Puainako Ext Hilo, HI 96720

$6,340,000
Land

Property details

About Puainako Ext

Puainako Heights is a fee simple, residential development opportunity located approximately five miles above Hilo, on the Big Island of Hawaii.<br><br>The project is currently zoned for 440 units, in both single- and multi-family configurations. The number of allowed units may be increased to 820 with approval from the County.<br>The site encompasses approximately 130 usable acres and 57 separate tax parcels.<br>- State Land Use Designation is Urban<br>- County Zoning is RS-7.5, with 34 acres zoned RM-4<br>- 317 water meters are reserved for Puainako Heights through the Department of Water Supply<br><br>The property is in foreclosure, and presents a unique opportunity for an experienced real estate developer or long-term investor. Offered at roughly $50,00 per-acre, or $20,000 per-water-unit, the site may be developed as a fee simple neighborhood and/or build-to-rent community. The scarcity of development sites near Hilo, commitment of municipal water service, and proximity to Kona, should preserve and increase the value of Puainako Heights as a long-term asset.<br><br>Additionally, RM zoning allows the following uses:<br>- Single- or multi-family housing<br>- Adult day care homes<br>- Boarding facilities, rooming, or lodging houses<br>- Care homes, with a County Use Permit<br>- Community Buildings, as permitted in Hawaii County Code Section 25-4-11<br>- Day care centers, with a County Use Permit<br>- Group living facilities<br>- Medical clinics, with a County Use Permit<br>- Meeting facilities<br>- Short-term vacation rentals, within a condominium property regime<br><br>Due to the Puainako Heights' status as the subject of a foreclosure action, the Court of the Third Circuit requires property-specific disclosures to be made to potential Buyers. Disclosures are available to interested parties.

Highlights

Home typeVacant Land
StatusActive
MLS #716708

Summary

  • MLS Number: 716708
  • Office Name: RE/MAX Properties
  • Office Phone: (808) 960-3138

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Aug 23, 2017
Home Sold
$269,833,500
Aug 23, 2017
Home Sold
$269,833,500
Aug 23, 2017
Home Sold
$269,833,500
Aug 23, 2017
Home Sold
$269,833,500
Aug 23, 2017
Home Sold
$269,833,500
Aug 23, 2017
Home Sold
$269,833,500
Aug 23, 2017
Home Sold
$269,833,500
Aug 23, 2017
Home Sold
$269,833,500
Aug 23, 2017
Home Sold
$269,833,500
Aug 23, 2017
Home Sold
$269,833,500

Tax history

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History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

5

Waiakea Elementary School

Public District PK-5

1.4 mi

180 W Puainako St

9

Ernest Bowen Desilva Elementary School

Public District PK-6

1.9 mi

278 Ainako Ave

8

Waiakeawaena Elementary School

Public District PK-5

1.9 mi

2420 Kilauea Ave

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $73,449. The most common annual income of people living in Hilo, HI is between $35k-100k. Most families are married, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

5%
<35k
66%
35k-100k
27%
100k-200k
2%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

25%
Single, No Kids
7%
Single, with Kids
44%
Married, No Kids
24%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

11%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
12%
18-34 yrs old
40%
35-64 yrs old
31%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Symphony or OperaSymphony or Opera
  • PGA/LPGAPGA/LPGA
  • Hiking/backpackingHiking/backpacking

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Chico'sChico's
  • Nordstrom RackNordstrom Rack
  • Stein MartStein Mart

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Boston MarketBoston Market
  • Bonefish GrillBonefish Grill
  • ChipotleChipotle

What do the neighbors drive?

  • VolvoVolvo
  • CadillacCadillac
  • MazdaMazda

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Talk/PersonalityTalk/Personality
  • ClassicalClassical
  • RockRock
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Living in Hilo, HI

About Puainako Ext

This home is located at Puainako Ext in Hilo, HI and zip code 96720. Features: 0 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since December 19, 2024 and is currently priced at $6,340,000.

The number of homes for sale in Hilo, HI increased by 21.2% between December and January 2025. In January 2025, listings were on the market for 212 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $625,000.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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