Kapalua Resort, Maui: residential market update

Sold: 320 Cook Pine Drive listed by Courtney M. Brown sold for $3,850,000.

Kapalua Homes for Sale: Active and Pending Listings

Kapalua is comprised of several distinct communities, yet all flow together due to strong architectural and design guidelines: Pineapple Hill & Pineapple Hill Estates, Mahana Estates, Honolua Ridge, Plantation Estates Phases I and II, and Kapalua Place.  There are also three homes on oceanfront points within the Resort that aren't a part of a formal subdivision.

At the time of this post, there are just three active listings and three pending sales:

The active listings include a home on a double lot in Pineapple Hill that was originally built by musician Carlos Santana,

Live front and center on the Beach at Kapalua Bay:

Spotlight on the Coconut Grove on Kapalua Bay

The Coconut Grove on Kapalua Bay is one of Kapalua's hidden gems.  Situated overlooking Kapalua Bay, this gated enclave of just 36 residences is located next door to the Montage Residences Kapalua Bay, and represents an exceptional value on a price-per-square-foot basis.  At the time of this post, the two oceanfront Montage Condos 2203 and 1203 are for sale at $2927 and $3375/sq. ft. 

The Coconut Grove does not allow short-term rentals, and many residents love the peaceful, less transient feel of the community.  The Plan 1 is a 3B/3B floor plan and the Plans 2, 3 and 4 are 3B/3.5B residences.  The oceanfront Plan 4 floor plans all have an

Masters at Kaanapali Hillside 501

Masters 501 is one of six unique one bedroom townhouse floor plans with a loft.  It sits in a private location on the property, and features an expansive lawn off the lanai and around the side, surrounded by lush landscaping.

About the Masters at Kaanapali Hillside:

The Masters at Kaanapali Hillside is a lovely, gated community surrounding the Royal Kaanapali golf course.  This low-density, residentially zoned community features low-rise, two-story buildings.  There are just 200 units in 35 buildings, situated on approximately 37.9 acres.  There are two separate pools, both with hot tubs, as well as two tennis court areas.

The Masters has several floor plans which range from one to three bedrooms (plans A,

KAPALUA MARKET UPDATE: Q1 2022

Kapalua Condominiums

Kapalua is home to several different condominium communities, with offerings ranging from one to four-bedroom condominiums.  The Kapalua Bay Villas, Kapalua Ironwoods, The Coconut Grove on Kapalua Bay, the Montage Residences Kapalua Bay and the Ritz-Carlton Kapalua Residences are all oceanfront properties nestled along the Kapalua Resort's spectacular shoreline.  The Kapalua Ridge Villas and Kapalua Golf Villas both are located on the Kapalua Bay Course with ocean and golf course views.

Key Figures for Kapalua Condo Sales in 2021 by Complex

At home in Paradise: Mahana 707

The Mahana is one of Kaanapali's best kept secrets. at the North end of Kaanapali, it's private, yet close to everything.  Meander along the beach path that extends along Kekaa Beach to Black Rock and the restaurants, resorts and shopping on Kaanapali Beach, with the iconic Duke's restaurant located next door.

The Mahana offers a rare oceanfront floorplan, where both the living room and bedroom are directly oceanfront, both enjoying access to the spacious lanai. Perfect for watching Maui's amazing sunsets and whale watching.

The coveted 7th floor location at the Mahana at Kaanapali provides a perfect vantage point--it's high enough above the beach to be private, yet not so high that you feel adrift. 

Pineapple Hill, Kapalua, Maui: residential market update

Sold: 320 Cook Pine Drive listed by Courtney M. Brown sold for $3,850,000.

About Pineapple Hill

Pineapple Hill is one of Kapalua's most popular residential communities.  A gated enclave developed in two sections, Pineapple Hill (now known as Pineapple Hill phase I), and Pineapple Hill Estates (2001).  Pineapple Hill was originally comprised of 99 homesites that were approximately a quarter acre in size.  Homes were restricted to one of six-floor plans (though later modifications would be allowed if the footprint was maintained with Design Review Committee Approval.  Custom homes were allowed if built on two or more contiguous lots.  Six such homes were constructed, which reduced the

Introducing 247 Anapuni Loop in Lanikeha, the newest phase of the Kaanapali Golf Estates.

This stunning four-bedroom, three and a half bath home sits perched on the hills of Kaanapali Golf Estates in the community of Lanikeha. The half-acre homesite boasts incredible panoramic ocean and outer island views, and the South West exposure is perfectly oriented to capture the famous Maui sunsets.  The living space seamlessly merges the interior and exterior, with Fleetwood pocketing doors opening to a spectacular lanai with several seating areas to gather, relax, entertain, and dine. 

The owners have re-envisioned the home with a contemporary coastal vibe. The Primary Bedroom wing features pocketing doors, a walk-in closet with built-ins, a large bathroom

Introducing 320 Cook Pine Drive, in Kapalua's Pineapple Hill

Dramatic sunsets are a nightly occurrence--the view from 320 Cook Pine Drive

320 Cook Pine Drive is a beautiful three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath home in Pineapple Hill.  Pocketing doors seamlessly integrate the living room with the lanai and open to the ocean views, framed by the outer islands of Molokai and Lanai.  The pool and spa are surrounded by lush landscaping, creating a tropical oasis in your own backyard. Downstairs you'll find the living room, dining room, gourmet kitchen and dining nook, a powder room, laundry and two gracious bedroom suites.  Upstairs, the primary bedroom suite features an oceanview bedroom, bathroom with soaking tub, steam room and walk-in shower, second

Market Spotlight: Wailea Beach Villas

The boutique condominium property at Wailea Beach Villas is one of Wailea's most desirable communities.  The Wailea Beach Villas is a gated community with 99 residences in 9 buildings situated on 10.7 acres.  The hotel zoning allows vacation rentals, which makes it a popular option for owners that want to offset their operating expenses when not in residence.  The spacious residences combined with a variety of amenities and tropically landscaped grounds accented by tiki torches have garnered awards and accolades from Conde Nast, TripAdvisor, Booking.com, and Trivago.  Guests have access to two pools, a fitness center, a business center, billiards and game room, concierge service, and one of Maui's most

Market Spotlight: Montage Residences Kapalua Bay

Since being rebranded the Montage Residence Kapalua Bay in 2014, sales at the property have soared and 2021 is no exception. 

When originally developed as a Ritz-Carlton Club and Residences in 2008, the property was comprised of 84 wholly-owned three and four-bedroom residences, some of the largest condominiums available in West Maui.  These residences are known as the Grand Residences, and are located in buildings 1, 2, 5 and 6, have three and four bedrooms, and ranged from 2,789 to 4,055 sq. ft. 

The development also included 62 smaller two and three-bedroom residences that were offered as 1/12 ownership located in buildings 3 and 4.  When rebranded as the Montage Residences, all developer