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Newest Big Island Properties under $250,000 for Sale

$169,000
4 Beds 2 Baths 726135 MLS ['Fee Simple'] Tenure
Discover your private sanctuary in the heart of Hawaiʻi’s lush ʻōhiʻa rainforest. Nestled on 3 gated acres in Fern Forest Vacation Estates, this unique off-grid property offers a rare opportunity to own not one, but two self-sufficient cottages in a peaceful setting surrounded by native forest and cool mountain air. The completed cottage features 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, and approximately 400 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space. Powered by a robust solar system and supported by a 4,000-gallon catchment system with UV filtration, this eco-friendly retreat combines modern comforts with sustainable living. Added features include 200sf front patio and BBQ deck off the kitchen plus newly added carport tent. Inside, you’ll find luxury vinyl flooring, a marble-inspired shower surround, Swedish composting toilet, new appliances, and a WiFi-enabled smart lock. The covered lanai offers the perfect place to enjoy the sights and sounds of the surrounding rainforest, while durable composite decking and pull-down shades provide comfort year-round. Offered at a newly reduced price for two dwellings, the property also includes a second cottage under construction on a separate house pad with its own driveway and security gate. The second structure features the same floor plan and is already wired and plumbed. Roofing and decking materials are included but not yet installed. The structure is ready for the next owner to complete with solar, catchment, and septic systems. The finished primary cottage is being sold fully furnished, providing a truly turn-key experience. A perfect opportunity to live in one while completing the second. Approx lot dimensions 125 x1045 Elev approx 2500' Lava zone 3, Flood zone X fernforestcommunityassociation.com for info SSPP $2844 Fiber optic internet Available copy and paste ... player.vimeo.com/video/1145502555 Do not enter property Without appointment Video surveillance and alarm

VOLCANO

Listing courtesy of Equity Hawaii Real Estate LLC.

$99,000
725690 MLS ['Fee Simple'] Tenure
Step off the surface and into something few people will ever experience. This one-acre property in Hawaiian Ocean View Estates features a privately accessible lava tube system within its boundaries, offering a rare combination of scale, access, and ownership. Approximately 100 feet into the property, the ground opens into a dramatic 30+ foot cavern, leading into walkable lava tubes with multiple chambers. At least three cavern areas have been explored, with additional sections extending beyond what has been fully mapped. Inside, natural features like the richly textured “melted chocolate wall” reflect the movement of ancient lava, preserved in place. The atmosphere is cool, quiet, and immersive in a way that photos cannot fully capture. The scale and depth are best experienced in person. Above ground, the property opens to expansive sky and southwest-facing ocean views. Native trees and a gently sloped landscape create a setting that feels both private and open. A graded driveway leads directly to the tube entrance, and the lot has been partially cleared for easy access. Conveniently located between Kona’s beaches and Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, the property offers access to two of the island’s most iconic environments while maintaining a quiet, removed setting. Ownership includes the lava tube within the property boundaries, providing direct access to a natural feature that cannot be recreated. This is a property that invites vision: A private retreat set into the land A simple off-grid build with something extraordinary beneath it A small, experience-driven concept centered around the cave itself Or holding a one-of-a-kind piece of land that stands apart Properties with accessible lava tubes are limited.

Sea View Dr, OCEAN VIEW

Listing courtesy of eXp Realty.

$220,000
2 Beds 1 Baths 725431 MLS ['Fee Simple'] Tenure
Tucked away on a quiet dead-end cul-de-sac in Nanawale Estates, this well-maintained two-bedroom, one-bath home offers a peaceful setting with a welcoming neighborhood atmosphere and a sense of privacy provided by the limited number of nearby homes. A spacious covered back deck overlooks the yard and raised garden bed, creating the perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee, listen to the birds, or unwind at the end of the day. Tropical landscaping and mature greenery add to the property's relaxing island feel. The home has seen numerous upgrades completed in approximately 2025, including new kitchen cabinets and countertops, new flooring, a new kitchen sink and garbage disposal, updated plumbing beneath the home, a new water catchment cover, and a new water pump. Energy efficiency is a standout feature, with solar panels and Tesla battery storage helping to reduce electricity costs while providing added peace of mind during power outages. Additional improvements include a large carport, covered washer and dryer area, accessibility ramp, spacious storage shed, and four outdoor hose connections throughout the property. For added buyer confidence, a recent home inspection and recent TIR are available on file. Conveniently located near Pahoa Town, this property combines thoughtful upgrades, practical features, and a peaceful location in one attractive package.

14-3509 Pahoa Circle, PAHOA

Listing courtesy of Hilo Bay Realty LLC.

$79,000
726139 MLS ['Fee Simple'] Tenure
Great opportunity to purchase one of 2 side by side beautifully improved and meticulously maintained lots in Kalapana Seaview Estates. This “farm” property is 7,750 sqft (if you purchase both you’ll have a total of 15,500 sqft) of amazing land with mature and healthy producing fruit trees & edible plants. Here you will find Avocado trees, Citrus trees, Mango trees, Apple Banana matts, Dwarf Coconut, Tahitian Papaya, & organic Sugar Loaf white pineapple producing mostly in June and July. Completing the farm are beautiful Plumeria trees. TMK for lot listed 3-1-2-40-109. Lot next door for sale separately is TMK 3-1-2-40-138. This lot located close to the back quiet side of Seaview, was hand cleared & leveled, with truckloads of black cindered, soil, Macnut compost, and mulch added. The property was correctly prepared for planting a food orchard so the owner would have healthy producing trees for years. A little reorganizing of the landscaping will have this lot ready for putting a new home, or keep it as the beautiful farm it is😊 Seaview has plenty of both Sun and Rain for growing just about anything. The property is close to the ocean where you will find one of the few year-round black sand beaches on the this side of the island. You can swim and enjoy the beautiful Pacific Ocean where sea turtles & dolphins are often spotted. Beautiful community parks in the subdivision include a park across the street from the ocean with stunning coastal views. Kalapana Seaview is a small coastal community located on the stunning East Hawaii Island coast. A few miles to the North is the new black sand beaches at Pohoiki. South towards Kalapana Shores you will find a black sand beach & the weekly farmers market & music festival. There is sunny weather most of the year and great trade winds flow through this area almost daily. Paved Roads, high-speed internet. This small ocean side community has a lot to offer, and real estate prices are still very affordable.

Mapuana Ave, PAHOA

Listing courtesy of Hilo Bay Realty LLC.

$79,000
726138 MLS ['Fee Simple'] Tenure
Great opportunity to purchase one of 2 side by side beautifully improved and meticulously maintained lots in Kalapana Seaview Estates. This “farm” property is 7,750 sqft (if you purchase both you’ll have a total of 15,500 sqft) of amazing land with mature and healthy producing fruit trees & edible plants. Here you will find Avocado trees, Citrus trees, Mango trees, Apple Banana matts, Dwarf Coconut, Tahitian Papaya, & organic Sugar Loaf white pineapple producing mostly in June and July. Completing the farm are Rose bushes & Plumeria trees. TMK for lot listed 3-1-2-40-138. Lot next door for sale separately is TMK 3-1-2-40-109. This lot located close to the back quiet side of Seaview, was hand cleared & leveled, with truckloads of black cindered, soil, Macnut compost, and mulch added. The property was correctly prepared for planting a food orchard so the owner would have healthy producing trees for years. A little reorganizing of the landscaping will have this lot ready for putting a new home, or keep it as the beautiful farm it is😊 Seaview has plenty of both Sun and Rain for growing just about anything. The property is close to the ocean where you will find one of the few year-round black sand beaches on the this side of the island. You can swim and enjoy the beautiful Pacific Ocean where sea turtles & dolphins are often spotted. Beautiful community parks in the subdivision include a park across the street from the ocean with stunning coastal views. Kalapana Seaview is a small coastal community located on the stunning East Hawaii Island coast. A few miles to the North is the new black sand beaches at Pohoiki. South towards Kalapana Shores you will find a black sand beach & the weekly farmers market & music festival. There is sunny weather most of the year and great trade winds flow through this area almost daily. Paved Roads, high-speed internet. This small ocean side community has a lot to offer, and real estate prices are still very affordable.

Mapuana Ave, PAHOA

Listing courtesy of Hilo Bay Realty LLC.

$32,000
725855 MLS ['Fee Simple'] Tenure
One of three Adjacent Lots in Hawaiian Beaches to be sold together. A rare chance to own three side-by-side parcels in the Hawaiian Beaches community—two on N Opae and one on N Oopu—for a combined total of just over 0.8 acre only a little more than .5 mile away from the Pacific Ocean. Get all the acreage plus the amenities: Paved, well-maintained roads Grid power and mail service Piped water from Hawaiian Beaches Water Company—no catchment required The land is lush with native rainforest vegetation—ohia, awapuhi ginger, palms, ferns, and orchids—plus mango, guava and coconut. Endless possibilities for development: Build three separate residences Create a private primary home with a detached guest house and a long driveway connecting to N Oopu Design a spacious yard or secluded retreat with separate hales Develop three rental homes for investment Establish a family or friends’ compound Close to Kahakai Boulevard and only minutes from Pahoa town and Puna Kai Shopping Center, you’ll enjoy easy access to dining, shopping, and everyday services. Outdoor activities abound with nearby ocean adventures, hiking trails, scenic lookouts, and farmers markets. Bring your vision and create the lifestyle you’ve been dreaming of—these three lots give you the flexibility to make it happen. Three lots (TMK 3-1-5-86-87, TMK 3-1-5-86-88, TMK 3-1-5-86-112) to be sold together for $95,000.

Opae St, PAHOA

Listing courtesy of eXp Realty.

$32,000
725856 MLS ['Fee Simple'] Tenure
One of three Adjacent Lots in Hawaiian Beaches to be sold together. A rare chance to own three side-by-side parcels in the Hawaiian Beaches community—two on N Opae and one on N Oopu—for a combined total of just over 0.8 acre only a little more than .5 mile away from the Pacific Ocean. Get all the acreage plus the amenities: Paved, well-maintained roads Grid power and mail service Piped water from Hawaiian Beaches Water Company—no catchment required The land is lush with native rainforest vegetation—ohia, awapuhi ginger, palms, ferns, and orchids—plus mango, guava and coconut. Endless possibilities for development: Build three separate residences Create a private primary home with a detached guest house and a long driveway connecting to N Oopu Design a spacious yard or secluded retreat with separate hales Develop three rental homes for investment Establish a family or friends’ compound Close to Kahakai Boulevard and only minutes from Pahoa town and Puna Kai Shopping Center, you’ll enjoy easy access to dining, shopping, and everyday services. Outdoor activities abound with nearby ocean adventures, hiking trails, scenic lookouts, and farmers markets. Bring your vision and create the lifestyle you’ve been dreaming of—these three lots give you the flexibility to make it happen. Three lots (TMK 3-1-5-86-87, TMK 3-1-5-86-88, TMK 3-1-5-86-112) to be sold together for $95,000.

Oopu St, PAHOA

Listing courtesy of eXp Realty.

$32,000
725854 MLS ['Fee Simple'] Tenure
One of three Adjacent Lots in Hawaiian Beaches to be sold together. A rare chance to own three side-by-side parcels in the Hawaiian Beaches community—two on N Opae and one on N Oopu—for a combined total of just over 0.8 acre only a little more than .5 mile away from the Pacific Ocean. Get all the acreage plus the amenities: Paved, well-maintained roads Grid power and mail service Piped water from Hawaiian Beaches Water Company—no catchment required The land is lush with native rainforest vegetation—ohia, awapuhi ginger, palms, ferns, and orchids—plus mango, guava and coconut. Endless possibilities for development: Build three separate residences Create a private primary home with a detached guest house and a long driveway connecting to N Oopu Design a spacious yard or secluded retreat with separate hales Develop three rental homes for investment Establish a family or friends’ compound Close to Kahakai Boulevard and only minutes from Pahoa town and Puna Kai Shopping Center, you’ll enjoy easy access to dining, shopping, and everyday services. Outdoor activities abound with nearby ocean adventures, hiking trails, scenic lookouts, and farmers markets. Bring your vision and create the lifestyle you’ve been dreaming of—these three lots give you the flexibility to make it happen. Three lots (TMK 3-1-5-86-87, TMK 3-1-5-86-88, TMK 3-1-5-86-112) to be sold together for $95,000.

Opae St, PAHOA

Listing courtesy of eXp Realty.

$165,000
725917 MLS ['Fee Simple'] Tenure
Dreaming of a tropical paradise to build your forever home or weekend getaway? This value added parcel may be just the fit! Strategically placed plantings, within the stark lava formations, make this parcel feel like a living work of art! Nature's soundtrack accompanies this visage, with the beckoning sounds of the ocean waves breaking only a few blocks away. Two, stately rainbow eucalyptus trees, just within the entrance, welcome you home, also perfect for hammock napping. Fully fenced and gated, with a living, privacy screen of tropical delight along the road frontage, this exquisite property offers unique opportunity to buy and build, in the popular "sun-belt" of Hawaiian Paradise Park, with a looped, red-cinder driveway already in place. Originally planted out with a variety of elegant palms, this parcel is now adorned with mature landscaping, years in the making, also including other tropicals such as ti plant, song of India, ferns, hibiscus & more. In addition, there's an array of fruit trees in varying stages, including avocado, banana, lychee, mango, tangelo and passion fruit vine. To add to the charm, there is potential of using the distinctive lava formations to create a koi pond centerpiece by the next owner. Hawaiian Paradise Park offers great ocean park settings, where you can fish off the cliffs, whale watch (when in season), or just sit and enjoy the ocean waves. Additional amenities/info: Lava Zone 3 Approx. Parcel Dimensions: 135 ft. wide x 322.67 long High-speed internet via fiber optic cable is available per Hawaiian Telcom Overhead Electric is available at the road via HELCO (No SSPP) Location on 3rd Ave., right off Makuu Dr.; no through traffic. Active road maintenance via the HOA

15-2003 3rd Ave, KEAAU

Listing courtesy of Aloha Sotheby's Intl Realty - Hawai'i.

$215,000
4 Beds 2 Baths 725970 MLS ['Fee Simple'] Tenure
Discover exceptional flexibility and value on this 1-acre Ocean View property, featuring a 4-bedroom, 2-bath home with strong multi-generational or rental potential! Built in 2008, the 1,518 sq. ft. home offers two identical living spaces—a full first floor and full second floor, each with the same layout, separate exterior entrances, and no interior connection. Perfect for extended ʻohana (family), guests, or rental opportunities. The upper level includes a spacious lanai with sweeping ocean views, ideal for relaxing and enjoying the beautiful Hawaiian scenery. In addition to the main home, the property includes three 10' x 12' outbuildings, offering storage, workshop space, or creative-use potential. There's also a massive 800 sq. ft. quonset-style greenhouse, ready for gardening, homesteading, or hobby projects. Infrastructure is a standout: Overhead HELCO power Two septic systems 10,000-gallon catchment tank Laminate wood flooring throughout the main home Two driveways—one leading to the main house at the back of the lot, and another serving two of the outbuildings along with a large graded pad, a prime location for a future structure or possible ADU utilizing the second septic system (buyer to verify). The home requires a new roof and some TLC and is priced accordingly. Due to the roof condition, the property is not currently insurable and will not qualify for conventional mortgage financing. This presents an excellent opportunity for cash buyers, investors, or those looking to renovate and build equity. Conveniently located close to the highway, essential amenities are just a short drive away, including gas stations, grocery stores, shopping centers, a hardware store, propane/rentals, local restaurants, a Post Office, and an auto parts store. If you're looking for space, versatility, and the opportunity to add value through improvements, this Ocean View property is well worth a look.

92-1435 Aloha Blvd, OCEAN VIEW

Listing courtesy of H. Mc Kee Realty, Inc..

$225,000
725866 MLS ['Leasehold'] Tenure
This is a leasehold property. This is a KSBE Leasehold Farm with a Lease to 1/31/2053 11.84 acres located up a sweet country road in Honaunau, South Kona, known as Telephone Exchange Rd; just a wee jiggity-jog off of the Hawaii Belt Rd, up a single lane leads you to this private orchard of 400 Macadamia Nut trees. The perimeter fenced property is divided by the access road. There is approximately one acre of forest on either side of the road, left wild as a sanctuary of native flora and fauna. Go through the wooded area to 3 acres of Macadamia Nut trees in the front and 7 acres in the back. Fully mature, grafted Macadamias were planted nearly 40 years ago. This is a unique offering, with a Lease to 2053 and which allows for a farm dwelling to be built. The cool, mauka elevation and rich soil is ideal for growing a huge variety of fruit and cash crops. Telephone Exchange Rd is a lovely community of farmers and artists. The property overlooks Pu’uhonua O’Honaunau, The City Of Refuge; a National Historical Park, which is a culturally significant Hawai’i landmark. The nearby bay is a fishing ramp, the home of the local outrigger team, Keoua, and offers some of the best ocean access for water sports that the Big Island has to offer. Other nearby beaches include Ho’okena, Manini, Ke’ei and Kealakekua Bay. Honaunau's local amenities include gas stations, Post Office, convenience stores, fruit stands and various eateries. The town of Captain Cook is a 10 minute drive away and has an excellent grocery store, Post Office, restaurants, Ace hardware and a lively Sunday Farmer’s Market. * KSBE Leasehold properties require 100% CASH. ** Closing takes approximately 6 months!

84-1178 Telephone Exchange, CAPTAIN COOK

Listing courtesy of Hawaii Life.

$250,000
4 Beds 2 Baths 725745 MLS ['Fee Simple'] Tenure
MOUNTAIN VIEW- 4/2bath, ALOHA ESTATES; 18-4069 MAUNAKEA DR. Mountain View, Hawaii 96771 A 4br/2bath stand-alone, single family house on a large green lot with top Soil for gardening, fruit trees, and has beautiful tall pine trees!! FOR SALE – $292,000./terms- or $250,000/cash; *Note 2 of the bedrooms are normal size and two are smaller and could be used for kids bedrooms or storage,etc. * Has a fence and locked gate in front of property, concrete driveway. * frontage and left side is fenced. right side is in forest. * It has covered front and rear decks., * front and back yard. Large lot! * Topsoil to grow vegetables,taro, fruit trees,flowers, herbs. * Beautiful Tall pine trees. * Up Volcano Rd/Hwy.11; Belt Highway; turn right on Maunakea Drive * 2 car LARGE Carport,concrete floor. * New roofing, New paint job, new, large carport, brand new windows, and NEW vinyl plank laminate flooring house just renovated, good condition. * Mountain View Charter schools, * Near Mountain View Village Elementary School, Gas, stores, * Near the Hele On Busline. * Great location! Great for kids! Only 16.5 miles to Hilo. * Front has new fencing. Available around 7-5-26 Pictures on Zillow and our website. $250,000 all cash; quick closing! $275,000 with a bank loan; 0% – 3% down payment!! $285,000 Seller financing with $100k down payment; $298,500 Seller financing with $50k down payment; $310,000 Seller financing with $30k down payment; $325,000 Seller financing with $20k down payment; Remember VA loans and USDA loans are with no money down and have lower interest rates than seller financing loans. Seller financing is Subject to credit and background checks All comments, data is provided by seller or seller's representatives. Buyer to confirm all & hold all parties harmless from any discrepancy data in the mls and advertising.

18-4069 Mauna Kea Dr, MOUNTAIN VIEW

Listing courtesy of Nathalie Mullinix Realty Universal, Inc..

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