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Pohailani Maui — Kahana, West Maui — condo guide

Pohailani Maui Condos for Sale in Kahana, Maui

Value Play • Residential • Mixed Use

Value PlayResidentialMixed Use

10 active listings • Median ~$574K • Avg DOM ~122

Pohailani Maui 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 Pohailani Maui—ownership, rental posture, HOA context, and scale. Unit-specific tenure, fees, and rental status can differ; confirm on the listing and in AOAO documents.

  • Address4435 Lower Honoapiilani Rd
  • AreaKahana
  • CityLahaina
  • Unit count114
  • Floors3
  • Year built1976
  • Tenure / ownershipFee Simple
  • ZoningH / Duplex-1
  • HOA range$1,243-$1,922/mo
  • Short-term rental postureYes
  • Minatoya listYes
  • Amenities (summary)Pools, Tennis court, BBQ areas
  • PoolYes
  • ElevatorUnspecified
  • 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

Pohailani Maui is a value-oriented, residential, and mixed-use condo community in Kahana. It is well suited to buyers who want a more residential West Maui setting, everyday livability, and fee simple ownership. Built in 1976 with about 114 units.

Rental Potential & Investment Insights

At Pohailani Maui, 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.

Mixed-position complex with a practical price point relative to nearby oceanfront inventory.

Ownership for Pohailani Maui 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.

STR-eligible positioning plus 3 recent closes in the last year suggests investors are still transacting—pair that with a unit-level rental pro forma.

Amenities

Pools • Tennis court • BBQ areas

Lifestyle

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

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

Buyer fit

Buyers who want Kahana positioning with clear community character often shortlist Pohailani Maui—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.

Short-term rental buyers should reconcile HOA rules and county requirements early—especially in mixed-use corridors.

Investor fit

Investors typically weigh Pohailani Maui on documented STR posture (Yes), guest demand in Kahana, and how reserves and assessments fit the model.

Zoning is listed as H / Duplex-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

  • Value Play
  • Residential
  • Mixed Use

Considerations

  • Minatoya-style listing does not by itself establish a legal STR right—verify parcel, AOAO rules, and county records for the unit
  • Older construction—verify systems, reserves, and planned projects on the unit you like
  • Not oceanfront—pricing and comps differ from beachfront neighbors

Market Snapshot

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

Median (MLS blend)

$574,000

$ / sqft (range)

$585–1,486/sqft

Avg. days on market

~122

Active listings

10

Closed sales (12 mo)

3

Pricing in the current MLS window clusters near a $574,000 midpoint when blending active and recent closed activity. Several active options give buyers room to compare floor plans and views before deciding.

Expect a wide $585/sqft–$1,486/sqft /sqft band as views and floor plans diverge.

Expect closer to 122 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 Pohailani Maui skews toward 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, generous lanai space, ocean views, interior updates, beach proximity, and turnkey rental readiness surface repeatedly—useful signal, but confirm on the unit you pursue.

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Recent sales

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

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Location & Nearby West Maui Highlights

Pohailani Maui 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

4435 Lower Honoapiilani Rd

  • Kahana
  • Lahaina

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Building Intelligence & Ownership Insights

Pohailani Maui in Kahana deserves the same diligence as any Maui condo: understand construction era (year built near 1976), community scale (~114 units), 3 floors, and how those factors influence maintenance, insurance, and long-term upkeep.

Zoning (H / Duplex-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—Pohailani Maui is no exception.

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

Sources and verification

Facts on this Pohailani Maui 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 Pohailani Maui?

    Pohailani Maui short-term rental status: Allowed (Minatoya/PDF, hotel portion only).

  • Is Pohailani Maui fee simple?

    Pohailani Maui ownership type is listed as Fee Simple.

  • Is Pohailani Maui a good investment?

    Suitability depends on timeline, financing, and tolerance for HOA costs and rental regulation. Mixed-position complex with a practical price point relative to nearby oceanfront inventory. Review association documents, rental rules, and recent sales with a licensed professional—avoid treating any building as a generic “yes” or “no.”

  • Is Pohailani Maui oceanfront?

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

  • Can you short-term rent at Pohailani Maui?

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

  • Is Pohailani Maui 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 Pohailani Maui offer?

    Pohailani Maui includes amenities such as: Pools • Tennis court • BBQ areas

  • What is the location like for Pohailani Maui?

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

  • When was Pohailani Maui built?

    Year built is listed near 1976. Phasing and renovations may span multiple years—confirm for your building section.

  • What should investors know about Pohailani Maui?

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

How Pohailani Maui 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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