State of Hawaii and Honolulu County property record for 3159 Papala St, Honolulu, HI 96822
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,531 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.149 acres (6,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,953 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1-2-9-035-039 |
| Primary APN | 1-2-9-035-039 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 14 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,531 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,599 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,821 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 710 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 6,500 sqft (0.149 acres) |
| Garage Area | 464 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 68 sqft |
| Deck Area | 208 sqft |
| Patio Area | 208 sqft |
| Greenhouse | 288 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 3159 PAPALA ST |
|---|---|
| City | HONOLULU |
| State | HI |
| Zip | 96822-1277 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | U/04/00 |
| Legal Description | LOT 287 LCAPP 742 MAP 3 6,500 SF |
| Legal Subdivision | MANOA UPLANDS MAP 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 287 |
| Jurisdiction | HONOLULU HI |
| Township / Civil Division | HONOLULU |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 3102 |
3159 Papala St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2013.
Source: State of Hawaii and Honolulu County records, as of June 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3159 PAPALA ST, HONOLULU, HI 96822-1277 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 21, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 00T8550459 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 3159 Papala St was $5,953 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $5,953.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,630,700 (-12.37%) Land $1,247,400 Building $383,300 | $1,630,700 (-12.37%) Land $1,247,400 Building $383,300 |
| 2025 | $5,953.00 (+17.72%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,860,900 (+15.94%) Land $1,386,000 Building $474,900 | $1,860,900 (+15.94%) Land $1,386,000 Building $474,900 |
| 2024 | $5,057.00 (-3.95%) | $1,605,000 (-2.39%) Land $1,289,000 Building $316,000 | $1,605,000 (-2.39%) Land $1,289,000 Building $316,000 |
| 2023 | $5,265.00 (+26.11%) | $1,644,300 Land $1,240,500 Building $403,800 | $1,644,300 Land $1,240,500 Building $403,800 |
| 2022 | $4,175.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3159 Papala St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 2004.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 9, 2026 · 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 File median of 25 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 25 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (2004–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2026 · Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
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 3159 Papala St is high, ranking above 71% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 71% of the US · above 46% of Hawaii |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 704 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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