Ka’anapali
Ka’anapali is located along the coast in West Maui, between Lahaina to the south and Napili-Honokowai to the north.
Historically, it was the first master-planned resort area in Hawaii, opening in 1962. Today, it is one of the most in-demand resort areas in Hawaii, famous for its world-class beach and ocean activities, shopping and dining, and golf-course communities. Real Estate is in demand in Ka’anapali.
Along the beach, several luxury-class condominium residences offer classic resort living, with onsite services and hotel-like amenities. These properties are hotel-zoned, meaning they can be used for short-term rental. The gated neighborhoods on the hillside above the coast are home luxury estates offering spellbinding views, fabulous pools and excellent community services.
Live in Ka’anapali
Ka’anapali is in high demand for its world-class beach, oceanfront resorts, services, activities, and golf-course communities.
In fact, the area also has some of the best, easy-to-access snorkeling on Maui, with the waters off Ka’anapali Beach teaming with marine life.
Kahului & Kapalua Airports
Maui’s main gateway is Kahului International Airport. Kahului is well-served by major US domestic carriers, which offer nonstop service to Maui from cities across the US.
The US West Coast has ample flights, with multiple departures from LA, San Francisco, and Seattle, and nonstop service from several secondary airports. Nearby Kapalua Airport, which serves West Maui, is preferred for private and inter-island flights due to its proximity.
Featured Properties
Featured Listings
According to Maui MLS, in December 2022 the median sale price of a single-family home in Ka’anapali was $3,000,000.
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Diverse Market
Buying and selling real estate in Ka’anapali is competitive. The area has diverse housing options that run from one-bedroom hotel-zoned condo units to opulent gated communities built around golf courses.
We are going to speak to three types of properties available here in Ka’anapali.
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Single-Family Homes
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Condos
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Lots
Single-Family Homes
Resort Communities
According to Maui MLS, the median price of a single-family home in Ka’anapali in Q4 of 2022 is $2,600,000.
To get a better sense of the higher end of the market and popular neighborhoods, let us look at the communities of Lanikeha in the Ka’anapali Golf Estates and work our way toward the unique community of Ka’anapali Coffee Farms. These communities sit above the coast, boasting iconic views of the ocean and the outer islands of lanai and Molokai. Sunsets from the homes in these communities are postcard perfect. Both offer luxury resort-style living and excellent community services.
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Gated Communities
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Community Clubhouses
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Iconic Outer-Island Views
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Impeccable Community Landscaping
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Built-in Pools & Spas
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One-Half to Two Acres or More
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Top-of-the-Line Finishes
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Easy Access to Golf & Services
Lanikeha
Lanikeha is a double-gated community inside the Ka’anapali Golf Estates. In Lanikeha, lots are between one-half and one acre.
Single-family homes are selling at an average of about $4 million, while half-acre lots in Lanikeha are selling in the $1,000,000 range. Lanikeha has its own clubhouse, offering residents access to a pool, gym, billiards and more. The HOA fees run about $700 per month.
Coffee Farms
The Ka'anapali Coffee Farms sit on approximately 500 acres upslope from the Ka'anapali Beach Resort and are composed of 4-to-7-acre farm lots. Each lot is a part of a working coffee farm managed by local farmers.
Ka'anapali Coffee Farms is a private agricultural community that blends contemporary island living and the rich farming culture of West Maui. Homes in the coffee farms are selling in the $4-6,000,000 range. If you are looking for a beautiful home tucked away from the buzz of the resorts, the Coffee Farms is a uniquely beautiful option.
Condos
When it comes to condos, there is a wide range of properties, from $500,000 studio residences to fabulous, short-term-rental-friendly Honua Kai residences that sell from $1.5 to $5,400,000.
As of Q4 of 2022, the median sale price for Condo Residences in Ka’anapali was over $1,400,000.
Lots
If you’re looking for a lot to build your Maui dream home in Ka’anapali, lots are in high demand, with a median price of $1.1 million. A half-acre lot inside the Lanikeha development runs approximately $950,000.
Schools
Ka’anapali residents with keiki or children can choose from the following public and private schools.
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Mana'o'io Baptist Academy
(Pre-School - 12th Grade)
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Maui Preparatory Academy
(Pre-School - 12th Grade)
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Montessori Eagles international
(Pre-School)
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Sacred Hearts School & Early Learning Center
(Pre-School - 12th Grade)
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Elementary
King Kamehameha III Elementary School
Princess Nahi’ena’ena Elementary -
Intermediate
Lahaina Intermediate
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High School
Lahainaluna High
Entertainment
Shopping
Whaler’s Village is home to a diversity of shops, including global brands and local boutiques. You’ll find Lululemon and Tommy Bahama as well as Hawaiian brands like Crazy Shirts and Na Hoku fine jewelry.
Dining
Ka’anapali also offers excellent dining, including Roy’s with its famous Pacific Rim cuisine, The Monkey Pod, Hula Grill, and Duke’s in the Honua Kai resort.
Spas
Several of the beachfront resorts offer spa services, including the Spa at Black Rock, often ranked among the best spas in Hawaii!
Golf
Golf is a prime leisure activity in Ka’anapali, and the Ka’anapali Golf Courses features 36 holes on 1200 acres boasting ocean and mountain views.
The historic Royal Ka’anapali Course was designed by Robert Trent Jones Senior. The course has gone through a major refurbishment and plays host to major tournaments, including the Champions Tour and LPGA Women’s Kemper Open.
Beach & Snorkel
Ka’anapali Beach is one of the most famous in the world. Ka’anapali’s golden sand stretches three miles, and the ocean tends to be ideal for swimming. Ka’anapali has some of the most accessible and high-quality snorkeling in Hawaii around Black Rock. Well-serviced by the resorts and Whalers Village, this beach is a favorite for residents and visitors alike.
