Land for Sale in Hawaii
Buying land in Hawaii? Hawaii land ranges across volcanic islands with lava fields, windward rainforest, dry leeward coasts and agricultural uplands. This guide covers where land for sale in Hawaii sits, the land types you will meet, what moves prices and the checks to run before you buy. Looking for something specific? The request form on this page watches for matching parcels.
Hawaii at a glance for buyers
- Deeds are recorded with the Bureau of Conveyances.
- Hawaii has four main counties (Hawaii, Maui, Kauai and Honolulu), and deeds are recorded with the state Bureau of Conveyances.
- Water law mixes riparian and appropriation rules depending on the source.
Where to look for land in Hawaii
Demand centers on Honolulu, Kahului, Hilo, Kailua-Kona, and Lihue. For more acreage per dollar, look at counties such as Hawaii County (the Big Island), Maui County, Kauai County, and Honolulu County (Oahu).
Regional markets across Hawaii
- Big Island subdivisions: Puna, Hawaiian Acres and Hawaiian Ocean View Estates, large older subdivisions where lots often rely on rainwater catchment.
- Agricultural land: Farm and ranch parcels in the agricultural district across the islands, where the land use district limits residential use.
- Maui and Kauai: Smaller land markets where county rules and water availability decide what can be built.
Hawaii land types
Big Island subdivision lots in Puna, Hawaiian Acres and Hawaiian Ocean View Estates, agricultural-district lots and small farms, rural-district lots, and leasehold parcels.
What drives Hawaii land prices
All Hawaii land is sorted into four state land use districts (urban, rural, agricultural and conservation) that decide what you can build, and buyers also check fee simple versus leasehold, lava hazard zones, water catchment and cesspool rules.
Buying land in Hawaii: what to check first
- Confirm recorded legal access to a public road and order a survey.
- Get the parcel's zoning or deed restrictions in writing before relying on a use.
- Price utilities and septic: ask what the county requires.
Land due diligence checklistPerc tests and septic for raw land
Frequently asked questions
What types of land are common in Hawaii?
Big Island subdivision lots in Puna, Hawaiian Acres and Hawaiian Ocean View Estates, agricultural-district lots and small farms, and rural-district lots. Availability changes constantly.
Can I see what land sold for in Hawaii?
Hawaii records deeds with the state Bureau of Conveyances, and sale information is available through public records, but how to search it varies. Ask the county real property tax office or the Bureau of Conveyances.
Who records a land deed in Hawaii?
The Bureau of Conveyances. A title or escrow company normally handles it at closing.
Can you find Hawaii land that isn't advertised?
Yes. Use the request form on this page with your target acreage, county and budget and we will tell you if a matching parcel comes up.