Active

Makoa Rd

Fern Forest HI 96785

130680 sq. ft.
Land
Currently for sale - view listing

Overview

Discover the perfect canvas for your Big Island dream in the serene Fern Forest Vacation Estates. This spacious 3-acre wooded lot on Makoa Road offers a peaceful, private retreat surrounded by native ‘ōhi‘a trees, lush ferns, and the vibrant rainforest character that defines Volcano. Fairly level topography provides many excellent spots for building your custom home, establishing a garden, or creating a sustainable off-grid haven. Nestled at a refreshing higher elevation, the property enjoys Volcano’s famously cool climate, misty mornings, and abundant natural beauty. It’s conveniently situated with good road access, just a short drive to Highway 11, Volcano Village’s shops, restaurants, farmer’s market, and the stunning landscapes of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Hilo is also within easy reach for the big box stores etc. Whether you envision a full-time family home, weekend getaway, or homestead with room to grow, this blank slate in a growing, established community presents an outstanding opportunity to own meaningful acreage in one of Hawai‘i’s most unique and inspiring areas. Fern Forest Vacation Estates (Mountain View/Volcano, HI), the primary ongoing community cost is the annual road maintenance fee, which is typically $190 per year Annual Road Maintenance: Managed by the Fern Forest Community Association, this fee is dedicated strictly to keeping the unpaved and paved roads accessible. SSPP (Special Sub-division Project Provisions) Fee: For prospective buyers of vacant 3-acre lots in this off-grid area, you may encounter an SSPP fee. This is an additional assessment from the local utility (HELCO) to help bring electrical poles and lines to un-serviced lots. Buyer and Buyer’s Agent to verify all utilities, zoning, and building requirements with Hawai‘i County. Buyer and Buyer’s Agent to confirm Flood Zone X, Lava Zone 3. Sold

Features

130680 sq. ft. lot size
Land

Property history for Makoa Rd

2026
Sold
$39,000
18 Jun 2026 by Howard Meguro, of Coldwell Banker Island Properties - Hilo
2026
Sold
$39,000
01 Jun 2026 by "Ted Stubbs, of Hawaii Home Store, Inc.
2026
Sold
$1,500
15 May 2026 by Katy Paun, of Equity Hawaii Real Estate LLC

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Local market activity for land plots in Fern Forest

In the last 12 months, 108 land plots similar to Makoa Rd, have been sold.

This represents a 17% increase in land plots sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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