PAUKA'A -Located just north of Historic Downtown Hilo, **Pauka'a** is one of East Hawaii's most coveted residential areas. So close to town. Save Gas and Time! This **rarely available 5 acres ** offers a unique opportunity to build a rural retreat within minutes of schools, shopping, and Hilo's cultural center. Property Highlights * **Prime Location:** 9 minute drive to downtown Hilo. A short bike ride to Honoli'i Beach Park with panoramic views of **Hilo Bay** and the southern coastline. Privacy, convenience and forever ocean and sunrise views. No Highway traffic sounds, just Pueo and I'o calls. Did I say it's so close to town?! * **Safety & Security:** Situated on the slopes of Mauna Kea, safely outside high-risk lava zones. Level farm land with gentle rolling hill for your house site, underground Armageddon bunker or awesome pool slide. * **Agricultural** Ideal for farming. Deep soil. Currently used as kalo farm. Planted with avocado, mango and banana trees specific to Pauka'a's micro climate. Fenced. * **Utilities: ** County domestic water meter installed. Need to install water line from the water meter to the property which is about 1,200-1500 ft away. See Photos Map. Red X marks the approximate location of water meter. Red line represents water line path on end of Kulana Rd. to Kono Rd to Puia Rd to subject property. Water catchment is a viable option since Paukaa experiences high rainfall averaging approximately 171 inches per year. Heaviest rainfall occurring between November and March. **Electric: No electric currently available on property., however a solar power system with batteries is definitely a doable and sustainable solution. We have an adequate share of sunshine to power a solar power system.