State of Hawaii and Hawaii County property record for 499 Ekela St, Hilo, HI 96720 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2.5 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 2007 |
| Square Footage | 2,456 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 12,597 sqft (0.289 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $699,000 (2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,337.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 3-2-4-016-156 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 14 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,456 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,752 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,456 sqft 1st Floor |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 2007 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2007 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 12,597 sqft (0.289 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft Garage |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 404 sqft Porch |
| Street Address | 499 EKELA ST |
|---|---|
| City | HILO |
| State | HI |
| Zip | 96720-5579 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 24 12,597 SF DES POR GR 9781 WAIAKEA HOMESTEADS 1ST SERIES TOG/ESMT OVER RDWY LOT A |
| Legal Subdivision | WAIAKEA HOMESTEADS 1ST SERIES |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | HAWAII HI |
| Township / Civil Division | HILO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 20702 |
Source: State of Hawaii and Hawaii County records · APN 3-2-4-016-156
Assessment roll updated June 17, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 499 EKELA ST, HILO, HI 96720-5579 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Apr 21, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FAM |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 21, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 21, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 09, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202177810451 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 19, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0087530653 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAWAII HI |
| Recording Date | Dec 19, 2023 |
| Property Address | 499 EKELA ST, HILO, HI 96720-5579 |
| Document Number | 0A87530653 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 19, 2023 |
| Instrument | A-87530653 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 499 EKELA ST, HILO, HI 96720-5579 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAWAII HI |
| Recording Date | Apr 21, 2021 |
| Property Address | 499 EKELA ST, HILO, HI 96720-5579 |
| Document Number | 0A77810451 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | A-77810451 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FAM |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,747.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 499 EKELA ST, HILO, HI 96720-5579 |
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 | $789,000 (+3%) Land $189,200 Building $599,800 | $867,500 (+2.77%) Land $263,200 Building $604,300 | |
| 2025 | $3,337.00 (+2.02%) | $766,000 (+3%) Land $189,200 Building $576,800 | $844,100 (+6.69%) Land $239,800 Building $604,300 |
| 2024 | $743,700 (+3.01%) Land $189,200 Building $554,500 | $791,200 (+8.19%) Land $218,300 Building $572,900 | |
| 2023 | $3,271.00 (-1.68%) Homeowner's exemption | $722,000 Land $189,200 Building $532,800 | $731,300 Land $198,500 Building $532,800 |
| 2022 | $3,327.00 |
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 500 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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