State of Hawaii and Hawaii County property record for 257 Palua Loop, Hilo, HI 96720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,016 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.346 acres (15,087 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $6,819 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2025 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3-2-4-051-020 |
| Primary APN | 3-2-4-051-020 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,016 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,016 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 15,087 sqft (0.346 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 304 sqft |
| Lean-To | 400 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 257 PALUA LOOP |
|---|---|
| City | HILO |
| State | HI |
| Zip | 96720-5545 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1C |
| Legal Description | LOT 61 15,087 SF FP 1013 ANELA NANI S/D |
| Legal Subdivision | ANELA NANI SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 61 |
| Jurisdiction | HAWAII HI |
| Township / Civil Division | HILO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 20900 |
Source: State of Hawaii and Hawaii County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 257 PALUA LOOP, HILO, HI 96720-5545 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 26, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0061640812 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAWAII HI |
| Recording Date | Jan 6, 2025 |
| Property Address | 257 PALUA LOOP, HILO, HI 96720-5545 |
| Document Number | A9137000634 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 30, 2024 |
| Instrument | A-9137000634 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | HI |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Living Trust |
| Address | 257 PALUA LOOP, HILO, HI 96720-5545 |
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 | $626,400 (+1.95%) Land $252,200 Building $374,200 | $626,400 (+1.95%) Land $252,200 Building $374,200 | |
| 2025 | $6,819.00 (+688.32%) | $614,400 (+90.28%) Land $240,200 Building $374,200 | $614,400 (+6.83%) Land $240,200 Building $374,200 |
| 2024 | $322,900 (+3%) Land $76,900 Building $246,000 | $575,100 (+7.33%) Land $218,000 Building $357,100 | |
| 2023 | $865.00 (-1.93%) Homeowner's exemption | $313,500 Land $76,900 Building $236,600 | $535,800 Land $203,700 Building $332,100 |
| 2022 | $882.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Record 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · lower than 84% 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 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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