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Kahana
Oceanfront • Owner-Oriented Community • Resort Living
6 active listings • Median ~$900K • Avg DOM ~327
Important Rental Notice
Maui County Bill 9 was approved in December 2025. In the West Maui community plan area, transient vacation rental uses in apartment districts may continue through Dec. 31, 2028 and must cease Jan. 1, 2029 unless otherwise exempt or permitted by law. Validly existing time-share units are exempt. Verify the parcel, zoning history, AOAO rules, and county records before relying on transient-rental use. Any public Minatoya-style list is informational only and does not by itself establish a legal right to operate a transient vacation rental.
Kahana Sunset is an established West Maui condo community in Kahana that appeals to buyers looking for oceanfront positioning, lower-density alternatives to larger resorts, or a specific mix of lifestyle and rental potential. What matters most here is usually the exact unit—view corridor, renovation level, AOAO rules, reserve strength, and whether transient use is supported for that parcel and unit.
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Building-level facts for Kahana Sunset—ownership, rental posture, HOA context, and scale. Unit-specific tenure, fees, and rental status can differ; confirm on the listing and in AOAO documents.
Verify before relying on this for purchase or rental decisions. Confirm material facts with AOAO documents, MLS listing packages, and Maui County records before you offer or model rental income.
We can help you request AOAO packages, interpret rental posture, and line up recent sales against the unit you are considering—before you write an offer.
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.
At Kahana Sunset, rental math usually starts with the unit: view line, renovation level, reserve health, and verified transient-use eligibility for that parcel—not generic Kahana headlines.
Well-liked low-rise complex with a sandy cove setting, rare for Kahana.
Ownership for Kahana Sunset is summarized as Fee Simple. Leasehold and fee-simple carry different financing and long-term cost profiles—confirm the interest conveyed on the unit you are buying.
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 owner-use planning and long-term carry costs.
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 transient vacation rental use may not remain as it exists today, which can materially affect income assumptions, financing posture, and exit strategy. Verify the parcel, zoning history, AOAO rules, and county records before relying on rental income.
Derived from West Maui MLS matches for Kahana Sunset; figures shift as inventory turns.
Median (MLS blend)
$900,000
$ / sqft (range)
$641–1,222/sqft
Avg. days on market
~327
Active listings
6
Closed sales (12 mo)
1
Blending active asks with recent closes, the market is centering near $900,000—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 $641/sqft to $1,222/sqft per square foot—view, floor level, and finish drive the spread.
The current MLS cadence looks closer to 327 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, ocean views, beach proximity, resort-style amenities, generous lanai space, and turnkey rental readiness 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.
$449,000
1 bd · 1 ba · 700 sq ft
Best value in the building right now
Kahana Sunset E3E
$698,000
2 bd · 3 ba · 1,050 sq ft
Strong rental-ready context
Kahana Sunset D6
$1,225,000
2 bd · 3 ba · 1,064 sq ft
Best value in the building right now
Kahana Sunset A8
$1,000,000
2 bd · 3 ba · 1,064 sq ft
Standout views & premium positioning
Kahana Sunset A6
$1,300,000
2 bd · 3 ba · 1,064 sq ft
Standout views & premium positioning
Kahana Sunset A10
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Book a Quick BreakdownClosed sales at Kahana Sunset from the MLS (rolling 12-month window — same basis as the market snapshot above).
1 closed sale at Kahana Sunset in the last 12 months.
Recent sales at Kahana Sunset set the anchor—but view, floor, renovation, and rental status still move the number. We will compare your unit to active and pending competition before you list.
6 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.
Facts on this Kahana Sunset guide are drawn from the Aina building dataset, West Maui MLS activity shown on this page, and editorial review. Material items—zoning, transient rental eligibility, HOA fees, special assessments, and insurance—must be confirmed with AOAO documents, listing packages, and Maui County records before you rely on them for a purchase, sale, or rental decision.
Last guide review: 2026-07-05. Market metrics refresh as MLS inventory changes.
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Kahana Sunset short-term rental status: Allowed (Minatoya/PDF).
Kahana Sunset ownership type is listed as Fee Simple.
Maui County Bill 9 was approved in December 2025. In the West Maui community plan area, transient vacation rental uses in apartment districts may continue through Dec. 31, 2028 and must cease Jan. 1, 2029 unless otherwise exempt or permitted by law. Validly existing time-share units are exempt. Verify the parcel, zoning history, AOAO rules, and county records before relying on transient-rental use. Any public Minatoya-style list is informational only and does not by itself establish a legal right to operate a transient vacation rental. Always verify the current status for the specific unit before purchase.
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, the Kahana–Honokowai corridor is West Maui’s value-and-rental lane: oceanfront high-rises like Royal Kahana and Valley Isle, low-rise Honokowai frontage at Papakea and Hoyochi Nikko, and everything in between. Buyers here often prioritize cash-flow math, view quality per dollar, and STR flexibility over brand-name resort amenities.
Building age and renovation variance are wider than in newer Kaanapali towers—so comparison should stay unit-specific. HOA, reserves, and fee interest can swing net income more than a modest difference in list price between neighbors. Nearby communities such as Royal Kahana, Sands of Kahana, Hololani are common cross-shops when pricing overlaps.
Kahana and Honokowai buyers usually compare buildings on net rental math, view tier, and renovation appetite.
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