ceiling that peaks 20' above the slate floor where it's capped with a plexiglass cupola. Each corner has two lanais with doors that open wide when you want to let in the breeze and the light while the fresh new deck overlooks the fenced backyard and 60' lap pool with new pump and filtration system. <br>The two biggest bedrooms (appx 9' x 26') are equipped with accordion doors to make four rooms from two- each with its own door, window, and closet. Across the porte cochere the smaller hale comes complete with a bedroom, bathroom, loft, kitchenette, and its own W/D.<br>Find prominence and pride in a property perfect for parties and gatherings- plenty of parking to promote community and share your place with your people. Bring family and friends to amaze on holidays- Watch the fireworks on the First and the Fourth- See the sunrise surfers and whales at play while you watch your ship come in.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
StatusActive
Size3,155 sqft
Year built1970
ParkingAttached
MLS #716048
ViewOcean, Other, Bay
Private poolYes

Summary

  • MLS Number: 716048
  • Office Name: Hawaii Life
  • Office Phone: (808) 345-2197

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Property sales

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Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$1,089,400$11,474
2023$1,003,100$11,134
2022$963,500$10,694
2021$852,400$9,461
2020$820,700$9,109
2019$805,200$8,141
2018$733,500$8,055
2017$725,700$8,055

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

8

Haaheo Elementary School

Public District PK-6

0.7 mi

121 Haaheo Rd

7

Hilo Union Elementary School

Public District PK-6

2.2 mi

506 Waianuenue Ave

4

Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School

Public District PK-6

2.9 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 $52,993. The most common annual income of people living in Hilo, HI is between $35k-100k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

33%
<35k
41%
35k-100k
19%
100k-200k
7%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

41%
Single, No Kids
12%
Single, with Kids
30%
Married, No Kids
17%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

14%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
20%
18-34 yrs old
39%
35-64 yrs old
20%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • NASCARNASCAR
  • Figure SkatingFigure Skating
  • MotocrossMotocross

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Dollar GeneralDollar General
  • KmartKmart
  • GameStopGameStop

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Cracker BarrelCracker Barrel
  • Bob EvansBob Evans
  • SonicSonic

What do the neighbors drive?

  • RamRam
  • BuickBuick
  • JeepJeep

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Classic CountryClassic Country
  • OldiesOldies
  • CountryCountry
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 48 Makakai Pl

This home is located at 48 Makakai Pl in Hilo, HI and zip code 96720. This 3,155 square foot home was built in 1970. Features: 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 5, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,200,000.

The inventory of homes for sale in Hilo, HI between January and February 2025 increased by 12.3%. In February 2025, listings were on the market for 218 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $635,000.

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

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