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KuleanaCondos for Sale in Mahinahina, Maui
Oceanfront • Low-Rise • Owner-Oriented Community
0 active listings • Median ~$579K • Avg DOM ~182
In Mahinahina, Kuleana pairs beachfront positioning with fee-simple ownership. Unit-level detail drives pricing more than the address alone.
Explore current listings, recent sales, and ownership insights for Kuleana in Mahinahina, Maui.
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Overview
Kuleana is an oceanfront, low-rise, and residential-feel condo community in Mahinahina. It is well suited to buyers who want a stronger waterfront setting, everyday livability, and fee simple ownership. Built in 1972 with about 118 units.
Rental Potential & Investment Insights
If rental income matters, start with what is permitted: documented status is Yes. Kuleana in Mahinahina 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.
Classic low-rise vacation-rental complex with broad appeal to repeat Maui visitors.
Vacation-rental rules aside, 3 sales in the trailing year signal liquidity investors can underwrite against.
Quick facts
- Year built1972
- Units118
- Floors2
- OceanfrontYes
- Short-term rentalYes
- Minatoya listYes
- ZoningA1
- OwnershipFee Simple
- ParkingSurface
Amenities
Oceanfront • Pool • Tennis court
Lifestyle
Day-to-day life at Kuleana is shaped by Mahinahina: 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 • low-rise • owner-oriented community—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.
Buyer fit
Kuleana 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.
Investor fit
From a numbers standpoint, Kuleana is less about a single “cap rate” headline and more about verify access and services against your timeline.
Zoning is listed as A1—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
- —Oceanfront
- —Low-Rise
- —Owner-Oriented Community
Considerations
- —No short-term rental—limits income potential if you wanted rental revenue
- —Older construction—verify systems, reserves, and planned projects on the unit you like
- —Location tradeoffs in Mahinahina—validate beach access, noise, and parking on visits
Market Snapshot
Derived from West Maui MLS matches for Kuleana; figures shift as inventory turns.
Median (MLS blend)
$579,000
$ / sqft (range)
$980–1,275/sqft
Avg. days on market
~182
Closed sales (12 mo)
3
Blending active asks with recent closes, the market is centering near $579,000—always unit-specific. Closed sales outpace what is listed today—worth watching as new listings appear.
Pricing per foot clusters between $980/sqft and $1,275/sqft—still verify against the exact unit.
The current MLS cadence looks closer to 182 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
Kuleana’s MLS footprint includes 1-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, generous lanai space, ocean views, resort-style amenities, and beach proximity surface repeatedly—useful signal, but confirm on the unit you pursue.
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Recent sales
Closed sales at Kuleana from the MLS.
8 closed sales at Kuleana.
Active listings at Kuleana
There are currently no active listings at Kuleana.
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Location & Nearby West Maui Highlights
Kuleana is located in Mahinahina, within Lahaina. Mahinahina 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.
West Maui blends resort corridors with residential pockets; weigh beach access, walkability, and drive times to the services you use most.
Mahinahina
3959 Lower Honoapiilani Rd
- —Mahinahina
- —Lahaina
See where Kuleana sits relative to nearby resorts, beaches, and West Maui condo communities.
Building Intelligence & Ownership Insights
Kuleana in Mahinahina deserves the same diligence as any Maui condo: understand construction era (year built near 1972), community scale (~118 units), 2 floors, and how those factors influence maintenance, insurance, and long-term upkeep.
Zoning (A1) 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—Kuleana is no exception.
- Short-term rental:Yes
- Ownership:Fee Simple
FAQ
Are short-term rentals allowed at Kuleana?
Kuleana short-term rental status: Allowed (Minatoya/PDF).
Is Kuleana fee simple?
Kuleana ownership type is listed as Fee Simple.
Is Kuleana a good investment?
Suitability depends on timeline, financing, and tolerance for HOA costs and rental regulation. Classic low-rise vacation-rental complex with broad appeal to repeat Maui visitors. Review association documents, rental rules, and recent sales with a licensed professional—avoid treating any building as a generic “yes” or “no.”
Is Kuleana oceanfront?
Kuleana is flagged as oceanfront in our building summary. Verify views and setback for the specific unit before purchasing.
Can you short-term rent at Kuleana?
Short-term rental posture is summarized as: Yes. Confirm current association and county requirements before marketing a rental.
Is Kuleana 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 Kuleana offer?
Kuleana includes amenities such as: Oceanfront • Pool • Tennis court
What is the location like for Kuleana?
Kuleana is in Mahinahina (Mahinahina). Buyers often weigh beach access, walkability, and drive time to Lahaina, Kaanapali, and Kapalua depending on lifestyle.
When was Kuleana built?
Year built is listed near 1972. Phasing and renovations may span multiple years—confirm for your building section.
How Kuleana Compares
Within Mahinahina, Kuleana is frequently cross-shopped with communities such as Hale Mahina, Hale Ono Loa, Hoyochi Nikko, Mahina Surf. 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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