Fern Forest Vacation Estates Land for Sale

Fern Forest Vacation Estates Land for Sale

**Discover Fern Forest Vacation Estates: Your Slice of Paradise in Volcano, Hawaii**

Nestled in the heart of Volcano, Hawaii, Fern Forest Vacation Estates offers a unique opportunity to embrace the beauty of the Hawaiian landscape while enjoying the tranquility of a close-knit community. This enchanting neighborhood is characterized by lush foliage, towering trees, and the soothing sounds of nature, making it an ideal retreat for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Fern Forest is renowned for its stunning natural surroundings, including the nearby Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, where you can explore breathtaking volcanic landscapes, hike through lush rainforests, and witness the awe-inspiring power of nature. The climate here is mild and inviting, allowing residents to enjoy outdoor activities year-round, from hiking and biking to stargazing under clear, expansive skies.

The community is perfect for vacationers and those seeking a permanent residence alike, with a variety of land parcels available for sale. Whether you dream of building a cozy cabin tucked away in the trees or a modern home that captures the essence of island living, Fern Forest Vacation Estates offers the perfect canvas for your vision.

With a welcoming atmosphere and a strong sense of community, Fern Forest is not just a place to live; it’s a lifestyle. Immerse yourself in the rich culture of Hawaii, indulge in local cuisine, and connect with friendly neighbors who share your appreciation for this remarkable environment. Discover your dream property in Fern Forest Vacation Estates today and start living the Hawaiian dream!

Newest Fern Forest Vacation Estates Land for Sale

$50,000
731255 MLS ⋅ ['Fee Simple'] Tenure
Discovered the possibilities on this 3-acre vacant parcel in Fern Forest Estates. This property is located on a paved road, allowing for convenient access to Highway 11. This property is in a lightly wooded setting that balances privacy with ease of development. Whether envisioning a Custom home, weekend retreat, or an off-grid homestead, this spacious lot provides a beautiful canvas in the cool, lush environment of the Volcano.

Kahaualea Rd, VOLCANO

Listing courtesy of Lei Po'o Real Estate LLC.

$42,000
732110 MLS ⋅ ['Fee Simple'] Tenure
Discover the perfect canvas for your Big Island dream in the serene Fern Forest Vacation Estates. This spacious 3-acre wooded lot on Makoa Road offers a peaceful, private retreat surrounded by native ‘ōhi‘a trees, lush ferns, and the vibrant rainforest character that defines Volcano. Fairly level topography provides many excellent spots for building your custom home, establishing a garden, or creating a sustainable off-grid haven. Nestled at a refreshing higher elevation, the property enjoys Volcano’s famously cool climate, misty mornings, and abundant natural beauty. It’s conveniently situated with good road access, just a short drive to Highway 11, Volcano Village’s shops, restaurants, farmer’s market, and the stunning landscapes of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Hilo is also within easy reach for the big box stores etc. Whether you envision a full-time family home, weekend getaway, or homestead with room to grow, this blank slate in a growing, established community presents an outstanding opportunity to own meaningful acreage in one of Hawai‘i’s most unique and inspiring areas. Fern Forest Vacation Estates (Mountain View/Volcano, HI), the primary ongoing community cost is the annual road maintenance fee, which is typically $190 per year Annual Road Maintenance: Managed by the Fern Forest Community Association, this fee is dedicated strictly to keeping the unpaved and paved roads accessible. SSPP (Special Sub-division Project Provisions) Fee: For prospective buyers of vacant 3-acre lots in this off-grid area, you may encounter an SSPP fee. This is an additional assessment from the local utility (HELCO) to help bring electrical poles and lines to un-serviced lots. Buyer and Buyer’s Agent to verify all utilities, zoning, and building requirements with Hawai‘i County. Buyer and Buyer’s Agent to confirm Flood Zone X, Lava Zone 3. Sold

Makoa Rd, VOLCANO

Listing courtesy of Okura Realty.

$46,000
731920 MLS ⋅ ['Fee Simple'] Tenure
Enjoy the cool climate of the Volcano area. Rare square shape lot adds privacy from neighbors. Make reasonable offer. No staking or survey by sellers.

Ala Naulani Rd, VOLCANO

Listing courtesy of Century 21 Homefinders of Hawaii.

$60,000
731987 MLS ⋅ ['Fee Simple'] Tenure
Located on the first road in the subdivision, this property is just a few minutes from paved Ala Kapena (Captain's) Drive, offering convenient access while maintaining a private setting. 3 acres of vacant land on Leila Road in Fern Forest Vacation Estates. The parcel is covered with mature native forest, including ʻōhiʻa trees and other native vegetation, providing a blank canvas for future development.

Leila Rd, VOLCANO

Listing courtesy of Savio Realty Ltd. - Puna Office.

$69,000
731862 MLS ⋅ ['Fee Simple'] Tenure
Rare opportunity to own a desirable 3-acre square corner lot in Fern Forest Vacation Estates! This spacious parcel offers dual road frontage, a versatile layout, and plenty of room to build your dream home while enjoying privacy and Hawai'i's beautiful natural surroundings. Conveniently located between Hilo and Volcano, this property is an excellent opportunity for those seeking space, tranquility, and future potential. Elevation is approximately 1,900ft. Power poles are already installed and power is available via SSPP. PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS: -Rare square corner 3 acre lot -Dual road frontage -Power is available via SSPP -Road is graded but wide and well maintained

Apuakehau Rd, VOLCANO

Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Island Properties - Hilo.

$48,000
731701 MLS ⋅ ['Fee Simple'] Tenure
Beautiful 3 acre vacant and wooded lot, ready for your dream home in Fern Forest Vacation Estates. *Property has already been staked by a licensed surveyor.* The property is located less than a mile from pavement, and consists of mostly native Ohia trees and ferns. The parcel is a vacant wooded lot, offering lovely forest views, habitat for native birds, and peaceful surroundings if you wish to develop while keeping some of the native forest intact. Fern Forest Vacation Estates is conveniently located about 35 minutes from Hilo and 15 minutes from Volcano Village where you can find gas, groceries, shops, post office, school, restaurants, Volcano National Park, fire station and more. Please visit http://fernforestcommunityassociation.com/ for more information on the community. Fern Forest Vacation Estates has yearly road maintenance fees of approximately $200 per year, but no CC&Rs. *Beautiful native forest hides some of the topography and care should be used when entering the property. *Property is vacant land, and no guarantee can be made as to the topography of the subject lot. *Utilities are not currently established on the property but overhead electric is available HELCO via pole number 18. One-time SSPP fee (per HELCO) is $2,844. *Future water is through rain catchment. Future wastewater is through private septic system. Since some info is provided by third parties, no guarantee or warranty is provided on this listing information. Buyers and their agent must independently verify any and all info that they deep material or important in their making an offer or in the price offered.

Makoa Rd, VOLCANO

Listing courtesy of Equity Hawaii Real Estate LLC.

$40,000
731733 MLS ⋅ ['Fee Simple'] Tenure
Three raw acres in Fern Forest Vacation Estates, set in the cool, Hapu`u fern-laced uplands between Mountain View and Volcano Village. This agriculturally zoned parcel on Kaleponi Drive sits high enough to keep the Big Island's coastal heat at a comfortable distance — misty mornings, ʻŌhiʻa and Hāpuʻu fern crowding the forest floor, and rainfall steady enough that little needs tending once it's in the ground. The lot is unimproved, with no driveway or clearing yet cut, which means the next owner decides what comes first: a homestead built from scratch, a working farm or orchard, or simply three acres held quietly while the rest of upper Puna grows into itself. There's no traditional HOA in Fern Forest — no CC&Rs, no architectural review. Instead, the Fern Forest Community Association collects a modest annual road maintenance assessment to keep the subdivision's graded roads passable, and overhead power is available nearby through HELCO's SSPP program. Water comes by catchment, wastewater by septic — the standard utility profile for this part of the island, and one well understood by Fern Forest's deep base of homestead and off-grid buyers. Volcano Village — grocery, coffee, dining, a post office, and the Cooper Center's weekly farmers markets — is a short drive out, with Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park just beyond it. Hilo, with full shopping, hospital, and airport access, is about 45 minutes down the mountain. This competitively priced three-acre parcel is currently available in Fern Forest — straightforward land, in a community that knows exactly what to do with it. Agents and Buyers must independently verify any information they deem material or important to their purchase or any price offered or accepted.

11-2534 Kaleponi Dr, VOLCANO

Listing courtesy of Private Listings by Harold X Clarke.

$280,000
731567 MLS ⋅ ['Fee Simple'] Tenure
An exceptional opportunity, this property offers a blend of modern comfort meets country privacy. Nestled on 3 acres, this property has been recently remodeled with care, giving it an undeniably new and clean feel throughout. The main structure boasts 1,300 sq ft of living space, featuring 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, & dedicated office space. Attached is a spacious 1,200 sq ft Ohana unit equipped with 2 bedrooms & 1 bathroom. Detailed throughout with intricate, hand-selected pieces for lighting, faucets, & cabinetry. The beautifully landscaped grounds featuring a circular driveway secured by an electric gate. Enjoy an abundance of mature flora including lemon, tangerine, banana, gardenia, pink hibiscus, and vibrant monstera. For those with a green thumb, an additional large structure in the back stands ready, previously utilized for agricultural growing. Original blueprint plans are available. The buyer may have the opportunity to pursue permitting and legalization of existing structures through the county. Property Features & Infrastructure Reference Acreage: 3 Acres Main: 1,300 sq. ft. | 2 BR / 1 BA + Office Attached Ohana: 1,200 sq. ft. | 2 BR / 1 BA Additional Large agricultural growing structure Covered open area garage Power/Utilities: 6kW Solar/Photovoltaic system/100 gallon Propane tank Washer/Dryer hookups for small RV style washer/dryer, washer included Water System: 10,000-gallon catchment tank (installed in 2023) paired with a whole-home water filtration system & UV light water purifier. Notice regarding property contents: Approximately 1,000 tires are located on the back portion of the property. These tires will remain on-site post-closing, and the buyer will assume full responsibility for their recycled use, relocation, disposal, or removal at their own expense. Buyer to perform due diligence regarding the potential for permitting and legalization through the county

11-2510 Kaleponi Dr, VOLCANO

Listing courtesy of Bizwala.

$59,000
731323 MLS ⋅ ['Fee Simple'] Tenure
Beautiful 3 acre parcel located in Fern Forest Vacation Estates in the Volcano area. Situated on Ala Naulani Road between Ohialani Road and Kaleponi Road, this property offers a peaceful native forest setting with plenty of privacy and natural beauty. Unlike many of the long, narrow lots commonly found in the area, this parcel is one of the more desirable square-shaped lots, offering a more practical layout and added flexibility for future use. The property remains completely uncleared, allowing the next owner to thoughtfully shape the land while preserving the surrounding native forest. Fern Forest Vacation Estates is known for its quiet, rural atmosphere, cool elevation, and lush surroundings. Whether you are looking for a future homesite, private retreat, or long-term land investment, this 3 acre parcel offers a great opportunity to own a spacious piece of Hawaiʻi Island. Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Buyer and buyers agent to do their own due diligence on all pertinent facts.

Ala Naulani Rd, VOLCANO

Listing courtesy of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Hank Correa Realty.

$42,000
730803 MLS ⋅ ['Fee Simple'] Tenure
Winding driveway adds privacy that leads you to a cleared house site area. Several nice ornamental flowering plants and a few small banana trees. Enjoy the cool climate of the Volcano area. Unpermitted storage area also on the property. Property recently staked.

Omeka Rd, VOLCANO

Listing courtesy of Century 21 Homefinders of Hawaii.

$170,000
731135 MLS ⋅ ['Fee Simple'] Tenure
Rare square 3 acres in "upcountry" Fern Forest. Owner has approved plans for a HPM PUA MALIA style 1,716 sq ft 3 bedroom 3 bathroom home with carport and storage . Property is fenced, with entry gate, surveyed, includes septic with leach field, graded housepad, electric poles and 10,000 gal catchment. Includes an easy access cave at driveway entry that would make a great wine cellar. Situated at elevation of 2,400 ' above sea level, Fully insurable lava zone 3.

Noe Kuahiwi Rd, VOLCANO

Listing courtesy of Hilo Bay Realty LLC.

$75,000
731006 MLS ⋅ ['Fee Simple'] Tenure
A CHOICE 3 ACRE SQUARE LOT APPROXIMATE 348 FT BY 375 FT WITH LUSH NATIVE LANDSCAPE OF OHIA TREES AND HAPUU FERNS. DESIRABLE LOCATION PERFECT TO BUILD A NEW CUSTOM HOME PLUS A WAREHOUSE AND WORKSHOP. PLANT YOUR GARDENS AND ORCHARDS AS YOU LIVE OFF THE LAND FOR SUSTAINABLE ISLAND LIVING. APPROXIMATE 15 MINUTE DRIVE TO THE VOLCANO NATIONAL PARK, RESTAURANTS AND HARDWARE STORE. FOR MORE SUBDIVISION INFORMATION GO TO HTTP://FERNFORESTCOMMUNITYASSOCIATION.COM OR CALL 808 968-9070

Noe Kuahiwi Rd, VOLCANO

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Properties.

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