Google street view image for 2555 Lai Rd, Honolulu, HI 96816

Off market nov 2017 for $710K

$1,024,239

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,259/mo

•

1,472

sq ft

2555 Lai Rd, Honolulu, HI 96816

About this home

NEW PRICE! An extremely rare opportunity to build your dream home, develop or renovate the existing residence on a 28,000+ sqft mountainside lot! Located deep in beautiful Palolo Valley and surrounded by lush greenery combined with the serene sounds of nature, this home has tremendous potential and is located in an R-5 zone. Front home is 3 bed/1 bath and back area is 1 bed/ 1 bath with a family room. Close to restaurants, shops, schools, park and the University of Hawaii. Priced to sell! Existing structure needs major repairs or tear down. Sold as-is. Do not go on property unattended.

Single-familyProperty Type

1949Year Built

0.64 acresLot Size

$696Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Jaymes Song (R) • BHGRE Advantage Realty

Bought with Courtney Takai (DR) • Vesta Hawaii Real Estate

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•Source:HiCentral MLS #201709237

Redfin Estimate

$1,024,239

$314K since sold in November 2017$7,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 34% lower than the average sale price ($1.55M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 21, 2026
$1,925,000
A
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SOLD MAY 1, 2026
$1,760,000
B
4 beds2 baths1,511 sq ft
3038 Waipuna Rise, Honolulu, HI 96822
SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$1,595,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,518 sq ft
3250 Melemele Pl, Honolulu, HI 96822
SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$1,380,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,670 sq ft
2432 Myrtle St, Honolulu, HI 96816
SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$1,120,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,445 sq ft
1878-A Mahana St, Honolulu, HI 96816
SOLD MAR 25, 2026
$1,528,000
F
4 beds2 baths1,534 sq ft
3602 Alani Dr, Honolulu, HI 96822

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$502,363

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$4,250/mo

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Market trends in 96816, HI

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

99.8%

+0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$1.2M

$9K MoM

Avg. days on market

65d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

11 MoM

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Sale history for 2555 Lai Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2022

$2,306 (+8.9%)

$612,700 + $146,100

$758,800

2021

$2,117 (+3.7%)

$612,700 + $146,100

$758,800

2020

$2,041 (−1.4%)

$516,400 + $188,400

$704,800

2019

$2,069 (+26.6%)

$516,400 + $166,800

$683,200

2018

$1,634 (−14.6%)

$516,400 + $154,800

$671,200

2017

$1,913 (+20.2%)

$332,900 + $133,900

$466,800

2016

$1,591 (+26.1%)

$445,700 + $100,800

$546,500

2014

$1,262

$400,300 + $118,800

$519,100

2013

$1,262 (+0.5%)

$387,900 + $92,900

$480,800

2012

$1,257

$371,400 + $109,300

$480,700

Tax history for 2555 Lai Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2022

$2,306 (+8.9%)

$612,700 + $146,100

$758,800

2021

$2,117 (+3.7%)

$612,700 + $146,100

$758,800

2020

$2,041 (−1.4%)

$516,400 + $188,400

$704,800

2019

$2,069 (+26.6%)

$516,400 + $166,800

$683,200

2018

$1,634 (−14.6%)

$516,400 + $154,800

$671,200

2017

$1,913 (+20.2%)

$332,900 + $133,900

$466,800

2016

$1,591 (+26.1%)

$445,700 + $100,800

$546,500

2014

$1,262

$400,300 + $118,800

$519,100

2013

$1,262 (+0.5%)

$387,900 + $92,900

$480,800

2012

$1,257

$371,400 + $109,300

$480,700

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.64 Acres

Year renovated

1975

Sq. Ft.

1,472

Year built

1949

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Honolulu County

APN

1 3 4 012 006 0000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Mar 8, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Carport
# of Parking Spaces (Total): 2
Sq. Ft. Garage Carport: 400

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Interior Features
Inclusions: Dryer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Vinyl

Square Footage
Sq. Ft. Roofed (Living): 1,472

Exterior

Exterior Features
Security Features: Key
Roof: Asphalt Shingle, Other
Pool Features: None

Property Information
Property Type: Single Family
Property Sub Type: Single Family
Architectural Style: Detach Single Family
Property Condition: Needs Major Repair
Year Built: 1949
Construction Materials: Single Wall
View: City, Mountain, Ocean
Stories Type: One

Lot Information
Lot Features: Clear, Wooded
Zoning: 05 - R-5 Residential District
Road Frontage: Paved Road
Lot Size Area: 28050.00
Parcel Number: 1-3-4-012-006-0000

Land Information
Topography: Up Slope
Land Tenure: FS - Fee Simple
Land Recorded: Regular System
Flood Zone: Zone X

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Amount: $132.60
Tax Annual Amount: $1,591.20
Tax Year: 2016
Tax Assessed Value Land: 429200.00
Tax Assessed Value Improvements: $145,400
Tax Assessed Value: 574600.00
Tax Exemption Owner Occupancy: 120000

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: Overhead Electricity, Water

Location

School Information
Elementary School: Palolo
Middle Or Junior School: Jarrett
High School: Kaimuki

Location Details
Location: Inside
Neighbourhood: PALOLO

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,472
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.64 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: 1975
County: Honolulu County
APN: 1 3 4 012 006 0000

Home facts updated by county records on Mar 8, 2023

Other

Documents & Disclosures
Disclosures: Property Disclosure Stmt

Around this home

Schools

Palolo Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

3/10

William P Jarrett Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

6/10

Kaimuki High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi

3/10

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Lifestyle

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In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in June and 6.3 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$974,000 – $1.18M

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Home values near 2555 Lai Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
2546 Lai Rd, Honolulu, HI - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$785,043
2590 Lai Rd, Honolulu, HI 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 2453 Sq. Ft.	$1,560,973

Address	Redfin Estimate
2568 Lai Rd, Honolulu, HI 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1200 Sq. Ft.	$750,217
2547 Lai Rd Apartment A, Honolulu, HI 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 1860 Sq. Ft.	$1,441,643

Address	Redfin Estimate
2570 Lai Rd, Honolulu, HI 8 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 1656 Sq. Ft.	$1,184,526
2565 Lai Rd, Honolulu, HI 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1564 Sq. Ft.	$1,250,523

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