State of Hawaii and Hawaii County property record for 12 E Puainako St, Hilo, HI 96720
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,430 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.652 acres (28,379 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $400,000 (Aug 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $4,514 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3-2-2-040-012 |
| Primary APN | 3-2-2-040-012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,430 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,430 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,430 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 28,379 sqft (0.652 acres) |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Street Address | 12 E PUAINAKO ST |
|---|---|
| City | HILO |
| State | HI |
| Zip | 96720-6541 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | 1B |
| Legal Description | 28,379 SF DES BLK 501 POR GR 9102 WAIAKEA HMSTDS HOUSE LOTS |
| Legal Subdivision | WAIAKEA HMSTD. HOUSELOTS |
| Legal Block | 501 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | HAWAII HI |
| Township / Civil Division | HILO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 20701 |
Source: State of Hawaii and Hawaii County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 50 E PUAINAKO ST, HILO, HI 96720-5242 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 14, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 14, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201557040600 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 13, 2000 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000084538 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: State of Hawaii and Hawaii County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Hawaii |
| County | Hawaii County |
| Unified School District | Hawaii Department of Education (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $416,200 (+2.34%) Land $416,200 | $416,200 (+2.34%) Land $416,200 | |
| 2025 | $4,514.00 (+36.95%) | $406,700 (+24.68%) Land $406,700 | $406,700 (+24.68%) Land $406,700 |
| 2024 | $326,200 (+9.83%) Land $326,200 | $326,200 (+9.83%) Land $326,200 | |
| 2023 | $3,296.00 | $297,000 Land $297,000 | $297,000 Land $297,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 11, 2018 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2000) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2000 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 93% of Hawaii |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | HILO serves 39,477 people · EPA ID HI0000101 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2021 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2020–2022) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 311 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| altafiber Network Solutions Fiber | 2,850 / 2,850 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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