State of Hawaii and Hawaii County property record for 161 Kapaa St, Hilo, HI 96720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,918 sqft · built 2015 |
| Lot Size | 0.455 acres (19,805 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $167,000 (Apr 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $2,852 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3-2-5-024-013 |
| Primary APN | 3-2-5-024-013 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 13 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,918 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,134 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,918 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 2015 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2015 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 19,805 sqft (0.455 acres) |
| Garage Area | 592 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 256 sqft |
| Street Address | 161 KAPAA ST |
|---|---|
| City | HILO |
| State | HI |
| Zip | 96720-1619 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1C |
| Legal Description | LOT 13 19,805 SF BLK 16 FL 427 AINAKO S/D SERIES 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | AINAKO SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | HAWAII HI |
| Township / Civil Division | HILO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 20802 |
161 Kapaa St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since November 2014.
Source: State of Hawaii and Hawaii County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 161 KAPAA ST, HILO, HI 96720-1619 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 16, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 16, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201452190256 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 7, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0054300787 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 161 Kapaa St was $2,852 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $704,900 (+3%) Land $157,700 Building $547,200 | $838,700 (+1.41%) Land $243,300 Building $595,400 | |
| 2025 | $2,852.00 | $684,400 (+2.99%) Land $157,700 Building $526,700 | $827,000 (+8.22%) Land $231,600 Building $595,400 |
| 2024 | $664,500 (+3.01%) Land $157,700 Building $506,800 | $764,200 (+7.39%) Land $201,500 Building $562,700 | |
| 2023 | $2,706.00 Homeowner's exemption | $645,100 Land $157,700 Building $487,400 | $711,600 Land $188,400 Building $523,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 161 Kapaa St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 15 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1979–2007) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2007 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 161 Kapaa St is moderate, ranking above 43% of the US, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 43% of the US · lower than 86% of Hawaii |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 242 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 / 1,000 |
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