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Newest Big Island Properties under $250,000 for Sale

$211,000
731173 MLS ['Fee Simple'] Tenure
Build your dream home and create a lasting legacy in one of Hawaiʻi Island’s most enchanting communities. Nestled on a desirable cul-de-sac within Volcano Fairways Estates, this exceptional homesite offers the perfect blend of privacy, natural beauty, and convenience. Situated at approximately 4,000 feet elevation, the property enjoys Volcano’s cool mountain climate and peaceful atmosphere. Underground utilities preserve the community’s scenic beauty, while the lot provides an ideal setting for a custom home. A thoughtfully designed second story could capture breathtaking views of majestic Mauna Loa and spectacular sunset skies. Enjoy the lifestyle Volcano is known for with morning walks in the crisp mountain air, afternoons at the historic Volcano Golf & Country Club, and weekends exploring Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Volcano Village is just minutes away, offering local cafés, dining, shopping, and everyday conveniences. Located approximately 30 scenic miles from Hilo along Highway 11, this community provides a rare balance of peaceful seclusion and accessibility. Whether you envision a full-time residence, a mountain retreat, or a place where generations can gather, this property offers an incredible opportunity. Preliminary house plans may be included with the sale, and build pricing options may be available upon acceptance of a contract, giving buyers a valuable head start toward creating their dream home. With its premium cul-de-sac location, underground utilities, potential Mauna Loa views, and close proximity to golf, recreation, and one of Hawaiʻi’s most remarkable natural destinations, this is more than just a homesite—it’s your opportunity to build the lifestyle you’ve always imagined. Make this YOUR LEGACY!

99-1699 Maunakeha Way, HAWAII NATIONAL PARK

Listing courtesy of eXp Realty.

$130,000
730996 MLS ['Fee Simple'] Tenure
Opportunity to own an improved 3-acre parcel in East Hawaii with paved road frontage, partial clearing already completed, Fiber Internet in the area and power available with no SSPP balance. The property offers a blend of open space and natural surroundings, providing flexibility for a variety of future uses subject to County regulations and buyer due diligence. Existing clearing may help reduce the time and expense often associated with preparing vacant land for future development. Highlights: • Approximately 3 Acres of Land • Staking Survey completed with 6 Survey Stakes: 4 on the corners and 1 on each side of the boundary lines (points on the line) • Lot Dimensions Approximately 150ft front/back x 871.20ft sides • Located between Road B & Road C on Road 8 • Paved Road Access • Partial tree clearing already completed • HELCO Power available (near Pole #24) • No SSPP balance • Hawaiiantel Fiber Internet available in the area • Opportunity to further customize the property to suit your needs • Natural surroundings with open cleared areas • Located in East Hawaii on the Big Island • Roughly 9mins to Kurtistown, 13mins to Keaau Town & about 25mins to Hilo Town Whether you're looking for land for a future residence, agricultural pursuits, gardening, recreation, or simply additional space, this parcel offers a starting point with improvements already in place. Vacant land opportunities with paved road access, available power and existing clearing can be difficult to find. Explore the possibilities this 3-acre parcel has to offer. Buyers are encouraged to verify availability of utilities, zoning, permitted uses, building requirements, and all material facts important to their intended use of the property. 16-1275 Moho Rd, Kurtistown, HI 96760 ~ MLS 730996

16-1275 Moho Rd, KURTISTOWN

Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Island Properties - Hilo.

$195,000
730924 MLS ['Fee Simple'] Tenure
RARE Offering for a vacant lot in HPP. The entire 1-acre parcel in desirable Hawaiian Paradise Park has been lovingly and beautifully landscaped over the last 7 years, offering you: 🌺 A parcel is cleared, bulldozed, and rolled smooth for efficient maintenance. 🌺 Rock garden beds filled with rich, organic, fertile soil for the myriad of flowers, herbs, and medicinals already in production (taro, turmeric, ginger, noni, taro, etc). 🌺 Mature and abundant fruit trees, vibrating health and happiness (avocado, lychee, lime, mango, tamarind, grapefruit, abiu, fig, coconut, ice cream bean, pomelo, mamey sapote). 🌺 Fenced at 3 sides, with stunning rock walls all along the front of the property. The 4th side opens onto the seller's residence (great neighbors to have!). The side and back fence lines have been placed approximately 15' to 30' inside the property line, with 3 walk-through gates, to ensure future privacy and to maintain the fence line. 🌺 Complete Privacy from the (paved) road. 🌺 A beautiful custom gate at the end of the curved rock walls offers you beauty and security. 🌺 Thoughtfully designed open spaces for placement of your home. This is truly a perfect opportunity for the discerning buyer seeking 1 acre of land, and that blends beautiful landscaping, mature fruit trees, fencing, a house site, and privacy, for a thriving life in Hawaii, and is ready to build their dream home. Seller will not pay to re-stake the property. Close to Hilo and Pahoa, with grid power, electricity/cable/phone in a thriving neighborhood.

15-1829 26th Ave, KEAAU

Listing courtesy of Hilo Bay Realty LLC.

$22,000
730622 MLS ['Fee Simple'] Tenure
Discover the perfect place to build your island dream home on this 12,040 square foot vacant lot located on Ono Street in the established Hawaiian Beaches subdivision. This fairly level and lightly wooded property offers a beautiful palette of native greenery, giving you the freedom to clear as much or as little as you desire for ultimate privacy. Unlike many rural properties on the Big Island, this parcel features excellent modern conveniences, including access to a private piped water system, overhead electricity, highspeed internet, and paved county roads. There are no CCRs and no HOA fees, providing you with maximum flexibility to design and utilize your land. Situated just a short drive from vibrant Pahoa town, you can enjoy a perfect balance of peaceful neighborhood living and convenient urban amenities. Pahoa features the modern Puna Kai Shopping Center, which includes a major grocery store, a variety of dining options, retail shops, and essential services. The town is also famous for its historic main street, boasting charming wooden boardwalks, local boutiques, eclectic eateries, and the bustling Makuu Farmers Market nearby. With excellent community resources like the Pahoa regional park and aquatic center, plus easy access to unique coastal recreation along the scenic Puna coastline, this property offers an incredible opportunity to embrace the relaxed Hawaii lifestyle.

Ono St Unit Lot 20, PAHOA

Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Island Properties - Hilo.

$229,000
3 Beds 2 Baths 730885 MLS ['Fee Simple'] Tenure
Location, location, location! Peaceful, quiet setting only minutes from the ocean. This move-in ready, this 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home In Hawaiian Beaches offers comfortable island living on a fully fenced lot that feels exceptionally wide and expansive. The permitted screened-in lanai provides valuable additional living space and includes its own half bath, making it perfect for entertaining, relaxing, or enjoying Hawaii's indoor-outdoor lifestyle. Dwelling serviced by solar hot water to help lower electricity costs. The property features a convenient carport with room for your vehicle & tools. Access is easy with a main gate for driving onto the property, plus a separate pedestrian gate ideal for returning home from a walk or bike ride. An outdoor shower, fire pit and fish pond sit among the native plants on the property: Surinam cherry, lemon, tangerine, mango, avocado, sourssop, rollinia and coconut are sprinkled throughout the property. Located just 0.4 miles from Waiakahiʻula Beach Park right at the ocean, you'll enjoy access to the coastline along with access to the Red Road, while coming home to a peaceful, private setting which comes with curbside mail delivery. With its bright interior, functional layout, and spacious fenced yard, this property is ready for you to move in and start enjoying the best of island living. Conveniently situated near Pahoa Town, this home offers easy access to shopping, restaurants, and everyday conveniences, including the Puna Kai Shopping Center. Enjoy the privacy and tranquility of subdivision living while remaining close to the services, amenities, and only 40 minutes to the city of Hilo.

15-167 Puni Paka Loop, PAHOA

Listing courtesy of eXp Realty.

$55,000
730540 MLS ['Fee Simple'] Tenure
Set along the captivating South Kona coastline, this Miloliʻi Beach Lots parcel offers an opportunity to own land in one of Hawai‘i Island’s most authentic oceanfront communities — where rugged lava landscapes meet the deep blue Pacific and life moves at a gentler pace. Located on the western side of the Big Island, Miloliʻi is known for its rich Hawaiian fishing history, dramatic coastline, and unforgettable sunsets that melt directly into the ocean horizon. Situated within the desirable Miloliʻi Beach Lots subdivision, the property enjoys a prime location near the ocean in a community treasured for its peaceful atmosphere, incredible snorkeling waters, seasonal whale watching, and access to some of the island’s most pristine coastal scenery. Here, the ocean becomes part of everyday living — from cool mauka-to-makai breezes to evenings painted in gold, orange, and crimson skies. The parcel is positioned within an established subdivision known for its growing appeal among buyers seeking affordability, privacy, and proximity to the coastline without the congestion of resort areas. The lot’s location offers the potential for beautiful ocean, coastline, and sunset vistas depending on future home design and site development. Nearby paved roads, access to utilities typical of the subdivision, and the surrounding neighborhood all contribute to the property’s appeal as either a future island residence, vacation escape, or long-term investment holding. Miloliʻi remains one of those increasingly rare places in Hawai‘i where old Hawai‘i still feels present — quiet roads, star-filled skies, fishing boats offshore, and a sense that the coastline itself is the true luxury. Whether building now or securing land for the future, this property presents a chance to own a piece of Hawai‘i in a community where the Pacific Ocean is never far from view and the natural beauty of the Kona coast continues to define everyday life.

Eono Ave, CAPTAIN COOK

Listing courtesy of eXp Realty.

$35,000
730589 MLS ['Fee Simple'] Tenure
An Ocean lover's dream! Build your ideal Hawaiian life on this lush coastline in paradise. Located in Hawaiian Shores, this vacant lot offers tropical living just minutes from the ocean, sprawling community parks, and desirable fishing grounds. Located on a quiet paved street with mail delivery, available power, high-speed internet, and private water. No catchment tank, and no restrictive CC&Rs to limit space or your imagination.. The already matured and producing ulu (breadfruit), guava, avocado and coconut trees welcome the new owner, while the area's temperate climate creates ideal conditions for growing fruits, vegetables, and tropical gardens for sustainable living and solar powered opportunities. The already existing natural foliage has been kept in check and there are no Albizia trees on the property. This is a wonderful chance to enjoy peaceful island living with modern conveniences already in place. Perfectly situated to enjoy the amenities and career opportunities of Hilo, as well as the natural beauty of coastal living, the raw power of Pohoiki, and the charm of Pahoa Town. Enjoy scenic drives along the Coast, cool off at the Ocean in natural tidepools, sample the roadside menus and enjoy strolling the Farmers Markets. Shopping and dining options are in abundance, even boasting a nearby newly built Puna Kai Shopping Center. The 9,100 sqft lot measures 70’x130’ and is at approximate elevation of 100 feet The property is easy to find, drive by and take a look today... Down Kahakai to Right on Opihi, property is third from the corner on the left side. Look for sign and pink flags marking approximate boundaries.

Opihi St, PAHOA

Listing courtesy of Equity Hawaii Real Estate LLC.

$105,000
730921 MLS ['Fee Simple'] Tenure
Mostly graded Ocean View parcel with a strong head start already in place. Located at 92-1593 Donola Dr, this lot offers a prepared house pad, permitted septic system, visible South Point/Ka Lae and coastline views, plus footings and tie-downs for the travel trailer. The parcel has a wide, open feel with rough lava ground already cleared across much of the site, making future planning easier than starting from raw land. The included personal property is a 2022 Highland Ridge Open Range travel trailer, approximately 30' in length. It has a queen bed, kitchen/dining area, toilet/shower, refrigerator, 2 propane tanks, and a rear office/storage room where bunks were previously removed and may be rebuilt. Great temporary living quarters while buyers plan their next steps. Battery has been removed for safety. Trailer is currently registered in Virginia and is included as personal property at no stated value. Seller makes no representation that the trailer can be registered in Hawaii without additional requirements, transport, inspection, weighing, or other County/State procedures. Trailer is not represented as a permitted dwelling. Buyer to verify trailer registration, condition, transferability, roadworthiness, legal use, utility connections, and all County/State requirements. Additional site features include elevation just over 2,250 ft, a water tote on site, and fencing visible along the northern side that appears to belong to the neighboring property. The lot’s elevation and orientation provide open sky, ocean horizon, and South Point views, with nearby homes in the area showing continued improvement and development. A practical Ka‘u property for buyers looking for a prepared Ocean View lot with infrastructure already started, septic in place, and usable site work completed. Buyer and buyer’s agent to verify all permits, boundaries, zoning, permitted uses, utilities, trailer status, and suitability for buyer’s intended use.

92-1593 Donola Dr, OCEAN VIEW

Listing courtesy of United Country Real Estate-Hawaii Lifestyle Properties, LLC.

$50,000
730620 MLS ['Fee Simple'] Tenure
Discover an exceptional opportunity to build your slice of paradise with this vacant parcel located on Pohakupele Loop in the highly desirable Kalapana Sea View Estates. Spanning 7,500 square feet, this fairly level property is lightly wooded, offering a perfect balance of natural island vegetation and ease of clearing for your custom home design. The infrastructure is ready to support your vision, featuring paved road access and the rare coastal convenience of high-speed internet availability. Electricity is available with the SSPP paid in full. Homeowners in this eclectic neighborhood enjoy the benefits of the Kalapana Seaview Estates Community Association, which manages three maintained neighborhood parks where residents gather, relax, and appreciate the unique, artistic spirit of the community. Situated along the ruggedly beautiful Puna coastline, this property offers an unparalleled Big Island lifestyle. A short walk or drive brings you to Kehena Beach, a stunning and world-renowned black sand beach known for its dramatic scenery, dolphins playing in the surf, and a welcoming, bohemian atmosphere. The surrounding area is rich with tropical beauty, refreshing trade winds, and a strong sense of community connectivity. While you will feel fully immersed in a peaceful, rural coastal oasis, the historic and vibrant town of Pahoa is just a twenty-minute drive away, providing convenient access to a modern shopping center, unique dining options, banks, and daily necessities.

12-316 Pohakupele Loop, PAHOA

Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Island Properties - Hilo.

$39,000
730918 MLS ['Fee Simple'] Tenure
Escape to this peaceful 12,000 sq. ft. property located near the end of Pele Street, offering a tranquil setting with minimal traffic. The lush, wooded terrain provides both privacy and the opportunity to create a tailored space with possible ocean views once cleared. Prime location with nearby amenities conveniently situated in the Green Sand Subdivision, this lot is just a few miles from Na‘alehu, a charming town featuring local shops, dining, the renowned Punalu‘u Bakery, a credit union, and a gas station/quick mart. Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the nearby Green Sand Beach and Punalu‘u Black Sand Beach, or enjoy world-class fishing at South Point—Hawai‘i Island’s southernmost tip. Lava Zone 6: A safer designation, with the area’s topography providing added protection. Flood Zone X: Outside of high-risk flood areas. Power Connection Ready: HELCO confirms the S.S.P.P. fee is paid in full—a significant cost-saving benefit. No HOA Hassles: Road maintenance and HOA fees are not actively collected, and no formal association is known to exist. Historical CC&Rs may appear in title reports. Copy and Paste Video Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Iw68_Fh3k-PlrCtmHm68Nv4Yu3-Zj3Ag/view?usp=sharing All information is provided without warranty or guarantee. Buyers and agents are encouraged to verify all details independently to ensure they meet their needs and expectations.

Pele St, NAALEHU

Listing courtesy of United Country Real Estate-Hawaii Lifestyle Properties, LLC.

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