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$799,841$188 / 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 Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $135,000 on Aug 3, 2001

996 IOLANI ST

HILO, HI 96720
12
Beds
4
Baths
4,244 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.
1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
20
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$800K
$755K low$845K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$135,000 · Aug 3, 2001

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,663 (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.$518,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$320,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$198,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$510,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$518,300

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
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
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 · 91 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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
Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.5 mi
M
Hilo Intermediate SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.7 mi
H
Hilo High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 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

996 Iolani 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 89% of homes in Hilo 96720
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Hilo 96720
  • Among the largest homes in Hilo 96720
  • Has a bigger lot than 87% of homes in Hilo 96720
  • Older than 90% 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
$140K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 89% 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$799,841
CheaperTypical $501,037Pricier

Pricier than 89% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$188
CheaperTypical $360Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area4,244 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,352 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.34 acBigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 21% of homes nearby

How 996 Iolani St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHilo 96720Hawaii County
Estimated valuepricier than$799,84189% of homes72% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$188almost no homes4% of homes
Living areabigger than4,244 ft²almost all homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac87% of homes72% of homes
Year builtnewer than196021% of homes10% of homes

About 996 Iolani St

How much is 996 Iolani St, Hilo, HI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 996 Iolani St, Hilo, HI is $799,841 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $754,661 to $845,021. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 996 Iolani St, Hilo, HI last sell?

996 Iolani St, Hilo, HI last sold on Aug 3, 2001 for $135,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 996 Iolani St, Hilo, HI?

996 Iolani St, Hilo, HI has 12 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and 4,244 square feet of living space.

When was 996 Iolani St, Hilo, HI built?

996 Iolani St, Hilo, HI was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 996 Iolani St, Hilo, HI?

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

How does 996 Iolani St, Hilo, HI compare to other homes in Hilo 96720?

Among the 16,356 homes in Hilo 96720, it is worth more than 89% of them ($799,841 against a typical $501,037), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($188 against a typical $360), it is bigger than almost all of them (4,244 ft² against a typical 1,352 ft²), its lot is bigger than 87% of them (1 ac against a typical 0.34 ac) and it is newer than 21% of them (1960 against a typical 1975). Measured against all of Hawaii County, it is worth more than 72% 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 996 Iolani St, Hilo, HI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 996 Iolani St, Hilo, HI was $5,663. The county assessed it at $518,300.

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