Proven short-term rental in Fern Forest! This 1-bed, 1-bath yurt (797 sq ft, built 2012, sleeps 4) sits on 3 lush acres of native ohia and ferns. Operated as a Guest Favourite Airbnb (4.91★, 359 reviews under current host) — full kitchen, washer/dryer, 500 mb fiber wifi, and a private covered lanai surrounded by rainforest. Catchment water with filtration. Holds an ACTIVE Nonconforming Use Certificate for vacation rental use — grandfathered rights that cannot be created new in this Ag zone, and they transfer to the buyer (buyer re-registers TVR within 90 days of closing). 15 min to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, 30 min to Hilo. 2026 gross tracking ~$40K annualized.
Section 1, located between Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and the Puna District, is a rural and forested Fern Forest neighborhood with lava-rock lots and a canopy of ʻōhiʻa and hapuʻu ferns. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Highway 11 corridor near the Fern Forest Road junction, where small roadside stands, mailboxes, and service pull-offs set a practical, off-the-grid rhythm. Homes tend toward modest cabins and single-story builds tucked into dense greenery, with long driveways and minimal street lighting. Rainy afternoons and birdsong shape daily routines, and the air often carries a cool, upland feel. Weekend errands and casual meetups orbit local stops such as Kilauea Lodge, Volcano Garden Arts, and the Volcano Art Center.
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Market insights
11-2195 Kaleponi Dr · $325,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 92 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.4%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$325,000
Median sale price in this area is $497,970. (53% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
21% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
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Living
Dining
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Exterior features
Agriculture-dedicated land
Graded, unpaved roads
Utilities
Electricity available
Cesspool
Catchment water
County solid waste disposal at no charge
HOA & community
Association fee of $16.67
Other
Currently used as a short-term vacation rental
Electricity and solar
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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-3a is an agricultural district with a minimum building site area of 3 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
Jun 6, 2019 • Final
Plumbing residential
Construct a new single-family home with a living room, kitchen, bathroom, and covered lanai. Install a gas on-demand water heater as part of a solar water heating system. Install a new detached water catchment tank.
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Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
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
Mountain View, HI • 96785
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Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 1% for direct sun exposure in Mountain View. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 11-2195 Kaleponi Dr
$324,423
$577 under list price of $325K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $195K to $384K.