State of Hawaii and Honolulu County property record for 279 Kihapai St, Kailua, HI 96734
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3 ba · 1,952 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $9,034 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AH (high risk) |
| APN | 1-4-3-061-082 |
| Primary APN | 1-4-3-061-082 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 14 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,952 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,952 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 279 KIHAPAI ST |
|---|---|
| City | KAILUA |
| State | HI |
| Zip | 96734-2441 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | U/05/00 |
| Legal Description | LOT 1594 7500 SF MAP 677 LCAPP 495 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1594 |
| Jurisdiction | HONOLULU HI |
| Township / Civil Division | KOOLAUPOKO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 10903 |
279 Kihapai St, a duplex, is held in a trust since October 2003.
Source: State of Hawaii and Honolulu County records, as of June 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 822, KAILUA, HI 96734-0822 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 29, 2003 |
| Transfer Doc | 0003028382 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 279 Kihapai St was $9,034.
Source: State of Hawaii and Honolulu County assessment roll, as of June 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Hawaii |
| County | Honolulu County |
| Unified School District | Hawaii Department of Education (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9,034.00 | $1,515,100 Land $1,132,500 Building $382,600 | $1,515,100 Land $1,132,500 Building $382,600 |
| 2025 | $9,034.00 | ||
| 2024 | $1,385,500 (-7.82%) Land $1,095,000 Building $290,500 | $1,385,500 (-7.82%) Land $1,095,000 Building $290,500 | |
| 2023 | $9,734.00 (+18.69%) | $1,503,000 Land $1,095,000 Building $408,000 | $1,503,000 Land $1,095,000 Building $408,000 |
| 2022 | $8,201.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 279 Kihapai St in Zone AH, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 9, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AH high risk · shallow ponding 1–3 ft |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 6.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 52 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 88 units insured incl. 36 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 32 (1987–2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 14 of 32 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2012 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 279 Kihapai St is moderate, ranking above 51% 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 51% of the US · lower than 81% of Hawaii |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
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 | HNL-WINDWARD-PEARL HARBOR serves 631,389 people · EPA ID HI0000331 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2016–2018) 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 1,156 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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