551 Akala Rd is a 2,853 square foot house on a 1 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. - it last sold on May 23, 1996 for $125,000. Based on Redfin's Hilo data, we estimate the home's value is $1,132,762.
Single-familyProperty Type
1997Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$397Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,132,762
$1.0M since sold in May 1996$53K since October
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This home's estimate is 25.8% higher than the average sale price ($901K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
A-1A
Agricultural District - 1 Acre
The A (agricultural) district provides for agricultural and very low density agriculturally-based residential use, encompassing rural areas of good to marginal agricultural and grazing land, forest land, game habitats, and areas where urbanization is not found to be appropriate. A-1a is an agricultural district with a minimum building site area of 1 acre.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Kennel
Veterinary clinic
Agriculture-Cropland
Agriculture-Pastureland
May 21, 2012 • Final
Residential single family electrical
Install a roof-mounted photovoltaic solar system.
Electrical
Solar
May 21, 2012 • Final
Residential
Install a roof-mounted photovoltaic system on a residential building.
Electrical
Solar
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 13
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Room Information
# of Rooms: 9
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Floor Construction Type: Concrete
Foundation Type: Concrete
Building Style Type: Contemporary
Building Construction Quality: Fair
Exterior Wall: Plywood
Roof Shape Type: Hip
Building Type: Residential
Pool Information
Pool Type: Hot Tub/Jacuzzi
Has Pool
Property Information
Subdivision Name: AKOLEA PLANTATION FILE PLAN 13
Living Sq. Ft: 2,853
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 2,321
Building Sq. Ft: 2,853
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: LOT 32 1.00 AC FP 1336 AKOLOA PLANTATION S/D
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Wood Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 680
Garage / Carport Type: Wood Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 43,560
Legal Lot Number: 32
Acres: 1
Zoning Code: 5A
County Use Description: HOMEOWNER
State Use Description: HOMEOWNER
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,853
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1997
Year Renovated: 1997
County: Hawaii County
APN: 3250560320000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 12, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Kaumana Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.9mi
9/10
Hilo Intermediate School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.8mi
7/10
Hilo High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi
4/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Fire Factor
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Historical weather
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In this area, properties receive around 6.8 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.08M – $1.30M
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