Beautiful newly built, off-grid modern wood cabin situated on 3 acres of fee-simple land in Fern Forest Vacation Estates, Puna, Hawaii. This private property offers a peaceful wooded setting with forested frontage, a gravel driveway and house pad, and a well-maintained gravel road extending approximately 300 feet from the paved road. The cabin measures approximately 25 × 16 feet, with a 13 × 16-foot loft, providing approximately 608 sq. ft. of combined floor area based on the dimensions provided. The home features brand-new appliances, including a gas stove, refrigerator, microwave, gas dryer, and gas instant water heater. There is also excellent potential to add a large lanai and further customize the property to your vision. The off-grid infrastructure includes a rain-catchment water system with a 2,500-gallon polyurethane water tank, eight 500-watt solar panels, a 5 kW solar battery, and a 3 kW smart inverter. The property also features a metal roof and rooftop solar system. Enjoy the peaceful elevated Fern Forest setting surrounded by natural beauty and mature forest. The property is approximately a 10-minute drive to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and offers convenient access to Highway 11, Hilo, and other surrounding areas. Property Is Non-Permitted. Buyer is required to do their own due-diligence. Other terms acceptable: Unconventional, Hard Money Loans.
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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Loft space
Single wall construction
New construction
Owned solar installed in 2025
Unpermitted improvements noted
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1 full bathroom
Kitchen
Gas cooktop
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Heating & cooling
Tankless water heater
Exterior features
450 roofed area
Level topography
Farm and wooded interior lot
Elevation around 2700 ft
Agriculture-dedicated land
Home design
Wood frame construction
Parking
Unassigned parking
Construction
Wood frame
New construction
Utilities
Photovoltaic power system (solar)
Electricity available
Phone available
Catchment water system
Cesspool sewer
No solid waste disposal service
Internet via fiber-optic and satellite
HOA & community
Association fee of $200
Other
Fee simple land tenure
Zoned A-3A
Located in Lava Zone 3
Private unpaved road access
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Last updated by owner on Aug 28, 2026.
A-3A
Agricultural District - 3 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-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
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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1/10 Air Factor
Minimal risk of unhealthy air over next 30 years
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Volcano, HI • 96785
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Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 1% for direct sun exposure in Volcano. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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