SOLID AND SPACIOUS - BUILT TO LAST on 3 Gated Acres — This 2 Story all Steel-Frame Structure with 2300+ Sq Ft Under Roof with extra deep concrete foundation is Priced to Sell!! PRICE DROPPED $30,000!!! MAKE AN APPOINTMENT! MAKE AN OFFER!!! A unique chance to complete your dream retreat in Fern Forest! This permitted (now expired) steel-frame home on a solid concrete slab with 3 skylights providing offers tons of natural light with over 2300 sq ft under roof and sits on a lush, gated 3-acre parcel. Just a mile off pavement on well-maintained roads, the property features a winding dozed driveway, cleared areas for future building sites, and is surrounded by tropical foliage. Property includes multiple unpermitted/outdated structures in poor condition, with debris present on the site. One outhouse-style structure is also on the property and has not been maintained. The site contains significant debris in one of the out buildings and will require cleanup. Perfect for those ready to roll up their sleeves. Bring your tools, your creativity, and a sense of adventure! Located minutes from Volcano National Park’s world-class hiking trails, charming Mountain View town, and just ~35 minutes to Hilo for shopping, dining, and services. Live close to nature while creating your vision—peace, privacy, and potential all in one!
Single-familyProperty Type
2008Year Built
3 acresLot Size
$201Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Jill Siegel-Stone• Coldwell Banker Island Properties - Hilo
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Market trends in Pahoa, HI
Last updated August 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Buyer's market
Sale-to-List Price
99.6%
+0.7% MoM
Median sale price
$425K
$20K MoM
Avg. days on market
77d
31 days MoM
Recently sold homes
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2 MoM
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Sale history for 11-2736 Makoa Rd
Date
Event
Price
HI Information Service #721698
Jan 23, 2026
Sold
$130,000
$56/sq ft
Dec 8, 2025
Contingent
—
Oct 12, 2025
Price Changed
$209,000
$91/sq ft
Aug 20, 2025
Price Changed
$239,000
$104/sq ft
Jun 6, 2025
Listed
$249,000
$108/sq ft
HI Information Service #225498
Apr 22, 2010
Sold
$53,000
$23/sq ft
Jul 1, 2009
Listed
$69,000
$30/sq ft
+4
What a deal! This property has a recently constructed Steel Beam Residence that has many possibilities. Over 2300 sq. ft. under roof, your job is to put on the finishing touches. Bathroom and Kitchen already built and functioning. Once completed, plans call for a 3 bedroom, 3 bath home. Electric and Telephone run by Temporary pole from the front of this gated property. Winding driveway leads to other cleared areas for possible building sites. Additional outbuilding also provides more dry storage. Fern Forest Vacation Estates offers large 3 acre parcels and well maintained roads. Just 15 minutes to Volcanoes National Park and near stores, Post office and the Volcano Charter School. Seller warrants any existing appliances and furnishings at time of closing to be part of the sale. SSPP Payments already being made. Best way to go to property: Enter on upper road by Atkatsuka Orchid Farm, go to Makoa, formerly known as McCoy. Turn left. Go approx. 1 mile. Continue past 1st cross road and see Green gate on left hand side of road, (first drive on left after intersection). Only 1 mile off pavement. SSPP Payments are $37.50 monthly.
HI Information Service #207869
Jul 7, 2008
Sold
$50,000
$22/sq ft
Feb 24, 2008
Listed
$69,900
$30/sq ft
+11
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HI Information Service #205248
Dec 21, 2007
Listed
$98,500
$43/sq ft
HI Information Service #204770
Dec 10, 2007
Listed
$99,850
$43/sq ft
HI Information Service #202813
Oct 19, 2007
Listed
$99,850
$43/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,794 (+4.8%)
$35,100 + $370,700
$405,800
2024
$3,619 (+134.0%)
$35,700 + $351,400
$387,100
2022
$1,546 (+31.8%)
$34,500 + $326,900
$361,400
2021
$1,173 (+1.9%)
$27,500 + $137,900
$165,400
2020
$1,151 (−0.6%)
$16,800 + $108,700
$125,500
2019
$1,158 (+5.7%)
$16,500 + $106,600
$123,100
2018
$1,096 (+2.4%)
$17,300 + $106,600
$123,900
2017
$1,070
$15,000 + $102,200
$117,200
Tax history for 11-2736 Makoa Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,794 (+4.8%)
$35,100 + $370,700
$405,800
2024
$3,619 (+134.0%)
$35,700 + $351,400
$387,100
2022
$1,546 (+31.8%)
$34,500 + $326,900
$361,400
2021
$1,173 (+1.9%)
$27,500 + $137,900
$165,400
2020
$1,151 (−0.6%)
$16,800 + $108,700
$125,500
2019
$1,158 (+5.7%)
$16,500 + $106,600
$123,100
2018
$1,096 (+2.4%)
$17,300 + $106,600
$123,900
2017
$1,070
$15,000 + $102,200
$117,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3 Acres
Year renovated
2008
Sq. Ft.
2,304
Year built
2008
Style
Other
County
Hawaii County
APN
3110221450000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
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Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.
A-3A
Agricultural District - 3 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-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
Property details
Parking
Parking
Features: Unassigned
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Total): 3
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
Exterior
Land Information
Agriculture Dedicated YN: Yes
Topography: Fairly Level
Lot Information
Land Tenure: Fee Simple
Lava Zone: 3
Lot Features: Grassy, Wooded
Zoning: A-3A
Property Information
Ownership: Full
Financial
Assessment
Assessed Value: $387,100
Tax Information
Annual Amount: $3,619.39
Tax Year: 2024
Lease Information
In Use As Short Term Vacation Rental: No
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Cesspool
Water Source: Catchment
Solid Waste Disposal: None
Location
Location Information
Roads: Unpaved
Road Maintenance Amount Annual: $200
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,304
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 2008
Year Renovated: 2008
County: Hawaii County
APN: 3110221450000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
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Mountain View Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 8.1mi
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Keaau Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 14.2mi
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Keaau High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 14.0mi
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Estimated sale price
$440,000 – $532,000
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