Ka’anapali is located on the West Side of Maui and is not only a premiere resort destination, but Hawaii’s first master planned family resort community. There are several major resorts located in the area. Some of these are the Westin, Sheraton, and Marriot among other major chains and world class golf courses. Ka’anapali is a very popular destination for tourists and residents because of the amazing beaches and spectacular views of the West Maui Mountains. Ka’anapali Beach also known as Dig-me Beach by the locals occupies a three-mile stretch and was once voted “Best Beach in the US.”
Ka’anapali has a population of just over 1,515 people with most of the residents occupied in some form of the tourism industry. Many of these jobs are at the resort or in other areas that cater to tourists. Residents here are more affluent than in other areas because of the resort oriented community and have an average income of about $105K.
Some activities that locals and tourists enjoy is going to Black Rock for snorkeling and cliff diving. There is also shopping and dining that is typically done at Whalers Village, which has many local and national stores.
Real estate available in Ka’anapali is single-family homes and condominiums in the resort communities. Ka’anapali Shores and Maui Eldorado are great locations to purchase a vacation home with prices starting out at $200K and going over $2 million for the more luxurious condos with a view. Ka’anapali Plantation has townhomes that start at $300K for one-bedrooms and $550K for two-bedrooms. More luxurious condos in the area are priced between $600K and over $1 million.
The Pinnacle, Ka’anapali Hillside, and Ka’anapali Vista are beautifully landscaped neighborhoods with single-family homes. These homes will typically start at prices a little lower than $1 million. More affluent estates will be listed in the multi-millions and will typically have stunning views of the mountains and ocean.
The average time on the market for a home in Ka’anapali is 393 days. It is typically a little longer than in other areas because people making purchases here are usually considering a vacation home or making an investment, which tends to take a little more time.
Someone considering purchasing Ka'anapali real estate has a multitude of options as there are several types of homes in a wide price range to meet any budget. This is a great investment for someone considering purchasing rental property as tourists love this area and rentals are constantly staying filled. It is also a great place just to have a second home to get away to paradise for vacation.
