What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
This home is completely off grid with solar panels and a honda generator back up wired in. Water is abundant with two 4,000 gallon catchment tanks. Gas refrigerator and gas range hook up. Hawaii tankless propane water heater has maximum efficiency with no pilot light necessary, hot water on demand.Property Description
Hale Ohia stands tall amidst an old growth ohia forest. Backing the forest reserve, this home provides ultimate peace and privacy. This custom home was built by the owners using ohia logs harvested from the house pad itself. The open floor plan and huge windows let in plenty of sunlight to this lovely 2 bedroom one bath home. A loft rests above the great room to be used as a bedroom, playroom or office space. Built with single wall construction, cedar tongue and groove siding is accented with black open beams. All of the uprights in this home are meticulously sanded and finished ohia poles. Mango framed glass french doors lead to a large lanai overlooking this beautifully landscaped 2 acres.Neighborhood Description
Private country living on this 2 acre parcel backed by forest reserve. The owner also owns each 2 acre parcel on either side, one of which was a functioning organic cash crop farm to the west of the home, and a rental unit to the east seperated by one of the 2 acre lots. Owners are willing to sell in any combination or all together making it an 8 acre estate.Market Area
20 miles of paved roads lead to the main town of Hilo (pop. approx 50,000) home to the University of Hawaii at Hilo, famous surf spot of Honolii and the nearest airport. Hilo is a family oriented town with plenty of aloha spirit alive and well. Access to all kinds of ocean sports, many ethnic restaurants and local famers markets make Hilo a quaint little town.School District
The Puna District is home to numerous small charter schools that range from Hawaiian Immersion to small rural one room school houses to online distance programs. Private schools are also available. Mountain View Elementary is about 6 miles from this home.Community
Puna is a colorful community of many cultures. Local farmers markets support farmers and artists alike. This is a university town with a diverse make up of young people, families and retirees.Location of Home or Land
Rural
Elevation of Home
Mountain
Air Quality
| Agriculture in Area | yes |
| Industry in Area | no |
| Air Pollution in Area | no |
| Pesticide Free | yes |
| Fragrance Free | yes |
| Cleaned with Green Products | yes |
Interior Environment
| Heating System | Other |
| Cooling System | Other |
| Ventilation System | Other |
| Whole House Filtration | None |
| Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
| Energy System | Off the Grid |
| Water System | Rain Water Collection |
| Wastewater System | Other |
Construction Information
| Exterior Finish | Wood |
| Interior Finish | Wood - Solid |
| Interior Paint | Other |
| Floor Material | Wood - Solid |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Window Material | Other |
| Insulation Material | Other |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | yes |
| Garage Type | carport_attached |
| Number of Cars | 2 |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
