Discover this unparalleled beauty of this pristine almost-oceanfront parcel in the PRIVATE and GATED Pepeekeo Point community along the Hamakua coast of the BIg Island. Nestled along a dramatic shoreline at the base of Mauna Kea, this exceptional parcel provides a front-row seat to breathtaking sunrises and wale-watching with cooling ocean breezes and the soothing sound of waves crashing against the shore. The strip of land running between the private lots of Pepeekeo- Point and the ocean is a nature preserve that is reserved for permit only fishing - no structures can be build on it ensuring your privacy. . Pepeekeo Point subdivision is a GATED neighborhood with multiple restricted beach access points where one can fish or swim in small lagoon ponds, making it feel like a private sanctuary. Located less than 20 minutes to Historic Hilo with its international airport, restaurants, shopping and year round farmer’s market, this peaceful neighborhood offers endless possibilities to build your dream home and/or grow almost any crop in what is considered to be the richest soil on earth. Electricity is available via an existing power pole located at the road and water is available through the community or your private catchment system. This is truly a blank canvas in paradise---ready for you to bring your vision to life.
Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 5.0mi
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Hilo Intermediate School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 9.7mi
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Hilo High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.7mi
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About Kaupakuea
Ahupua`a
Kaupakuea Ahupua`a, located between Hakalau and Honomu, is a rural and coastal Pepeekeo neighborhood with a plantation-era landscape and dramatic gulches. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Hawaiʻi Belt Road (HI-19) corridor near the Pepeʻekeo Post Office, where small local stops and oceanward lookouts set a working, wind-swept tone. Hamakua Harvest anchors the area’s farmstand culture, while the Hawaiʻi Tropical Botanical Garden and the Onomea Bay Trail bring a strong sense of place through rainforest paths and shoreline views. Homes and lots read as country-scaled, with greenery pressing close to the road and long views opening toward the Pacific. Daily life follows the terrain—bridges, streams, and steep valleys shaping routes and routines.
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Property details
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Finance
Exterior features
Almost oceanfront frontage
Grassy lot
Fairly level to gentle slope topography
Home design
Fee simple ownership
Zoned A-20a
Located on paved roads
Located in Lava Zone 8
Utilities
Private water source
Solid waste disposal: other/remarks
HOA & community
Association fee of $79
Financial info
Assessed value $472,000
Annual tax amount $4,213.20 (Tax Year 2025)
Not in use as a short-term vacation rental
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Vacant Land
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Hawaii County
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Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2025.
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.
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
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Fire Factor
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Heat Factor
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Wind Factor
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1/10 Air Factor
Minimal risk of unhealthy air over next 30 years
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Historical weather
Pepeekeo, HI • 96783
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Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Pepeekeo. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 28-3280 Beach Rd
$667,691
$57K under list price of $725K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $690K to $800K.