State of Hawaii and Hawaii County property record for 96 Melani St, Hilo, HI 96720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,632 sqft · built 2019 |
| Lot Size | 0.395 acres (17,189 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,752 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2019 Construction Loan |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3-2-4-013-023 |
| Primary APN | 3-2-4-013-023 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 14 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,632 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,632 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2019 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2019 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 17,189 sqft (0.395 acres) |
| Street Address | 96 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 16-B 17189 SF |
| Legal Subdivision | WAIAKEA HOMESTEADS 1ST SERIES |
| Legal Block | 17189 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | HAWAII HI |
| Township / Civil Division | HILO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 20701 |
96 Melani St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2016.
Source: State of Hawaii and Hawaii County records, as of June 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 96 MELANI ST, HILO, HI 96720-2740 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 4, 2016 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 4, 2016 |
| Deed Document Number | 201659070342 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 12, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000054190 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAWAII HI |
| Property Address | 96 MELANI ST, HILO, HI 96720-2740 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 21, 2021 |
| Title Company | FAM |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0A69910306 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 21, 2019 |
| Instrument | A-69910306 |
| Name | HFS FEDERAL CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | HILO, HI 96720 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 373 Months |
| Due | Feb 28, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 96 Melani St was $2,752 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 | $631,000 (+3%) Land $168,900 Building $462,100 | $758,400 (+1.63%) Land $257,700 Building $500,700 | |
| 2025 | $2,752.00 | $612,600 (+2.99%) Land $168,900 Building $443,700 | $746,200 (+7.8%) Land $245,500 Building $500,700 |
| 2024 | $594,800 (+3%) Land $168,900 Building $425,900 | $692,200 (+7.35%) Land $222,800 Building $469,400 | |
| 2023 | $2,629.00 | $577,500 Land $168,900 Building $408,600 | $644,800 Land $208,200 Building $436,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 96 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 96 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 | None beyond 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 356 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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