Wailea-Makena
Multi-million-dollar estates line the coast
Homes lie west of Hawaii Route 3, dotting along the major thoroughfares of Okolani and Wailea Alanui Drive as they curve along the coast. Both condos and single-family homes populate the beach in gated neighborhoods or on magnificent golf greens. Residents enjoy manicured lawns with gardens and water features on a palm tree-studded landscape. Residents live full or part-time at Wailer Fairway Villas on the 11th fairway of Wailea’s Blue Course; no vacation rentals are allowed. In the optimally elevated Keala O Wailea, residents enjoy sweeping ocean views and an opulent pool within walking distance of shops, golfing, tennis and restaurants. Condos, on average, range from $1,000,000 to $3,500,000, while single-family homes range from $1,000,000 to $6,000,000. Waterfront homes with over 3000 square feet and more than an acre of land can garner as much as $10,000,000 to $15,000,000.Activities on the beach and beyond
Wailea-Makena features beach after beach along its approximately 10-mile coastline. Residents enjoy more than seven beaches from north to south, including Kamaole Beach Park III, Wailea Beach and Makena Beach. Kamaole Beach Park III, known to locals as Kam III, is one of three popular swimming and boogie-boarding spots along Kihei and Wailea. Runners enjoy the Wailea Beach Path, a 1.5-mile boardwalk along the sea in the community’s resort area. The Makena Beach shore juts into the ocean toward a destination sought by divers worldwide for its spectacular marine life. From Little Beach or Makena State Park, locals can boat to Molokini Island to snorkel in the Molokini Crater. This natural crescent is one of only three volcanic calderas in the world and Hawaii’s only island marine sanctuary. Here, residents can swim with a rainbow of exotic spotted and striped fish amid staggering coral formations. Just south of Wailea-Makena is the Ahihi-Kinau Natural Reserve Area, where hikers can trek through lava fields on the Hoapili Trail. Golfers can play a round at the world-class Wailea Golf Club and Makena Golf and Beach Resort, which offer top-notch courses with breathtaking Pacific Ocean views.The Shops at Wailea
Hosting Tiffany, Prada, Gucci and Louis Vuitton, the Shops at Wailea offer some of the area’s most premium retail. Restaurants like Pint and Cork Gastro Pub also populate the shopping center, featuring classic pub eats and a happy hour from noon ‘til 5 p.m. Monkeypod Kitchen serves farm-to-table Hawaiian fare and cocktails in a relaxed, gloss-wood ambiance. The Restaurant at Hotel Wailea is a lesser-known gem. “Most people don’t know about Hotel Wailea here,” says Miller. “It’s a great, adults-only getaway. And the Restaurant at Hotel Wailea makes for a spectacular anniversary or special event date night. Right next door is one of the best bars on Maui, The Birdcage, known mostly to locals." For groceries, Foodland and Costco are located in central Maui. For choice produce, fine meats and spirits, locals can peruse the isles of Island Gourmet Markets at the Shops of Wailea.Highly rated schools
School-age residents can attend Kamali'i Elementary School and Lokelani Intermediate School, both of which scored a B on Niche. Students can finish their education at Maui High School, which earned a B-plus on the site. This AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determinism) certified school also offers Career and Technical Education programs, covering a broad range of concentrations like business, health services, natural resources, arts and communication, industrial engineering technology and public services.Public transportation
Hawaii Route 31 runs through the northern portion of the neighborhood, providing a direct route to Kihei. Public transportation is available through the Maui Bus Public Transit System, which services several bus stops along South Kihei Road and Okolani Drive. For domestic and international travel, the Kahului Airport Terminal is 16 miles north of the neighborhood.Flood risk
Wailea-Makena is at major risk for flooding over the next 30 years, with 506 properties posing a greater than a 26% chance of severe damage. This represents 32% of all buildings in the neighborhood.


Agents Specializing in this Area
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Karin Carlson
Hawaii Life (W)
(808) 793-4821
28 Total Sales
5 in Wailea-Makena
$597K - $2.8M Price Range
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Gloria Ezera
Fine Island Properties LLC
(808) 793-4445
44 Total Sales
1 in Wailea-Makena
$365,000 Price
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Christopher Barca
Compass-W
(808) 500-7708
111 Total Sales
10 in Wailea-Makena
$419K - $3.2M Price Range
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Kelly Lau
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Island Prop(P)
(808) 500-9205
33 Total Sales
2 in Wailea-Makena
$950K - $1.7M Price Range
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Jocelyn Moniz
Fine Island Properties LLC
(808) 793-5670
5 Total Sales
1 in Wailea-Makena
$1,575,000 Price
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Gail Johnson-Wheeler
Romvari Realty Ltd
(808) 731-2544
29 Total Sales
4 in Wailea-Makena
$620K - $2.6M Price Range
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1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Wailea-Makena | US |
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Homicide | 1 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
Robbery | 2 | 4 |
Burglary | 3 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
Larceny | 2 | 4 |
Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Wailea-Makena Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Wailea-Makena, Wailea sell after 17 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Wailea-Makena, Wailea over the last 12 months is $271,090, down 35% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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