State of Hawaii and Hawaii County property record for 256 Olu St, Hilo, HI 96720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,284 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.236 acres (10,289 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $126,840 (Jul 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $668 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3-2-2-042-097 |
| Primary APN | 3-2-2-042-097 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,284 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,344 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,284 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 228 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 10,289 sqft (0.236 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 520 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 520 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Street Address | 256 OLU ST |
|---|---|
| City | HILO |
| State | HI |
| Zip | 96720-5629 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1B |
| Legal Description | LOT 12 10,289 SF DES POR LP GR 10895 WAIAKEA HOMESTEADS |
| Legal Subdivision | WAIAKEA HMSTD. HOUSELOTS |
| Legal Block | 701 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | HAWAII HI |
| Township / Civil Division | HILO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 20701 |
256 Olu St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2019.
Source: State of Hawaii and Hawaii County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 256 OLU ST, HILO, HI 96720-5629 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 25, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 25, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 4, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2002128858 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 6, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0073350823 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 256 Olu St was $668 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 | $305,600 (+3%) Land $99,400 Building $206,200 | $445,100 (+1.25%) Land $232,300 Building $212,800 | |
| 2025 | $668.00 | $296,700 (+2.99%) Land $99,400 Building $197,300 | $439,600 (+17.45%) Land $226,800 Building $212,800 |
| 2024 | $288,100 (+3%) Land $99,400 Building $188,700 | $374,300 (-3.51%) Land $168,100 Building $206,200 | |
| 2023 | $699.00 Homeowner's exemption | $279,700 Land $99,400 Building $180,300 | $387,900 Land $196,100 Building $191,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 256 Olu St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2000.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2000) |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2000 · Severe Storms And 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 256 Olu St is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 93% of Hawaii |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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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