This is a rare opportunity to own nearly 10 acres within walking distance of the Hilo Municipal Golf Course. Situated on a dead-end road, this lot offers a sense of privacy whilst being close all of the amenities of Hilo town. Just a half mile away is the Hilo Municipal Golf Course, and Firestation 3 located on Haihai St. This prime location in the Waiakea Homesteads area means that you are about 3 miles away from shopping like Target and Walmart, as well as the Prince Kuhio and the Puinako Shopping Centers. Within that radius is also the Waiakea School Complex. Meanwhile, getting to downtown Hilo is about 5 miles and it is about 7 miles to the beautiful beach parks of the Keaukaha. With nearly 10 acres of AG-3 zoned land, this property offers a variety of potential for future applications. You have options whether planning on building a grand estate for yourself, subdividing into 3 smaller parcels, or capitalizing on the rich agriculture potential. At present, the property is covered by lush tropical jungle and features a 16ft x 16ft unpermitted storage shed. Selectively landscaping the property could produce mountain views that are currently hidden. Although it has since overgrown, the property has 2500 sqft crushed rock driveway layered over a geotextile fabric. To get a better feel for the scope of the property, be sure to see the Video Tour in the listing. HELCO overhead electric power is available to the property, and there is an active County Water meter already installed. Additionally, there is an easement access for a potential Iwalani St. extension in the future. Should this project materialize, the property would be bisected by the extension thereby creating street front 3 sides. See Flood Zone Map In The Attachments
Sunrise Ridge, located between Wailuku River State Park and Downtown Hilo, is a hillside and residential Hilo neighborhood with ocean-facing slopes and trade-wind breezes. The streets read as quiet, with mid-century ranch homes and newer builds set behind tropical plantings and lava-rock walls. Neighborhood character concentrates around the Kilauea Ave and Puainako St corridor, where small storefronts, local eateries, and everyday errands create a steady daytime hum. Community pillars nearby include the Palace Theater for film and live events, the Hilo Farmers Market for local produce and crafts, and the Lyman Museum for island history. Mauka views open toward Mauna Kea, while makai drives lead to bayfront paths and canoe clubs. The pace feels practical and grounded, shaped by rain, greenery, and short climbs up the ridge.
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Wooded lot surroundings
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Gentle slope topography
Unpaved road access
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Fee simple ownership
Zoned A-3A
Lava Zone 3
Utilities
Electricity available
Phone available
Public water available
No solid waste disposal listed
Sale and tax history for 250 Laula Rd
Sale History
Tax History
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Event
Price
HI Information Service #730010
Apr 27, 2026
Listed
$489,000
HI Information Service #719514
Mar 22, 2026
Listing Removed
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Sep 22, 2025
Relisted
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Sep 22, 2025
Listing Removed
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Jul 16, 2025
Price Changed
$499,999
Mar 20, 2025
Listed
$525,000
HI Information Service #708016
Feb 19, 2025
Listing Removed
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Feb 19, 2024
Listed
$525,000
HI Information Service #701435
Jul 28, 2023
Listing Removed
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Jan 24, 2023
Listed
$499,000
HI Information Service #651429
Dec 23, 2022
Listing Removed
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Jun 27, 2022
Relisted
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Jun 22, 2022
Listing Removed
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Jun 21, 2021
Listed
$519,000
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
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Vacant Land
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Hawaii County
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Last updated by owner on Feb 19, 2024.
A-3A
Agricultural District - 3 Acres
The A (agricultural) district provides for agricultural and very low density agriculturally-based residential use, encompassing rural areas of good to marginal agricultural and grazing land, forest land, game habitats, and areas where urbanization is not found to be appropriate. A-3a is an agricultural district with a minimum building site area of 3 acres.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Kennel
Veterinary clinic
Agriculture-Cropland
Agriculture-Pastureland
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Fire Factor
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1/10 Air Factor
Minimal risk of unhealthy air over next 30 years
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Historical weather
Hilo, HI • 96720
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Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 4% for direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 250 Laula Rd
$463,163
$26K under list price of $489K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $399K to $725K.