State of Hawaii and Hawaii County property record for 56 Alae St, Hilo, HI 96720
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 13 bd · 5 ba · 3,792 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.593 acres (25,832 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $113,600 (May 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $9,214 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3-2-3-016-031 |
| Primary APN | 3-2-3-016-031 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 13 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 21 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,792 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,856 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,792 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 25,832 sqft (0.593 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 410 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 410 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 104 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 4 Buildings |
| Street Address | 56 ALAE ST |
|---|---|
| City | HILO |
| State | HI |
| Zip | 96720-2505 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | 2B |
| Legal Description | LOT 12 25,832 SF BLK E LCAPP 987 TOG/ACCESS |
| Legal Subdivision | HALAI TRACT |
| Legal Block | E |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | HAWAII HI |
| Township / Civil Division | HILO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 20300 |
56 Alae St, a residential property, is owned by a company that bought it in May 2002 and is owner-occupied.
Source: State of Hawaii and Hawaii County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 41 LAIMANA ST, HILO, HI 96720-2542 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 13, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 13, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 7, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20022804045 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 56 Alae St was $9,214 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 | $892,900 (-8.66%) Land $309,000 Building $583,900 | $892,900 (-8.66%) Land $309,000 Building $583,900 | |
| 2025 | $9,214.00 | $977,600 (+14.61%) Land $393,700 Building $583,900 | $977,600 (+14.61%) Land $393,700 Building $583,900 |
| 2024 | $853,000 (+4.66%) Land $309,000 Building $544,000 | $853,000 (+4.66%) Land $309,000 Building $544,000 | |
| 2023 | $7,312.00 (-4.58%) | $815,000 Land $309,000 Building $506,000 | $815,000 Land $309,000 Building $506,000 |
| 2022 | $7,663.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 56 Alae St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 42 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 File median of 22 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 22 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 42 (1979–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 42 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2018 · other causes |
| Claims by Event |
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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 56 Alae St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | 0.01% 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 326 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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