Nestled in the lush tropical setting of Black Sands Beach Subdivision, this unique two-story island cabin offers privacy, natural beauty, and a peaceful rainforest lifestyle. Bordering the Hawaiʻi National Forest Reserve, the property enjoys a serene jungle backdrop where the sounds of nature surround you. The home features a flexible two-level layout with 2 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, with similar floor plans on both levels creating versatile living spaces. The upper level serves as the main living area, featuring the kitchen, dining and living spaces, bedroom, and bathroom. Large doors open to a wraparound lanai, perfect for enjoying tropical breezes and the surrounding greenery. The lower level includes a bedroom, bath, and entry area, offering separation for guests or extended living. Exterior stairs at the back provide convenient access between levels. Outdoor features include an outdoor shower, covered seating area/carport, greenhouse, and tool shed. Two additional structures provide flexibility, including an 8x14 office or multi-use container near the front of the property. The grounds feature a tropical orchard with mango, butterball avocado, papaya, starfruit, banana, coconut, Brazilian cherry, citrus, and lilikoi, along with basil, sage, lemongrass, tea plants, and Kona coffee trees. Koa trees add natural beauty and privacy. Additional features include electric connected to the grid, WiFi, new water pump, tankless electric hot water heater, propane stove and oven, washer/dryer, refrigerator, security cameras, new gutters, and a metal roof. Furnishings negotiable. Located about 15 minutes from Kahena Beach and approximately 10 minutes to Pāhoa Town and Puna Kai Shopping Center. Flood Zone X | Lava Zone 2. Buyers to perform their own due diligence.
Black Sand Beach, located between Punaluʻu Beach Park and Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, is a coastal and lava-formed Black Sands neighborhood with a jet-black shoreline and ironwood-fringed dunes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates at the Punaluʻu Beach Park entry road and picnic area, where tide pools, sea turtle viewing, and a steady rhythm of beachgoers set the tone. Low-slung cottages and small rural lots sit against raw lava fields, with ocean views and trade-wind exposure shaping daily life. Punaluʻu Bake Shop serves as a local landmark for malasadas and coffee. Nearby, Kaʻū Coffee Mill anchors the area’s agricultural identity, while the Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach shoreline remains the defining backdrop.
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Offer insights
12-479 Aloha Rd · $225,000
$225K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $225K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
189 days
The average home goes pending in 105 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.7%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Interior features
Appliances include microwave, range, and refrigerator
Bathrooms
One full bathroom
One half bathroom (total bathrooms: 1 full and 1 half)
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Microwave
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Refrigerator
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Grassy, wooded interior lot
Fairly level topography
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Home design
Two-story property
Fee simple ownership
Zoned A-1A
Parking
Covered parking
Utilities
Water supplied by catchment
Sewer via cesspool
Phone service available
Internet access via satellite and wireless
Solid waste disposal: other
Financial info
Not used as a short-term vacation rental
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Last updated by owner on Feb 17, 2025.
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
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Housing-Single unit
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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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Pahoa, HI • 96778
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This home receives average direct sun exposure in Pahoa. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 12-479 Aloha Rd
$218,233
$6,767 under list price of $225K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $215K to $700K.