State of Hawaii and Hawaii County property record for 196 Laula Rd, Hilo, HI 96720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,490 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 4.95 acres (215,622 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,464 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3-2-4-083-010 |
| Primary APN | 3-2-4-083-010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,490 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,532 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,490 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 986 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 215,622 sqft |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 1,144 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 1,144 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 42 sqft |
| Street Address | 196 LAULA RD |
|---|---|
| City | HILO |
| State | HI |
| Zip | 96720-5716 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 5C |
| Legal Description | TRANSFERRED FROM 2404-123 4.95 AC NEW PARCEL F/D: NEW |
| Legal Subdivision | WAIAKEA HOMESTEADS 3RD SERIES |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,909 |
| Jurisdiction | HAWAII HI |
| Township / Civil Division | HILO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 20900 |
196 Laula Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since July 1995.
Source: State of Hawaii and Hawaii County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 196 LAULA RD, HILO, HI 96720-5716 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 3, 1995 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000090736 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 196 Laula Rd was $2,464 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 | $622,300 (+3%) Land $201,400 Building $420,900 | $834,900 (+6.68%) Land $402,300 Building $432,600 | |
| 2025 | $2,464.00 | $604,200 (+3%) Land $201,400 Building $402,800 | $782,600 (+6.35%) Land $350,000 Building $432,600 |
| 2024 | $586,600 (+3%) Land $201,400 Building $385,200 | $735,900 (+8.57%) Land $318,100 Building $417,800 | |
| 2023 | $2,364.00 Homeowner's exemption | $569,500 Land $201,400 Building $368,100 | $677,800 Land $289,200 Building $388,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 196 Laula Rd 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 AH, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 13 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1979–2000) |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2000 · 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 196 Laula Rd is moderate, ranking above 63% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 63% of the US · lower than 69% of Hawaii |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 303 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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