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$473,469$509 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $203,500 on Oct 20, 2026

16 W PALAI ST

HILO, HI 96720
3
Beds
1
Baths
930 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.27 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1937
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$473K
$445K low$502K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$203,500 · Oct 20, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,290 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$392,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$236,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$155,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$386,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$392,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyHAWAII
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1977
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.27
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Waiakeawaena Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Waiakea Intermediate SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 mi
H
Waiakea High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi

District: Hawaii Department of Education

Neighborhood · ZIP 96720These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.83
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.0

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.52,009
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.62 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$72,636
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$100,004
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.128 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.41%

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How this home compares

16 W Palai St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Costs more per square foot than 91% of homes in Hilo 96720
  • Smaller than 83% of homes in Hilo 96720
  • Has a smaller lot than 70% of homes in Hawaii County
  • Older than 98% of homes in Hawaii County

What homes are worth in Hilo 96720

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$141K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 44% of homes in Hilo 96720.

How it measures up in Hilo 96720

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Hilo 96720.

Estimated value$473,469
CheaperTypical $499,367Pricier

Pricier than 44% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$509
CheaperTypical $360Pricier

Pricier than 91% of homes nearby

Living area930 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,356 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Lot size0.27 ac
SmallerTypical 0.34 acBigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Year built1937
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 16 W Palai St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHilo 96720Hawaii County
Estimated valuepricier than$473,46944% of homes41% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$50991% of homes64% of homes
Living areabigger than930 ft²17% of homes20% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.27 ac38% of homes30% of homes
Year builtnewer than19375% of homes2% of homes

About 16 W Palai St

How much is 16 W Palai St, Hilo, HI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 16 W Palai St, Hilo, HI is $473,469 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $445,035 to $501,903. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 16 W Palai St, Hilo, HI last sell?

16 W Palai St, Hilo, HI last sold on Oct 20, 2026 for $203,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 16 W Palai St, Hilo, HI?

16 W Palai St, Hilo, HI has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 930 square feet of living space and a 0.27-acre lot.

When was 16 W Palai St, Hilo, HI built?

16 W Palai St, Hilo, HI was built in 1937, making it 89 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 16 W Palai St, Hilo, HI?

16 W Palai St, Hilo, HI is assigned to Waiakeawaena Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Waiakea Intermediate School (middle), rated C+; Waiakea High School (high), rated A. All sit in Hawaii Department of Education. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 16 W Palai St, Hilo, HI compare to other homes in Hilo 96720?

Among the 16,356 homes in Hilo 96720, it is worth more than 44% of them ($473,469 against a typical $499,367), its price per square foot is higher than 91% of them ($509 against a typical $360), it is bigger than 17% of them (930 ft² against a typical 1,356 ft²), its lot is bigger than 38% of them (0.27 ac against a typical 0.34 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1937 against a typical 1975). Measured against all of Hawaii County, it is worth more than 41% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 16 W Palai St, Hilo, HI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 16 W Palai St, Hilo, HI was $4,290. The county assessed it at $392,100.

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