State of Hawaii and Hawaii County property record for 53 Pohakulani St, Hilo, HI 96720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 840 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.489 acres (21,312 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $190,000 (Apr 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $881 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3-2-4-014-020 |
| Primary APN | 3-2-4-014-020 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 840 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 840 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 120 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Cottage |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 21,312 sqft (0.489 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 288 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 53 POHAKULANI ST |
|---|---|
| City | HILO |
| State | HI |
| Zip | 96720-3115 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1C |
| Legal Description | LOT 7-B 21312 SF DES FP 396 HOOLUANA TRACT |
| Legal Subdivision | HOOLUANA TRACT |
| Legal Block | 21312 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | HAWAII HI |
| Township / Civil Division | HILO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 20701 |
53 Pohakulani St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2005.
Source: State of Hawaii and Hawaii County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 POHAKULANI ST, HILO, HI 96720-3115 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 7, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 7, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200567653 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 23, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000091091 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 53 Pohakulani St was $881 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $255,200 (+2.99%) Land $137,300 Building $117,900 | $386,300 (+3.37%) Land $268,400 Building $117,900 | |
| 2025 | $881.00 | $247,800 (+2.99%) Land $129,900 Building $117,900 | $373,700 (+7.76%) Land $255,800 Building $117,900 |
| 2024 | $240,600 (+3%) Land $128,100 Building $112,500 | $346,800 (+7.2%) Land $232,100 Building $114,700 | |
| 2023 | $841.00 Homeowner's exemption | $233,600 Land $128,100 Building $105,500 | $323,500 Land $216,900 Building $106,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 Pohakulani St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 3 in force |
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 53 Pohakulani St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 93% of Hawaii |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 385 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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