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The BreakersCondos for Sale in Honokowai, Maui

Boutique • Value Play • Owner-Oriented Community

BoutiqueValue PlayOwner-Oriented Community

4 active listings • Median ~$539K • Avg DOM ~132

The Breakers is one of Honokowai’s more closely watched condo communities, combining fee-simple ownership, West Maui location, and ownership structure. Buyers use this guide for inventory, ownership context, and how The Breakers compares nearby—not just photos.

Explore current listings, recent sales, and ownership insights for The Breakers in Honokowai, Maui.

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Overview

The Breakers is a boutique, value-oriented condo community in central Honokowai—not on the oceanfront, but well located for West Maui access. It suits buyers who want a more residential setting, everyday livability, and fee simple ownership. Built in 1978 with about 114 units.

Rental Potential & Investment Insights

If rental income matters, start with what is permitted: documented status is No. The Breakers in Honokowai 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.

Primarily residential project in central Honokowai with practical local-buyer appeal.

With a median near $539,000 in our MLS blend, underwriting should stress carry costs and owner-use plans as much as appreciation.

Quick facts

  • Year built1978
  • Units114
  • Floors4
  • OceanfrontNo
  • Short-term rentalNo
  • Minatoya listNo
  • ZoningA-2
  • OwnershipFee Simple
  • ParkingSurface

Amenities

Pool • Courtyard

Lifestyle

Day-to-day life at The Breakers is shaped by Honokowai: a comparatively residential day-to-day cadence within West Maui. Expect a profile that often reads as boutique • value play • owner-oriented community—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

The Breakers 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.

Buyers who want a calmer owner profile should confirm rental rules and policies against how long they plan to hold.

Investor fit

From a numbers standpoint, The Breakers is less about a single “cap rate” headline and more about verify access and services against your timeline.

Zoning is listed as A-2—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

  • Boutique
  • Value Play
  • Owner-Oriented Community

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 The Breakers; figures shift as inventory turns.

Median (MLS blend)

$539,000

$ / sqft (range)

$778–1,009/sqft

Avg. days on market

~132

Active listings

4

Closed sales (12 mo)

2

Blending active asks with recent closes, the market is centering near $539,000—always unit-specific. Choice within the building is meaningful right now—compare condition and HOA lines, not just price.

Pricing per foot clusters between $778/sqft and $1,009/sqft—still verify against the exact unit.

The current MLS cadence looks closer to 132 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

The Breakers’s MLS footprint includes studio, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom residences, with marketing language often referencing ocean-oriented, resort-view 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, generous lanai space, and ocean views surface repeatedly—useful signal, but confirm on the unit you pursue.

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Recent sales

Closed sales at The Breakers from the MLS.

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Location & Nearby West Maui Highlights

The Breakers is located in Honokowai, within Lahaina. Honokowai 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.

Honokowai

3708 Lower Honoapiilani Rd

  • Honokowai
  • Lahaina

See where The Breakers sits relative to nearby resorts, beaches, and West Maui condo communities.

Building Intelligence & Ownership Insights

The Breakers in Honokowai deserves the same diligence as any Maui condo: understand construction era (year built near 1978), community scale (~114 units), 4 floors, and how those factors influence maintenance, insurance, and long-term upkeep.

Zoning (A-2) 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—The Breakers is no exception.

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

FAQ

  • Are short-term rentals allowed at The Breakers?

    The Breakers short-term rental status: Residential / likely no STR.

  • Is The Breakers fee simple?

    The Breakers ownership type is listed as Fee Simple.

  • Is The Breakers a good investment?

    Suitability depends on timeline, financing, and tolerance for HOA costs and rental regulation. Primarily residential project in central Honokowai with practical local-buyer appeal. Review association documents, rental rules, and recent sales with a licensed professional—avoid treating any building as a generic “yes” or “no.”

  • Is The Breakers oceanfront?

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

  • Can you short-term rent at The Breakers?

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

  • Is The Breakers 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 The Breakers offer?

    The Breakers includes amenities such as: Pool • Courtyard

  • What is the location like for The Breakers?

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

  • When was The Breakers built?

    Year built is listed near 1978. Phasing and renovations may span multiple years—confirm for your building section.

How The Breakers Compares

Within Honokowai, The Breakers is frequently cross-shopped with communities such as Hale Kai, Hale Royale, Hono Koa, Honokowai East. 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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