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Pohailani MauiCondos for Sale in Kahana, Maui

Value Play • Residential • Mixed Use

Value PlayResidentialMixed Use

10 active listings • Median ~$590K • Avg DOM ~81

Explore Pohailani Maui condos for sale in Kahana, Maui with building intelligence, fee-simple ownership, West Maui location, and current market activity. Pohailani Maui anchors Kahana and draws both lifestyle and investment interest—often for different reasons depending on the unit.

Explore current listings, recent sales, and ownership insights for Pohailani Maui in Kahana, Maui.

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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

Short-term rental potential hinges on association rules, county requirements, and how Pohailani Maui 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.

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

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.

Quick facts

  • Year built1976
  • Units114
  • Floors3
  • OceanfrontNo
  • Short-term rentalYes
  • Minatoya listYes
  • ZoningH / Duplex-1
  • OwnershipFee Simple
  • ParkingSurface

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.

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 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

  • 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
  • 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)

$590,000

$ / sqft (range)

$342–1,590/sqft

Avg. days on market

~81

Active listings

10

Closed sales (12 mo)

3

Pricing in the current MLS window clusters near a $590,000 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 $342/sqft–$1,590/sqft /sqft band as views and floor plans diverge.

Around 81 days on market suggests a measured pace: competitive but not chaotic.

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, garden angles. Views and floor plans vary by stack—confirm on each listing.

What Listings Emphasize

In current and recent marketing copy, ocean views, generous lanai space, 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.

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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

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.

How Pohailani Maui Compares

Within Kahana, Pohailani Maui is frequently cross-shopped with communities such as Hololani, Kahana Falls, Kahana Manor, Kahana Outrigger. 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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