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Unique custom designed home with many upgrades located in the nicer area of Fern Forest. Granite countertops, custom wood cabinets, and stainless steel appliances in the kitchen. Hardwood floors in great room, kitchen and half bath. Carpet in the bedrooms. Ceramic tile floors in the main bathroom...

3 acre lot (approximately 348 ft. X 375 ft.) with 1 acre cleared and graded.  Located in Fern Forest Vacation Estates on Leila St. approximately 1 mile off of pavement.  Elevation is approximately 2000 ft. ASL.  Cool moderate climate good for coffee, tea, orchids and a number of other crops.  A 4...

Located on Keaau-Pahoa Rd. (Hwy. 130)  mauka side just before Paradise Dr. (right side coming from Kea'au). Well maintained home with tile floors.  The carport was enclosed to create a bonus room; currently used as a spare bedroom; enclosed without building permit.  Permitted living area is 1112 ...

Ainaloa estates is located about 16 miles from Hilo. Most lots are 12,000 sq.ft.;  there are a few larger and smaller lots at the ends of some blocks.  Data from Hawaii Information Sevice on 7/28/2009 Number of Active Listings: 62    Low List Price: $11,900    Highest List Price: $40,000 Pending ...

Market update for Hawaiian Paradise Park subdivision in Keaau, Hawaii. Data from Hawaii Information Service on 7/21/2009. Located near Hilo this 8800 lot subdivision is mostly 1 acre lots with a few 1/2 acre lots it is about 40% built out. Land: Number of Active Listings: 159   Lowest List Price:...

In Hawaii, most Heliconia species and hybrids are relatively easy to grow. These are tropical plants and most species prefer temperatures above 55F. Elevations below 2,000 ft. in Hawaii are optimum.  For those of us with mostly lava rock instead of soil, Heliconia are a good choice if you provide...

 Well maintained home with vaulted ceilings located in a quiet and desirable area of Fern Forest Vacation Estates. Spacious kitchen and dining area with ceramic tile floors. The living room and bedrooms have hardwood floors. Wood burning stove in the living room provides heat on cool winter night...

There are some vacant land lots on unpaved roads and mostly off grid that are selling for for below $12,000.  In Nanawale Estates (mostly 8,000 sq. ft. lots) the median land price is around $7500 with a few sales in the $2,000 to $5,000 range.  Eden Roc Estates is located about 18 miles from Hilo...