State of Hawaii and Hawaii County property record for 500 Ekela St, Hilo, HI 96720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,209 sqft · built 2008 |
| Lot Size | 0.307 acres (13,375 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $565,000 (Nov 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $3,457 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Line of Credit Feb 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3-2-4-016-158 |
| Primary APN | 3-2-4-016-158 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 16 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,209 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,385 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,363 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 2008 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 13,375 sqft (0.307 acres) |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 659 sqft |
| Street Address | 500 EKELA ST |
|---|---|
| City | HILO |
| State | HI |
| Zip | 96720-5500 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1C |
| Legal Description | LOT 26 13,375 SF DES POR GR 9781 WAIAKEA HOMESTEADS 1ST SERIES TOG/ESMTS SUBJ/ESMTS |
| Legal Subdivision | WAIAKEA HOMESTEADS 1ST SERIES |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| 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, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 500 EKELA ST, HILO, HI 96720-5500 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CU HAWAII FCU |
| Feb 26, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
| Sep 28, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 23, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 23, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 9, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201661710107 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 23, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0075760427 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAWAII HI |
| Property Address | 500 EKELA ST, HILO, HI 96720-5500 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Title Company | TG |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0A88390296 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 14, 2024 |
| Instrument | A-88390296 |
| Name | CU HAWAII FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | HILO, HI 96720 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | HAWAII HI |
| Property Address | 500 EKELA ST, HILO, HI 96720-5500 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0A77270704 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | A-77270704 |
| Name | PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAWAII HI |
| Recording Date | Sep 28, 2020 |
| Property Address | 500 EKELA ST, HILO, HI 96720-5500 |
| Document Number | 0A75760427 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | A75760427 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 5, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 500 EKELA ST HILO HI 967205500, HILO, HI 96720-5500 |
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 | $789,100 (+3%) Land $156,100 Building $633,000 | $995,000 (+2.43%) Land $265,400 Building $729,600 | |
| 2025 | $3,457.00 (+4.66%) | $766,100 (+3%) Land $156,100 Building $610,000 | $971,400 (+5.68%) Land $241,800 Building $729,600 |
| 2024 | $743,800 (+3.01%) Land $156,100 Building $587,700 | $919,200 (+8.1%) Land $220,100 Building $699,100 | |
| 2023 | $3,303.00 Homeowner's exemption | $722,100 Land $156,100 Building $566,000 | $850,300 Land $200,100 Building $650,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 34 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 34 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1981–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2013 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · lower than 87% of Hawaii |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 303 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 | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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