Opportunity awaits in Black Sand Beach Subdivision! This vacant corner lot is situated along paved roads, providing convenient access and added flexibility when planning your future use of the property. Enjoy the natural surroundings and peaceful atmosphere of Lower Puna while remaining within driving distance of Pāhoa’s shopping, dining, schools, and services. Whether you are considering a future homesite, private island retreat, or long-term land investment, this property offers an affordable opportunity to own a piece of Hawaiʻi Island. Buyer to independently investigate all pertinent facts, including permitted uses, utilities, parcel boundaries, road maintenance, association information, and any recorded restrictions.
Vacant landProperty Type
7,935 sq ftLot Size
$2Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Amberlyn Castro• Lei Po'o Real Estate LLC
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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No unpermitted improvements reported
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Rolling terrain
Corner lot
Home design
Fee simple ownership
Zoned A-1A
Lava zone 2
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No construction details provided
Utilities
Water not available
No solid waste disposal service listed
Financial info
Assessed value reported as $10,200
Annual taxes reported as $200 for tax year 2026
Not in use as a short-term vacation rental
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Paved road access
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Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 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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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 12-494 Aloha Rd
$13,256
$1,744 under list price of $15K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 4 recent nearby sales, priced between $13K to $34K.