Affordable island living is within reach with these Hawaii homes under $500k, offering great value without compromising on charm. Perfect for buyers on a budget. Discover your island home—explore these wallet-friendly options today!
Owner Financing In Volcano | $135,000


Kathleen Oldfather & Chloe Oldfather

Kathleen Oldfather & Chloe Oldfather
This charming, unpermitted house on 3 wooded acres in Fern Forest Vacation Estates offers privacy and natural beauty with Ohia trees, ferns, and wild orchids. The home features an upstairs with a full kitchen, bedroom, living area, and half bath, while downstairs includes a bedroom, bathroom with washer/dryer hookups, and storage space. The property has a small water catchment system, newer windows, doors, and decking, but the cesspool’s location and size are unknown.
Listing details: Located near Hilo and Volcanoes National Park, the home is sold as-is, with no staking or survey provided.
- Price:
- $135,000
- Size:
- 720 sq ft
- Contact:
- Kathleen Oldfather & Chloe Oldfather, Coldwell Banker, +1 808.936.6717, 808.936.3080
Fully Permitted Custom Home | $418,500


Kathleen Oldfather & Chloe Oldfather

Kathleen Oldfather & Chloe Oldfather
Welcome to this fully permitted custom, cedar tongue-and-groove dodecahedron (12-sided) home. Complete with a stunning central skylight, offering generous amounts of natural sun rays to light up the warm wood interior. This luxury house was built with quality and craftsmanship. Centrally designed open concept kitchen and living area extend into a wrap around, screened in lanai, acting as a second living room inviting you to get in touch with nature. The back yard has had elaborate adventure trails cleared out for private nature walks at your leisure.
Listing details: A few steps will take you into the thick of the beautiful Hawaiian forest with native Hapu’u ferns, ‘Ohi’a lehua & Kolea trees—all right at your doorstep. Gutters are equipped with stainless steel gutter guards, setting you up for success with the water catchment system, keeping debris out of your water tank and filters clean longer.
- Price:
- $418,500
- Size:
- 967 sq ft
- Contact:
- Kathleen Oldfather & Chloe Oldfather , Coldwell Banker , +1 808.936.6717, 808.936.3080
Ethnobotanical Gardens In Paradise | $436,000


Nicolette Douvris

Nicolette Douvris
A super special spot in lush & vibrant Opihikao! An ethnobotanical dream where the vibrance of the jungle is easy to tap into. Octagon main home, 3 cute cabins, and permaculture style plantings ~ Along with an abundance of established fruit trees and ornamentals creating a botanical garden of your very own! Who’s ready for the off-grid lifestyle, but with Internet access!
Listing details: And only 4 minutes to the Opihikao pools! 3% CSB
- Price:
- $436,000
- Size:
- 1,663 sq ft
- Contact:
- Nicolette Douvris, Big Island Brokers, +1 808-430-2871
Solidly Built On 1 Acre | $450,000


Kathleen Oldfather & Chloe Oldfather

Kathleen Oldfather & Chloe Oldfather
This spacious 1,968 sq ft family home boasts masonry framiing and is made to last.
Listing details: It features 3 Br/2Ba, living, dining, two bonus rooms, screened lanai, newer appliances, granite counters, solar heating,& inground pool.
- Price:
- $450,000
- Size:
- 1,968 sq ft
- Contact:
- Kathleen Oldfather & Chloe Oldfather , Coldwell Banker , +1 808.936.6717, 808.936.3080
Condo: Kapa’a, Islander On The Beach #159| $459,000


CJ Halladay

CJ Halladay
Accessible ground-floor vacation rental unit in the popular IOB oceanfront project in Kapa’a, Kaua’i.
Listing details: These units rent very well and can be self-managed or on-site managed. Financials available.
- Price:
- $459,000
- Size:
- 372 sq ft
- Contact:
- CJ Halladay, Compass , +1 808-652-0746











