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Kahana
Oceanfront • Value Play • Walkable
5 active listings • Median ~$600K • Avg DOM ~235
Kahana Reef is one of Kahana’s more closely watched condo communities, combining beachfront positioning, fee-simple ownership, and lower-density scale. Buyers use this guide for inventory, ownership context, and how Kahana Reef compares nearby—not just photos.
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Kahana Reef is an oceanfront, value-oriented, and walkable condo community in Kahana. It is well suited to buyers who want a stronger waterfront setting, everyday livability, and fee simple ownership. Built in 1974 with about 88 units.
If rental income matters, start with what is permitted: documented status is Yes. Kahana Reef in Kahana is often evaluated through verify access and services against your timeline.
Ownership is summarized as Fee Simple. Leasehold and fee-simple carry different financing and long-term cost profiles; confirm the interest conveyed on any specific unit.
Value-oriented oceanfront vacation rental property in central Kahana.
Vacation-rental rules aside, 4 sales in the trailing year signal liquidity investors can underwrite against.
Oceanfront • Pool • BBQ area
Day-to-day life at Kahana Reef is shaped by Kahana: town-adjacent convenience and neighborhood texture. Beach access and ocean proximity anchor the experience for many owners and guests.
Within West Maui, small differences in density and guest volume separate communities that otherwise look similar on paper.
Kahana Reef draws buyers who care about how the building feels week to week, not just the postcard view.
Fee-simple ownership appeals to many primary and second-home buyers who prefer a traditional fee-simple interest.
Buyers who want a calmer owner profile should confirm rental rules and policies against how long they plan to hold.
From a numbers standpoint, Kahana Reef is less about a single “cap rate” headline and more about verify access and services against your timeline.
Zoning is listed as A2—use it as context, then confirm how it interacts with association rules and county requirements for your intended use.
Unit-by-unit variation in view, floor, and finish often matters more here than the address line.
Derived from West Maui MLS matches for Kahana Reef; figures shift as inventory turns.
Median (MLS blend)
$599,500
$ / sqft (range)
$800–1,056/sqft
Avg. days on market
~235
Active listings
5
Closed sales (12 mo)
4
Blending active asks with recent closes, the market is centering near $599,500—always unit-specific. Choice within the building is meaningful right now—compare condition and HOA lines, not just price.
Pricing per foot clusters between $800/sqft and $1,056/sqft—still verify against the exact unit.
The current MLS cadence looks closer to 235 DOM on average, a more measured tempo than a frenetic market.
Several recorded sales closed below their list figures—buyers may still find room to negotiate on view, condition, or timing.
Recent MLS activity at Kahana Reef spans 1-bedroom residences, with marketing language often referencing ocean-oriented, golf angles. Views and floor plans vary by stack—confirm on each listing.
In current and recent marketing copy, ocean views, generous lanai space, resort-style amenities, turnkey rental readiness, and interior updates surface repeatedly—useful signal, but confirm on the unit you pursue.
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Based on current listings, pricing trends, and overall value within this building.
$615,000
1 bd · 1 ba · 611 sq ft
Standout views & premium positioning
Kahana Reef 415
$599,500
1 bd · 1 ba · 611 sq ft
Strong rental-ready context
Kahana Reef 202
$565,000
1 bd · 1 ba · 611 sq ft
Best value in the building right now
Kahana Reef 221
$625,000
1 bd · 1 ba · 611 sq ft
Best value in the building right now
Kahana Reef 118
$645,000
1 bd · 1 ba · 611 sq ft
Standout views & premium positioning
Kahana Reef 407
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Book a Quick BreakdownClosed sales at Kahana Reef from the MLS.
5 current listings at Kahana Reef.
Kahana Reef is located in Kahana, within Lahaina. Kahana ties into West Maui beaches, dining, and resort corridors; drive times shift with traffic and season. Use the map for orientation, then validate commute and access on your own visits.
The Napili–Honokowai–Kahana corridor mixes lower-density pockets with vacation-rental inventory; beach access and neighborhood texture vary block by block.
Kahana
4471 Lower Honoapiilani Rd
See where Kahana Reef sits relative to nearby resorts, beaches, and West Maui condo communities.
Kahana Reef in Kahana deserves the same diligence as any Maui condo: understand construction era (year built near 1974), community scale (~88 units), 4 floors, and how those factors influence maintenance, insurance, and long-term upkeep.
Zoning (A2) frames common use patterns in the area; buyers should still reconcile zoning with HOA rules and county requirements for any intended use.
Insurance, windstorm exposure, and building-wide projects can move assessments. Review the latest association financials, reserve study, and meeting minutes where available—Kahana Reef is no exception.
Kahana Reef short-term rental status: Allowed (Minatoya/PDF).
Kahana Reef ownership type is listed as Fee Simple.
Suitability depends on timeline, financing, and tolerance for HOA costs and rental regulation. Value-oriented oceanfront vacation rental property in central Kahana. Review association documents, rental rules, and recent sales with a licensed professional—avoid treating any building as a generic “yes” or “no.”
Kahana Reef is flagged as oceanfront in our building summary. Verify views and setback for the specific unit before purchasing.
Short-term rental posture is summarized as: Yes. Confirm current association and county requirements before marketing a rental.
Ownership type is listed as Fee Simple. Confirm the interest conveyed on your purchase contract and title report.
Kahana Reef includes amenities such as: Oceanfront • Pool • BBQ area
Kahana Reef is in Kahana (Kahana). Buyers often weigh beach access, walkability, and drive time to Lahaina, Kaanapali, and Kapalua depending on lifestyle.
Year built is listed near 1974. Phasing and renovations may span multiple years—confirm for your building section.
Within Kahana, Kahana Reef is frequently cross-shopped with communities such as Hololani, Kahana Falls, Kahana Manor, Kahana Outrigger. The decision usually comes down to building era, density, rental posture, and how much on-site resort infrastructure you want at home.
Side-by-side comparison clarifies tradeoffs when price tiers overlap—especially for view, HOA lines, and rental rules.
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