288 Kaiwiki Rd, Hilo, HI 96720 Property Records

State of Hawaii and Hawaii County property record for 288 Kaiwiki Rd, Hilo, HI 96720

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,480 sqft · built 1981
Lot Size	0.217 acres (9,449 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$170,000 (Oct 2002)
Tax Bill	$781 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2022 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`3-2-6-027-027`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`3-2-6-027-027`
Alternative APNs	`3-2-6-027-027-0000` `260270270000`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,480 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,210 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,480 sqft
Basement Area	730 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Plaster

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1981
Effective Year Built	Effective 1981
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Other
Lot Area	9,449 sqft (0.217 acres)
Garage Type	Basement
Garage Area	240 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Balcony/Patio
Porch Area	618 sqft
Deck Area	Deck Area
Patio Area	366 sqft
Balcony	Balcony

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	288 KAIWIKI RD
City	HILO
State	HI
Zip	96720-9703
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	1A
Legal Description	LOT 23-A 9449 SF DES POR RPGR 1937 WAINAKU ADDITION INCR NO 2
Legal Subdivision	WAINAKU ADDITION
Legal Lot Number	23-A
Jurisdiction	HAWAII HI
Township / Civil Division	HILO
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2012
Census Tract	20202

Owner

288 Kaiwiki Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2022.

Source: State of Hawaii and Hawaii County records, as of August 6, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	288 KAIWIKI RD, HILO, HI 96720-9703
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 29, 2002 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Oct 29, 2002 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2002193007
Last Transfer Date	Feb 2, 2022
Transfer Doc	0080770486
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

February 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	HAWAII HI
Recording Date	Feb 11, 2022
Property Address	288 KAIWIKI RD, HILO, HI 96720-9703
Document Number	0A80770486
Map Reference	DOC 2002-193007
Instrument Date	Feb 2, 2022
Instrument	A-80770486
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 30, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	64-5287 NOEKOLO ST, KAMUELA, HI 96743-8213

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 288 Kaiwiki Rd was $781 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: State of Hawaii and Hawaii County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Hawaii
County	Hawaii County
Unified School District	Hawaii Department of Education (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$310,800 (+3.02%) Land $58,000 Building $252,800	$456,100 (+2.89%) Land $140,700 Building $315,400
2025	$781.00	$301,700 (+3%) Land $58,000 Building $243,700	$443,300 (+6.33%) Land $127,900 Building $315,400
2024		$292,900 (+2.99%) Land $58,000 Building $234,900	$416,900 (+6.82%) Land $116,200 Building $300,700
2023	$722.00 Homeowner's exemption	$284,400 Land $58,000 Building $226,400	$390,300 Land $110,600 Building $279,700

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 288 Kaiwiki Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2001.

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	2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (2001)
Most Recent Claim	Nov 2001

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

Wildfire risk around 288 Kaiwiki Rd is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Moderate above 40% of the US · lower than 87% of Hawaii
Wildfire Likelihood	0.05% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 44 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