84-539 Telephone Exchange Rd

Captain Cook, HI 96704

$499,000
Price
431,244 / 9.9
Lot Size / Acres
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Description

This is a leasehold property. This nearly 10 acre property offers the sustainable, off-grid lifestyle many dream of and now available for the first time on the market! Perfect for a family or individual seeking to live the farming lifestyle, it combines a solid home, income-producing orchards, and panoramic coastline views with year-round sunsets. The 2-bedroom, 1-bath 1975 home is well-built, with an additional large room (formerly an office, now storage), a separate carport and attached tool shed...This is a leasehold property. This nearly 10 acre property offers the sustainable, off-grid lifestyle many dream of and now available for the first time on the market! Perfect for a family or individual seeking to live the farming lifestyle, it combines a solid home, income-producing orchards, and panoramic coastline views with year-round sunsets. The 2-bedroom, 1-bath 1975 home is well-built, with an additional large room (formerly an office, now storage), a separate carport and attached tool shed housing the off-grid system. A second detached structure provides a covered workspace and secure storage. Off-Grid Systems Include: 2 catchment tanks: steel tank at the top of the property gravity-feeds the home and a second tank supplies the orchards 6 PV panels 2 Outback solar inverters & 2 Signature Solar EG4 batteries Propane on-demand hot water, range, and refrigerator The property is fully fenced and thoughtfully laid out for farming and homesteading. Mature plantings include 2.5 acres of Kona coffee, lychee, and mixed crops ( see attached fruit tree list ), plus two large vegetable garden plots, and areas previously planted with taro, sweet potato, and asparagus. With daily farmers markets nearby, there’s ample opportunity to generate a comfortable income from the land. Located 1 mile up Telephone Exchange Road, directly above Pu‘uhonua O Hōnaunau, the property enjoys sweeping ocean views spanning from Kealakekua Bay to Hōnaunau. This is a rare offering where sustainable living, income potential, privacy and breathtaking Kona coast scenery come together. The property overlooks Pu’uhonua O’Honaunau, The City Of Refuge; a National Historical Park, which is a culturally significant Hawai’i landmark. Other nearby beaches include Ho’okena, Manini, Ke’ei and Kealakekua Bay. KSBE LH properties require a cash purchase and take approximately 6 months to Close escrow Lease to 12/31/2055.
  1. Listed by Tanya Sunshine • License #RB-21558 • Brokerage DRE #RB-19928 • Hawaii Life
    P: (808)-896-7879 C: (808)-896-7879 tanya@hawaiilife.com

Property Details for 84-539 Telephone Exchange Road

View
Bay, Coastline, Forest, Garden, Mountain(s), Ocean, Ocean Horizon, Sunset
Waterfront
No
Subdivision Name
HONAUNAU SUBDIVISION
Zoning
A-5A
LISTING UPDATED: 09/25/2025 11:28 PM

Property Details for 84-539 Telephone Exchange Road

StatusActive
MLS #720943
Days on Market118
Taxes$4,087 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeLand
MLS TypeResidential / Farm
Year Built1975
Lot Size9.90 AC
CountyHawaii County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Hawaii Life, Tanya Sunshine, License #RB-21558
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Building Information for 84-539 Telephone Exchange Road

Lot Size9.90 AC

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$2,806 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,466

Property Taxes

$341

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 84-539 Telephone Exchange Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Flood Zone: X
  • Lava Zone: 3
  • Directions: 1 mile up Telephone Exchange Rd.<br> * Showing by appointment only
  • Water Source: Catchment
  • Topography: Rolling Terrain
  • Latitude: 19.42586347
  • Longitude: -155.87063908
  • Year Built: 1975
  • Roads: Private
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Association Fee: $0
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,087
  • Tax Assessed Value: 437100.0
  • Parcel Number: 3-8-4-5-39
  • Tax key: 384005039
Parking
  • Carport Area Units: Square Feet
  • Garage Area Units: Square Feet
  • Parking Features: Other
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Lot Information
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Other Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Roofed Area Units: Square Feet
  • Land Tenure: Leasehold
  • Living Area: 814.0
  • Lot Size Area: 431244.0
Property and Assessments
  • Special Assessment Amount Frequency: Monthly
  • Assessment Year: 2024
  • Covenants Conditions Restrictions: Yes
  • Property Sub Type: Farm
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Agriculture Dedicated: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: Cesspool
  • Solid Waste Disposal: Other (remarks)
  • Utilities: Other
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Area Units: Square Feet
  • Pool: No
  • Fencing: Wire
  • Structures: Yes
Interior Features
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Bathrooms Total: 1
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
Rental
Rental Information
  • Leasable Area Units: Square Feet
  • Leasehold Rent: $2,333

Property History for 84-539 Telephone Exchange Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 5, 2025

Listed (Active)

HIS #720943

$499,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/05/2025

Listed (Active)

HIS #720943

$499,000

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Schools near 84-539 Telephone Exchange Road

This home is within Hawaii Department Of Education.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Honaunau Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Konawaena Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Konawaena High School
Public - 9 to 12
Ke Kula O Ehunuikaimalino
Public - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Honaunau Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Konawaena Middle School
Public6 to 8

Konawaena High School
Public9 to 12

Ke Kula O Ehunuikaimalino
PublicPK to 12

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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More information about 84-539 Telephone Exchange Road, Captain Cook, HI 96704

84-539 Telephone Exchange Road is a 9.9 ac of land for sale in Captain Cook, HI 96704. This property was listed for sale on September 5, 2025 by Hawaii Life, it's currently listed at $499,000. This listing's school district is Hawaii Department Of Education. Nearby schools include Honaunau Elementary School, Konawaena Middle School and Konawaena High School. 84-539 Telephone Exchange Road is a 2-bed, 1-bath, 814 sqft 9.9 ac of land built in 1975 on a 431,244 sq. ft. / 9.9 acres lot.

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