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Opukea — Lahaina Town, West Maui — condo guide

Opukea Condos for Sale in Lahaina, Maui

Lahaina Town • Low-Rise • Owner-Oriented Community

Lahaina TownLow-RiseOwner-Oriented Community

3 active listings • Median ~$775K • Avg DOM ~189

2023 Lahaina Fire Notice

This property was impacted by the August 2023 Lahaina wildfire. Conditions, access, and future plans may have changed. Buyers and owners should verify current status and redevelopment timelines with the appropriate sources.

Opukea sits in a part of West Maui where buyers often care about how the condo fits the larger Lahaina setting—including walkability, access to services, ownership costs, building condition, neighborhood recovery context, and whether the unit suits personal use, long-term hold, or allowable transient use.

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Verified Condo Facts

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

  • Address1001 Keawe St
  • AreaLahaina
  • CityLahaina
  • Unit count114
  • Floors4
  • Year built2008
  • Tenure / ownershipFee Simple
  • ZoningM-1
  • HOA range$859-$1,000/mo
  • Short-term rental postureNo
  • Minatoya listNo
  • Amenities (summary)Pool, BBQ area, Recreation areas, Elevator, Walk to beach access
  • PoolYes
  • ElevatorYes
  • ParkingSurface
  • Oceanfront / beachfrontNo
  • Golf course settingNo — not indicated in building profile
  • PetsUnspecified
  • Last verified2026-07-05
  • Regulatory verificationUnclear; 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

Opukea is a Lahaina Town, low-rise, residential-feel condo community on Keawe Street. It suits buyers who want fee simple ownership in a newer inland Lahaina project with pool and walkable beach access—not a short-term vacation rental complex. Built in 2008 with about 114 units across seven four-story buildings.

Rental Potential & Investment Insights

Opukea in Lahaina requires careful verification of zoning, rebuilding context, and allowable transient use. Underwrite the exact unit with AOAO documents and county records—not assumptions from the neighborhood name alone.

Newer Lahaina town community (2008) with mountain and garden views. Vacation rentals are not allowed; long-term rentals are permitted. Fee simple ownership; Hawaiiana Management.

Pricing is hovering near $775,000 across this MLS slice—model HOA, taxes, and financing before banking on rent.

Amenities

Pool • BBQ area • Recreation areas • Elevator • Walk to beach access

Lifestyle

Day-to-day life at Opukea is shaped by Lahaina: a comparatively residential day-to-day cadence within West Maui. Local marketing frequently tags the community with lahaina town • low-rise • owner-oriented community.

Walkability, parking, and resort traffic ebb and flow with season—visit at different times of day if Opukea is a serious contender.

Buyer fit

Buyers who want Lahaina Town positioning with clear community character often shortlist Opukea—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 Opukea on documented STR posture (No), guest demand in Lahaina, and how reserves and assessments fit the model.

Zoning is listed as M-1—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

  • Lahaina Town
  • Low-Rise
  • Owner-Oriented Community

Considerations

  • Short-term rental not indicated on this building profile—verify with AOAO / MLS / County records if rental income matters
  • Not oceanfront—pricing and comps differ from beachfront neighbors
  • Location tradeoffs in Lahaina—validate beach access, noise, and parking on visits

Market Snapshot

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

Median (MLS blend)

$775,000

$ / sqft (range)

$552–657/sqft

Avg. days on market

~189

Active listings

3

Closed sales (12 mo)

3

Pricing in the current MLS window clusters near a $775,000 midpoint when blending active and recent closed activity.

$/sqft has stayed relatively tight—about $552/sqft to $657/sqft in the MLS window we’re using.

Expect closer to 189 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

Inventory tied to Opukea skews toward 2-bedroom, and 3-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, resort-style amenities, ocean views, interior updates, and beach proximity surface repeatedly—useful signal, but confirm on the unit you pursue.

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Recent sales

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

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Location & Nearby West Maui Highlights

Opukea is located in Lahaina Town, within Lahaina. Lahaina 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.

Lahaina-area access and services continue to evolve—verify what matters for your commute and daily errands against current conditions.

Lahaina • Lahaina Town

1001 Keawe St

  • Lahaina
  • Lahaina Town

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Building Intelligence & Ownership Insights

Opukea in Lahaina deserves the same diligence as any Maui condo: understand construction era (year built near 2008), community scale (~114 units), 4 floors, and how those factors influence maintenance, insurance, and long-term upkeep.

Zoning (M-1) 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—Opukea is no exception.

  • Short-term rental:No
  • Ownership:Fee Simple

Sources and verification

Facts on this Opukea 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 Opukea?

    Opukea short-term rental status: No.

  • Is Opukea fee simple?

    Opukea ownership type is listed as Fee Simple.

  • Is Opukea a good investment?

    Suitability depends on timeline, financing, and tolerance for HOA costs and rental regulation. Newer Lahaina town community (2008) with mountain and garden views. Vacation rentals are not allowed; long-term rentals are permitted. Fee simple ownership; Hawaiiana Management. Review association documents, rental rules, and recent sales with a licensed professional—avoid treating any building as a generic “yes” or “no.”

  • Is Opukea oceanfront?

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

  • Can you short-term rent at Opukea?

    Short-term rental posture is summarized as: No. Confirm current association and county requirements before marketing a rental.

  • Is Opukea 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 Opukea offer?

    Opukea includes amenities such as: Pool • BBQ area • Recreation areas • Elevator • Walk to beach access

  • What is the location like for Opukea?

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

  • When was Opukea built?

    Year built is listed near 2008. Phasing and renovations may span multiple years—confirm for your building section.

How Opukea Compares

Within Lahaina, lahaina Town and South Lahaina condos attract buyers who want walkable Front Street life, residential neighborhoods, or gated low-rise oceanfront like Puamana—not the resort-tower rhythm of Kaanapali. Short-term rental rules, parking, and renovation level vary sharply by community and zoning.

Cross-shopping within Lahaina is often about town walkability versus oceanfront privacy, and whether Bill 9 or Minatoya exposure affects your hold period. Compare HOA, parking, and county STR posture before you model guest income on a town address. Nearby communities such as Lahaina Shores, Aina Nalu, Lahaina Residential are common cross-shops when pricing overlaps.

Lahaina buyers usually compare walkable town product against south-shore oceanfront on lifestyle and regulatory fit.

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