$8,999 REDUCED! 1 acre (FS) buildable land, Eden Roc Subdivision, Big Island in Hilo, Hawaii

1 acre buildable land, Eden Roc Subdivision, Big Island, #3-1-1-78-02REDUCED to $xxxx (from $25K, $31K)ABOUT EDEN ROCEden Roc Estates is on the Big Island of Hawaii between Hilo and Volcano, near the village of Mt. View. This 2,000 acre subdivision has about 1,800 beautifully wooded one acre parcels with only 210 built on. Lots are now available and selling for as little as $29,000 cash.Eden Roc Estates is about 18 miles from Hilo (population 60,000). The topography of Eden Roc Estates is mostly level covered with native Ohia trees, Hapu' ferns, and bamboo orchids. The elevation at Eden Roc Estates is between 1,600 and 1,900 feet above sea level. The average rainfall is about 180 inches per year. There are schools and shopping in Mt. View, Keaau, and Hilo, and a hospital and airport in Hilo.FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSWhat about the active volcano?Eden Roc Estates is in Volcanic Risk Zone #3. This is the same as Mt. View, Keaau and Hilo. Homeowners insurance is available for Eden Roc and conventional lenders will loan on houses here.What is the topography of Eden Roc Estates?The land in Eden Roc is generally level with a few inches of soil covering undulating pahoehoe lava. The foliage is mostly native Ohia trees and hapu ferns with some areas of guava trees. Bamboo orchids can also be found growing in areas of the subdivision.How much does it cost to build a house?Building requirements and building code are similar to many areas on the mainland. In general people building as an ?owner builder? may expect to pay about $60 per square foot for a completed home. Those property owners who hire a general contractor can expect to pay about $80 per square foot.Are building materials available on island?Yes, there are numerous building supply companies in the Hilo area and most everything you will need can be purchased locally. Many companies also offer kit homes with designs appropriate for Hawaii.Are there Conditions, Covenants & Restrictions (CC&R's)?No. Eden Roc has no CC & R's. When building you must comply with County Building Codes.Will I get a clear title to the property?Yes. Transactions that go through ?escrow? include a title search and title insurance from a licensed title company. An attorney will prepare the Deed and any other appropriate documents. All property taxes and road assessments will be paid through escrow. Buyers share of escrow costs are generally $400 to $450.Once I own the property how much will it cost me each year?Property taxes are currently $100.00 per lot per year and the Eden Roc road assessment is currently $50.00 per lot per year.Are there utilities in Eden Roc Estates?Phone. There is phone service available to about 95% of the lots at this time.Electricity. There are power lines to about one third of the lots at this time. Those lots serviced by electricity have a ?share cost? for the construction of the line which must be paid if and when a lot owner wants the power hooked up. The share cost in Eden Roc varies from about $2,500 to $8,500. The share cost can be paid in full or financed by the power company. Those lots not currently serviced by electricity will also have a share cost when the lines are extended. This ?share cost? is not mandatory and need only be paid if and when power is required.Roads. Each lot is serviced by either a paved road or a good gravel road.Sewer. There are no sewer lines in Eden Roc. Cesspools are currently allowed and cost about $2,000. Rules may soon change to require septic tanks which may cost three times as much.Water. There is no municipal water in the area. Water is by catchment. Rainwater is collected and stored in tanks. This is a practical method in this area since it usually rains enough to keep tanks full. There are water hauling services available in the rare case of drought or water loss.Cable. There is no cable service in Eden Roc at this time. Satellite dishes are available.What are the lot dimensions?Most all lots are one acre in size. Typical lot dimensions are 130?x 334?, 141?x 307? or 167?x 260?.Can I put more than one house on an acre?Normally, you can put only one house per acre lot. It may be possible to get permission from the County for a second residence it if is for an agricultural worker employed on the land.How is the land prepared for building?Generally, a bulldozer is used to clear the trees and ?rip & roll? the underlying lava. You are left with a compacted and level driveway and house site of broken rock which drains well. Gravel, cinder, cinder-soil and dirt are often then brought and spread.Where is the nearest shopping area?There is a convenience store, post office, school, bakery and gas station about 4 miles from Eden Roc. In Keaau, about 10 miles away is a supermarket, hardware store, bank, restaurants and bar.Where is the nearest hospital?The nearest hospital to Eden Roc Estates is the Hilo Hospital in Hilo(24 miles).Where is the nearest police station?The nearest police station to Eden Roc Estates is in Keaau(11 miles).Where is the nearest fire station?Eden Roc Estates has a volunteer fire department in the subdivision with a Fire truck and volunteer fire fighters.