18-Acre Ranch with a large Barn on the Edge of Hilo Forest Reserve & Aleamai Stream
Escape to your own private slice of Hawai?i Island on this rare, approximately 18-acre ranch property in Papaikou with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean and Hilo town. Tucked at the end of Kaieie Road and bordering the lush Hilo Forest Reserve, this property offers privacy, space, and a beautiful connection to nature—yet is still within easy driving distance of Hilo’s shops, schools, and services.
Property Highlights
• Approx. 18 acres of usable/agricultural land (buyer to verify)
• Existing barn – ideal for equipment, storage, livestock shelter, or future farm operations
• Catchment system – uses roof of barn to catch and store water in a 3,000 gallon water tank
• Solar Electric – off-grid 24kW solar electric system in-place with a 44.4kW battery bank and a 12kW propane backup generator to ensure you continue to enjoy life during inclement weather and nighttime. Charge your electric vehicle for free.
• Hydroelectric – the ranch has a 200’ drop in elevation from top to bottom, making it an excellent hydroelectric site
• Satellite Internet – Starlink provides excellent internet service for streaming, downloads and video conference calls
• Bordering Hilo Forest Reserve – a stunning, natural backdrop with towering trees and native animals and vegetation that encompasses 64,000 acres. Established in 1905.
• Bordering Spring Fed Aleamai Stream – the sound of flowing water and a lush riparian setting enhance the tropical feel. Swim in a pond with a small waterfall. Picnic next to the stream in the shade of a huge eucalyptus tree.
• Quiet, end-of-the-road location – privacy and seclusion with no through traffic
• Gentle terrain – potential for pasture, orchard, gardens, or a small-scale farm with deep soil
• Cooler, mauka climate – enjoy comfortable temperatures and regular trade winds. Ranch is at 1200’ elevation and typically 5-10 degrees cooler than the town of Hilo. Air conditioning is not needed. Enjoy fresh air with a tropical breeze with temperatures ranging from 60 degrees at night (winter) to 78 degrees in the daytime (summer).
• Barn – 60’ x 60’ concrete pad with 40’x60’ enclosed. Has an electric washing machine and gas dryer, plus gas water heater.
• Propane – 250 gallons of propane storage available
• Hurricanes - the island of Hawaii has not been hit by a hurricane in modern recorded history (before 1950).
Lifestyle & Potential Uses
• Create your gentleman’s ranch or hobby farm with room for horses, cattle, or other livestock
• Develop a tropical orchard (bananas, citrus, cacao, coffee, ?ulu, etc., as allowed and feasible)
• Build your future home or off-grid retreat (subject to county permits, utilities, and buyer due diligence)
• Enjoy hiking, birdwatching, and nature exploration right from your own property line next to the forest reserve
• Use the barn as a base for agricultural operations, workshop space, guest quarters or storage
Location
• Situated in Papaikou, a picturesque area just north of Hilo
• A short drive (8 miles) to Hilo town for shopping, dining, medical facilities, and schools
• Convenient access to coastal scenic routes, waterfalls, and beaches along the Hamakua coast
Important Notes
• Buyer and buyer’s agent to verify all information, including acreage, zoning, utilities, permitting, access, and any development potential with the appropriate county and state agencies.
• Property being sold as-is.