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Napili SunsetCondos for Sale in Napili, Maui
Boutique • Ocean Views • Walkable
0 active listings • Median ~$513K • Avg DOM ~173
For buyers considering Napili, Napili Sunset stands out for beachfront positioning, fee-simple ownership, and its position within the West Maui condo market. The sections below translate building facts, MLS activity, and local tradeoffs into plain language.
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Overview
Napili Sunset is a boutique, ocean-view, and walkable condo community in Napili. It is well suited to buyers who want a stronger waterfront setting, everyday livability, and fee simple ownership. Built in 1974 with about 42 units.
Rental Potential & Investment Insights
Short-term rental potential hinges on association rules, county requirements, and how Napili Sunset operates day to day. Recorded STR posture: Yes. That framing matters for both income planning and owner-use schedules.
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.
Small beachfront Napili Bay property with strong scarcity value.
Quick facts
- Year built1974
- Units42
- Floors2
- OceanfrontYes
- Short-term rentalYes
- Minatoya listYes
- ZoningNBCID
- OwnershipFee Simple
- ParkingSurface
Amenities
Beachfront • Pool
Lifestyle
Day-to-day life at Napili Sunset is shaped by Napili: town-adjacent convenience and neighborhood texture. For many owners, proximity to the shoreline defines daily rhythm.
Walkability, parking, and resort traffic ebb and flow with season—visit at different times of day if Napili Sunset is a serious contender.
Buyer fit
Buyers who want Napili Bay positioning with clear community character often shortlist Napili Sunset—especially when town-adjacent convenience and neighborhood texture matches their goals.
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
Investors typically weigh Napili Sunset on documented STR posture (Yes), guest demand in Napili, and how reserves and assessments fit the model.
Zoning is listed as NBCID—use it as context, then confirm how it interacts with association rules and county requirements for your intended use.
Underwriting should stay unit-specific: two stacks in the same building can perform very differently.
Pros & Considerations
Pros
- —Boutique
- —Ocean Views
- —Walkable
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
- —Smaller inventory—fewer annual resale comps; act when the right unit appears
Market Snapshot
Derived from West Maui MLS matches for Napili Sunset; figures shift as inventory turns.
Median (MLS blend)
$512,500
$ / sqft (range)
$674–1,366/sqft
Avg. days on market
~173
Closed sales (12 mo)
2
Pricing in the current MLS window clusters near a $512,500 midpoint when blending active and recent closed activity.
Expect a wide $674/sqft–$1,366/sqft /sqft band as views and floor plans diverge.
Expect closer to 173 days on market in this slice—buyers have runway to compare, negotiate, and line up financing.
There is evidence of negotiation in this window—worth comparing each comp’s starting ask vs closed figure with your advisor.
Unit Types & Views
Recent MLS activity at Napili Sunset spans studio, and 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, beach proximity and resort-style amenities surface repeatedly—useful signal, but confirm on the unit you pursue.
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Recent sales
Closed sales at Napili Sunset from the MLS.
3 closed sales at Napili Sunset.
Active listings at Napili Sunset
There are currently no active listings at Napili Sunset.
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Location & Nearby West Maui Highlights
Napili Sunset is located in Napili Bay, within Lahaina. Napili 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.
Napili • Napili Bay
46 Hui Dr
- —Napili
- —Napili Bay
- —Lahaina
See where Napili Sunset sits relative to nearby resorts, beaches, and West Maui condo communities.
Building Intelligence & Ownership Insights
Napili Sunset in Napili deserves the same diligence as any Maui condo: understand construction era (year built near 1974), community scale (~42 units), 2 floors, and how those factors influence maintenance, insurance, and long-term upkeep.
Zoning (NBCID) 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—Napili Sunset is no exception.
- Short-term rental:Yes
- Ownership:Fee Simple
FAQ
Are short-term rentals allowed at Napili Sunset?
Napili Sunset short-term rental status: Allowed (Minatoya/PDF).
Is Napili Sunset fee simple?
Napili Sunset ownership type is listed as Fee Simple.
Is Napili Sunset a good investment?
Suitability depends on timeline, financing, and tolerance for HOA costs and rental regulation. Small beachfront Napili Bay property with strong scarcity value. Review association documents, rental rules, and recent sales with a licensed professional—avoid treating any building as a generic “yes” or “no.”
Is Napili Sunset oceanfront?
Napili Sunset is flagged as oceanfront in our building summary. Verify views and setback for the specific unit before purchasing.
Can you short-term rent at Napili Sunset?
Short-term rental posture is summarized as: Yes. Confirm current association and county requirements before marketing a rental.
Is Napili Sunset 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 Napili Sunset offer?
Napili Sunset includes amenities such as: Beachfront • Pool
What is the location like for Napili Sunset?
Napili Sunset is in Napili (Napili Bay). Buyers often weigh beach access, walkability, and drive time to Lahaina, Kaanapali, and Kapalua depending on lifestyle.
When was Napili Sunset built?
Year built is listed near 1974. Phasing and renovations may span multiple years—confirm for your building section.
How Napili Sunset Compares
Within Napili, Napili Sunset is frequently cross-shopped with communities such as Napili Bay, Napili Point, Napili Shores, Napili 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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