State of Hawaii and Hawaii County property record for 54 E Palai St, #425, Hilo, HI 96720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,225 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.498 acres (21,706 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $620,000 (Oct 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $3,098 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3-5-4-005-077 |
| Primary APN | 3-5-4-005-077 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,225 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,494 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,992 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 163 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 21,706 sqft (0.498 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 609 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 135 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 120 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 54-425 PALAI PL |
|---|---|
| City | KAPAAU |
| State | HI |
| Zip | 96755 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1C |
| Legal Description | LOT 6-A 21706 SF DES POR RP 4888 LCAW 8087 TOG/ESMTS |
| Legal Subdivision | KAPAAU VILLAGE |
| Legal Lot Number | 6-A |
| Jurisdiction | HAWAII HI |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH KOHALA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 21800 |
54 E Palai St, #425 is owner-occupied and held in a trust since October 2014.
Source: State of Hawaii and Hawaii County records, as of August 10, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 551720, KAPAAU, HI 96755-1720 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 1, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 1, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 21, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201453870144 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAWAII HI |
| Recording Date | Sep 20, 2021 |
| Property Address | 54 E PALAI ST # 425, 425, HILO, HI 96720 |
| Document Number | 0A79330741 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | A-79330741 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | PO BOX 551720, KAPAAU, HI 96755-1720 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 54 E Palai St, #425 was $3,098 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 | $747,500 (+3%) Land $111,500 Building $636,000 | $1,105,600 (+2.44%) Land $286,400 Building $819,200 | |
| 2025 | $3,098.00 | $725,700 (+2.99%) Land $111,500 Building $614,200 | $1,079,300 (+6.44%) Land $260,100 Building $819,200 |
| 2024 | $704,600 (+3%) Land $111,500 Building $593,100 | $1,014,000 (+10.19%) Land $236,700 Building $777,300 | |
| 2023 | $2,946.00 Homeowner's exemption | $684,100 Land $111,500 Building $572,600 | $920,200 Land $197,300 Building $722,900 |
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, #425 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, #425 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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