State of Hawaii and Hawaii County property record for 520 Lama St, Hilo, HI 96720
| Property Type | General Agricultural/Rural |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,643 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 1.81 acres (78,844 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $340,000 (Sep 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $4,770 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Mortgage Jul 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3-2-2-051-006 |
| Primary APN | 3-2-2-051-006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,643 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,643 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 78,844 sqft |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 168 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 64 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 520 LAMA ST |
|---|---|
| City | HILO |
| State | HI |
| Zip | 96720-5830 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > General Agricultural/Rural |
| Local Zoning Code | 5C |
| Legal Description | LOT 27 1.81 AC PANAWEA HOUSE LOTS |
| Legal Subdivision | PANAEWA HOUSELOTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | HAWAII HI |
| Township / Civil Division | HILO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2050 |
| Census Tract | 20600 |
520 Lama St, an agricultural property, is owned by an individual who bought it in September 2020.
Source: State of Hawaii and Hawaii County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2668 KILAUEA AVE, HILO, HI 96720-5615 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Jul 20, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE LLC |
| Sep 18, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 18, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 18, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202075660261 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAWAII HI |
| Property Address | 520 LAMA ST, HILO, HI 96720-5830 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Title Company | TG |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0A84740124 |
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| Date | Mar 15, 2023 |
| Instrument | A-84740124 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | HAWAII HI |
| Property Address | 520 LAMA ST, HILO, HI 96720-5830 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Title Company | TG |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0A78710187 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | A-78710187 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAWAII HI |
| Recording Date | Sep 18, 2020 |
| Property Address | 520 LAMA ST, HILO, HI 96720-5830 |
| Document Number | 0A75660261 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | A75660261 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 2, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 2668 KILAUEA AVE HILO HI 967205615, HILO, HI 96720-5615 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 520 Lama St was $4,770.
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 | $524,400 (+2.78%) Land $293,600 Building $230,800 | $524,400 (+2.78%) Land $293,600 Building $230,800 | |
| 2025 | $4,770.00 | $510,200 (-3.57%) Land $279,400 Building $230,800 | $510,200 (-3.57%) Land $279,400 Building $230,800 |
| 2024 | $529,100 (+3.04%) Land $307,500 Building $221,600 | $529,100 (+3.04%) Land $307,500 Building $221,600 | |
| 2023 | $4,801.00 Homeowner's exemption | $513,500 Land $307,500 Building $206,000 | $513,500 Land $307,500 Building $206,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 520 Lama St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1981.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1981–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2014 · Tropical Storm Iselle |
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 520 Lama St is moderate, ranking above 55% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 55% of the US · lower than 79% of Hawaii |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 32 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 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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