Discover the tranquility of country living in beautiful Papa?ikou, Hawai?i. This vacant land parcel offers a rare opportunity to build your home in a peaceful, quiet neighborhood while still enjoying the convenience of being minutes from historic Downtown Hilo. Shopping, dining, beaches, and everyday amenities are all a short drive away. Easily accessible from Hawai?i Belt Road (HI-19), this property blends proximity with privacy. The fronting parcel is currently vacant, and an active neighboring crop farm helps to preserve the area’s rural charm. A storage shed on site adds practicality as you plan your future build or begin revitalizing the land. A lush gulch and seasonal stream border the back of the property, offering natural beauty and a sense of seclusion. This area was once partially cleared and maintained, and with some thoughtful landscaping, could once again be an inviting space to explore or enjoy. A variety of vegetation still thrives in the gulch, including ?Ulu (breadfruit), Warabi (fiddlehead fern), green Ti leaf plants and more. Come experience the serenity of the countryside, where scenic surroundings and rich soil create a perfect foundation for your next venture.
Nestled in the lush, rolling hills above Pepe?ekeo, Kaupakuea Homestead offers an exceptional opportunity to cultivate both lifestyle and land. This gently sloped acreage is rich with fertile volcanic soil—ideal for farming, homesteading, or simply enjoying the natural abundance of East Hawai?i. Just 15 minutes from downtown Hilo, the property blends rural tranquility with convenient access to shopping, healthcare, schools, and other essential services. It’s a rare combination of peaceful seclusion and modern convenience. Whether you envision a working farm, a private retreat, or an off-grid lifestyle, this land offers the potential to bring your vision to life in one of Hilo’s most desirable agricultural settings. This gently sloped to rolling 20-acre parcel offers excellent solar exposure and a mild climate—featuring cool nights and warm, but not extreme, days. These ideal conditions support a wide range of uses, from grazing, orchards, and mixed farming to private estate homesites. Enjoy the freedom to build your dream home on spacious acreage with stunning ocean, mountain, or pastoral views. Whether you're looking to cultivate fruits and vegetables, start a sustainable farm, or simply enjoy a peaceful rural lifestyle, this land offers the space and setting to make it happen. Part of an HOA with low annual dues of $400. Utility and roadway easements in place.
Papaikou is located in Hawaii. Papaikou, Hawaii has a population of 873. Papaikou is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 21.39% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 25.67%.
The median household income in Papaikou, Hawaii is $64,063. The median household income for the surrounding county is $68,399 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Papaikou is 36.8 years.
The average high temperature in July is 81 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 63.1 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 141.7 inches per year, with 0 inches of snow per year.
