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$572,863$295 / 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 91How 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

187 HALAI ST

HILO, HI 96720
8
Beds
2
Baths
1,944 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.
0.28 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1943
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$573K
$519K low$626K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$952 (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.$341,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$151,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$189,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$331,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$418,500

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.1953
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.28
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 117 ft²

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.

M
Hilo Intermediate SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Hilo High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
E
Hilo Union Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.5 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

187 Halai 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.

  • Worth more than 65% of homes in Hilo 96720
  • Costs less per square foot than 79% of homes in Hilo 96720
  • Bigger than 79% of homes in Hawaii County
  • Older than 96% 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 65% 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$572,863
CheaperTypical $499,367Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$295
CheaperTypical $360Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Living area1,944 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,356 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Lot size0.28 ac
SmallerTypical 0.34 acBigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Year built1943
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 187 Halai St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHilo 96720Hawaii County
Estimated valuepricier than$572,86365% of homes53% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$29521% of homes22% of homes
Living areabigger than1,944 ft²78% of homes79% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.28 ac40% of homes36% of homes
Year builtnewer than19439% of homes4% of homes

About 187 Halai St

How much is 187 Halai St, Hilo, HI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 187 Halai St, Hilo, HI is $572,863 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $519,352 to $626,374. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 187 Halai St, Hilo, HI last sell?

187 Halai St, Hilo, HI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 187 Halai St, Hilo, HI?

187 Halai St, Hilo, HI has 8 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,944 square feet of living space and a 0.28-acre lot.

When was 187 Halai St, Hilo, HI built?

187 Halai St, Hilo, HI was built in 1943, making it 83 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 187 Halai St, Hilo, HI?

187 Halai St, Hilo, HI is assigned to Hilo Intermediate School (middle), rated B; Hilo High School (high), rated C; Hilo Union Elementary School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Hawaii Department of Education. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 187 Halai St, Hilo, HI compare to other homes in Hilo 96720?

Among the 16,356 homes in Hilo 96720, it is worth more than 65% of them ($572,863 against a typical $499,367), its price per square foot is higher than 21% of them ($295 against a typical $360), it is bigger than 78% of them (1,944 ft² against a typical 1,356 ft²), its lot is bigger than 40% of them (0.28 ac against a typical 0.34 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1943 against a typical 1975). Measured against all of Hawaii County, it is worth more than 53% 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 187 Halai St, Hilo, HI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 187 Halai St, Hilo, HI was $952. The county assessed it at $341,100.

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