Last Sold Price
1 bed338 sqft$340/sqft
81 Upper Puna Rd, Pahoa, HI 96778

Description

Super cool, off-grid,custom home in the woods. Easy to get to, off paved Upper Puna Road. Great neighborhood, quiet and clean with a large parcel across the road that is unlikely to be developed. The home features custom woodwork with Avocado wood. Kehena Beach is just 10 minutes away. For shopping, Pahoa is just a short drive and Hilo is about 40 minutes away for big box stores and just about anything you need. The house is very well built and low maintenance. There is easy paved road access. Fully...Super cool, off-grid,custom home in the woods. Easy to get to, off paved Upper Puna Road. Great neighborhood, quiet and clean with a large parcel across the road that is unlikely to be developed. The home features custom woodwork with Avocado wood. Kehena Beach is just 10 minutes away. For shopping, Pahoa is just a short drive and Hilo is about 40 minutes away for big box stores and just about anything you need. The house is very well built and low maintenance. There is easy paved road access. Fully off grid with solar power and catchment water. Affordable living in Hawaii!
LISTING CLOSED: 01/10/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by John Scarcella • License #RB-20441 • Brokerage DRE #RB-20441 • Seaview Real Estate
    P: (808) 747-3004 C: (808) 747-3004 johnscarcella@gmail.com

Property Details for 81 Upper Puna Road

Status
MLS #
715505
Days on Market
28
Taxes
$200 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
2024
Lot Size
0.21 AC / 8,993 SF
Waterfront
No
Subdivision Name
BLACK SAND BEACH
Zoning
A-1A

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$160,000

Avg days on market

154

Sale-to-list ratio

82.8%

Pahoa, HI

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Seaview Real Estate, John Scarcella, License #RB-20441

Sold By Seaview Real Estate, John Scarcella, License #RB-20441

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Building Information for 81 Upper Puna Road

Stories-Year Built2024Building Size-Lot Size0.21 AC / 8,993 SF

Payment Calculator

$601 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$585

Property Taxes

$17

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 81 Upper Puna Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Flood Zone: X
  • Lava Zone: 2
  • Directions: Take Upper Puna Road to first lot in Black Sands subdivision on the left
  • Water Source: Catchment
  • Topography: Gentle Slope
  • Latitude: 19.41587494
  • Longitude: -154.95992101
  • Year Built: 2024
  • Roads: County, Paved
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: $200
  • Tax Assessed Value: 10500.0
  • Parcel Number: 3-1-2-22-81
  • Tax key: 312022081
  • Tax Lot: 184
Parking
  • Carport Area Units: Square Feet
  • Garage Area Units: Square Feet
  • Parking Features: Detached
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Property Attached: No
  • Other Building Area: 120.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Other Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Roofed Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Dead End, Wooded
  • Land Tenure: Fee Simple
  • Living Area: 338.0
  • Lot Size Area: 8993.0
Property and Assessments
  • Special Assessment Amount Frequency: Monthly
  • Assessment Year: 2024
  • Covenants Conditions Restrictions: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Agriculture Dedicated: No
Utilities
  • Internet Access: DSL, Wireless
  • Sewer: Cesspool
  • Solid Waste Disposal: County-No Charge
  • Utilities: Electricity Available
  • Power Production Type: Photovoltaics
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Area: 120.0
  • Exterior Area Units: Square Feet
  • Pool: No
  • Fencing: None
  • Structures: Yes
Interior Features
  • Levels: One
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Bathrooms Total: 1
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 1
Rental
Rental Information
  • Leasable Area Units: Square Feet

Property History for 81 Upper Puna Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 10, 2025

Sold

HIS #715505

$115,000
Dec 9, 2024

Contract Signed

HIS #715505

Nov 11, 2024

Listed (Active)

HIS #715505

$130,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/10/2025

Sold

HIS #715505

$115,000
12/09/2024

Contract Signed

HIS #715505

11/11/2024

Listed (Active)

HIS #715505

$130,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Schools near 81 Upper Puna Road

This home is within Hawaii Department Of Education.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - 7 to 12
Charter - K to 12
Charter - PK to 7
Rating
School
Distance
Pahoa Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Pahoa High & Intermediate School
Public7 to 12

Na Wai Ola - Public Charter School
CharterPK to 7

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 81 Upper Puna Road, Pahoa, HI 96778
$115,000
1
338
8,993
$6,100
8,993
$6,400
8,985
7,750
2
1.5
1,048
7,664
$54,300
1
1
720
9,000

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