State of Hawaii and Hawaii County property record for 494 Ekela St, Hilo, HI 96720 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2.5 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 2018 |
| Square Footage | 2,376 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 1.13 acres |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $145,000 (2015) |
| Tax Bill | $3,727.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 3-2-4-016-136 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 15 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,376 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 2,376 sqft 1st Floor |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Interior Structure | Plaster Interior Structure |
| Year Built | Built 2018 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2018 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch Style |
| Exterior Material | Other Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Roof Construction | Hip Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Metal Roof |
| Lot Area | 49,563 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Area | 464 sqft Garage |
| Porch Area | 428 sqft Porch |
| Street Address | 494 EKELA ST |
|---|---|
| City | HILO |
| State | HI |
| Zip | 96720-5500 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 49,563 SF DES POR GR 9781 EKELA S/D TOG/RIGHT & ESMT TO PASS & REPASS SUBJ/ESMTS |
| Legal Subdivision | WAIAKEA HOMESTEADS 1ST SERIES |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| 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 3-2-4-016-136
Assessment roll updated August 6, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 494 EKELA ST, HILO, HI 96720-5500 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 04, 2024 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer |
| Dec 21, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BIG ISLAND FCU |
| May 18, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Aug 11, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Mar 12, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim Document |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 24, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 24, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 10, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 201556830365 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 12, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0087690421 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAWAII HI |
| Recording Date | Jan 04, 2024 |
| Property Address | 494 EKELA ST, HILO, HI 96720-5500 |
| Document Number | 0A87690421 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 12, 2023 |
| Instrument | A-87690421 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Zero or No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 494 EKELA ST, HILO, HI 96720-5500 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 494 EKELA ST, HILO, HI 96720-5500 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAWAII HI |
| Property Address | 494 EKELA ST, HILO, HI 96720-5500 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Title Company | FAM |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0A69290117 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 21, 2018 |
| Instrument | A-69290117 |
| Name | BIG ISLAND FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | HILO, HI 96720 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Dec 20, 2043 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise). |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAWAII HI |
| Property Address | 494 EKELA ST, HILO, HI 96720-5500 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Title Company | TG |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0A67120750 |
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| Date | May 18, 2018 |
| Instrument | A-67120750 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | TROY, MI 48083 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAWAII HI |
| Property Address | 494 EKELA ST, HILO, HI 96720-5500 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Title Company | TG |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0A75280030 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | A-75280030 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 01, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAWAII HI |
| Recording Date | Mar 12, 2018 |
| Property Address | 494 EKELA ST, HILO, HI 96720-5500 |
| Document Number | 0A66450404 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | A66450404 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 22, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Sole Owner |
| Address | 203 OLU ST HILO HI 967205628, HILO, HI 96720-5628 |
Source: State of Hawaii and Hawaii County records · Assessment roll updated August 6, 2026 · Last verified August 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 | $799,700 (+3%) Land $154,800 Building $644,900 | $965,500 (+2.43%) Land $258,000 Building $707,500 | |
| 2025 | $3,727.00 (+4.16%) | $776,400 (+3%) Land $154,800 Building $621,600 | $942,600 (+7.52%) Land $235,100 Building $707,500 |
| 2024 | $753,800 (+3.01%) Land $154,800 Building $599,000 | $876,700 (+8.13%) Land $213,200 Building $663,500 | |
| 2023 | $3,578.00 | $731,800 Land $154,800 Building $577,000 | $810,800 Land $193,800 Building $617,000 |
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 AE |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | High |
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | Yes |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required (federally backed mortgages) |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| 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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