State of Hawaii and Hawaii County property record for 253 Kaiulani St, Hilo, HI 96720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,136 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.689 acres (30,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $355,000 (Aug 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,455 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3-2-3-015-054 |
| Primary APN | 3-2-3-015-054 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,136 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 784 sqft |
| Basement Area | 352 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 352 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 30,000 sqft (0.689 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 432 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 432 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 224 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 253 KAIULANI ST |
|---|---|
| City | HILO |
| State | HI |
| Zip | 96720-2530 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1C |
| Legal Description | LOT 3-B-1 30,000 SF DES |
| Legal Subdivision | REEDS ISLAND |
| Legal Lot Number | 3-B-1 |
| Jurisdiction | HAWAII HI |
| Township / Civil Division | HILO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 20300 |
253 Kaiulani St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2016.
Source: State of Hawaii and Hawaii County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 6701, HILO, HI 96720-8932 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 26, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 26, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 20, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201660820028 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 8, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2011063967 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 253 Kaiulani St was $1,455 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 | $379,200 (+2.99%) Land $147,000 Building $232,200 | $569,300 (-) Land $307,500 Building $261,800 | |
| 2025 | $1,455.00 | $368,200 (+2.99%) Land $147,000 Building $221,200 | $569,300 (+2.17%) Land $307,500 Building $261,800 |
| 2024 | $357,500 (+3%) Land $147,000 Building $210,500 | $557,200 (+3.24%) Land $307,500 Building $249,700 | |
| 2023 | $1,400.00 Homeowner's exemption | $347,100 Land $147,000 Building $200,100 | $539,700 Land $307,500 Building $232,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 253 Kaiulani St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 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 A, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1978–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2020 · river or lake flooding |
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 253 Kaiulani St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · lower than 90% of Hawaii |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 62 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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