15-1612 3RD AVE, Keaau, HI 96749

Welcome to your dream home in Hawaiian Paradise Park's sought-after "sunbelt" area-just three blocks from the ocean! This move-in-ready, custom-built home is nestled on a fully landscaped 1-acre lot with a gated entrance framed by striking lava rock pillars and a palm-lined winding driveway that ensures both privacy and a grand sense of arrival. Designed for both comfort and function, the impeccably maintained 2-bedroom, 2-bath home features a desirable split floor plan with spacious ensuites on opposite sides of the home-perfect for added privacy. The newly renovated kitchen is a standout, offering sleek modern finishes, generous counter space, an island for prep or casual meals, a pantry, and stainless steel appliances including a French door refrigerator, slide-in gas range/oven, dishwasher, and in-home laundry. Bright and breezy, the home is enhanced by 10-ft ceilings, clerestory windows, ceiling fans, and polished concrete floors that stay cool year-round. A flex space off the living area offers versatility for an office, hobby room, play space, or potential third bedroom. The sunroom serves as a seamless indoor-outdoor transition, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Outdoors, you'll find mature tropical fruit trees, exotic palms, and a lush green lawn thoughtfully arranged to allow space for a future in-ground pool. A 500 sq. ft. detached outbuilding offers extra space for a workshop, art studio, or storage. Additional highlights include a private water well and a new on-demand water heater. Prime Location- Only a mile away from the stunning oceanfront park at the bottom of the subdivision-ideal for walks, picnics, fishing, biking, or seasonal whale watching. Conveniently located: 5 miles to Orchidland General Store; 8.7 miles to Keaau; 9.7 miles to Puna Kai Shopping Center; 16.5 miles to Hilo. This exceptional property offers the perfect blend of privacy, comfort, and coastal living. Shown by appointment. Virtual Staging.