Aloha and Welcome to this 16.4 acre parcel of tropical forests, located a half a mile from the Hilo Municipal Golf Course. This unique property is a rare offering of large accessible acreage in Hilo.
Vacant landProperty Type
16.43 acresLot Size
$55,691Price/Acres
Listed by Jared Gates• Big Island Homes & Land Co., Ltd.
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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Fairly level topography
Wooded lot
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Paved road access
Wooded yard/lot
Home design
Fee simple ownership
Zoned A-3A
Lava zone 3
Construction
No unpermitted improvements reported
Utilities
Cable internet available
Cable service available
Electricity available
Phone service available
No solid waste disposal service listed
Financial info
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Not currently used as a short-term vacation rental
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Vacant Land
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Hawaii County
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Last updated by owner on Jan 22, 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
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1/10 Air Factor
Minimal risk of unhealthy air over next 30 years
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Hilo, HI • 96720
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There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 280 Laula Rd
$902,534
$12K under list price of $915K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $299K to $795K.