You'll be charmed by this thoughtfully designed custom home nestled in the `ohia and hapuu fern forest at a cool 3500' elevation in magical Volcano. The 3 bedroom, 3 bath home shines with pride of ownership. High ceilings visually enlarge the interior spaces and each room features large windows to artfully frame the forest. Fully licensed as a successful Vacation Rental, the property offers options for full or parttime living or continuing as a rental investment. Privately located on just under a half acre in Mauna Loa Estates, it's a short jaunt to the heart of Volcano Village with restaurants, shops, art galleries, & the Farmer's Market at Cooper Center. Both the Hawaii Volcanoes National park & Volcano Golf Course are 10 minutes away, and the county seat of Hilo is less than 30 miles away for additional shopping & services plus the University of Hawaii at Hilo and Hilo Airport. Home Features:- The Great Room provides a generous space for gathering around the gas fireplace, plus an upholstered window seat for relaxing & reading- The Dining Area, well-appointed Kitchen with pantry and a built-in Work Space complete the Great Room layout- The Primary Bedroom with adjacent full bath is across the hall from the laundry / storage room- A large covered deck connects the front and rear sections of the home and is perfect for outdoor dining, an alternative gathering space or just relaxing & listening to the birds- The rear section of the home features two private and spacious en suite bedrooms, each with a full bath, private entrance and extraordinary forest views - Easy care laminate & ceramic tiled flooring throughout The home's exterior, trim & decks were repainted in 2018-2019On demand Rinnai gas water heaterNew GE Washer & Dryer in 2025The 9900 gallon catchment tank with UV, sediment & carbon filters was outfitted with a new liner, pump & pressure tank in 2023High Speed Fiber Optic internet
| MLS # | 731996 |
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| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active |
| Year | 2008 |
| Days On Site | 30 |
| Listing Provided By | NextHome Paradise Realty | Cindy Whittemore |
| Bed(s) | 3 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 3 Total |
| SQ Feet | 1,469 |
| Zoning | RS-20 |
| Acreage | 0.46 |
| Property View | Forest |
| Property | 6202 |
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| State | HI |
|---|---|
| City | Volcano |
| Zip Code | 96785 |
| Area | Big Island |
| Community Name | MAUNA LOA ESTATES |
| Listing VS Median (in MAUNA LOA ESTATES) | |
Price: $649,000 low | high Med: $507,000 sqft: 1,469 low | high Med: 1,187 $ / sqft: $442 low | high Med: $461 On site: 30 low | high Med: 158 | |
| State | HI |
|---|---|
| City | Volcano |
| Zip Code | 96785 |
| Area | Big Island |
| Community Name | MAUNA LOA ESTATES |
| Listing VS Median (in MAUNA LOA ESTATES) | |
Price: $649,000 low | high Med: $507,000 sqft: 1,469 low | high Med: 1,187 $ / sqft: $442 low | high Med: $461 On site: 30 low | high Med: 158 | |