A unique opportunity on Hawaiʻi Island brings together three, side by side, 3-acre wooded parcels for a total of approximately 9 acres, with a permitted home located on the center lot. The original home design was created by an astronomer, with a large wraparound deck created for evenings spent stargazing beneath the forest canopy. The acreage offers a rich mix of tropical and native vegetation, including anthuriums, ornamentals, native ʻōhiʻa trees, ki'e ki'e, ti, hāpuʻu ferns, and mature bamboo. Cool breezes move through the bamboo and surrounding forest at this higher elevation. The three separate parcels offer many options. The two story permitted cabin needs repairs and offers an opportunity to restore and update an existing permitted home. Inside, a central wood burning fireplace finished in lava rock creates a strong focal point. Open beam construction and a sweeping vaulted ceiling add volume and character to the interior. The wraparound deck extends the living space outdoors and connects the home to its wooded surroundings. Located in Fern Forest Vacation Estates in the Puna District, the property offers acreage, established vegetation, and the character of a cabin setting on Hawaiʻi Island. With approximately 9 acres across three side by side lots, this property features privacy, room for creative land use, and a hands-on restoration project. The wooded acreage provides room around the home site and preserves the property's natural character. Bring your vision and explore the possibilities of restoring this distinctively forest home.
Single-familyProperty Type
1992Year Built
9 acresLot Size
$356Price/Sq.Ft.
$16/moHOA Dues
Listed by Kahili Hahn• Aloha Sotheby's Intl Realty - Hawai'i
Listed by Patricia Meier• Aloha Sotheby's Intl Realty - Hawai'i
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K - 12
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Mountain View Elementary School
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Public 6-8 • Assigned • 14.0mi
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Section 1, located between Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and the Puna District, is a rural and forested Fern Forest neighborhood with lava-rock lots and a canopy of ʻōhiʻa and hapuʻu ferns. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Highway 11 corridor near the Fern Forest Road junction, where small roadside stands, mailboxes, and service pull-offs set a practical, off-the-grid rhythm. Homes tend toward modest cabins and single-story builds tucked into dense greenery, with long driveways and minimal street lighting. Rainy afternoons and birdsong shape daily routines, and the air often carries a cool, upland feel. Weekend errands and casual meetups orbit local stops such as Kilauea Lodge, Volcano Garden Arts, and the Volcano Art Center.
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11-2343 Makoa Rd · $279,000
$280K and above
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Why $280K+ is a strong offer
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Bathroom
Bedroom
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Dining
Interior features
Vaulted ceilings
Wood-burning fireplace
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Exterior features
Landscaped
Wooded
Fairly level terrain
Construction
Wood-frame construction
Utilities
Cesspool
Catchment water
HOA & community
Association fee of $16.66
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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-3a is an agricultural district with a minimum building site area of 3 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
Dec 10, 2013 • Final
Residential
Construct a new single-family home with a galvanized water tank and an approved solar variance. The first level includes a covered porch, living area, kitchen, bathroom, utility closet, and carport, while the second level features a bedroom loft.
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Nov 5, 2013 • Final
Residential single family electrical
Construct a new single-family home with a galvanized water tank and an approved solar variance. The first level includes a covered porch, living area, kitchen, bathroom, utility closet, and carport, while the second level features a bedroom loft.
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Volcano, HI • 96785
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Redfin Estimate for 11-2343 Makoa Rd
$275,491
$3,509 under list price of $279K
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