Pleasant ocean views and steps from the ocean. This resort zoned property offers the perfect spot to create your vacation rental dreams! Zoning would also allow for an owner to live on the property while creating rental income. Ocean views from the upper portion of the property. Located in the sun belt of East Hawaii, with easy access to surfing, swimming, diving, jogging, and recreational bike riding, it's a place where cool tropical breezes and the calm waters of Onekahaka Beach Park are part of the package! Picnic or dine at two of East Hawaii's favorite oceanside restaurants, all within minutes of the property. While the current water meter supports residential development, the zoning may allow for expanded vacation rental opportunities. Dual road frontage provides easy access to Onekahaka while insuring limited development between this property and ocean. The owners has a topographical survey map which can be provided. Proposed house plans may be re-opened (check with CoH) that can help ease development requirements. Topo determined much of property is not in a flood zone(Zone X). In addition, sellers routinely maintains the property so it's easy to see the true beauty of this vibrant parcel! So come enjoy the weather and live your dreams in one of the very few ocean accessible East Hawaii neighborhoods.
Keaukaha, located between Hilo Bay and Keaukaha Beach Park, is a coastal and residential Hilo neighborhood with oceanfront parks and lava-rock shorelines. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Kalanianaole Avenue corridor near Onekahakaha Beach Park, where plate-lunch counters, canoe clubs, and shoreline pull-offs set a salt-air rhythm. Low-slung plantation-era homes and mid-century houses sit on wide lots, often framed by palms and trade winds. Mornings track along the bayfront paths, while afternoons shift to tidepools and picnic lawns. Pillars include Suisan Fish Market for local catch, the Hilo Yacht Club for harbor-side gatherings, and the Pacific Tsunami Museum nearby for coastal history. The geography keeps daily life oriented to water, with sunsets and paddling routes as familiar landmarks.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Interior features
Fairly level topography
Exterior features
Almost oceanfront frontage
Corner lot
Road/street frontage
Roads are county maintained and paved
Home design
Fee simple ownership
Located in Lava Zone 3
Zoned V-.75
Utilities
Public water
Sewer not available
Electricity available
Cable available
Phone available
Internet access via cable and fiber-optic
No solid waste disposal service listed
Sale and tax history for 176 Apapane Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
HI Information Service #733242
Sep 11, 2026
Listed
$475,000
HI Information Service #659190
Mar 31, 2022
Sold
$325,000
Feb 28, 2022
Listed
$325,000
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Pleasant ocean views and steps from the ocean. This resort zoned property offers the perfect spot to create your vacation rental dreams! Located in the sun belt of East Hawaii, with easy access to surfing, swimming, diving, jogging, and recreational bike riding, it's a place where cool tropical breezes and the calm waters of Onekahaka Beach Park are part of the package! Picnic or dine at two of East Hawaii's favorite oceanside restaurants, all within minutes of the property. While the current water meter supports residentail development, the zoning may allow for expanded vacation rental opportunities. Dual road frontage provides easy access to Onekahaka while insuring limited development between this property and ocean. The owners have completed a topographical survey map which (included in sale) as well as proposed house plans that can help ease development requirements. (Topo determined much of property is in flood zone X). In addition, sellers completed extensive tree removal and landscape maintenance which has helped reveal the true beauty of this vibrant parcel! So come enjoy the weather and live your dreams in one of the very few ocean accessible East Hawaii neighborhoods.
HI Information Service #658575
Feb 24, 2022
Listing Removed
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Feb 7, 2022
Listed
$325,000
HI Information Service #651853
Jan 6, 2022
Listing Removed
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Aug 12, 2021
Price Changed
$355,000
Jul 5, 2021
Listed
$365,000
Public Records
Jul 13, 2020
Sold
$165,000
HI Information Service #638515
Jul 13, 2020
Sold
$170,000
May 20, 2020
Contingent
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Apr 20, 2020
Listed
$185,000
HI Information Service #258406
Oct 23, 2012
Listed
$195,000
Public Records
Apr 1, 2005
Sold
$240,000
Public Records
Jul 7, 2000
Sold
$55,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,406 (+25.0%)
$396,900
2024
$3,525
$317,600
2023
$3,525 (+25.0%)
$317,600
2022
$2,819 (+50.4%)
$317,600
2021
$1,875 (−32.7%)
$254,000
2020
$2,786 (+70.3%)
$168,900
2019
$1,635 (+5.0%)
$241,200
2018
$1,558
$141,600
2017
$1,558
$134,900
Public record
Public record
Zoning
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Lot size
0.33 Acres
Year renovated
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Total Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Vacant Land
County
Hawaii County
APN
3210140730000
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.
V-.75
Resort-Hotel District - 750 sq ft
The V (resort-hotel) district applies to areas to accommodate the needs and desires of visitors, tourists and transient guests. It applies to specific areas where public roads and public utilities are available or where suitable alternate private facilities are assured. It may apply to a single isolated hotel or resort with or without a commercial mall or shopping section.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Gas station
Day care facility
General retail
Restaurant
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Hotel / motel
Medical office
Theater / performing arts facility
Historical weather
Hilo, HI • 96720
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Sun exposure
92/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 176 Apapane Rd
$476,329
$1,329 over list price of $475K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $442K to $636K.