State of Hawaii and Hawaii County property record for 55 E Palai St, Hilo, HI 96720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 852 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 0.232 acres (10,112 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $728 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 3-2-2-042-137 |
| Primary APN | 3-2-2-042-137 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 852 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 852 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 10,112 sqft (0.232 acres) |
| Garage Area | 520 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 280 sqft |
| Street Address | 55 E PALAI ST |
|---|---|
| City | HILO |
| State | HI |
| Zip | 96720-7661 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1B |
| Legal Subdivision | HALE PUA SUBDIVISION |
| Jurisdiction | HAWAII HI |
| Township / Civil Division | HILO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 20701 |
Source: State of Hawaii and Hawaii County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 55 E PALAI ST, HILO, HI 96720-7661 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $222,000 (+3.02%) Land $75,100 Building $146,900 | $346,300 (+1.23%) Land $173,900 Building $172,400 | |
| 2025 | $728.00 (+91.58%) | $215,500 (+3.01%) Land $75,100 Building $140,400 | $342,100 (+16.8%) Land $169,700 Building $172,400 |
| 2024 | $209,200 (+3%) Land $75,100 Building $134,100 | $292,900 (-3.05%) Land $125,800 Building $167,100 | |
| 2023 | $380.00 Homeowner's exemption | $203,100 Land $75,100 Building $128,000 | $302,100 Land $146,600 Building $155,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 11, 2018 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2000) |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2000 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 80% of the US · lower than 93% of Hawaii |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 278 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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