Live the Kalapana Dream — Simple, Self-Sufficient Island Living Be self-sufficient and embrace the simple life in Kalapana. Fish from the cliffs, relax in the shade, gather coconuts, collect rainwater, and harness the power of the sun. Island living doesn’t get much more authentic than this. This charming tiny home was thoughtfully built to last, with the property designed to leave plenty of room for your future plans. Build a larger home toward the front of the lot while enjoying the existing cabin as a guest space, rental, or office. A septic system is already installed and rated to serve both dwellings. On the leeward side of the dwelling, a spacious outdoor pavilion provides plenty of room for gatherings, relaxing, and enjoying the tropical surroundings. Lovely corner gardens add a touch of greenery and color to the dramatic lava landscape. Whether you’re looking to live simply and intentionally in a cozy island home or create a larger homestead with additional income potential, this property offers flexibility and opportunity. Located near the front of the subdivision, the property offers convenient access with paved roads nearly all the way to the lot. There is also parking for three or more vehicles. Come live the Kalapana dream—small, sustainable, and surrounded by the wild beauty of Hawaiʻi.
Single-familyProperty Type
7,500 sq ftLot Size
Listed by Lisa Roach• Savio Realty Ltd. - Puna Office
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Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Pahoa Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 10.0mi
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Pahoa High & Intermediate School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 10.1mi
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About Kalapana
Ahupua'a
Kalapana Ahupua'a, located between Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and Kaimū Bay, is a coastal and lava-shaped Kalapana neighborhood with black-sand shoreline traces and rainforest edges. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Kalapana–Kapoho Road corridor near the Kalapana Seaview Estates entrance, where roadside fruit stands, surf talk, and small studios set an off-grid rhythm. Uncle Robert’s Awa Bar & Farmers Market anchors local nights with music, crafts, and food stalls. Homes range from simple plantation-era forms to newer builds set on lava rock lots, often framed by ʻōhiʻa and palms. Trails and shoreline viewpoints track recent volcanic history, with ocean air and steam vents shaping the atmosphere.
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Market insights
1 Makani Rd · $80,000
DAYS ON MARKET
82 days
The average home goes pending in 92 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.4%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$80,000
Median list price in this area is $599,500. (649% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
1 price drop
21% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
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Full ownership
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Graded private road access
Located in Lava Zone 2
Catchment water system
Septic tank
Electricity available
Photovoltaic power production
Home design
Fee simple land tenure
Zoned A-1A
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Electricity available
Photovoltaics
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Catchment water
No solid waste disposal service
Financial info
Not used as a short-term vacation rental
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Hawaii County
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Last updated by owner on Aug 11, 2026.
A-1A
Agricultural District - 1 Acre
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-1a is an agricultural district with a minimum building site area of 1 acre.
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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Historical weather
Kalapana, HI • 96778
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There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 1 Makani Rd
$82,034
$2,034 over list price of $80K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $23K to $135K.