State of Hawaii and Hawaii County property record for 526 Ekela St, Hilo, HI 96720 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,152 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 0.231 acres (10,061 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,768 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3-2-4-016-121 |
| Primary APN | 3-2-4-016-121 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 16 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,152 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,504 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,232 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 10,061 sqft (0.231 acres) |
| Garage Area | 884 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 594 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 526 EKELA ST |
|---|---|
| City | HILO |
| State | HI |
| Zip | 96720-5594 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | HEAHEA HEIGHTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 51 |
| 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 3-2-4-016-121
Assessment roll updated August 6, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 526 EKELA ST, HILO, HI 96720-5594 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $447,000 (+3%) Land $62,600 Building $384,400 | $726,700 (+3.22%) Land $255,900 Building $470,800 | |
| 2025 | $1,768.00 (+3.7%) | $434,000 (+2.99%) Land $62,600 Building $371,400 | $704,000 (+4.36%) Land $233,200 Building $470,800 |
| 2024 | $421,400 (+3.01%) Land $62,600 Building $358,800 | $674,600 (+8.28%) Land $212,400 Building $462,200 | |
| 2023 | $1,705.00 Homeowner's exemption | $409,100 Land $62,600 Building $346,500 | $623,000 Land $193,100 Building $429,900 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Hawaii County (15001C), updated July 11, 2018 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 150010207023, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 34 individual NFIP policies nearby |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 34 in force 30 of 34 on primary residences |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1981–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2013, rainfall accumulation |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 34% of the US · above 10% of Hawaii |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 5,556 per year |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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.
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