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84-539 Telephone Exchange Rd

Captain Cook, HI 96704
  • $499,000
  • STATUS: Active
  • ON SITE: 99 Days
  • MLS #: 720943
UPDATED: 49 min ago
$499,000
  • 2
    BEDS
  • 9.9
    ACRES
  • 1
    BATHS
  • 0
    1/2 BATHS
  • 814
    SQFT
  • $613
    $/SQFT
Neighborhood:
Type:
Single-Family Home
Built:
1975
Area:

School Ratings & Info

Description

This is a leasehold property.This nearly 10 acre property offers the sustainable, off-grid lifestyle many dream of and now available for the first time on the market! Perfect for a family or individual seeking to live the farming lifestyle, it combines a solid home, income-producing orchards, and panoramic coastline views with year-round sunsets.The 2-bedroom, 1-bath 1975 home is well-built, with an additional large room (formerly an office, now storage), a separate carport and attached tool shed housing the off-grid system. A second detached structure provides a covered workspace and secure storage.Off-Grid Systems Include:* 2 catchment tanks: steel tank at the top of the property gravity-feeds the home and a second tank supplies the orchards* 6 PV panels* 2 Outback solar inverters & 2 Signature Solar EG4 batteries* Propane on-demand hot water, range, and refrigeratorThe property is fully fenced and thoughtfully laid out for farming and homesteading. Mature plantings include 2.5 acres of Kona coffee, lychee, and mixed crops ( *see attached fruit tree list ), plus two large vegetable garden plots, and areas previously planted with taro, sweet potato, and asparagus. With daily farmers markets nearby, there's ample opportunity to generate a comfortable income from the land.Located 1 mile up Telephone Exchange Road, directly above Pu'uhonua O Hnaunau, the property enjoys sweeping ocean views spanning from Kealakekua Bay to Hnaunau.This is a rare offering where sustainable living, income potential, privacy and breathtaking Kona coast scenery come together.The property overlooks Pu'uhonua O'Honaunau, The City Of Refuge; a National Historical Park, which is a culturally significant Hawai'i landmark. Other nearby beaches include Ho'okena, Manini, Ke'ei and Kealakekua Bay. * KSBE LH properties require a cash purchase and take approximately 6 months to Close escrow* Lease to 12/31/2055.

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84-539 Telephone Exchange Rd Captain Cook, HI 96704

  • Price: $499,000
  • Status: Active
  • On Site: 99 Days
  • Updated: 49 min ago
  • MLS #: 720943
2
Beds
1
Baths
0
½ Baths
9.9
Acres
814
SQFT
$613
$/SQFT
1975
Built
Neighborhood:
Honaunau Subdivision
Area:
South Kona
Property Description
This is a leasehold property.This nearly 10 acre property offers the sustainable, off-grid lifestyle many dream of and now available for the first time on the market! Perfect for a family or individual seeking to live the farming lifestyle, it combines a solid home, income-producing orchards, and panoramic coastline views with year-round sunsets.The 2-bedroom, 1-bath 1975 home is well-built, with an additional large room (formerly an office, now storage), a separate carport and attached tool shed housing the off-grid system. A second detached structure provides a covered workspace and secure storage.Off-Grid Systems Include:* 2 catchment tanks: steel tank at the top of the property gravity-feeds the home and a second tank supplies the orchards* 6 PV panels* 2 Outback solar inverters & 2 Signature Solar EG4 batteries* Propane on-demand hot water, range, and refrigeratorThe property is fully fenced and thoughtfully laid out for farming and homesteading. Mature plantings include 2.5 acres of Kona coffee, lychee, and mixed crops ( *see attached fruit tree list ), plus two large vegetable garden plots, and areas previously planted with taro, sweet potato, and asparagus. With daily farmers markets nearby, there's ample opportunity to generate a comfortable income from the land.Located 1 mile up Telephone Exchange Road, directly above Pu'uhonua O Hnaunau, the property enjoys sweeping ocean views spanning from Kealakekua Bay to Hnaunau.This is a rare offering where sustainable living, income potential, privacy and breathtaking Kona coast scenery come together.The property overlooks Pu'uhonua O'Honaunau, The City Of Refuge; a National Historical Park, which is a culturally significant Hawai'i landmark. Other nearby beaches include Ho'okena, Manini, Ke'ei and Kealakekua Bay. * KSBE LH properties require a cash purchase and take approximately 6 months to Close escrow* Lease to 12/31/2055.
Exterior Features

Carport Area Units Square Feet Exterior Area Units Square Feet Fencing Wire Garage Area Units Square Feet Parking Features Other Pool YN No Roofed Area Units Square Feet Topography Rolling Terrain View BayCoastlineForestGardenMountain(s)OceanOcean HorizonSunset

Interior Features

Bathrooms One Quarter 0 Bathrooms Three Quarter 0

Property Features

Agriculture Dedicated YN Yes Association Fee 0 Association Fee Frequency Monthly Common Interest None Elevation Units Feet Flood Zone X In Use As Short Term Vacation Rental YN No Land Tenure Leasehold Lava Zone 3 Listing Terms Cash Other Building Area Units Square Feet Ownership Full Property Sub Type Farm Roads Private Sewer Cesspool Solid Waste Disposal Other (remarks) Special Listing Conditions LeaseholdStandard Structures YN Yes Tax Annual Amount 4086.89 Tax Key 384005039 Tax Year 2024 Total Monthly Fees 0 Utilities Other Water Source Catchment Waterfront YN No Zoning A-5A

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