Step back in time and immerse yourself in the deep cultural roots of historic Waipi'o Valley. Offered at $950,000, this lush, river-fed 6.49-acre agricultural property is a true off-grid paradise. Pesticide-free under current ownership, the land boasts a magnificent "Food Forest". Stroll through mature groves featuring Hayden mango, avocado, ulu, lychee, and a rare Madagascar Fan palm. Cultivate a diverse harvest of coffee, cacao, Hawaiian chili peppers, vanilla, ginger, and multiple citrus varieties. Property Highlights: Water Abundance: Features a private waterfall on-property and direct river access. A solar-powered pump house utilizes fresh river water to service the land. Off-Grid Infrastructure: Powered by an existing roof-mounted solar array with generator backup. Starlink internet is available in the valley to keep you connected. Agricultural Utility: Includes historic farming footprints and 1970s wood storage structures ideal for sheltering equipment and tools. Valley Access: Access agreement with the Bishop Museum, providing a private, tucked-away experience. * Please Note: This is a unique co-ownership opportunity selling an undivided ~80.55% interest, priced to account for outstanding fractional title work. Perfect for a buyer looking to secure a dominant stake in the valley or work with legal counsel to unify the remaining title over time. * * Comprehensive Due Diligence Package available to serious inquiries. ⚠️ IMPORTANT SHOWING REQUIREMENT: Absolutely no trespassing. Do not attempt to visit or access the property independently. Per the mandatory valley access agreement, all interested parties must provide verified Proof of Funds (POF) prior to scheduling. All prospective buyers must be strictly escorted to the property by the listing agent—no unassisted viewings are permitted.
Waipio Valley, located between Kukuihaele Village and the Waipio Valley Lookout, is a rural and historic Kukuihaele neighborhood with a sheer sea-cliff backdrop and a taro-lined valley floor. The neighborhood’s character concentrates at the Waipio Valley Lookout, where pull-offs, interpretive signs, and camera-ready vistas set a quiet, reverent tone. Plantation-era cottages and small farm structures sit against dense greenery, with narrow roads and frequent rain shaping a slower pace. Hiilawe Falls marks the valley’s dramatic vertical scale when conditions allow. The Waipio Valley Shuttle and Waipio Valley Tours act as local touchpoints for guided access and storytelling. Days here track with weather, surf, and river flow more than clocks.
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Stone and wire fencing
Property includes pasture, river and stream/canal frontage
Farm and grassy areas with wooded sections
Fairly level to gentle slope topography
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Fee simple ownership
Zoned A-40A
Located in Lava Zone 9
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Unpermitted improvements reported
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Private water source
Phone service available
Satellite internet
No solid waste disposal service listed
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Not currently used as a short-term vacation rental
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Access via county, private, paved and unpaved roads
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Vacant Land
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Last updated by owner on Oct 20, 2026.
A-40A
Agricultural District - 40 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-40a is an agricultural district with a minimum building site area of 40 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
4/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 11-17% chance 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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Honokaa, HI • 96727
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Redfin Estimate for 20 Waipio Valley Rd
$870,439
$80K under list price of $950K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $735K to $1.2M.