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    WHY PEOPLE WANT TO

    Live in Kapalua

    Kapalua embodies the Maui resort lifestyle. Kapalua residents benefit from an easement that allows them to cut through the Ritz Carlton to access Fleming Beach and the golf course.

    The Plantation Golf Course becomes the focus of the golf world each year when it hosts the annual kick-off to the PGA Tour, the Sentry Tournament of Champions. Residents can literally drive golf courts into town or down for a massage at the Montage Spa – considered the best spa on the island by many on Maui. You can also purchase a membership at the Montage and enjoy access to a private clubhouse for entertaining and private pools.

    Put simply, those seeking a luxury resort living experience on Maui that provides manicured surroundings and easy access to world-class golf courses, hiking trails, and ocean sports will love Kapalua.

    Also, Maui is full of microclimates, and the weather in Kapalua tends to be cooler and breezier than other parts of the island.

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    ACCESS TO

    KAPALUA

    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.

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    Kapalua Real Estate

    According to Maui MLS, the median sale price of a single-family home in Kapalua was reported to be $6,000,000 in Q1 2024.

    Kapalua is a

    Luxury Resort Market

    Kapalua draws buyers seeking a refined resort lifestyle. The area has gorgeous oceanfront condos as well as single-family homes that ring the area’s fabled golf courses. Generally speaking, Kapalua is an affluent community, and its real estate offerings reflect its upscale nature.

    We will speak to two types of properties in Kapalua.

    • Check Single Family Homes
    • Check Condos
    • Check Lots
    Single-Family Homes in

    Resort Communities

    According to Maui MLS, the median price of a single-family home in Kapalua in Q1 2024 was $6,000,000.

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    Typical Home Features for Luxury Homes
    • Check Gated Communities
    • Check Community Clubhouses
    • Check Iconic Outer-Island Views
    • Check Impeccable Community Landscaping
    • Check Built-in Pools & Spas
    • Check Spacious Yards
    • Check Top-of-the-Line Finishes
    • Check Easy Access to Golf & Services
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    Plantation Estates

    To get a better sense of the higher end of the market and popular neighborhoods, let us look at the communities of Plantation Estates, Mahana Estates, and Pineapple Hill. These communities sit above the coast.

    Those in the Plantation Estates border the world-famous Plantation Golf Course. All locations boast iconic views of the ocean and Molokai just across the strait.

    Each of these communities boast expansive, elegantly-designed homes, stunning ocean and mountain views, and world-class amenities.

    Many homes feature large, open floor plans, high ceilings, and expansive windows that offer stunning views of the golf course, ocean and Moloka’i. Some homes boast additional features like home theaters, wine cellars, and private swimming pools.

    Homes at a premium in these areas, selling in the $10 million plus range.

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    Pineapple Hill

    Pineapple Hill Estates is another exclusive residential community in Kapalua that features luxurious homes offering stunning ocean and mountain views. Residents also have access to a range of world-class amenities. Homes here sell for $5 million or more.

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    Condos

    Kapalua has several in-demand condominium complexes. These residences are often built along the ocean and offer resort-like amenities. As of Q1 2024, the median sale price for condo residences in Kapalua was $2,950,000.

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    Schools in

    Kapalua

    Kapalua residents with keiki or children can choose from the following public and private schools.

    Private Schools
    • Check Mana'o'io Baptist Academy (Pre-School - 12th Grade)
    • Check Maui Preparatory Academy (Pre-School - 12th Grade)
    • Check Montessori Eagles international (Pre-school)
    • Check Sacred Hearts School & Early Learning Center (Pre-School - 12th Grade)
    Public Schools
    • Check ELEMENTARY King Kamehameha III Elementary School
    • Check ELEMENTARY Princess Nahi’ena’ena Elementary
    • Check INTERMEDIATE Lahaina Intermediate School
    • Check HIGH SCHOOL Lahainaluna High School

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    Golf

    The Plantation Golf Course

    Kapalua is a golfer’s mecca. The Plantation is an 18-hole golf course at Kapalua Resort that offers scenic views of the Pacific Ocean and includes dramatic elevation changes. It was designed by well-known golf course architects Ben Crenshaw and Bill Coore and is named after the former pineapple plantations that once dominated the area. Each year, the course hosts the annual kick-off to the PGA Tour, the Sentry Tournament of Champions.

    The Bay Course at Kapalua is another world-renowned golf course located in the Kapalua Resort. Arnold Palmer and Francis Duane designed the course, which offers stunning ocean views and challenging play.

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    Spas

    For Spa lovers, Spa Montage at Montage Kapalua is a major draw. Some consider the spa to be the best on Maui. One of the benefits of living in Kapalua is that you have golf cart privileges to drive throughout the resort, meaning you can ride from your home to your spa appointment and back in your cart. Things could not be more civilized!

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    Beaches

    Kapalua Bay Beach is an iconic beach that has been ranked Hawaii’s best beach in past surveys. Its sandy shore and clear turquoise water make it excellent for snorkeling and swimming. The beach is a marine sanctuary and home to corals, Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles, Hawaii’s famous Humuhumunukunukuapua’a, and Morrey Eels!

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    Dining

    Kapalua has a variety of high-end restaurants and dining options, including Merriman’s and The Plantation House. Merriman’s is often considered to be one of the most romantic restaurants on Maui, due to its oceanfront location.

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