State of Hawaii and Hawaii County property record for 54 E Palai St, #417, Hilo, HI 96720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,140 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 0.406 acres (17,691 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $841 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3-5-4-005-085 |
| Primary APN | 3-5-4-005-085 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,140 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,140 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 17,691 sqft (0.406 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 180 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 180 sqft |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 288 sqft |
| Deck Area | 302 sqft |
| Patio Area | 326 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 54 E PALAI ST, 417 |
|---|---|
| City | HILO |
| State | HI |
| Zip | 96720 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1C |
| Legal Description | LOT 6-D 17,691 SF DES POR RP 4888 LCAW 8087 TOG/ESMT R FOR RD ACCESS, PUBLIC UTILITY & WATER LINE PURP SUBJ/ESMTS |
| Legal Subdivision | KAPAAU VILLAGE |
| Legal Lot Number | 6-D |
| Jurisdiction | HAWAII HI |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH KOHALA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 21800 |
54 E Palai St, #417 is owner-occupied and held in a trust.
Source: State of Hawaii and Hawaii County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 762, KAPAAU, HI 96755-0762 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 54 E Palai St, #417 was $841 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 | $323,800 (+2.99%) Land $91,400 Building $232,400 | $539,000 (+4.82%) Land $270,100 Building $268,900 | |
| 2025 | $841.00 | $314,400 (+3.01%) Land $91,400 Building $223,000 | $514,200 (+5.5%) Land $245,300 Building $268,900 |
| 2024 | $305,200 (+3%) Land $91,400 Building $213,800 | $487,400 (+12.93%) Land $223,200 Building $264,200 | |
| 2023 | $811.00 Homeowner's exemption | $296,300 Land $91,400 Building $204,900 | $431,600 Land $186,000 Building $245,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 54 E Palai St, #417 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 54 E Palai St, #417 is moderate, ranking above 53% 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 53% of the US · lower than 80% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 110 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 |
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