Maui Oceanfront Market Update: January 2020

Posted by Courtney M. Brown on Monday, January 27th, 2020 at 12:57pm.

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Market Update, January 2020

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Maui has several areas with oceanfront homes: West Maui, South Maui, North Shore, East Maui and Central Maui.  As you will see below, the home prices and activity tend to be highest in the resort areas of West and South Maui, and along the North Shore. 

There are broad fluctuations in price depending on whether the property is beachfront or oceanfront; whether it is on a rocky shoreline or cliffside without water access; and the age, condition and size of the home.  

Over the past five years, oceanfront home sales have consistently seen a volume of around 20/year, with a low of 13 sales in 2015, and a high of 25 sales in 2017.  Comparing 2019 with 2018, it's noteworthy that the number of sales is down 30% and the sales volume down 57%.

Please note the 2019 statistics no longer include 6 sales in the Makena Resort by Discovery Land Co. that were reclassified in our MLS from Beachfront to Across the Street from the Ocean on 12/13/2019.  This removed $60,162,136 million from the oceanfront home sales statistics that were previously posted in the blog post on 11/30/2019.  That inventory had increased the average Days on Markets stat as escrow could only close when construction was complete.  In addition, the average Sales Price and SP/Sq. Ft. dropped.

It is also worth noting that oceanfront homes are selling at a lower percentage of the asking price than the prior year as well as with a longer average days on market.  This can mean great opportunities for buyers of oceanfront properties as the inventory has built considerably, with approximately 3 years worth of inventory. 

We are already starting to see more pending escrows with 8 homes pending now vs. 4 in 11/2019.  It is interesting to note that all but one of the pending sales is under $5,000,000, with a high sale pending at $10,880,000.

Maui Oceanfront Home Sales: Key Metrics
2014 to Present

Year Sales Volume Avg SP Avg SP$/sq. ft. Avg DOM SP/LP
2014  21 $90,443,000 $4,306,810 $1504 287  91%
2015  13 | -62% $55,075,000 |-64%  $4,235,538 | -2% $1793 | 16% 214 | -34% 93%
2016  22 | 41% $139,062,000 | 60%  $6,321,000 | 33% $2878 | 38% 219 | 2% 84%
2017  25 | 12% $146,765,387 | 5% $5,870,615 | -8% $1533 | -88% 274 | 20% 92%
2018  23 | -9% $148,197,545 | 1%  $6,443,372 | 9% $1759 | 13% 222 | -23% 91%
2019  16 | -30% $64,454,049 | -57% $4,028,378 | -37% $1288 | -27% 285 | 28% 88%

Maui Oceanfront Homes: Market Snapshot by Area
Active Listings, Pending Sales and YTD Sales 

Oceanfront Homes All Maui  West Maui South Maui North Shore East Maui Central Maui
Active Listings 48 15 14 12 6 1
Low List Price $750,000 $2,200,000 $3,298,000 $999,000 $750,000 $1,900,000
Average List Price $8,140,937 $10,882,000 $11,259,571 $4,390,833 $2,551,833 $1,900,000
High List Price $37,500,000  $37,500,000 $27,498,000 $12,000,000 $6,500,000 $1,900,000 
Average LP/Sq. Ft. $2408 $2889 $3,469 $1178 NA NA 
Pending Sales 8 3 1 4 0 0
Average List Price $3,671,237 $5,558,333 $3,350,000 $2,336,225 0 0
Supply of Inventory* 36 months 45 months 42 months 48 months NA NA
2020 YTD Sales 0 NA NA NA NA NA

There is often a misperception that we see more sales in the Wailea/Makena Market.  What is important to note is that there are far fewer oceanfront homes in resort areas in West Maui than in Wailea/Makena.  For example, there are only 6 oceanfront homesites in Kaanapali's only oceanfront residential neighborhood, Kai Ala Place.  Similarly, there are just five oceanfront homesites in Kapalua Place, Kapalua's only oceanfront residential neighborhood.   Wailea/Makena are larger-scale resorts, with more oceanfront residential communities such as Keawekapu Beach, Maluhia, Makena Place, the Makena Beach Cottages, and Black Sands, as well as homes scattered along the Makena Coastline that aren't part of a formal subdivision.  Kihei's Halama Street is also a popular area with beachfront homes stretching along the shoreline.

The highest-priced listing on the island is located in the Kapalua Resort:  9 Bay Drive is an 8B/8.5 acre estate situated on 9.97 acres.  It is currently offered at $37,500,000, reduced from $49,000,000.   The highest asking price in South Maui is $27,498,000.

These compare with a high sales price of $27,000,000 for an oceanfront estate in 2011 in Makena.  7150 Makena Road is a 4B/5.5B home on 1.69 acres.  To date, the largest sale on Maui for a private residence that was actually across the street from the ocean, in Keauhou, Makena $41,750,000 in 2015 (not in MLS) .

It should be noted--with such a small sampling, the statistics can vary widely at any given time, and the above are MLS statistics.  Additional properties have changed hands privately and are not entered in MLS.  For more information on all areas of Maui read: Maui Real Estate Statistics.

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  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 16.23 Acres
  • 1,600 ft²

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MLS® #400364

Listed By: Hawaii Life (W)
Office Contact: Cell: 808-283-6791

Enjoy Breathtaking Unobstructed Ocean, Outer Island, And Sunset Views From The Living Area, The Kitchen, And The Spacious Lanai Of This Extra-large, Elegantly Renovated, Two-bedroom, Two-bath Makena Surf Condo! This 1,600 Square Foot Unit Feels Even Larger...

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  • 2,087 ft²

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1 Bay Dr, Unit 4505, Kapalua, HI

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Listed By: Compass
Office Contact: Cell: 808-283-3436

Rare, Turnkey 5th Floor Elevation Hotel Residence At Montage Kapalua Bay- One Of The Highest Locations On The Property, Offering A "premier Oceanview Residence" Category. This Home Is Hotel-zoned For Nightly Rentals In A 5-star Resort Allowing Access To Mon...

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Listed By: Island Sotheby's Int'l Rlty(W)
Office Contact: Cell: 808-385-6564

Welcome To Hokulani 325! This Stunning Oceanfront Condo Offers Unparalleled Views And Luxurious Living In One Of The Most Sought-after Resort Areas In Kaanapali. From The Moment You Step Inside, You'll Be Greeted By An Open-concept Design That Maximizes The...

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A Unique And Family-friendly Dwelling Perched Right Above The Primary Pool Offers A Perfect Spot To Savor Your Morning Coffee Or A Refreshing Fruity Cocktail, Depending On The Time Of Day, As Your Children Or Grandchildren Revel In The Pool Below. This Unit...

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Listed By: Coldwell Banker Island Prop-KP
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  • 2,904 ft²

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Listed By: West Maui Land Company Inc

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Office Contact: Cell: 808-385-1336

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Office Contact: Cell: 865-206-1234

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Office Contact: Cell: 808-870-4899

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  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
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MLS® #403534

Listed By: Hawaii Life (W)
Office Contact: Cell: 808-357-5000

Welcome To Wailea Elua Unit #708 – A Hotel Zoned, Stunning 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom Top-floor Condo With Breathtaking Ocean Views. Located In The Highly Sought-after Wailea Resort, This Fully Furnished Vacation Rental Unit Features High Vaulted Ceilings, Reces...

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MLS® #402017

Listed By: Coldwell Banker Island Prop-KP
Office Contact: Cell: 808-283-3067

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  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
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MLS® #403855

Listed By: Coldwell Banker Island Prop(S)
Office Contact: Cell: 808-870-4899

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This information is provided by the Realtor's Association of Maui.  It is believed accurate, but subject to change.  Readers are advised to do their own due diligence.

Courtney M. Brown, R(S) & Team
Vice President
Island Sotheby's International Realty

 

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