28-568 KAUPAKUEA HOMESTEAD RD, PEPEEKEO, HI 96783

Custom home on 20 acre cacao farm with ocean views & stream frontage

Listing Provided by: Salt Water Real Estate LLC
MLS #: 728236
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Description

Modern plantation style home built by R.K. Woods Construction on a rarely available 20 acre parcel. Bordered by Makea Stream, the property features gently sloping, cultivated land with established farm infrastructure, along with ocean and Mauna Kea views. Located in Pepeekeo just north of Hilo with convenient access to town, shopping, and services. With easy on grade access from the carport, the home is elevated by post and pier footings and oriented to capture trade wind breezes through walls of windows and sliding doors for ambient cooling. The open great room features vaulted 9' ceilings, while a split floor plan places the guest bedroom and full bath adjacent to the main living space. Quality interior finishes include custom koa cabinetry, solid granite counters, eucalyptus robusta floor and ceilings, and porcelain tile bathroom floors. An office with a shoji door and lanai glass slider can serve as an additional guest room. The primary suite is located at the far end with a private entrance to a lanai that begins at the living room and wraps around the suite, separated from the office by a well-sized laundry room. The primary bedroom includes a walk-in closet and a pass-through bathroom with dual vanities and a marble tiled shower between. Two exterior access points include a glass slider to the lanai and a second door through the bathroom, useful when coming in from working on the property. High speed internet and county water are in place, along with an owned 17 panel grid-tied PV system and EV charging. This is the established home of Mauna Kea Cacao LLC, a working farm with approximately 1300 cacao trees. A transferable agricultural tourism permit issued by the County allows farm tours, chocolate tastings, and on site retail, along with separate parking for tours. Business available separately. Additional improvements include a covered carport with storage area, a cacao storage shed with loading dock, a tractor shed, gazebo, and tour parking.

Property Details

Price: $1,750,000
Sold Price:
Address: 28-568 KAUPAKUEA HOMESTEAD RD, PEPEEKEO, HI 96783
Ownership: Full
Status: Active
Category: Residential
Type:

Total Bedrooms: 2
Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Baths: 2
Living Area: 1,705 Square Feet

Listed by: Salt Water Real Estate LLC
Year Built: 2016
Levels: One

Features and Amenities

Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), High Ceilings
Exterior Features: Lighting
View: Forest, Mountain(s), Ocean, Ocean Horizon, Pasture, Sunrise
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Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Microwave Hood, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
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Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Security: Closed Circuit Camera(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Laundry:
Garage Spaces:
Carport Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Attached, Covered, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)
Additional Structures: Gazebo, Greenhouse
Home Warranty:

Community Information

Project Name:
Subdivision Name: KAUPAKUEA FARMS SUBDIVISION
Association Fee: $0 Monthly
Stories:
Year Established:
Lava Zone: 8
Flood Zone: X

Land Information

Lot Size: 873,814 Square Feet
Waterfront:
Land Lease Rent:
Lease Type:
Land Tenure: Fee Simple
Lot Features: Cleared, Farm, Grassy, See Remarks, Wooded
Frontage Type: Stream/Canal
Roads: County, Paved
Roads Frontage Type: Road/Street
Zoning: A-20a
Horse Amenities:

Additional Details

Assessed Tax Value: $827,400
Annual Tax: $3,822
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Lot: 31
Tax Block:

Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Other, Phone Available, Underground Utilities, Water Available
Cooling:
Heating:
Sewer: Cesspool
Water: Public
Solid Waste Disposal: Private Contractor

First Listed March 29, 2026, 11:25 am
Last Updated April 3, 2026, 10:35 am
Listing Conditions: Fee Simple, Standard
Property Condition:
Financial Info Available:

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