State of Hawaii and Hawaii County property record for 238 Chong St, Apt A, Hilo, HI 96720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 720 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,501 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,414 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3-2-5-015-074 |
| Primary APN | 3-2-5-015-074 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 720 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Architectural Style | Cottage |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 7,501 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 180 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 180 sqft |
| Street Address | 238 CHONG ST, A |
|---|---|
| City | HILO |
| State | HI |
| Zip | 96720-6746 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1C |
| Legal Description | LOT E 7,501 SF DES POR GR 4496 TOG/ ESMT FOR THE PURPOSE OF INGRESS & EGRESS OVER 40 RDWY |
| Legal Subdivision | CHARLES CHONG MAN SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | E |
| Jurisdiction | HAWAII HI |
| Township / Civil Division | HILO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 20802 |
238 Chong St, Apt A is owned by an individual who acquired it in August 2018.
Source: State of Hawaii and Hawaii County records, as of August 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 146 PALANI ST, HILO, HI 96720-1640 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 29, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0068210647 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAWAII HI |
| Recording Date | Sep 4, 2018 |
| Property Address | 238 CHONG ST APT A, A, HILO, HI 96720-6746 |
| Document Number | 0A68210647 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 29, 2018 |
| Instrument | A68210647 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 146 PALANI ST HILO HI 967201640, HILO, HI 96720-1640 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 238 Chong St, Apt A was $3,414.
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 | $316,900 (+3.02%) Land $212,600 Building $104,300 | $316,900 (+3.02%) Land $212,600 Building $104,300 | |
| 2025 | $3,414.00 | $307,600 (+1.25%) Land $203,300 Building $104,300 | $307,600 (+1.25%) Land $203,300 Building $104,300 |
| 2024 | $303,800 (+33.89%) Land $202,500 Building $101,300 | $303,800 (+33.89%) Land $202,500 Building $101,300 | |
| 2023 | $2,518.00 | $226,900 Land $132,600 Building $94,300 | $226,900 Land $132,600 Building $94,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 238 Chong St, Apt A in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2018.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2018) |
| 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 238 Chong St, Apt A is moderate, ranking above 56% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 56% of the US · lower than 78% of Hawaii |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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 111 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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