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Maui Kaanapali VillasCondos for Sale in Kaanapali, Maui

Beachfront • Resort Living • STR Friendly

BeachfrontResort LivingSTR Friendly

2 active listings • Median ~$960K • Avg DOM ~193

In Kaanapali, Maui Kaanapali Villas pairs beachfront positioning with short-term rental context. Unit-level detail drives pricing more than the address alone.

Explore current listings, recent sales, and ownership insights for Maui Kaanapali Villas in Kaanapali, Maui.

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Overview

Maui Kaanapali Villas is a beachfront, resort-style, and short-term-rental-friendly condo community in Kaanapali. It is well suited to buyers who want a stronger waterfront setting, everyday livability, and fee simple ownership. Built in 1967 with about 258 units.

Rental Potential & Investment Insights

If rental income matters, start with what is permitted: documented status is Yes. Maui Kaanapali Villas in Kaanapali 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.

Established beachfront resort property in North Kaanapali with steady visitor demand.

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

Quick facts

  • Year built1967
  • Units258
  • Floors6
  • OceanfrontYes
  • Short-term rentalYes
  • Minatoya listYes
  • ZoningA2/H/OS
  • OwnershipFee Simple

Amenities

Beachfront • Pools • Restaurant

Lifestyle

Day-to-day life at Maui Kaanapali Villas is shaped by Kaanapali: town-adjacent convenience and neighborhood texture. Beach access and ocean proximity anchor the experience for many owners and guests. Expect a profile that often reads as beachfront • resort living • str friendly—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

Maui Kaanapali Villas 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, Maui Kaanapali Villas is less about a single “cap rate” headline and more about verify access and services against your timeline.

Zoning is listed as A2/H/OS—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

  • Beachfront
  • Resort Living
  • STR Friendly

Considerations

  • Older construction—verify systems, reserves, and planned projects on the unit you like
  • Larger community—more guest circulation and HOA scale than boutique buildings
  • Location tradeoffs in Kaanapali—validate beach access, noise, and parking on visits

Market Snapshot

Derived from West Maui MLS matches for Maui Kaanapali Villas; figures shift as inventory turns.

Median (MLS blend)

$959,500

$ / sqft (range)

$1,141–1,597/sqft

Avg. days on market

~193

Active listings

2

Closed sales (12 mo)

4

Blending active asks with recent closes, the market is centering near $959,500—always unit-specific. Closed sales outpace what is listed today—worth watching as new listings appear.

Recent MLS math at Maui Kaanapali Villas spans roughly $1,141/sqft to $1,597/sqft per square foot—view, floor level, and finish drive the spread.

The current MLS cadence looks closer to 193 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

Maui Kaanapali Villas’s MLS footprint includes studio, 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, beach proximity, ocean views, turnkey rental readiness, and generous lanai space surface repeatedly—useful signal, but confirm on the unit you pursue.

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Recent sales

Closed sales at Maui Kaanapali Villas from the MLS.

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Location & Nearby West Maui Highlights

Maui Kaanapali Villas is located in North Kaanapali, within Lahaina. Kaanapali 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.

Kaanapali pairs a long beach walk with golf-adjacent resort pockets and Whalers Village–style shopping—useful context when comparing foot traffic and owner-use versus guest nights.

Kaanapali • North Kaanapali

45 Kai Ala Dr

  • Kaanapali
  • North Kaanapali
  • Lahaina

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Building Intelligence & Ownership Insights

Maui Kaanapali Villas in Kaanapali deserves the same diligence as any Maui condo: understand construction era (year built near 1967), community scale (~258 units), 6 floors, and how those factors influence maintenance, insurance, and long-term upkeep.

Zoning (A2/H/OS) 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—Maui Kaanapali Villas is no exception.

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

FAQ

  • Are short-term rentals allowed at Maui Kaanapali Villas?

    Maui Kaanapali Villas short-term rental status: Allowed (Minatoya/PDF).

  • Is Maui Kaanapali Villas fee simple?

    Maui Kaanapali Villas ownership type is listed as Fee Simple.

  • Is Maui Kaanapali Villas a good investment?

    Suitability depends on timeline, financing, and tolerance for HOA costs and rental regulation. Established beachfront resort property in North Kaanapali with steady visitor demand. Review association documents, rental rules, and recent sales with a licensed professional—avoid treating any building as a generic “yes” or “no.”

  • Is Maui Kaanapali Villas oceanfront?

    Maui Kaanapali Villas is flagged as oceanfront in our building summary. Verify views and setback for the specific unit before purchasing.

  • Can you short-term rent at Maui Kaanapali Villas?

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

  • Is Maui Kaanapali Villas 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 Maui Kaanapali Villas offer?

    Maui Kaanapali Villas includes amenities such as: Beachfront • Pools • Restaurant

  • What is the location like for Maui Kaanapali Villas?

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

  • When was Maui Kaanapali Villas built?

    Year built is listed near 1967. Phasing and renovations may span multiple years—confirm for your building section.

  • What should investors know about Maui Kaanapali Villas?

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

How Maui Kaanapali Villas Compares

Within Kaanapali, Maui Kaanapali Villas is frequently cross-shopped with communities such as Honua Kai, Kaanapali Plantation, Kaanapali Shores, Mahana. 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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