State of Hawaii and Hawaii County property record for 544 Ekela Pl, Hilo, HI 96720 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,072 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,004 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $55,000 (Nov 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $2,126 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3-2-4-016-092 |
| Primary APN | 3-2-4-016-092 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 15 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,072 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,462 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,072 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 10,004 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Garage Area | 495 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 408 sqft |
| Street Address | 544 EKELA PL |
|---|---|
| City | HILO |
| State | HI |
| Zip | 96720-5596 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | HEAHEA HEIGHTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | HAWAII HI |
| Township / Civil Division | HILO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 20702 |
Source: State of Hawaii and Hawaii County records · APN 3-2-4-016-092
Assessment roll updated August 6, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 544 EKELA PL, HILO, HI 96720-5596 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 13, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 13, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1997156918 |
| 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 | $522,600 (+3%) Land $63,100 Building $459,500 | $806,100 (+2.91%) Land $255,800 Building $550,300 | |
| 2025 | $2,126.00 (+3.96%) | $507,400 (+3%) Land $63,100 Building $444,300 | $783,300 (+6.56%) Land $233,000 Building $550,300 |
| 2024 | $492,600 (+2.99%) Land $63,100 Building $429,500 | $735,100 (+8.23%) Land $212,300 Building $522,800 | |
| 2023 | $2,045.00 Homeowner's exemption | $478,300 Land $63,100 Building $415,200 | $679,200 Land $193,000 Building $486,200 |
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 100 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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 468 locations within about half a mile of this property
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