American actress and comedian Roseanne Barr bought a 46-acre macadamia farm on Hawaii's Big Island for $1.78 million in 2007. Eighteen years later, the Hawaii property changed hands for $2.6 million after going on the market for $1.95 million, as per a report.
The farm, near Honokaa along the Hamakua Coast, was home to more than 4,000 macadamia trees. It also had avocado, finger lime, apple banana and tangerine groves, along with a greenhouse and several other features spread across the property.
Roseanne Barr bought the Hawaii farm in 2007
Barr moved to Hawaii permanently in 2007 and bought the property with plans to build a self-sufficient home, cultivate the land and help feed struggling families in the local community.
The property also became part of Barr's television work. Her 2011 reality series, Roseanne's Nuts, followed Barr, her partner Johnny Argent, and son Jake Pentland as they tried their hands at farming. The show lasted one season.
The farm was listed for sale in 2025
The 46-acre ranch was listed in August 2025 for $1.95 million. It sold a week later for $2.6 million, or $650,000 above the asking price, as per Robb Report. Listing agent Paul Stukin of Deep Blue HI said the buyers came from five states, the Neighbor Islands, and three European countries.
Inside the Hawaii property
The main house measured roughly 2,700 square feet and had four bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. High ceilings, open-plan layouts and walls of glass were among its features, while a broad lanai overlooked the coastline and orchard.
The grounds included a pool with a waterslide, pool house, greenhouse, art studio, bamboo-enclosed outdoor shower and soaking tub, and a garage/workshop.
Barr said at that time, “Hawaii will always hold a special place in my heart, but I’m getting too old to do as much as I used to,” adding, “The land deserves someone with the spirit and energy to care for it the way it should be,” as quoted by Robb Report.
She retained a smaller property in Waimea while relocating to Texas to focus on new ventures.
Roseanne Barr: From stand-up comedy to television stardom
Roseanne Barr started out doing stand-up while working as a dishwasher and waitress at a restaurant, where her funny comments to customers encouraged her to perform.
Barr was born in Salt Lake City, Utah. She dropped out of high school at 17 and later spent less than a year in a mental institution after a car accident, as per an IMDb report. At 17, she gave birth to her first daughter, Brandi Brown, and gave her up for adoption.
She later married Bill Pentland, and they had three children: Jessica, Jennifer and Jacob Pentland.
How Roseanne Barr became famous
Barr's career took off after her August 23, 1985, appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. She later appeared in She-Devil before landing her biggest role in Roseanne.
The ABC sitcom premiered in 1988, ran for nine seasons and starred John Goodman. It focused on the everyday life of a lower middle-class working family and quickly became a ratings success.
Roseanne Barr's political career
Barr began speaking more openly about politics in the 2000s. In 2012, she unsuccessfully sought the Green Party's presidential nomination before becoming the Peace and Freedom Party's candidate. She received 61,971 votes in the general election and placed sixth.
Her return to TV
Roseanne returned for a 10th season in 2018 and initially drew blockbuster ratings. The show was later canceled after Barr posted a racially offensive tweet, following a longer period of incendiary comments, as per the IMDb report.
