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Kahana Villa — Kahana, West Maui — condo guide

Kahana Villa Condos for Sale in Kahana, Maui

Value Play • Walkable • Owner-Oriented Community

Value PlayWalkableOwner-Oriented Community

2 active listings • Median ~$580K • Avg DOM ~312

Kahana Villa 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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Verified Condo Facts

Building-level facts for Kahana Villa—ownership, rental posture, HOA context, and scale. Unit-specific tenure, fees, and rental status can differ; confirm on the listing and in AOAO documents.

  • Address4242 Lower Honoapiilani Rd
  • AreaKahana
  • CityLahaina
  • Unit count106
  • Floors8
  • Year built1972
  • Tenure / ownershipFee Simple
  • ZoningHM
  • HOA range$726/mo
  • Short-term rental postureYes
  • Minatoya listNo
  • Amenities (summary)Unspecified
  • PoolUnspecified
  • ElevatorUnspecified
  • ParkingUnspecified
  • Oceanfront / beachfrontNo
  • Golf course settingNo — not indicated in building profile
  • PetsUnspecified
  • Last verified2026-07-05
  • Regulatory verificationLower apparent exposure; verify

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.

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Overview

Kahana Villa is a value-oriented, walkable, and residential-feel condo community in Kahana. It is well suited to buyers who want a more residential West Maui setting, everyday livability. Built in 1972.

Rental Potential & Investment Insights

At Kahana Villa, 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.

Ownership for Kahana Villa 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.

Vacation-rental rules aside, 4 sales in the trailing year signal liquidity investors can underwrite against.

Amenities

Unspecified

Lifestyle

Day-to-day life at Kahana Villa is shaped by Kahana: a comparatively residential day-to-day cadence within West Maui. Local marketing frequently tags the community with value play • walkable • owner-oriented community.

Within West Maui, small differences in density and guest volume separate communities that otherwise look similar on paper.

Buyer fit

Kahana Villa 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.

Investor fit

From a numbers standpoint, Kahana Villa is less about a single “cap rate” headline and more about owner-use planning and long-term carry costs.

Zoning is listed as HM—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.

Pros & Considerations

Pros

  • Value Play
  • Walkable
  • Owner-Oriented Community

Considerations

  • Older construction—verify systems, reserves, and planned projects on the unit you like
  • Not oceanfront—pricing and comps differ from beachfront neighbors
  • Location tradeoffs in Kahana—validate beach access, noise, and parking on visits

Market Snapshot

Derived from West Maui MLS matches for Kahana Villa; figures shift as inventory turns.

Median (MLS blend)

$580,000

$ / sqft (range)

$560–625/sqft

Avg. days on market

~312

Active listings

2

Closed sales (12 mo)

4

Blending active asks with recent closes, the market is centering near $580,000—always unit-specific. Closed sales outpace what is listed today—worth watching as new listings appear.

Pricing per foot clusters between $560/sqft and $625/sqft—still verify against the exact unit.

The current MLS cadence looks closer to 312 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.

Unit Types & Views

Inventory tied to Kahana Villa skews toward 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.

What Listings Emphasize

In current and recent marketing copy, resort-style amenities, ocean views, turnkey rental readiness, beach proximity, and interior updates surface repeatedly—useful signal, but confirm on the unit you pursue.

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Recent sales

Closed sales at Kahana Villa from the MLS (rolling 12-month window — same basis as the market snapshot above).

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Location & Nearby West Maui Highlights

Kahana Villa 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

4242 Lower Honoapiilani Rd

  • Kahana
  • Lahaina

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Building Intelligence & Ownership Insights

Kahana Villa in Kahana deserves the same diligence as any Maui condo: understand construction era (year built near 1972), community scale (~106 units), 8 floors, and how those factors influence maintenance, insurance, and long-term upkeep.

Zoning (HM) 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 Villa is no exception.

  • Short-term rental:Yes
  • Ownership:Fee Simple

Sources and verification

Facts on this Kahana Villa 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.

  • AOAO / association: CC&Rs, budgets, reserve studies, rental rules, and meeting minutes for the subject unit.
  • Maui County: zoning, transient accommodations permits, Bill 9 guidance, and property tax classification for the parcel.
  • MLS: active and sold listings, remarks, and fee disclosures on the specific unit.

Last guide review: 2026-07-05. Market metrics refresh as MLS inventory changes.

This page is market education from a licensed Hawaii real estate brokerage—not legal, tax, or investment advice. Equal Housing Opportunity.

FAQ

  • Are short-term rentals allowed at Kahana Villa?

    Kahana Villa short-term rental status: Allowed (hotel-zoned / broader guide).

  • Is Kahana Villa fee simple?

    Kahana Villa ownership type is listed as Fee Simple.

  • Is Kahana Villa a good investment?

    Suitability depends on timeline, financing, and tolerance for HOA costs and rental regulation. Review association documents, rental rules, and recent sales with a licensed professional—avoid treating any building as a generic “yes” or “no.”

  • Is Kahana Villa oceanfront?

    We do not flag Kahana Villa as oceanfront; many units may still capture ocean or partial views. Confirm on the unit you are considering.

  • Can you short-term rent at Kahana Villa?

    Short-term rental posture is summarized as: Yes. Confirm current association and county requirements before marketing a rental.

  • Is Kahana Villa fee simple or leasehold?

    Ownership type is listed as Fee Simple. Confirm the interest conveyed on your purchase contract and title report.

  • What amenities does Kahana Villa offer?

    Review the association’s amenity list in current disclosures; amenities evolve with renovations and rules.

  • What is the location like for Kahana Villa?

    Kahana Villa is in Kahana (Kahana). Buyers often weigh beach access, walkability, and drive time to Lahaina, Kaanapali, and Kapalua depending on lifestyle.

  • When was Kahana Villa built?

    Year built is listed near 1972. Phasing and renovations may span multiple years—confirm for your building section.

  • What should investors know about Kahana Villa?

    Underwrite occupancy, management, and reserves alongside headline rent assumptions. STR posture is summarized as Yes and compare recent sales to your basis.

How Kahana Villa Compares

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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