10-31-2006, 04:47 AM
As a resident of HPP I can point out some of the plusses and minuses. Just remember, one person's plus is easily another's minus, as I will note in some cases.
Plusses:
1. Most lots are one acre, except those near the shore. I like the space, but some people find it a burden.
2. Generally nice homes throughout, but there ARE some unattractive pockets.
3. Easier commute to Hilo than the other two subdivisions mentioned.
4. No covenants and restrictions. You have a lot of freedom within the County codes, but so does the guy next door who might start a rooster farm or collect junk cars.
5. Property values seem to hold higher in HPP than the other two, but this could mostly be because of the larger lot size.
Minuses
1. HPP is very rapidly developing, with little in the way of amenity or infrastructure improvement so far.
2. All but the main feeder roads to the highway are unpaved, although there are somewhat controversial plans being floated to get them all paved. There are some people who like the "country feel" of the cinder roads, but they seem to be a minority.
3. There is a decided lack of recreational and shopping facilities for such a large population base. (There ARE a couple of decent private elementary schools, though, the Waldorf and Auntie Cindy's.)
4. Catchment water is the main option unless you are very near the highway. (With modern equipment, most folks adjust to this just fine.)
5. The Homeowners Association has a somewhat checkered reputation of late, but I rate it average for Puna.
I'm sure I missed some things, so you other HPP folks please chime in.
Hope this helps,
Jerry
Edited by - JerryCarr on 10/31/2006 08:52:38
Plusses:
1. Most lots are one acre, except those near the shore. I like the space, but some people find it a burden.
2. Generally nice homes throughout, but there ARE some unattractive pockets.
3. Easier commute to Hilo than the other two subdivisions mentioned.
4. No covenants and restrictions. You have a lot of freedom within the County codes, but so does the guy next door who might start a rooster farm or collect junk cars.
5. Property values seem to hold higher in HPP than the other two, but this could mostly be because of the larger lot size.
Minuses
1. HPP is very rapidly developing, with little in the way of amenity or infrastructure improvement so far.
2. All but the main feeder roads to the highway are unpaved, although there are somewhat controversial plans being floated to get them all paved. There are some people who like the "country feel" of the cinder roads, but they seem to be a minority.
3. There is a decided lack of recreational and shopping facilities for such a large population base. (There ARE a couple of decent private elementary schools, though, the Waldorf and Auntie Cindy's.)
4. Catchment water is the main option unless you are very near the highway. (With modern equipment, most folks adjust to this just fine.)
5. The Homeowners Association has a somewhat checkered reputation of late, but I rate it average for Puna.
I'm sure I missed some things, so you other HPP folks please chime in.
Hope this helps,
Jerry
Edited by - JerryCarr on 10/31/2006 08:52:38