State of Hawaii and Hawaii County property record for 70 Melani St, Hilo, HI 96720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,104 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.739 acres (32,190 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $320,000 (May 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $869 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3-2-4-013-025 |
| Primary APN | 3-2-4-013-025 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,104 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,104 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 32,190 sqft (0.739 acres) |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 176 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 128 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 70 MELANI ST |
|---|---|
| City | HILO |
| State | HI |
| Zip | 96720-2740 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1C |
| Legal Description | LOT 12 32190 SF DES POR LPGR 9103 WAIAKEA HMSTDS |
| Legal Subdivision | WAIAKEA HOMESTEADS 1ST SERIES |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | HAWAII HI |
| Township / Civil Division | HILO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 20701 |
70 Melani St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since October 2018.
Source: State of Hawaii and Hawaii County records, as of June 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 70 MELANI ST, HILO, HI 96720-2740 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 3, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 3, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201245060379 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 18, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0068780878 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAWAII HI |
| Recording Date | Oct 31, 2018 |
| Property Address | 70 MELANI ST, HILO, HI 96720-2740 |
| Document Number | 0A68780878 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 18, 2018 |
| Instrument | A68780878 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 8, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | PO BOX 4456 HILO HI 967200456, HILO, HI 96720-0456 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 70 Melani St was $869 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: State of Hawaii and Hawaii County assessment roll, as of June 17, 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 | $323,400 (+2.99%) Land $151,400 Building $172,000 | $478,900 (+2.94%) Land $296,700 Building $182,200 | |
| 2025 | $869.00 | $314,000 (+2.98%) Land $151,400 Building $162,600 | $465,200 (+7.76%) Land $283,000 Building $182,200 |
| 2024 | $304,900 (+3.01%) Land $151,400 Building $153,500 | $431,700 (+7.2%) Land $256,800 Building $174,900 | |
| 2023 | $451.00 Homeowner's exemption | $296,000 Land $151,400 Building $144,600 | $402,700 Land $240,000 Building $162,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 70 Melani St 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 70 Melani 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 |
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 172 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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