Oceanfront homes
Special Maui property buyer's guide
Explore Oceanfront homes
Oceanfront homes at a Glance
There's something truly magical about oceanfront living, especially when from a home fronting the gorgeous Maui coastline! One important thing to know is that a significant portion of the land fronting Maui's shoreline is either devoted to public parks, visitor resorts or condominium developments which is why genuine oceanfront homes are such a rare and highly prized type of property on our island. That scarcity would help to explain why the average price for an oceanfront home regularly exceeds $5 Million.
Unobstructed ocean views and direct access to the finest beaches are just part of the appeal for owning a coastal home, it's really all about enjoying the sanctuary of your own private residence on a parcel of land that's exclusively your own and free from association rules. In this special oceanfront home guide we have gathered information about the best beachfront locations as well as a curated list of homes for sale along with information on sales history for the last few years.
The Sayles Team: Your oceanfront home experts
Active Listings
Average asking price
Average asking price per square foot
Oceanfront Home Sales by Year
14 Number of homes sold
(down from 25 in 2022)
$5,387,500 Median sales price
(down from $5,700,000 in 2022)
$1,842.96 Median sales price per square foot
(down from $2,224.82 in 2022)
25 Number of homes sold
(down from 49 in 2021)
$5,700,000 Median sales price
(down from $6,575,000 in 2021)
$2,224.82 Median sales price per square foot
(up from $1,999.54 in 2021)
49 Number of homes sold
(up from 25 in 2020)
$6,575,000 Median sales price
(up from $3,200,000 in 2020)
$1,999.54 Median sales price per square foot
(up from $1,032.62 in 2020)
25 Number of homes sold
(up from 16 in 2019)
$3,200,000 Median sales price
(down from $3,347,500 in 2019)
$1,032.62 Median sales price per square foot
(up from $1,011.25 in 2019)
16 Number of homes sold
(down from 23 in 2018)
$3,347,500 Median sales price
(down from $4,693,650 in 2018)
$1,011.25 Median sales price per square foot
(down from $1,516.85 in 2018)
Top locations for beachfront homes
Top locations for beachfront homes
Even though Maui has approximately 120 miles of coastline, only a very small percentage of that shoreline is actually fronted by privately owned residential property. There are even fewer locations that offer true beachfront locations. There are a handful of areas and enclaves on Maui that are considered to be the most desirable owning a beachfront home with privacy and exclusivity being the main considerations.
The South Maui area of Makena consistently ranks as one of the top spots and is highly prized for the quality of the beaches, ample land area, and the feeling of seclusion that owners get to enjoy. Homes in Makena are mostly found along Makena Road but there are a few in planned communities such as Black Sand Beach and the new Maluaka Estates which is part of the Makena Golf & Beach Club.
Kihei has some very desirable beachfront homes fronting Keawakapu Beach as well as a handful of homes along Charley Young Beach.
In the North Shore there's a wonderful selection of beachfront homes in Spreckelsville and Paia along Stable Road and Laulea Place.
The resort areas in West Maui have a very limited number of true beachfront homes with 4 homes and 2 remaining custom home sites in Kaanapali along Kai Ala Drive and just 4 homes in Kapalua Place.
Map of Oceanfront homes
Here is a list of available homes for sale as of November 21, 2024 with oceanfront and beachfront locations throughout Maui.
Experience Listing and Selling Oceanfront homes
The Sayles Team has extensive experience helping clients buy and sell homes with oceanfront and beachfront locations. Whether you a looking to sell your oceanfront home or doing research before making a purchase, The Sayles Team has first hand expertise to help you. Below are highlights of our oceanfront home sales achievements.
Sold 2022-04-04
477 Laulea Place | $10,000,000
Sold 2021-11-26
30 Hui Road E | $11,650,000
“The Dano Sayles team did an incredible job. Top flight professionalism! Represented the house and our interests perfectly. They were extremely communicative, upfront and managed the entire sales process with great skill. Made the entire transaction as seamless as possible. Did an exceptional job getting the transaction over the finish line!“
– Glenn Doshay
