State of Hawaii and Hawaii County property record for 551 E Kahaopea St, Hilo, HI 96720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,256 sqft · built 1991 |
| Lot Size | 0.371 acres (16,152 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $336 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3-2-2-063-072 |
| Primary APN | 3-2-2-063-072 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,256 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,344 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,256 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 16,152 sqft (0.371 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 88 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 551 E KAHAOPEA ST |
|---|---|
| City | HILO |
| State | HI |
| Zip | 96720-5274 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1C |
| Legal Description | LOT 50 16,152 SF |
| Legal Subdivision | HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS |
| Legal Lot Number | 50 |
| Jurisdiction | HAWAII HI |
| Township / Civil Division | HILO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 20600 |
Source: State of Hawaii and Hawaii County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 551 E KAHAOPEA ST, HILO, HI 96720-5274 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | 2 Names 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 | $477,200 (+116.22%) Land $230,200 Building $247,000 | $477,200 (+1.19%) Land $230,200 Building $247,000 | |
| 2025 | $336.00 (+17.89%) | $220,700 (+2.99%) Land $35,100 Building $185,600 | $471,600 (+9.52%) Land $224,600 Building $247,000 |
| 2024 | $214,300 (+2.98%) Land $35,100 Building $179,200 | $430,600 (+3.93%) Land $198,500 Building $232,100 | |
| 2023 | $285.00 Homeowner's exemption | $208,100 Land $35,100 Building $173,000 | $414,300 Land $198,500 Building $215,800 |
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 X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 14 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1979–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2018 · Hurricane Lane |
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 | Moderate above 46% of the US · lower than 84% of Hawaii |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% 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 51 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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