23-Acre Agricultural Estate Above Akaka Falls — Farm, Build, and Live on Fertile Ground Now $1,275,000 — twenty-three acres in one of Hawaii Island's richest growing regions, with mountain and ocean views and direct paved county road frontage. This parcel offers something rare: an already-productive agricultural core paired with substantial acreage of untapped potential. The road-frontage portion of the property has a proven history of cultivation — sweet potatoes and taro have grown here for years, backed by an active agricultural exemption. A tenant farmer currently leases this cleared, level ground on a month-to-month basis, with the lease set to end September 1, 2026; the current crop and its yield remain with the tenant through harvest. Beyond the cultivated frontage, the parcel is mature tree canopy — a natural buffer that provides privacy and shade, and represents real upside for an owner looking to clear and expand growing area, develop additional agricultural infrastructure, or simply enjoy a wooded, private setting. Zoned A-20A, the lot size qualifies for a single-family farm dwelling as a permitted use, giving you the opportunity to build and live on the land you work. Just up the road from the world-famous Akaka Falls, this is a rare opportunity to secure acreage in one of Hawaii's most scenic and fertile regions — with a working farm foundation already in place and room to shape the rest to your vision. 23.11 acres. Fee simple. A-20A zoning. Buyer to verify zoning, dwelling permits, and land use with Hawaii County Planning Department.
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Hilo
South Hilo, located between Downtown Hilo and Keaukaha, is a coastal and historic Hilo neighborhood with a working harbor edge and rain-soaked greenery. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Kamehameha Ave near the Hilo Farmers Market, where produce stalls, small lunch counters, and local galleries set a steady daytime rhythm. Hilo Farmers Market, Palace Theater, and the Lyman Museum anchor the cultural calendar with food, film, and local history. Plantation-era storefronts and mid-century homes mix with low-rise commercial blocks along the bayfront. Banyan Drive and the shoreline parks frame morning walks and ocean views. Frequent showers and trade winds shape a laid-back, outdoors-forward pace.
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Zoned A-20A
Lava Zone 8
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10 Acres of Fertile Land Near Akaka FallsThis 10 acre parcel truly has it all abundant sun and rain, rich soil, and stunning views. Whether you're dreaming of farming or simply investing in Big Island beauty, this land offers the perfect foundation. Currently under an agricultural exemption, the property has a proven history of cultivation. Previously planted with sweet potatoes, it’s now producing taro, with harvest expected in December. A tenant farmer is in place on a month-to-month lease; the current crop and its yield remain with the tenant through the end of the year. The land is level, accessible, and ready for your vision. Nestled near the breathtaking Akaka Falls, it offers not just productivity, but peace, privacy, and potential. A rare opportunity to own acreage in one of Hawaii's most scenic and fertile regions.
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Last updated by owner on Apr 13, 2026.
A-20A
Agricultural District - 20 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-20a is an agricultural district with a minimum building site area of 20 acres.
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Agriculture
Equestrian facility
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Housing-Group
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Veterinary clinic
Agriculture-Cropland
Agriculture-Pastureland
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Honomu, HI • 96728
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