Copy and paste video link: https://1drv. ms/v/c/c2b9eaaee683ab7c/IQBGrcHub3-4RaMjbu99P4DoASAj22vn2-ilrSxNf4C_1k0?e=EGkbi9 Located in the desirable Kealakekua area just south of Kailua-Kona, this 5.28-acre parcel offers expansive Pacific Ocean views — and much of the preliminary work toward building has already been completed. - 2024 survey completed - Main residence + ohana plans approved by Hawaiʻi County - Project declaration completed - Active permits — no construction has started - Although the builder and contractors have been named, it is possible for the new owner to change them or switch to Owner Builder. For a buyer ready to build, this represents a significant head start and eliminates many of the preliminary steps and waiting involved in getting a project to this stage. Positioned near the end of Alaula Road, the property offers a peaceful setting while remaining less than two miles from shopping, dining and the famous Captain Cook Monument Trail. Keauhou and Keauhou Bay are less than eight miles away. Parcels this size in this area are rarely available. Property highlights: 5.28 acres Expansive Pacific Ocean views Approx. 1,160–1,240 ft elevation Gently sloping land Mango + coconut treesAG-5A zoning Lava Zone 3 Approx. 45 inches annual rainfall Power nearby Access to County water meter * The elevation provides a comfortable climate with excellent potential for a private homesite, orchard, small farm or tropical retreat. AG-5A zoning offers potential for residential and agricultural uses, subject to applicable County and State requirements. * The property has access to a County water meter; however, the meter is not currently operable and additional installation or connection costs may apply. There is no public sewer, so the buyer will be responsible for installing an approved individual wastewater system. This property has so much to offer!
Vacant landProperty Type
5.28 acresLot Size
$132,386Price/Acres
Listed by Teena Genge• United Country Real Estate-Hawaii Lifestyle Properties, LLC
Kealakekua, located between Kailua-Kona and Hōnaunau, is a coastal and rural Captain Cook neighborhood with a working harbor and steep volcanic slopes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the junction of Hawaiʻi Belt Road (HI-11) and Nāpō‘opo‘o Road, where roadside fruit stands, small cafés, and ocean-view pullouts set an unhurried rhythm. Plantation-era cottages and low-slung homes sit among coffee trees and lava rock walls, with mauka-to-makai views shaping daily routes. Kealakekua Bay and its marine sanctuary define the shoreline, with clear water and cliff-backed coves. Community touchstones include Kona Coffee Living History Farm, Manago Hotel Restaurant, and the Kona Historical Society’s H.N. Greenwell Store Museum. Trails and historic sites add a strong sense of place without feeling staged.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Interior features
Virtual tour available
Exterior features
Stone fencing
Dead-end lot
Wooded setting
Gentle slope terrain
Elevation around 1,160 ft
Home design
Fee simple ownership
Zoned A-5A
Lava zone 3
Utilities
Fiber-optic and satellite internet available
Electricity and phone service available
No municipal water (water not available)
Septic tank
Solid waste handled by private contractor
Paved road access
Sale and tax history for 81-5534 Alaula Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
HI Information Service #731921
Jul 10, 2026
Listed
$699,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,168 (+4.4%)
$169,400 + $182,200
$351,600
2024
$1,119 (+1.0%)
$167,400 + $174,000
$341,400
2023
$1,108 (+1.6%)
$167,400 + $174,000
$341,400
2022
$1,091 (+4.4%)
$167,400 + $164,100
$331,500
2021
$1,045 (−68.4%)
$166,600 + $155,200
$321,800
2020
$3,303 (+1,503.3%)
$166,600 + $145,800
$312,400
2019
$206 (+3.0%)
$157,600 + $140,000
$297,600
2018
$200
$113,200 + $116,200
$229,400
2017
$200 (+81.8%)
$113,200 + $109,500
$222,700
2016
$110 (−69.3%)
$113,200 + $103,000
$216,200
2014
$358 (+8.4%)
$107,000 + $90,900
$197,900
2013
$330 (+20.9%)
$107,000 + $90,900
$197,900
2012
$273
$109,100 + $83,000
$192,100
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
9,975 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1962
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,116
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,116
Year built
1962
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hawaii County
APN
3810070370000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.
A-5A
Agricultural District - 5 Acres
The A (agricultural) district provides for agricultural and very low density agriculturally-based residential use, encompassing rural areas of good to marginal agricultural and grazing land, forest land, game habitats, and areas where urbanization is not found to be appropriate. A-5a is an agricultural district with a minimum building site area of 5 acres.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Kennel
Veterinary clinic
Agriculture-Cropland
Agriculture-Pastureland
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Fire Factor
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Heat Factor
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Wind Factor
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1/10 Air Factor
Minimal risk of unhealthy air over next 30 years
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Historical weather
Kealakekua, HI • 96750
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 7.1 hours in
June and 5.3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
7.1 hrs
5.3 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 81-5534 Alaula Rd
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $475,000 and $2,070,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $475K to $2.1M.