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West Maui TradesCondos for Sale in Honokowai, Maui

Oceanfront • Value Play • Low-Rise

OceanfrontValue PlayLow-Rise

4 active listings • Median ~$239K • Avg DOM ~59

West Maui Trades sits in Honokowai with beachfront positioning, fee-simple ownership, and ownership structure. This page tracks what changes with inventory: active listings, recent sales, and how the building compares to neighbors you’re likely already cross-shopping.

Explore current listings, recent sales, and ownership insights for West Maui Trades in Honokowai, Maui.

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Overview

West Maui Trades is an oceanfront, value-oriented, and low-rise condo community in Honokowai. It is well suited to buyers who want a more residential West Maui setting, everyday livability, and fee simple ownership. Built in 1978 with about 96 units.

Rental Potential & Investment Insights

Short-term rental potential hinges on association rules, county requirements, and how West Maui Trades operates day to day. Recorded STR posture: No. 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.

Another attainable Honokowai residential option with local demand.

Pricing is hovering near $239,000 across this MLS slice—model HOA, taxes, and financing before banking on rent.

Quick facts

  • Year built1978
  • Units96
  • Floors3
  • OceanfrontNo
  • Short-term rentalNo
  • Minatoya listNo
  • ZoningA-2
  • OwnershipFee Simple
  • ParkingSurface

Amenities

Pool • Garden setting

Lifestyle

Day-to-day life at West Maui Trades is shaped by Honokowai: a comparatively residential day-to-day cadence within West Maui. For many owners, proximity to the shoreline defines daily rhythm.

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

Buyer fit

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

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.

Underwriting should stay unit-specific: two stacks in the same building can perform very differently.

Pros & Considerations

Pros

  • Oceanfront
  • Value Play
  • Low-Rise

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

Market Snapshot

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

Median (MLS blend)

$239,000

$ / sqft (range)

$274–388/sqft

Avg. days on market

~59

Active listings

4

Closed sales (12 mo)

1

Pricing in the current MLS window clusters near a $239,000 midpoint when blending active and recent closed activity. Several active options give buyers room to compare floor plans and views before deciding.

$/sqft has stayed relatively tight—about $274/sqft to $388/sqft in the MLS window we’re using.

Around 59 days on market suggests a measured pace: competitive but not chaotic.

Unit Types & Views

Recent MLS activity at West Maui Trades spans 2-bedroom residences, with marketing language often referencing ocean-oriented, golf angles. Views and floor plans vary by stack—confirm on each listing.

What Listings Emphasize

In current and recent marketing copy, beach proximity and interior updates surface repeatedly—useful signal, but confirm on the unit you pursue.

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Recent sales

Closed sales at West Maui Trades from the MLS.

Active listings at West Maui Trades

Location & Nearby West Maui Highlights

West Maui Trades 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

3676 Lower Honoapiilani Rd

  • Honokowai
  • Lahaina

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

Building Intelligence & Ownership Insights

West Maui Trades in Honokowai deserves the same diligence as any Maui condo: understand construction era (year built near 1978), community scale (~96 units), 3 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—West Maui Trades is no exception.

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

FAQ

  • Are short-term rentals allowed at West Maui Trades?

    West Maui Trades short-term rental status: Residential / likely no STR.

  • Is West Maui Trades fee simple?

    West Maui Trades ownership type is listed as Fee Simple.

  • Is West Maui Trades a good investment?

    Suitability depends on timeline, financing, and tolerance for HOA costs and rental regulation. Another attainable Honokowai residential option with local demand. Review association documents, rental rules, and recent sales with a licensed professional—avoid treating any building as a generic “yes” or “no.”

  • Is West Maui Trades oceanfront?

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

  • Can you short-term rent at West Maui Trades?

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

  • Is West Maui Trades 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 West Maui Trades offer?

    West Maui Trades includes amenities such as: Pool • Garden setting

  • What is the location like for West Maui Trades?

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

  • When was West Maui Trades built?

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

How West Maui Trades Compares

Within Honokowai, West Maui Trades 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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