State of Hawaii and Hawaii County property record for 56 Malama Pl, Hilo, HI 96720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,248 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.486 acres (21,155 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,370 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3-2-5-012-011 |
| Primary APN | 3-2-5-012-011 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,248 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,496 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 21,155 sqft (0.486 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 56 MALAMA PL |
|---|---|
| City | HILO |
| State | HI |
| Zip | 96720-1825 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1B |
| Legal Subdivision | PONAHAWAI HOMESTEADS-KAUMANA |
| Jurisdiction | HAWAII HI |
| Township / Civil Division | HILO |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5001 |
| Census Tract | 20802 |
56 Malama Pl is held in a trust since July 1998.
Source: State of Hawaii and Hawaii County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1198 N KUMUWAINA PL, HILO, HI 96720-2794 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 21, 1998 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000122850 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 56 Malama Pl was $4,370.
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 | $393,700 (-) Land $209,900 Building $183,800 | $393,700 (-) Land $209,900 Building $183,800 | |
| 2025 | $4,370.00 | $393,700 (+3.41%) Land $209,900 Building $183,800 | $393,700 (+3.41%) Land $209,900 Building $183,800 |
| 2024 | $380,700 (+8.86%) Land $210,000 Building $170,700 | $380,700 (+8.86%) Land $210,000 Building $170,700 | |
| 2023 | $3,881.00 | $349,700 Land $190,900 Building $158,800 | $349,700 Land $190,900 Building $158,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 56 Malama Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
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 Malama Pl is moderate, ranking above 43% of the US, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 43% of the US · lower than 86% of Hawaii |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 517 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 |
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