43-3735 Aina Ui Rd, Paauilo, HI 96776 - Hawaii County

4.42 acre remote off-grid Ag property on the Hamakua coast backing the Hamakua forest reserve on one side. Located at 2400ft elevation, tucked in a very quiet and peaceful area above the town of Paauilo. This parcel is the second to last lot at the end of the road. There are ocean and top of Mauna Kea views on the drive up. Included is the start of a 240sqft unpermitted home that was built this year. The exterior is semi finished while the interior is not. It is situated on a slope and is designed to have a lanai added to the front and back that would bring the eventual usable space to 720+sqft. Well known local professional contractors built the structure with the current owner and the owner can recommend them for further future work if desired. Enjoy views into the surrounding forest with a few very large old growth ohia and koa in the front of the property. There are many old growth coffee trees across the property with a large stand in the back half that was likely once a portion of an old coffee farm that could be revived. Other trees on site are guava as well as some very large eucalyptus towards the middle to back half. The topography Is hilly with multiple seasonally flowing streams and if you were to clear and build up on one of the high points there is a distant ocean view as determined by tree climbing. The soil is 4ft+ deep in many areas. The land has never been under sugar cane production so no arsenic / pesticide contamination. The area receives rainfall at 80-120 inches per year on average. Neighboring properties grow Avocado, Citrus, Lilikoi, Mamaki, Pineapple, etc. Turkeys, Pigs, Pheasants and many native birds frequent the area. Water would be by catchment, power by solar and restroom by composting, biogas, cesspool or septic. The road is county paved / maintained most of the way up with the last few miles being gravel and that section is a shown on maps as county road but is maintained by the property owners of the area with a road association. A moderate clearance vehicle at the least and optimally 4x4 vehicle is recommended. There is a shared gate with the last property owner/neighbor on the road and a gravel driveway up to the property. There is currently parking space for 2-3 vehicles. Nearby are the towns of Paauilo, Honokaa and Waimea. Laupahoehoe point is to the south and Waipio valley to the north, all only a short 20-35 minute drive away. Lava zone 8.This is an ideal location for someone looking to live remotely off grid. Terms are by traditional land loan or cash. The owner has experience with an agricultural credit lending company that may be willing to finance the property and can recommend them if desired.