State of Hawaii and Hawaii County property record for 46 Melani St, Hilo, HI 96720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,844 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.554 acres (24,143 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $135,468 (Sep 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,328 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3-2-4-013-027 |
| Primary APN | 3-2-4-013-027 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,844 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,060 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,844 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 552 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 24,143 sqft (0.554 acres) |
| Garage Area | 520 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 216 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 46 MELANI ST |
|---|---|
| City | HILO |
| State | HI |
| Zip | 96720-2740 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1C |
| Legal Description | LOT 8-B 16,095 SF DES POR LP GR 9103 WAIAKEA HMSTDS LOT 8-A-2 8,047.5 DES POR LP GR 9103 WAIAKEA HMSTDS |
| Legal Subdivision | WAIAKEA HOMESTEADS 1ST SERIES |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8-B |
| Jurisdiction | HAWAII HI |
| Township / Civil Division | HILO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 20701 |
46 Melani St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2016.
Source: State of Hawaii and Hawaii County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 46 MELANI ST, HILO, HI 96720-2740 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201661170475 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 23, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0061170476 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 46 Melani St was $1,328 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 | $448,500 (+3.01%) Land $143,900 Building $304,600 | $593,100 (+2.22%) Land $275,800 Building $317,300 | |
| 2025 | $1,328.00 | $435,400 (+3%) Land $143,900 Building $291,500 | $580,200 (+7.17%) Land $262,900 Building $317,300 |
| 2024 | $422,700 (+3%) Land $143,900 Building $278,800 | $541,400 (+7.29%) Land $238,500 Building $302,900 | |
| 2023 | $1,342.00 (-0.22%) Homeowner's exemption | $410,400 Land $143,900 Building $266,500 | $504,600 Land $222,900 Building $281,700 |
| 2022 | $1,345.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 46 Melani St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AH, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
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 46 Melani St is low, with a 0.01% 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 | 0.01% 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 | 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 172 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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