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Issue 1201 | April 7th, 2026
Aloha ,
Community Triumphs and Council Debates: This Week in Maui
Aloha!
From the wrestling mat to the council chambers, it was a week of heavy lifting for Maui County officials.
The session kicked off on a high note as the Council paused to honor three of our own: Siana Boaz-Vasquez (Lahainaluna), Jona Dudoit (Molokaʻi), and Niko Takitani (Baldwin). These student-athletes didn't just bring home gold from the 2026 State Championships; they reminded us of the grit and individual discipline it takes to represent the Valley Isle at the highest level.
However, the mood shifted from celebration to scrutiny as the Council "grappled" with more technical matters. On the docket:
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The Kamalani Refund: A $234,000 refund request for a Kihei housing project was put on ice until May 1. While the developer compared the overpayment to buying too many musubis at Foodland, Council members are demanding a closer look at the data before cutting a check.
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Parking vs. Square Footage: A new bill aiming to tie parking requirements to bedroom counts rather than square footage passed its first reading—though not without a debate on whether more pavement actually helps or hurts our affordable housing crisis.
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Budget Wins: Good news for rural communities, as the Council finalized nearly $400,000 in funding for youth and adult care programs in Hāna, Molokaʻi, and beyond.
In today’s edition, we break down the sportsmanship, the policy debates, and what these shifts mean for your neighborhood.
Read the full story below.
Mahalo Nui Loa,
Ken Smith R(S), Melissa Smith R(B), and Gregory P Smith R(B)
The Smith Team
P.S. Council Budget Committee chair calls for fiscal discipline amid rising costs of living
Market Watch
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Active |
Pending |
Sold |
Change |
| Homes |
438 (379) |
97 (72) |
729 (529) |
+1 |
| Condos |
930 (340) |
105 (28) |
714 (197) |
+18 |
| Land |
210 (80) |
20 (5) |
146 (44) |
+3 |
| Total |
1578 (799) |
222 (105) |
1589 (770) |
+22 |
1. Numbers in parentheses reflect listings over $1M
2. Sold listings are for the previous 12 months
3. Change is the increase/decrease from the previous week
January 2026
February 2026
Market Statistics
Updated list of all bank-owned and short-sale properties:
Bank-owned
Short sale
Homes Over $1M
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24 Kahoea Pl
Kula
$1.400M (FS)
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Start your morning with Haleakala and end your day watching the sun melt into the Pacific... all from one property. This Kula home offers ocean views from the front and mountain views from the side and rear, creating a unique Upcountry setting. The cedar-constructed residence features a spacious deck for enjoying both sunrise and sunset.
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17 Hua Nui Way
Napili
$1.495M (FS)
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Welcome to 17 Hua Nui Way, a beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offering 1,774 sq. ft. of living space in the heart of Kahana. Situated within an exclusive gated community of just 17 residences built in 2003, this property presents a rare opportunity to enjoy privacy, quality construction, and a highly desirable West Maui location.
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126 Kulalani Dr
Kula
$1.588M (FS)
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Views, views, views from both upstairs and downstairs! Enjoy breathtaking bi-coastal ocean views of both the North Shore and South Shore from this beautifully renovated 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home in highly desirable Kula. The main living area features an open-concept kitchen and living room that seamlessly flows onto a spacious lanai-perfect for entertaining or relaxing while taking in stunning ocean vistas and unforgettable sunsets.
Customer Listing Synopsis
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116 Honuhula Pl
Kihei
$1.650M (FS)
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I am excited to introduce this stunning residence in North Kihei, located within the desirable Honu Alahele subdivision. This spacious 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home features a two-car garage, stainless steel appliances, and a versatile bonus room that offers added flexibility for your needs. The interior features wooden floors throughout and includes a solar water heater.
Customer Listing Synopsis
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302 Kahana Ridge Dr
Kahana
$2.050M (FS)
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Positioned within the sought-after Kahana Ridge community in Lahaina, 302 Kahana Ridge Drive offers a refined take on West Maui living, with panoramic ocean views, generous interior spaces, and a highly convenient location. Beautifully updated and exceptionally maintained, this three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath Kahana Ridge residence offers approximately 2,784 square feet of interior living space and captures sweeping ocean views extending to Molokai and Lanai.
Customer Listing Synopsis
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203 Plantation Club Dr
Kapalua
$15.600M (FS)
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This stunning 8,252 sq ft residence with expansive ocean views is situated on 2.65 beautifully landscaped acres with an additional 1.18-acre easement. The home features 6 ensuite bedrooms with ocean vistas, including 2 on the first floor.
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3254 S Kihei Rd
Kihei
$24.500M (FS)
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Experience the pinnacle of oceanfront luxury in this stunning, 5 bedroom, 5 bath, plus 2 half bath, 7,244 sq. ft. home estate. This over a half-acre property is located within the ideal stretch of Keawakapu Beach, offering unparalleled access to Maui’s most coveted shoreline a matter of steps from the home’s living room.
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Homes Under $1M
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2042 Kahekili Hwy
Wailuku
$585K (FS)
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Welcome to your storybook cottage by the sea! No HOA, single family stand alone home on a 3,093 square foot lot. Enter and fall in love with the airy vaulted ceilings that make the living space feel bright and open. Turn-key renovated with a new roof and large 208 sq. ft. deck, new exterior and interior painting, and a new kitchen.
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3980 Hana Hwy
Haiku
$699K (FS)
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Behold Elyssium — a rare, fully self-sustaining retreat nestled within the lush cliffs of Haiku on the North Shore. With sweeping ocean views and trade-wind breezes, this one-of-a-kind property blends off-grid independence with refined island living. Offered move-in ready, the property includes turnkey furnishings, new appliances, and a thoughtfully designed infrastructure for energy and water autonomy.
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1987 Kahekili Hwy
Wailuku
$899K (FS)
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Fully remodeled in 2026, this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers a brand-new interior and modern upgrades throughout with no HOA. Situated on a 7,762 sq. ft. lot, the approximately 1,100 sq. ft. residence has been renovated from top to bottom, including new plumbing, electrical, roof, flooring, windows, and fresh interior and exterior paint.
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Vacation Condos Over $1M
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Kaanapali Shores # 925
Kaanapali
$1.050M (FS)
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Welcome to Kaanapali Shores 925, a beautifully positioned two bed, two bath unit offering sweeping ocean views and the ultimate West Maui resort lifestyle. Located on the 9th floor, this residence captures breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, neighboring islands, and Maui’s unforgettable sunsets.
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Polo Beach Club # 107
Wailea
$3.999M (FS)
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Ideally positioned just one residence off the front row, Polo Beach 107 captures exceptional ocean views while offering the convenience of true ground-floor, walk-out access. From your lanai, step directly onto an expansive greenbelt that seamlessly extends your living space and leads just moments to the white sands of Polo Beach.
Customer Listing Synopsis
Video Tour
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Makena Surf # B103
Wailea
$4.650M (FS)
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Welcome to one of the most coveted locations at Makena Surf - B103 - a spectacular two-bedroom, two-bath, 1,510 square foot, ground floor unit sitting just above the sand on one of Maui's most beautiful and secluded beaches, providing an exceptional blend of privacy, security, and natural beauty!
Customer Listing Synopsis
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Makena Surf # A101
Wailea
$4.995M (FS)
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This truly one of a kind masterpiece villa in highly coveted Makena Surf Resort is an exceptional example of quintessential beachfront living at its finest. With a complete studs-out renovation completed in 2022, the meticulous nature and curated bespoke design of this stunning villa is highly evident the moment you enter.
Customer Listing Synopsis
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Makena Surf # E-205
Wailea
$4.995M (FS)
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Welcome to Makena Surf E-205! This rare beachfront condominium is perfectly positioned in the complex and is perched above one of Makena's finest beaches. Enjoy panoramic ocean and outer island views form this beautifully furnished & decorated 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit featuring a spacious open floor plan with living, dining and kitchen areas opening to the expansive lanai for seamless indoor/outdoor living.
Customer Listing Synopsis
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Hoolei # E5
Wailea
$4.999M (FS)
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Special properties like Ho’olei Villa 99-5 rarely become available. A premier top-row, turn-key townhome with one of the best locations in the entire community! When you get up to the 4th tier of the Ho'olei neighborhood, you can see clearly over the Grand Wailea Resort and the Four Seasons Wailea.
Customer Listing Synopsis
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Vacation Condos Under $1M
Kihei Alii Kai # A206
Kihei
$650K (FS)
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HOTEL-ZONED – SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTALS ALLOWED. Welcome to Kihei Alii Kai A-206, ideally situated in the heart of South Kihei, just moments from the soft white sands of Kamaole Beach Park I. This residence offers the perfect blend of relaxed island living and exceptional investment potential.
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Sugar Beach Resort # 502
Kihei
$725K (FS)
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Sugar Beach Resort #502 offers a top-quality remodel with porcelain tile flooring, custom aquamarine tilework, stainless appliances, and quartz countertops. This fully furnished corner unit features extra windows, ocean, mountain, and pond views, central AC, in-unit washer/dryer, and access to the oceanfront pool, hot tub, sauna, and on-site restaurant.
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Grand Champions # 145
Wailea
$799K (FS)
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This spacious 1 BR vacation rental in a prime location in Grand Champions in Wailea boasts amazing championship golf course (Wailea Blue) views, with a peak of the ocean through the trees beyond. Interior upgrades include bamboo cabinets, granite countertops, stainless appliances, and luxury vinyl plank in the bedroom.
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Maui Kamaole # J110
Kihei
$825K (FS)
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Discover Unit J110 at Maui Kamaole, a stunning 1-bedroom, 2-bathroom ground floor condo in the heart of South Kihei, perfectly positioned between the two resort pools for ultimate convenience. Completely remodeled top to bottom, this turnkey gem features a split AC system throughout, all-new furniture, and opens directly to an expansive grassy area for seamless indoor-outdoor living.
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Maalaea Kai # 220
Wailuku
$999K (FS)
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PRICED TO SELL!! ONLY AVAILABLE UNIT for sale at Maalaea Kai (at time of listing!) There’s something VERY special about Maalaea Kai 220, from the moment you open the door, the ocean greets you, the breeze welcomes you, and the views remind you why Maui is home.
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Residential Condos Over $1M
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Wailea Fairway Villas # Y-202
Wailea
$1.189M (FS)
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Stunning 2-bedroom, 2-bath upper-level furnished unit with beautiful ocean/sunset and golf course views. Remodeled in 2014, features include new window treatments, tile, new kitchen appliances, full renovations of both bathrooms (toilets, sinks/faucets, countertops, shower, bath enclosure and lighting).
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Paradise Ridge Estates # 101
Kihei
$1.475M (FS)
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Welcome to Paradise Ridge Estates #101. Set on the ground floor of Building 1, this home offers convenient access and a private, tucked-away location within the community. Inside, you’ll find contemporary finishes and an open-concept living and dining area designed for comfortable everyday living.
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Wailea Town Center # C204
Wailea
$1.995M (FS)
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Set above the sparkling coastline of Wailea awaits Wailea Town Center C204, an exceptional three-bedroom, three-bath developer’s residence that captures breathtaking panoramic ocean views and exudes the relaxed elegance of contemporary island living.
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Keala O Wailea # 5103
Wailea
$2.250M (FS)
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Keala O Wailea 5-103 offers panoramic Pacific Ocean views from one of Wailea's premier hillside communities. This single-level 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence spans approximately 1,248 square feet and was built in 2018, with updates completed in 2025. Retractable glass doors frame sweeping ocean vistas and create seamless indoor-outdoor living.
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Makalii at Wailea # 8A
Wailea
$2.775M (FS)
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Experience modern island living at Makalii 8A, a 3-bed, 3-bath contemporary townhome tucked away in a quiet corner of the complex, featuring refined new construction in the heart of Wailea Resort. This first offering is fully furnished, turnkey, and presented in immaculate condition.
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La'i Loa # 201 (11C)
Wailea
$2.875M (FS)
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The One You’ve Been Waiting For! This pristine, second floor 2 Bedroom 2 Bath unit in Wailea’s Newest Development has it all. This premium location provides you with amazing Ocean and Outer Island views with incredible sunsets and the indescribable joy of great whale watching from your new home.
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Residential Condos Under $1M
Kihei Villages VI # 43-204
Kihei
$399K (FS)
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You may find it hard to believe that you can have a 2-BR, 2-BA condo that is not only across the street from the longest stretch of sand on Maui, but you can actually see the ocean from your lanai, for under 500K, but you can!
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Keonekai Villages # 13-208
Kihei
$399K (FS)
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HOA dues include water, high-speed internet, cable, TV, and all grounds maintenance, making monthly budgeting effortless.*** Experience the Best of Island Living in South Maui and discover the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and tropical charm in this beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 1-bath condo, ideally located in the heart of Kihei.
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Iao Parkside IV-A # 34-203
Wailuku
$415K (FS)
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Upstairs 2 BR / 2 BA Iao Parkside — Ocean Horizon & Fresh Interior— Priced to Sell — Includes a $10,000 Seller Concession toward Additional Upgrades! Convenient central Maui location close to schools, parks, and downtown Wailuku. Desirable, upstairs 2 bed / 2 bath unit with high ceilings, a light ocean view and great cross-breezes.
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Haleakala Gardens # 12E
Kihei
$675K (FS)
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Welcome to Haleakala Gardens, a pet-friendly complex just one block from the ocean and steps to Kalepolepo Beach and Waipulani Beach Park. Nestled in lush tropical landscaping, this top-floor, garden-view unit in Building 12 offers peace and privacy with a beautifully remodeled interior. This spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home features soaring vaulted ceilings and a thoughtful full renovation from top to bottom.
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Opukea at Lahaina # D201
Lahaina
$760K (FS)
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Welcome home to this spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath condominium in the heart of Lahaina. Enjoy the breeze in this partially remodeled corner unit that feels fresh and inviting, featuring new flooring, appliances, window coverings, and updated hardware and paint throughout. The large kitchen opens to the dining and living areas, offering plenty of space to invite friends and family.
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Masters # 1803
Lahaina
$998K (FS)
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Beautiful remodeled single level 2-bedroom 2-bath unit with no interior stairs. This unit is one of the rare locations requiring only a few steps down from the parking lot to the front door. Enjoy stylish indoor-outdoor living, enhanced with 3 split air conditioning units, remodeled bathrooms and a remodeled kitchen for entertaining with 2 ovens.
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Vacant Land
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975 Anapuni Pl
Kaanapali
$995K (FS)
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Set high above the coastline within the double-gated Kaanapali Golf Estates, Lanikeha is a place where expansive views and thoughtful design come together in a dreamy setting. 975 Anapuni Place is a half-acre lot (.47 acres) located in Phase 1 of Lanikeha, a double-gated, meticulously maintained community that sits within the Ka’anapali Golf Estates.
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