Puna, Hawaii (Volcano, Nanawale Estates: HOA, homeowners insurance, buyer)

[GirlinAZ]

Originally Posted by leilaniguy

in the past 8 years I have filled my catchment twice, once in a prolonged drought, and another time my tank liner split from old age. It was about $80 for 4000 gallons. Otherwise, rain has always been enough. especially for Julie; I saw your lot today, it is nearly level, with medium size Ohia trees, some uluhe ferns, no junk trees, a nice lot, it is rocky, average. There is a new house under construction nearly next door.

WOW that is great news!!! Thank you so much!!! I was so worried after we last spoke. I just have no idea when I can come out there as the airfare is a small fortune from Phoenix. (And other reasons) Oh, which direction is the new house? How exciting. I thought I would be all by myself on the street when I came out there. Ohia trees are the ones to get rid of though, right? Well, lots of good news, less to worry about when I get out there, which I hope is sooner rather than later. Have a great night, Julie

[Dreaming of Hawaii]

Don't be quick to get rid of the ohia trees. They have the lehua blossoms, which are the flowers associated with the island of Hawaii. And, they make beautiful posts. We have ohia posts as supports on our lanai and we love them.

[cynmkolohe]

Hi Julie,

Ohia trees are worth saving...I'm going to post in a separate thread a bit more info and will add a couple of photos of mature ohias on the picture thread. Clear-cutting a property is not encouraged--too many implications for the environment, especially endangered species of birds, insects, etc. And you can never really replace the old-growth trees!

Aloha,

Cynthia

[Genxor]

Julie,

Your thinking about the Albezia trees.

They are the ones you need to take out, if you have them on your lot.

I am sure Leilaniguy would have noticed if you had one.

Greg

[leilaniguy]

Julie; All the trees on your particular lot appear to be O'hia. You would want them all if you could keep them all, nice trees. However, you will need to remove 3to4 thousand sq. ft. of them to use your lot. Good news is the existing trees on your land are about the right size to use as pillars/ porch posts on a new home. Ohias are beautiful, neat, hardwood evergreens with pretty red, orange or sometimes yellow flowers.

[GirlinAZ]

More excellent news. I did mix up the names of the trees. I am going to look to see the pictures you added as well Cynthia. I really have no idea yet as to what type of structure I am going to put up, but I will be doing it as green as possible. I want to be "off the grid" in every way possible. I want to keep as much of the trees and ferns, etc. as I can, however, I am going to want to plant fruit trees as well though. (I love to garden) So we shall see. I have no idea what are the best materials to build with. I want it to be as close to as an "earthship" as possible without it looking like one. I want it to fit into the Hawaiian "look". Again, leilaniguy, you really didn't have to go and do that for me! Thank you so much. I can guarantee you no one here would do that for a perfect stranger-which is exactly why I cannot wait to be there. People are so unkind and unfriendly here.
Oh, I think I forgot to ask you, which direction was the new house that they were building? Was it the only one on the street? Thank you to all of you who have added some info. Bless you all. Julie

[leilaniguy]

I think the new house is somewhat closer to Kapuna Rd. but is nearly midblock. It is the only house on that side of the street. There is one older house across the street, and another farther down near the Kehau Rd. corner.

[Paddywagons]

Hello All,

I was just gathering knowledge from all the Hawaii Big Island Threads when I came across this one. You bunch are amazing how you have come to the aid of Julie. You're a lucky lady as you know. I too have had so much help in preparation for my trip in 3+ weeks. I really expect to buy one or two lots once I get a feel for the place. I hope to get one in Puna and one in Ka'u. I have to watch the money though as it's easy come ... easy go as everyone knows! Hopefully I'll get two of the best lots for my money!

Meet you all oneday I hope,

Patrick

[Maud Gonne]

I took the plunge and now am the ecstatic owner - or, as I prefer, steward, of a piece of land in Nanawale Farm lots. This forum was very helpful in my search. I am now trying to get some friends interested in purchasing a lot adjacent to mine that is in Nanawale Estates subdivision. On Seaview Drive. Any feedback or opinions about that subdivision, that area, that street, or whatever - I would welcome. I don't know the 'hood well enough yet - I'm still mainland. (A 30-year Puna dweller rolled his eyes and said something about crystal meth when I mentioned Nanawale. But is Nanawale any worse in that respect than any other part of Puna)?

[leilaniguy]

Aloha Maude, Nanawale isn't that bad, in fact it is better than many other parts of Puna. I live nearby, used to live there, (near Seaview, on Niihau Lane). Lately there is quite a lot of nice new, permitted housing gong in, but still much of the area is quiet, rural rainforest. There are, I suppose, some Meth-heads, but that is more common upcountry in subdivisions/areas below Volcano Village, & hopefully waning. The area is actually very close & convenient to Shopping and emergency/fire and Police Depts. of Pahoa. Many newcomers there are retirees; (Baby booomers).