State of Hawaii and Hawaii County property record for 488 Ekela St, Hilo, HI 96720 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 2010 |
| Square Footage | 1,604 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 12,775 sqft (0.293 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $152,500 (2009) |
| Tax Bill | $2,127.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 3-2-4-016-138 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,604 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,252 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,604 sqft 1st Floor |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Primary Flooring | Carpet Flooring |
| Interior Structure | Plaster Interior Structure |
| Year Built | Built 2010 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch Style |
| Exterior Material | Other Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Roof Construction | Hip Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Metal Roof |
| Lot Area | 12,775 sqft (0.293 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Area | 590 sqft Garage |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 696 sqft Porch |
| Street Address | 488 EKELA ST |
|---|---|
| City | HILO |
| State | HI |
| Zip | 96720-5500 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 4 12775 SF DES POR GR 9781 TOG/PERP NON-EXCL ESMT |
| Legal Subdivision | WAIAKEA HOMESTEADS 1ST SERIES |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | HAWAII HI |
| Minor Civil Division | HILO |
| Census Blockgroup | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 20702 |
Source: State of Hawaii and Hawaii County records · APN 3-2-4-016-138
Assessment roll updated June 17, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 488 EKELA ST, HILO, HI 96720-5500 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Vesting | Tenant By Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP |
| Sep 03, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit HFS FEDERAL CU |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 15, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 15, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 31, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 2009108280 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAWAII HI |
| Property Address | 488 EKELA ST, HILO, HI 96720-5500 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0A82410335 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | A-82410335 |
| Name | AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ATLANTA, GA 30305 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 01, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAWAII HI |
| Property Address | 488 EKELA ST, HILO, HI 96720-5500 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Title Company | TG |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0A71850199 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 03, 2019 |
| Instrument | A-71850199 |
| Name | HFS FEDERAL CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | HILO, HI 96720 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Sep 30, 2039 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise). |
Source: State of Hawaii and Hawaii County records · Assessment roll updated June 17, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Hawaii |
| County | Hawaii County |
| Unified School District | Hawaii Department of Education (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $522,800 (+2.99%) Land $112,800 Building $410,000 | $715,700 (+3.39%) Land $263,700 Building $452,000 | |
| 2025 | $2,127.00 (+3.96%) | $507,600 (+3%) Land $112,800 Building $394,800 | $692,200 (+6.97%) Land $240,200 Building $452,000 |
| 2024 | $492,800 (+3.01%) Land $112,800 Building $380,000 | $647,100 (+8.36%) Land $218,700 Building $428,400 | |
| 2023 | $2,046.00 Homeowner's exemption | $478,400 Land $112,800 Building $365,600 | $597,200 Land $198,800 Building $398,400 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Hawaii County (15001C), updated July 11, 2018 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 38% of the US · above 12% of Hawaii |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 3,030 per year |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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