South Hilo Real Estate

Welcome to South Hilo, a captivating gem nestled on the lush eastern coast of the Big Island of Hawaii. This vibrant region is not just a location; it’s a lifestyle defined by breathtaking natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and a warm, welcoming community.

South Hilo is known for its stunning landscapes, where verdant mountains meet the sparkling Pacific Ocean. The area boasts a plethora of outdoor activities, from hiking through the enchanting rainforests of Akaka Falls State Park to enjoying a leisurely stroll along the picturesque Hilo Bayfront. Nature enthusiasts will be delighted by the diverse flora and fauna that thrive here, making it a paradise for birdwatchers and photographers alike.

Culturally, South Hilo is a treasure trove of history and tradition. The town is home to the famous Hilo Farmers Market, where local artisans and farmers showcase their fresh produce, handmade crafts, and delectable culinary delights. The market is a vibrant hub of activity, providing a taste of the island's unique flavors and fostering a strong sense of community.

Residents of South Hilo enjoy a laid-back lifestyle, characterized by warm weather year-round and a strong sense of aloha. The local schools are highly regarded, and the community is known for its family-friendly atmosphere. With easy access to the amenities of Hilo town, including shopping, dining, and healthcare, South Hilo offers the perfect blend of tranquility and convenience.

Whether you’re seeking a serene retreat or an active lifestyle, South Hilo is an idyllic place to call home. Come explore the charm and beauty of this Hawaiian paradise, and discover why so many are drawn to its enchanting shores.

Newest Listings in South Hilo

$589,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 733381 MLS ⋅ ['Fee Simple'] Tenure

This versatile 3bd/3ba Hilo home offers comfortable living space where spacious interiors and lush outdoor surroundings come together to create a home that feels both comfortable and connected to nature. A generously sized kitchen offers plenty of room to cook, gather, and make your own, while the adjoining living room draws your eye toward a fantastic view of the expansive backyard and mature tropical landscaping beyond. Freshly repainted interiors brighten the home throughout, creating a clean, welcoming canvas ready for its next owner. Generous natural light and a functional layout create a welcoming atmosphere for everyday living. Step outside to discover an oversized yard that feels like a private tropical retreat, thoughtfully shaped with a beautiful terraced design that adds dimension, character, and distinct spaces to enjoy the outdoors. Over the years, the grounds have been lovingly planted and nurtured with an impressive collection of mature native Hawaiian species, creating a lush, established landscape. Adding to the home’s flexibility, the former laundry area has been thoughtfully converted into a compact studio-style space complete with separate entrance, a kitchenette and bathroom with large shower. This extra private area offers possibilities for guests, extended family, a home office, or additional living space. The property provides the kind of adaptable floor plan that can evolve along with its next owner’s needs. Conveniently located just minutes from downtown Hilo, schools, shopping, dining, Hilo Medical Center and UH Hilo, 275 Kaumana Drive offers a balance of residential surroundings and easy access to town. With its refreshed interior, flexible attached space, and established Kaumana location, this property is ready for its next chapter and is the perfect home for buyers looking to put down roots in Hilo.

275 Kaumana Dr, HILO

Listing courtesy of Hawai'i Modern Realty.

$799,000

5 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 733273 MLS ⋅ ['Fee Simple'] Tenure

Welcome to this 5 bedroom charming Hilo home on Kinoole Street, offering timeless character, flexible living space, and a convenient location offered fully furnished with a full priced offer! Situated on a gated and fully fenced property with over 10,000 sq ft of land, the yard feels surprisingly spacious and offers privacy, room to garden, entertain, and enjoy outdoor living. Start your mornings on the cozy front porch before stepping through the double-door entry into a home filled with classic details, including elevated ceilings, period-built cupboards, built-in storage, and charming nooks throughout. The dining area features built-in cabinetry, while the living room offers additional storage. A flexible room off the dining area may work well as a bedroom, office, guest room, or creative space. Three bedrooms offer abundant natural light and spacious closets. The kitchen continues the home's vintage charm with built-in cabinetry and an old-fashioned pantry with screened doors. Downstairs, a finished 2-bedroom, 1-bath unit provides additional flexibility with its own private entrance, open living area, kitchenette, and extra storage space. This area may be ideal for guests, multigenerational living, a home office, or potential rental income. The laundry room includes both interior and exterior access. Recent improvements include updated plumbing, exterior motion-sensor lighting, a roof painted in 2026, water heater installed in 2021, and an electrical upgrade completed in 2020. The home also features a 200-amp service panel with updated lights, switches, outlets, and ceiling fans. Established landscaping includes Cara Cara navel orange, honey tangerine, apple banana, Sugarloaf and golden pineapple, Hawaiian chili, basil, mint, rosemary, lavender, ti varieties, gardenia, ginger, red palm, papaya, cacao, plumeria and much more! A unique Hilo property offering privacy, character, versatility, and room to enjoy.

1565 Kinoole St, HILO

Listing courtesy of eXp Realty.

$530,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 733386 MLS ⋅ ['Fee Simple'] Tenure

Centrally located close to schools, malls, shopping, grocery stores. Never before offered for sale, this is a gem of a home, Clean Clean Clean!

300 Naniakea St, HILO

Listing courtesy of Soldier to Soldier Hawaii Realty, LLC.

$675,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 733337 MLS ⋅ ['Fee Simple'] Tenure

Enjoy the beauty of upper Hilo with a fresh, art‑like view of Mauna Kea. Tucked away in cooler temperatures yet only minutes from Hilo town, the hospital, and quick highway access across the island, this home offers both comfort and convenience. Open‑beam ceilings create a spacious feel throughout the living area, kitchen, dining space, and primary bedroom. The kitchen features quartz countertops, an island for additional prep and seating, and stainless steel appliances. A dedicated laundry room includes a convenient half bath—ideal for outdoor living or gardening days. The property offers both a spacious front and back yard, plus a large carport with a high ceiling for flexible parking and storage. Upgrades completed in 2021 include a roof replacement, adding peace of mind for future owners. Come home to Mona Loop—once you arrive, you won’t want to leave. Tenant occupied; tenants would love to stay if you’re seeking an investment property. Some photos are AI‑rendered to privatize/remove tenant items.

1481 Mona Loop, HILO

Listing courtesy of Kou Hale Realty LLC.

$1,349,000

6 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 202617162 MLS ⋅ FS - Fee Simple Tenure

Welcome to 272 Lama Street, together with the additional dwelling known as 460 Awa Street—a rare corner property near Nani Mau Gardens offering 2.72 acres of usable land with room for gardening, farming, recreation, expansion or multi-generational living. The property features two existing homes with three assigned street addresses, offering flexibility for extended family living, rental income potential, guest accommodations or home-based business use. Numerous improvements were completed following a recent pre-listing inspection. Both dwellings received interior and exterior paint along with additional repairs and updates. Improvements include roof repainting, termite damage repairs, updated fixtures, GFCI outlets, screens and railings. The secondary dwelling also features new vinyl flooring and patio improvements. A pre-listing inspection was completed, with numerous items addressed in preparation for sale, creating a refreshed, move-in-ready opportunity. Located in desirable Panaewa, minutes from Hilo town, shopping, schools and parks, this unique property offers privacy, flexibility and open space increasingly difficult to find so close to town.

272 Lama Street, Hilo

Listing courtesy of Hara Chun Realty LLC.

$1,400,000

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 731938 MLS ⋅ ['Fee Simple'] Tenure

Welcome to this well-maintained 4-bedroom, 3-bath home located in a desirable Hamakua Coast Neighborhood. Hakalau Plantation Village -With 2 beautiful Primary Suites. Situated on a spacious corner lot with a fully fenced yard, this property also features a private paved road and an additional room with its own bath, offering flexible space for guests, a home office or hobbies. Enjoy the ocean breeze and the peaceful setting of the Hamakua Coast while being just a short walk to Hakalau Beach Park. Conveniently located near Akaka Falls, local farmers markets and neighborhood eateries. This home offers the perfect blend of tranquility and accessibility. The scenic drive to Hilo provides easy access to shopping, dining and everyday conveniences. * 2 Primary Suites * Spacious Lanai * Additional Room * Pantry * Hibiscus * Pineapple * Hydrangea and many more beautiful plants.

29-2290 Hanamalo Loop, HAKALAU

Listing courtesy of Arabel L Camblor Realty.

$545,000

4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 733200 MLS ⋅ ['Fee Simple'] Tenure

A home designed with generations in mind, now ready to be reimagined for what comes next. Welcome to 156 Wainaku Street, a 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath home offering an opportunity for the buyer who can see the potential beyond its current condition. Once designed to function for multiple generations under one roof, the home offers an interesting layout and plenty of space to work with as you renovate and make it your own. The unfinished downstairs basement with plumbing in place for a toilet and shower adds another dimension to the property, offering space to explore for future use and functionality. Set in the established Wainaku area and conveniently located just minutes from Downtown Hilo, shopping, dining, schools, and everyday necessities. There’s work to be done, but there’s also a lot here to work with. Restore what makes sense, reinvent what doesn’t, and create a home that works for the way you want to live. 156 Wainaku Street is ready for someone to see the vision and take it from here. Property is being sold AS IS in its existing condition.

156 Wainaku St, HILO

Listing courtesy of eXp Realty.

$885,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 732699 MLS ⋅ ['Fee Simple'] Tenure

Wake up to relaxing ocean views from the primary bedroom, enjoy them over morning coffee on the front lanai, and take them in while cooking from the kitchen of this truly unique Honomu home! Situated on a spacious 20,000 sq. ft. lot just below Akaka Falls, this 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath residence offers two separate living areas, giving you flexibility for entertaining, relaxing, working from home, or creating a dedicated media or family room. Over 1,900 sqft of living space gives one the creative potential needed. What sets this property apart is its unmistakable character. Thoughtfully designed by a scholar of Japanese studies, the home incorporates beautiful Asian influenced elements throughout, including a traditional tokonoma alcove at the entrance, shoji doors, tatami mats in one bedroom, and a soaking tub overlooking a peaceful Japanese-style garden. These details give the home a warmth and personality rarely found in today's homes. The primary suite has dual sinks, half bath, and walk-in closet for convenient storage. Here the kitchen features generous cabinet space, two sinks, and ocean views, while mature tropical landscaping surrounds the property. Productive tangerine, calamansi, mountain apple, and Meyer lemon trees add to the sense of island living. The large RS-10 zoned lot also provides room to dream, whether that means creating more outdoor living space, adding improvements, or exploring future development potential, subject to County approval and buyer due diligence. Located in the charming community of Honomu, with Akaka Falls, the Hamakua Coast, and Hilo all within easy reach, this is a home that offers much more than a peaceful retreat it offers character, views, land, and a lifestyle that feels distinctly set apart.

28-3541 Honomu Ln, HONOMU

Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Island Properties - Hilo.

$589,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 732718 MLS ⋅ ['Fee Simple'] Tenure

This inviting & well-cared for, 3 bedroom home is a sweet starter home in the highly sought after EB DeSliva School district. Privately nestled away in a friendly and older established neighborhood at the end of a non-thru street in lower Kaumana, featurning: - Open living area - Upgraded custom kitchen cabinets and solid surface countertops - Solar hot water heater for energy savings - Large windows adds lots of natural light and generous airflow - Enclosed patio / hobby / bonus room off of the kitchen with a sliding glass door to the private back yard - Laundry room, 3/4 bath & spacious storage closet off of the carport - Front porch for sitting, sipping and quiet relaxing - Freshly painted exterior - Roof & gutters has been cleaned - Home has been professionally cleaned - Easy-care low maintenance yard with mature kukui nut, ulu, calamansi, finger lime & palm trees with ample room for additional gardening. - Lot backs up to large acreage for added privacy - Lava Zone: 3 - Flood Zone: X Within minutes to schools, University of Hawaii, medical facilities, shopping and more.

243 Aipuni St, HILO

Listing courtesy of Iokua Real Estate.

$539,000

4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 733234 MLS ⋅ ['Fee Simple'] Tenure

Discover the potential of this charming 4-bedroom home in Kulaimano Heights, nestled in the peaceful Pepeekeo area. Situated on an almost ¼-acre lot, this property offers generous outdoor space and plenty of opportunity to create your ideal Hawaiʻi home. It is a cute & very functional home that could use some TLC, making it a great opportunity for buyers looking to add their own personal touches and build equity. A BRAND NEW ROOF provides an important recent improvement and added peace of mind. Step outside to a fully fenced yard offering privacy and plenty of room for pets, gardening, entertaining, or simply enjoying the lush tropical surroundings. Numerous mature fruit trees enhance the property’s island appeal and provide the opportunity to enjoy fresh fruit right from your own yard. With four bedrooms, an almost quarter-acre lot, a NEW ROOF, and a fully fenced tropical yard, this property offers a unique combination of space and potential in a desirable Hamakua setting. Bring your vision and transform this property into your own island retreat!

28-476 Kulala St, PEPEEKEO

Listing courtesy of Aloha Hawaiian Realty.

$748,000

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 730344 MLS ⋅ ['Fee Simple'] Tenure

Location, location, this house is in the Piihonua Subdivision, the landscape is well maintained. DE Silva school district.

110 Lahi St, HILO

Listing courtesy of Chris Brilhante Realty, Inc..

$2,100,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 732625 MLS ⋅ ['Fee Simple'] Tenure

Well built (1975) 4 separate parcels 4 (CMU) 3-bedroom 2-bath homes in Kaumana area. Combined TMK Land Area of 40,000 sqft. Homes are currently rented and provide fair rental income for Hilo market. Currently generating $8000 Individual Properties included in sale: TMK: 3-2-5-27-58 or 1265-B Kaumana Dr TMK: 3-2-5-27-59 or 1265-C Kaumana Dr TMK: 3-2-5-27-60 or 1265-E Kaumana Dr TMK: 3-2-5-27-61 or 1265-D Kaumana Dr

1265-B Kaumana Dr, HILO

Listing courtesy of RSM Inc.

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