State of Hawaii and Hawaii County property record for 159 Puhili St, Hilo, HI 96720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,492 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $120,000 (Sep 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,466 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage Sep 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3-2-5-050-065 |
| Primary APN | 3-2-5-050-065 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,492 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,684 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,492 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 352 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 159 PUHILI ST |
|---|---|
| City | HILO |
| State | HI |
| Zip | 96720-1463 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1A |
| Legal Description | LOT 54 7,500 SF FP 1580 PARK HOKULANI PHASE I INCR I-A SUBJ/ESMT |
| Legal Subdivision | PARK HOKULANI |
| Legal Phase | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 54 |
| Jurisdiction | HAWAII HI |
| Township / Civil Division | HILO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 20801 |
Source: State of Hawaii and Hawaii County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 PUHILI ST, HILO, HI 96720-1463 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Sep 13, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer CALIBER HM LOANS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 13, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 13, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 16, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201764650284 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 31, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000179737 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAWAII HI |
| Property Address | 159 PUHILI ST, HILO, HI 96720-1463 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Title Company | TG |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0A79230148 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | A-79230148 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAWAII HI |
| Recording Date | Sep 13, 2017 |
| Property Address | 159 PUHILI ST, HILO, HI 96720-1463 |
| Document Number | 0A64650284 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | A64650284 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 4, 2017 |
| Title Company | TITLE GUARANTY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 159 PUHILI ST HILO HI 967201463, HILO, HI 96720-1463 |
| Document Number | A64650285 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | A64650285 |
| Name | CALIBER HM LOANS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | IRVING, TX 75063 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 12, 2047 |
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 | $381,700 (+3%) Land $80,100 Building $301,600 | $484,600 (+1.4%) Land $139,700 Building $344,900 | |
| 2025 | $1,466.00 (+3.97%) | $370,600 (+3%) Land $80,100 Building $290,500 | $477,900 (+5.33%) Land $133,000 Building $344,900 |
| 2024 | $359,800 (+3.01%) Land $80,100 Building $279,700 | $453,700 (+7.79%) Land $120,800 Building $332,900 | |
| 2023 | $1,410.00 Homeowner's exemption | $349,300 Land $80,100 Building $269,200 | $420,900 Land $110,900 Building $310,000 |
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2018–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
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 | High above 71% of the US · above 46% of Hawaii |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 102 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 | 1,000 / 35 |
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