State of Hawaii and Hawaii County property record for 542 Ekela Pl, Hilo, HI 96720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,300 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,023 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $335,000 (Feb 2014) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3-2-4-016-093 |
| Primary APN | 3-2-4-016-093 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,300 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,300 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 10,023 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 15 sqft |
| Street Address | 542 EKELA PL |
|---|---|
| City | HILO |
| State | HI |
| Zip | 96720-5596 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1B |
| Legal Description | LOT 23 10,023 SF DES POR LPGR 11,566 POR LPGR S-15,242 HEAHEA HEIGHTS S/D |
| Legal Subdivision | HEAHEA HEIGHTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 10,23 |
| Jurisdiction | HAWAII HI |
| Township / Civil Division | HILO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 20702 |
Source: State of Hawaii and Hawaii County records, as of July 23, 2019
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 542 EKELA PL, HILO, HI 96720-5596 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 18, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 18, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 31, 2010 |
| Deed Document Number | 51620295 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
Source: State of Hawaii and Hawaii County assessment roll, as of April 1, 2019
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Hawaii |
| County | Hawaii County |
| Unified School District | Hawaii Department of Education (KG - 12) |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 34 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 34 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1981–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2013 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 65% of the US · lower than 89% of Hawaii |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 468 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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