State of Hawaii and Hawaii County property record for 179 E Palai St, Hilo, HI 96720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,288 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.258 acres (11,232 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Aug 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $4,588 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Transfer Jul 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3-2-2-045-144 |
| Primary APN | 3-2-2-045-144 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,288 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,576 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,288 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,288 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 11,232 sqft (0.258 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 616 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 616 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 179 E PALAI ST |
|---|---|
| City | HILO |
| State | HI |
| Zip | 96720-5634 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1B |
| Legal Description | LOT 1-B 11,232 SF DES POR GR 9743 BLK 701 WAIAKEA HOMESTEADS 1ST SERIES SUBJ 5.00 FT WIDE SETBACK FOR FUTURE ROAD WIDENING |
| Legal Subdivision | WAIAKEA HMSTD. HOUSELOTS |
| Legal Block | 11,70 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | HAWAII HI |
| Township / Civil Division | HILO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4038 |
| Census Tract | 20600 |
179 E Palai St is owned by two individuals who acquired it in December 2025.
Source: State of Hawaii and Hawaii County records, as of June 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 48 LIKEKE ST, HILO, HI 96720-5720 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jul 8, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CU HAWAII FCU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 25, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 25, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2011135742 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 9487000495 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAWAII HI |
| Recording Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Property Address | 179 E PALAI ST, HILO, HI 96720-5634 |
| Document Number | A9487000495 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Instrument | A-9487000495 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 179 E PALAI ST, HILO, HI 96720-5634 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 48 LIKEKE ST, HILO, HI 96720-5720 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAWAII HI |
| Property Address | 179 E PALAI ST, HILO, HI 96720-5634 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | OR |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0A71280098 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 8, 2019 |
| Instrument | A-71280098 |
| Name | CU HAWAII FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | HILO, HI 96720 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Jul 7, 2039 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 179 E Palai St was $4,588.
Source: State of Hawaii and Hawaii County assessment roll, as of June 17, 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 | $419,000 (+1.35%) Land $235,100 Building $183,900 | $419,000 (+1.35%) Land $235,100 Building $183,900 | |
| 2025 | $4,588.00 Homeowner's exemption | $413,400 (+21.3%) Land $229,500 Building $183,900 | $413,400 (+21.3%) Land $229,500 Building $183,900 |
| 2024 | $340,800 (-4.96%) Land $170,100 Building $170,700 | $340,800 (-4.96%) Land $170,100 Building $170,700 | |
| 2023 | $3,980.00 Homeowner's exemption | $358,600 Land $199,800 Building $158,800 | $358,600 Land $199,800 Building $158,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 179 E Palai 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 14 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1979–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2018 · Hurricane Lane |
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 179 E Palai St is moderate, ranking above 44% 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 44% of the US · lower than 85% of Hawaii |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 278 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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