State of Hawaii and Hawaii County property record for 98 Malama Pl, Hilo, HI 96720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,360 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 0.379 acres (16,505 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $944 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3-2-5-012-007 |
| Primary APN | 3-2-5-012-007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,360 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,808 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,360 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 16,505 sqft (0.379 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 728 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 728 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 520 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 98 MALAMA PL |
|---|---|
| City | HILO |
| State | HI |
| Zip | 96720-1825 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1B |
| Legal Description | LOT 19 17,005 SF DES POR LPGR 4486 PONAHAWAI HMSTDS SAVING & EXCEPTING PARCEL 14 500 SF DES POR LPGR 4486 SUBJ/ESMT |
| Legal Subdivision | PONAHAWAI HOMESTEADS-KAUMANA |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | HAWAII HI |
| Township / Civil Division | HILO |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5001 |
| Census Tract | 20802 |
98 Malama Pl is owner-occupied and held in a trust since February 2009.
Source: State of Hawaii and Hawaii County records, as of August 6, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 98 MALAMA PL, HILO, HI 96720-1825 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 5, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 2009021458 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 98 Malama Pl was $944 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 | $313,800 (+2.99%) Land $63,300 Building $250,500 | $514,300 (-) Land $200,300 Building $314,000 | |
| 2025 | $944.00 | $304,700 (+3.01%) Land $63,300 Building $241,400 | $514,300 (+3.05%) Land $200,300 Building $314,000 |
| 2024 | $295,800 (+2.99%) Land $63,300 Building $232,500 | $499,100 (+8.5%) Land $200,400 Building $298,700 | |
| 2023 | $890.00 Homeowner's exemption | $287,200 Land $63,300 Building $223,900 | $460,000 Land $182,200 Building $277,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 98 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 98 Malama Pl is moderate, ranking above 56% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 56% of the US · lower than 78% of Hawaii |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% 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 169 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 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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