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Kahana
Oceanfront • Owner-Oriented Community • Resort Living
4 active listings • Median ~$698K • Avg DOM ~405
Important Rental Notice
This property is located in a residential zoning district but has historically been allowed short-term rental use under the Minatoya List. Proposed Bill 9 may phase out these allowances over time. Buyers should treat future rental use as uncertain and verify current county guidance before purchasing.
In Kahana, Kahana Sunset pairs beachfront positioning with short-term rental context. Unit-level detail drives pricing more than the address alone.
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Kahana Sunset is an oceanfront, residential-feel, and resort-style condo community in Kahana. It is well suited to buyers who want a stronger waterfront setting, everyday livability, and fee simple ownership. Built in 1973 with about 80 units.
This property is currently treated as short-term-rental eligible through Minatoya grandfathering, but it is still located in residential zoning. Proposed Bill 9 may phase out this allowance over time, so rental income assumptions should be treated cautiously. Buyers should confirm the latest county rules, association guidance, and legal interpretation before purchase.
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.
Well-liked low-rise complex with a sandy cove setting, rare for Kahana.
Beach access • Pool • Low-rise buildings
Day-to-day life at Kahana Sunset is shaped by Kahana: a comparatively residential day-to-day cadence within West Maui. Beach access and ocean proximity anchor the experience for many owners and guests. Expect a profile that often reads as oceanfront • owner-oriented community • resort living—helpful orientation, not a substitute for a showing.
Within West Maui, small differences in density and guest volume separate communities that otherwise look similar on paper.
Kahana Sunset 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.
If vacation rental use is on the table, align association rules, county requirements, and any Minatoya-list considerations with your timeline before you write an offer.
From a numbers standpoint, Kahana Sunset is less about a single “cap rate” headline and more about verify access and services against your timeline.
Zoning is listed as R3—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.
Regulatory risk is a major factor here. Future rental use may not remain as it exists today, which can materially affect income assumptions, financing posture, and exit strategy.
Derived from West Maui MLS matches for Kahana Sunset; figures shift as inventory turns.
Median (MLS blend)
$698,000
$ / sqft (range)
$665–1,268/sqft
Avg. days on market
~405
Active listings
4
Closed sales (12 mo)
1
Blending active asks with recent closes, the market is centering near $698,000—always unit-specific. Choice within the building is meaningful right now—compare condition and HOA lines, not just price.
Recent MLS math at Kahana Sunset spans roughly $665/sqft to $1,268/sqft per square foot—view, floor level, and finish drive the spread.
The current MLS cadence looks closer to 405 DOM on average, a more measured tempo than a frenetic market.
Kahana Sunset’s MLS footprint includes 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom residences, with marketing language often referencing ocean-oriented, resort-view, golf angles. Views and floor plans vary by stack—confirm on each listing.
In current and recent marketing copy, generous lanai space, ocean views, turnkey rental readiness, interior updates, and beach proximity 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.
$698,000
2 bd · 3 ba · 1,050 sq ft
Best value in the building right now
Kahana Sunset D6
$475,000
1 bd · 1 ba · 700 sq ft
Standout views & premium positioning
Kahana Sunset E2E
$900,000
2 bd · 3 ba · 1,050 sq ft
Strong rental-ready context
Kahana Sunset D3
$1,349,000
2 bd · 3 ba · 1,064 sq ft
Standout views & premium positioning
Kahana Sunset A8
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Book a Quick BreakdownClosed sales at Kahana Sunset from the MLS.
5 closed sales at Kahana Sunset.
4 current listings at Kahana Sunset.
Kahana Sunset 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
4909 L Honoapiilani Rd
See where Kahana Sunset sits relative to nearby resorts, beaches, and West Maui condo communities.
Kahana Sunset in Kahana deserves the same diligence as any Maui condo: understand construction era (year built near 1973), community scale (~80 units), 3 floors, and how those factors influence maintenance, insurance, and long-term upkeep.
Zoning (R3) 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 Sunset is no exception.
Kahana Sunset short-term rental status: Allowed (Minatoya/PDF).
Kahana Sunset ownership type is listed as Fee Simple.
Yes. This property is located in a residential zoning district but has historically benefited from Minatoya List status. Proposed Bill 9 may change future short-term rental eligibility, so buyers should verify the latest county guidance before purchasing.
Suitability depends on timeline, financing, and tolerance for HOA costs and rental regulation. Well-liked low-rise complex with a sandy cove setting, rare for Kahana. Review association documents, rental rules, and recent sales with a licensed professional—avoid treating any building as a generic “yes” or “no.”
Kahana Sunset 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 (Minatoya — subject to change). 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 Sunset includes amenities such as: Beach access • Pool • Low-rise buildings
Kahana Sunset 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 1973. Phasing and renovations may span multiple years—confirm for your building section.
Within Kahana, Kahana Sunset 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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