Oceanfront condos

Special Maui Condo buyer's guide

makena surf oceanfront condo in south maui

5 reasons to own an oceanfront condo

There are only 90 Fee Simple oceanfront condo communities on Maui out a total of 234 complexes and the desirability of these units reflects the lifestyle quality that these properties have to offer. Here are the top reasons why owning a unit in an oceanfront condo should be at the top of your list:

  1. Access - convenience of being to go from your unit directly to the shoreline without crossing any roads.

  2. Views - units in oceanfront condos often have prime unobstructed ocean views.

  3. Nature at your front yard - enjoy cool coastal breezes and delight in the soothing sounds of the ocean right from your unit.

  4. Property values - because of their desirability and scarcity, oceanfront condos tend to hold their value better than inland condos and be more resilient to downward market forces.

  5. Popularity for vacation rentals - visitors are more likely to pay premium price to rent an oceanfront condo and much more likely to rate their stay experience as more positive.

The Sayles Team: Your oceanfront condo experts

We have been been helping clients buy and sell oceanfront condos since 1985 and have developed helpful resources and tools to help you find just the right coastal condo. Take a look at our featured listings and explore some of our beautiful communities.

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chart showing the 5-year change for median sold price per square foot for oceanfront condos

How much does an oceanfront condo cost?

Based solely on the criteria of location, condos in oceanfront communities fetch prices which are significantly higher than properties with inland locations. As shown in the chart for median sold price per square foot, the 2023 price for oceanfront condos was $1,552/sqft which is 45% higher than communities just across the street from the ocean ($1,064/sqft) and a staggering 80% higher than other inland condos ($861/sqft).

The median sold price for one bedroom oceanfront condos in 2023 was $942,500 which was 57% higher than a comparable unit with an inland location. Prices for two bedroom oceanfront units are consistently above $1M and the 2023 median sold price reached $1,600,000 which is 141% higher than condos with inland locations.

The most remarkable price difference is found with three bedroom oceanfront units which are often three to five times higher than inland condos. Large units like these are rare in the market and the 2023 median sold price reached $5,250,000 which is 500% higher than non-coastal condos.

chart showing 2019 through 2023 median sold price for 2 bedroom oceanfront condos
chart showing 2019 through 2023 median sold price for 3 bedroom oceanfront condos

Updated October 18, 2024 Market Glance for Vacation Condos

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Oceanfront Condo Sales by Year

229 Number of units sold
(down from 497 in 2022)

$1,092,500 Median sales price
(up from $1,020,000 in 2022)

$1,551.72 Median sales price per square foot
(up from $1,376.83 in 2022)

497 Number of units sold
(down from 757 in 2021)

$1,020,000 Median sales price
(up from $850,000 in 2021)

$1,376.83 Median sales price per square foot
(up from $1,132.33 in 2021)

757 Number of units sold
(up from 399 in 2020)

$850,000 Median sales price
(down from $855,000 in 2020)

$1,132.33 Median sales price per square foot
(up from $1,012.79 in 2020)

399 Number of units sold
(down from 452 in 2019)

$855,000 Median sales price
(up from $717,500 in 2019)

$1,012.79 Median sales price per square foot
(up from $933.07 in 2019)

452 Number of units sold
(up from 439 in 2018)

$717,500 Median sales price
(up from $700,000 in 2018)

$933.07 Median sales price per square foot
(down from $933.33 in 2018)

South Maui Oceanfront condos

wailea beach villas in south Maui

South Maui Oceanfront condos

In the whole region there are currently oceanfront condos for sale South Maui with prices ranging from the low end at up to .

Kihei oceanfront buildings

West Maui Oceanfront Condos

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West Maui Oceanfront Condos

In West Maui, which includes Lahaina, Kaanapali, Napili, Kahana, and Kapalua, there are currently oceanfront condos for sale West Maui with prices ranging from the low end at up to .

Kaanapali oceanfront buildings

Oceanfront Condo Listings

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Map of Oceanfront condo locations

Condominiums with beachfront and oceanfront locations are mainly found in the South Maui areas of Wailea, Makena and Kihei as well as the West Maui areas of Kapalua, Kahana, and Kaanapali.

Experience Listing and Selling Oceanfront condos

The Sayles Team has extensive experience helping clients buy and sell condos in various oceanfront communities. Whether you a looking to sell your oceanfront condo or doing research before making a purchase, The Sayles Team has first hand expertise to help you. Below are highlights of our oceanfront condo sales achievements.

Ready to Buy or Sell an Oceanfront condo?

Maui has some of the finest oceanfront condos communities in the entire State of Hawaii. If you or anyone you know is ready to work with the Top Realtor on Maui for vacation condos please contact us today!

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