Google street view image for 78 Akala Rd, Hilo, HI 96720

Off market

$1,182,622

•

3.5 ba

•

3,244

sq ft

78 Akala Rd, Hilo, HI 96720

About this home

78 Akala Rd is a 3,244 square foot house on a 1.73 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Hilo data, we estimate the home's value is $1,182,622.

Single-familyProperty Type

1993Year Built

1.73 acresLot Size

$365Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,182,622

$1,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 31.3% higher than the average sale price ($901K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$1,400,000
A
3 beds3.5 baths3,452 sq ft
1030 Kukuau St, Hilo, HI 96720
SOLD MAR 3, 2026
$1,025,000
B
3 beds4 baths2,252 sq ft
1457 Mele Manu St, Hilo, HI 96720
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$728,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,322 sq ft
259 Chong St, Hilo, HI 96720
SOLD OCT 21, 2026
$710,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths2,040 sq ft
25-3301 Pakelekia St, Hilo, HI 96720
SOLD JUN 8, 2026
$795,000
E
3 beds3 baths2,152 sq ft
619 Malae Pl, Hilo, HI 96720
SOLD OCT 8, 2026
$745,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,830 sq ft
1673 Kaumana Dr, Hilo, HI 96720

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$1,112,655

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Market trends in 96720, HI

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-list price

96.5%

+0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$489K

$66K MoM

Avg. days on market

94d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

19 MoM

New listings for sale

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NEW 33 HRS AGO
$255,000
1 bed1 bath608 sq ft
33 Hualalai St #209, Hilo, HI 96720
$390,000
3 beds2 baths1,299 sq ft
34 Kawili St #3, Hilo, HI 96720
$1,280,000
5 beds3 baths2,452 sq ft
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$180,000
3 beds1 bath702 sq ft
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$509,000
3 beds2 baths880 sq ft
345 Hoaka Rd, Hilo, HI 96720
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2 beds2 baths970 sq ft
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$539,500
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Sale history for 78 Akala Rd

As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,688 (+4.1%)

$86,800 + $758,100

$844,900

2024

$3,542 (−1.8%)

$86,800 + $733,500

$820,300

2023

$3,606 (−1.1%)

$86,800 + $733,500

$820,300

2022

$3,648 (+3.9%)

$86,800 + $709,600

$796,400

2021

$3,510 (+4.0%)

$86,800 + $686,400

$773,200

2020

$3,375 (+4.0%)

$86,800 + $663,900

$750,700

2019

$3,245 (+4.1%)

$83,200 + $645,600

$728,800

2018

$3,118 (+4.1%)

$83,200 + $624,400

$707,600

2017

$2,995 (+4.2%)

$83,200 + $603,800

$687,000

2016

$2,875 (+8.7%)

$83,200 + $583,800

$667,000

2014

$2,646 (+4.3%)

$83,200 + $527,200

$610,400

2013

$2,537 (+10.1%)

$83,200 + $527,200

$610,400

2012

$2,305

$83,200 + $509,400

$592,600

Tax history for 78 Akala Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,688 (+4.1%)

$86,800 + $758,100

$844,900

2024

$3,542 (−1.8%)

$86,800 + $733,500

$820,300

2023

$3,606 (−1.1%)

$86,800 + $733,500

$820,300

2022

$3,648 (+3.9%)

$86,800 + $709,600

$796,400

2021

$3,510 (+4.0%)

$86,800 + $686,400

$773,200

2020

$3,375 (+4.0%)

$86,800 + $663,900

$750,700

2019

$3,245 (+4.1%)

$83,200 + $645,600

$728,800

2018

$3,118 (+4.1%)

$83,200 + $624,400

$707,600

2017

$2,995 (+4.2%)

$83,200 + $603,800

$687,000

2016

$2,875 (+8.7%)

$83,200 + $583,800

$667,000

2014

$2,646 (+4.3%)

$83,200 + $527,200

$610,400

2013

$2,537 (+10.1%)

$83,200 + $527,200

$610,400

2012

$2,305

$83,200 + $509,400

$592,600

*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-3A

Agricultural District - 3 Acres

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-3a is an agricultural district with a minimum building site area of 3 acres.

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

Property details

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 15

Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central

Room Information
# of Rooms: 6

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Floor Construction Type: Concrete
Foundation Type: Concrete
Building Style Type: Ranch
Building Construction Quality: Fair
Exterior Wall: Plywood
Roof Covering Type: Corrugated Iron
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Residential

Property Information
Subdivision Name: DONALD JAMES MURRAY
Living Sq. Ft: 3,244
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 2,356
Building Sq. Ft: 3,244
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: LOT 3-B 75,370 SF DES POR LP GR 4093 & 4047 TOG/RD & UTILITY ESMT WITHIN LOT 3-A 2,791 SF DES

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Wood Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 168
Garage / Carport Type: Wood Frame

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 2
Land Sq. Ft: 75,359
Legal Lot Number: 3-B
Acres: 1.73
Zoning Code: 5C
County Use Description: HOMEOWNER
State Use Description: HOMEOWNER

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,244
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.73 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1993
Year Renovated: 1993
County: Hawaii County
APN: 3250061480000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 12, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Kaumana Elementary School

Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.4mi

9/10

Hilo Intermediate School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.1mi

7/10

Hilo High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.1mi

4/10

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Lifestyle

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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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Heat Factor

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Wind Factor

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1/10 Air Factor

Minimal risk of unhealthy air over next 30 years

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Historical weather

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In this area, properties receive around 6.8 hours in June and 5 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.12M – $1.36M

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Home values near 78 Akala Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
65 Akala Rd, Hilo, HI 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1520 Sq. Ft.	$696,645
55 Akala Rd, Hilo, HI 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 776 Sq. Ft.	$484,330

Address	Redfin Estimate
50 Akala Rd, Hilo, HI 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2870 Sq. Ft.	$1,213,451
25 Akala Rd, Hilo, HI 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3150 Sq. Ft.	$1,470,821

Address	Redfin Estimate
90 Akala Rd, Hilo, HI 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3264 Sq. Ft.	$873,621
12 Akala Rd Lot 12-B, Hilo, HI 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2296 Sq. Ft.	$973,922

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