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The Breakers — Honokowai, West Maui — condo guide

The Breakers Condos for Sale in Honokowai, Maui

Boutique • Value Play • Owner-Oriented Community

BoutiqueValue PlayOwner-Oriented Community

3 active listings • Median ~$519K • Avg DOM ~197

The Breakers is better understood as a residential West Maui condo community than a generic vacation-rental play. Buyers here are usually weighing everyday livability, owner-occupant feel, HOA structure, parking, pet rules, and how the building compares with other residential options in Honokowai.

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Verified Condo Facts

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

  • Address3708 Lower Honoapiilani Rd
  • AreaHonokowai
  • CityLahaina
  • Unit count114
  • Floors4
  • Year built2008
  • Tenure / ownershipFee Simple
  • ZoningA-2
  • HOA range$848-$1,479/mo
  • Short-term rental postureNo
  • Minatoya listNo
  • Amenities (summary)Pool, Courtyard
  • PoolYes
  • ElevatorUnspecified
  • ParkingSurface
  • Oceanfront / beachfrontNo
  • Golf course settingNo — not indicated in building profile
  • PetsUnspecified
  • Last verified2026-07-05
  • Regulatory verificationPotential apartment-zoned exposure; verify

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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 2008 with about 114 units.

Rental Potential & Investment Insights

The Breakers is primarily a residential Honokowai community. If rental income matters, confirm what is actually permitted for the unit—many buyers here prioritize owner-use and long-term hold over nightly turnover.

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

Ownership for The Breakers 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.

With a median near $519,000 in our MLS blend, underwriting should stress carry costs and owner-use plans as much as appreciation.

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 owner-use planning and long-term carry costs.

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

  • 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 Honokowai—validate beach access, noise, and parking on visits

Market Snapshot

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

Median (MLS blend)

$519,000

$ / sqft (range)

$778–923/sqft

Avg. days on market

~197

Active listings

3

Closed sales (12 mo)

3

Blending active asks with recent closes, the market is centering near $519,000—always unit-specific.

Pricing per foot clusters between $778/sqft and $923/sqft—still verify against the exact unit.

The current MLS cadence looks closer to 197 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 (rolling 12-month window — same basis as the market snapshot above).

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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 2008), 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

Sources and verification

Facts on this The Breakers 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 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 2008. Phasing and renovations may span multiple years—confirm for your building section.

How The Breakers Compares

Within Honokowai, 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 Paki Maui, Maui Sands, Hale Kai 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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