Sell Land Fast in Hawaii for Cash
Want to sell land in Hawaii for cash? We buy Hawaii land with no agent and no months-long listing. Hawaii land ranges across volcanic islands with lava fields, windward rainforest, dry leeward coasts and agricultural uplands. Below: how selling works here and the Hawaii-specific points to know, then a form to request a cash offer for your land. New to this? Start with our guide to selling vacant land yourself.
Hawaii at a glance for landowners
- 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 Hawaii land sells
Fastest in and around Honolulu, Kahului, Hilo, Kailua-Kona, and Lihue. Counties owners ask about most: Hawaii County (the Big Island), Maui County, Kauai County, and Honolulu County (Oahu). Remote parcels, far from a paved road, power or water, get a different review than lots on the edge of town.
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 we review
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 affects the value of Hawaii land
Large older Big Island subdivisions are generally the least expensive fee-simple land in the state, while land on Oahu and Maui is priced far higher.
Selling land in Hawaii: transfer taxes and land-tax rules
Hawaii's conveyance tax is based on the actual and full consideration for the transfer, including any liens or encumbrances on the property at the time of sale. The standard rates run from ten cents per $100 for properties valued under $600,000, twenty cents for $600,000 to under $1,000,000, thirty cents for $1,000,000 to under $2,000,000, fifty cents for $2,000,000 to under $4,000,000, seventy cents for $4,000,000 to under $6,000,000, ninety cents for $6,000,000 to under $10,000,000 and one dollar at $10,000,000 or more. A higher schedule applies to the sale of a condominium or single-family residence when the buyer is not eligible for a county homeowner's exemption (HRS 247-2).
By statute the seller pays: the tax is paid by the grantor, seller or other person conveying the realty, except that when the United States or a state or county agency is the seller, the buyer pays. It is due no later than ninety days after the transaction and before the Bureau of Conveyances imprints its seal on the deed (HRS 247-4 and 247-5).
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a cash offer for my Hawaii land?
Fill out the form on this page with the parcel's address or APN and acreage. We review it and reply with an offer, or a clear reason we cannot make one.
What land do you review in Hawaii?
Mostly Big Island subdivision lots in Puna, Hawaiian Acres and Hawaiian Ocean View Estates, agricultural-district lots and small farms, and rural-district lots, with a focus on Hawaii County (the Big Island) and Maui County and the surrounding area. Unusual parcels are welcome; the form has room for details.
Are land sale prices public 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 the deed when I sell land in Hawaii?
The Bureau of Conveyances. A title or escrow company normally handles it at closing.
Do I pay a commission to sell my Hawaii land to you?
No agent commission when you sell directly to us. Normal closing costs still apply.
Who pays the conveyance tax when I sell land in Hawaii?
Under HRS 247-4 the seller (grantor) pays it, unless a government agency is the seller. The rate starts at 10 cents per $100 of consideration for properties under $600,000 and rises with the value.