Embrace the ultimate sustainable lifestyle on this private 3-acre agricultural property nestled in the lush, serene community of Fern Forest. If you have been dreaming of living off the grid, growing your own food, and immersing yourself in Hawaii’s natural beauty, this unique property offers the perfect foundation to make that a reality.
The crown jewel of this acreage is its established, thriving food forest. Mindfully cultivated for self-sustainability, the land is rich with a diverse variety of fruits and vegetables, offering a true farm-to-table lifestyle right outside your door. The property also features a dedicated area for a chicken coop, making it easy to bring your fresh-egg homestead dreams to life.
Property Highlights & Structures
The acreage includes two structures, thoughtfully designed to maximize functional, off-grid living while maintaining high-speed connectivity.
Off-Grid Studio: A charming, independent studio powered by a 6-panel photovoltaic solar system, offering a comfortable, eco-conscious living space.
Multi-Room Secondary Structure: Features two distinct rooms—currently configured as a productive home office and a spacious storage room.
Modern Connectivity: Stay connected while living off the grid—high-speed internet is available on-site, making remote work or streaming a breeze.
Outdoor Living: Unwind in the beautifully crafted outdoor shower, designed to let you rinse off under the canopy while fully immersing yourself in nature.
Fruit trees: Avocado, apples, malabar chestnut, loquat, lemon, guava, mulberry, apple and bluggoe banana along with MANY other vegetables and edible crops.
The Lifestyle
This property is a rare find for buyers seeking a self-sufficient retreat, a peaceful agricultural project, or a creative homestead. Surrounded by native Ohia trees and the tranquil sounds of the forest, it offers the perfect balance of rural isolation and modern necessity.
For sale
$229,000
11-2722 Makoa Rd, Volcano, HI 96785
2beds
560sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 2024
3 Acres Lot
$227,000 Zestimate®
$409/sqft
$17/mo HOA
What's special
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Listed by:
Porsche Nathaniel 8089892830,
Coldwell Banker Island Properties - Hilo
Source: Hawaii Information Service,MLS#: 730238
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Features
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 560
- Total interior livable area: 560 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Other
Lot
- Size: 3 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 3110221400000
- Zoning: A-3A
- Special conditions: Fee Simple,Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 2024
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Cesspool
- Water: Catchment
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: FERN FOREST VACATION ESTATES
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $17 monthly
Location
- Region: Volcano
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $409/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $35,100
- Annual tax amount: $328
- Date on market: 5/18/2026
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Full
- Road surface type: Unpaved
Estimated market value
$227,000
$216,000 - $238,000
$1,929/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $229,000-8%$409/sqft |
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| 7/25/2025 | Listing removed | $249,000$445/sqft |
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| 7/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $249,000$445/sqft |
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Monthly payment
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 96785
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Mountain View Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 8 mi
- 5/10Keaau Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 14.1 mi
- 3/10Keaau High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 13.8 mi
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- Hawaii
- Hawaii County
- Pahoa
- 96785
- 11-2722 Makoa Rd








