Kawainui Stream runs down from the slopes of Mauna Kea, and through waterfalls and a perennial flow meets the Pacific Ocean in a gorgeous estuary. This estate encompasses two 60 - 80 foot waterfalls each with incredible swimming ponds.<br><br>Forty acres of land on the coastline of Onomea Bay planted in Hardwood trees with Kawainui (big water) gulch, waterfalls, and a river that flows to the ocean comprise this offering. This property represents an outrageous unique lifestyle with many building sites along the coast with incredible ocean and Hilo coastal views. Located on the Scenic Onomea Bay drive just 10 - 15 minutes from Hilo town, the hospital, university, and all of the conveniences that it enjoys. HELCO has confirmed that electricity is available. <br><br>Can you imagine being the steward of such an incredible resource on the Hamakua Coast? This is a rare and special property that embodies old Hawaii Nei. The ocean access is an estuary with spawning fish, the cliffs are home to ocean faring birds, the views are limitless. <br>On this canvas have been planted acres of valuable hardwood trees; African and Honduras Mahogany trees many of which are large enough to be harvested and used onsite or to be sold, there is also Teak and Queensland Maple planted 20 years ago. <br><br>The Hilo side of the property is fenced, it is fronted with an Arica Palm hedge and the northern side's boundary is the gulch on the other side of the waterfalls and river. There is a water well that was installed years ago and could be rejuvenated near the front of the parcel. <br>The adjacent 40 acre parcel is also listed for sale: tmk # 3-2-7-11-1 for a total of 80 acres of oceanfront land. <br><br>Truly this is one of the most special and historic land offerings on the Island of Hawaii. <br>The possibilities are endless and this acreage calls for a steward of the land to care for and to cultivate this land to it's highest potential.
Lot/land
$3,750,000
27-870 Old Mamalahoa Hwy, Papaikou, HI 96781
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40.89Acres
Unimproved Land
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40.89 Acres Lot
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What's special
Ocean faring birdsSpawning fishPrivate beachValuable hardwood treesKawainui stream
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 16, 2025 at 06:45pm
Listed by:
Jared C Gates 8087561319,
Big Island Homes & Land Co., Ltd.
Source: Hawaii Information Service,MLS#: 708103
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 0
Features
- Has fireplace: No
Property
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Coastline, Ocean, Ocean Horizon, Sunrise, Waterfall
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean,Waterfall
- Waterfront features: Ocean Front
- Frontage type: Almost Oceanfront,Sandy Beach,Stream/Canal
Lot
- Size: 40.89 Acres
- Features: Wooded
- Topography: Gentle Slope
Details
- Parcel number: 3270100270000
- Zoning: A-20A
- Special conditions: Fee Simple,Standard
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: None
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Phone Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: ONOMEA BAY
Location
- Region: Papaikou
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $2,146,600
- Annual tax amount: $200
- Date on market: 2/29/2024
- Listing terms: 1031 Exchange,Cash
- Ownership: Full
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
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