By Alexandra Mitchell
We all know that property opportunities on Maui come with a fierce price tag, and the top five most expensive homes for sale on Maui are most definitely leading this trend in every conceivable way. Check out a handful of the most current, exclusive properties for sale in Hawaiʻi:
Five Most Expensive Homes for Sale on Maui
No. 5
6501 Honapiʻilani, “Aura”
Aura is truly a one-of-a-kind, private estate located on its own peninsula in Kapalua. With ocean views that overlook Mokuleʻia and Honulua Bay, this property is nothing less than spectacular. In style, Aura is superb, with award-winning modern architectural elements, designs, elements and furnishings provided by photographer-owner Peter Lik.
Lik has fully infused Aura with his world-renowned impeccable eye and innate artistic talents. From every angle of this home, you’ll find true artistic luxury–absolutely no attention to detail was spared when created this living version of a Lik masterpiece.
The entire Aura lot spans over 6.5 rare Maui oceanfront acres, offering three fabulous bedroom suites and 3 1/2 baths under a 4,013-square-foot residence. This single-family estate has only been active in Maui’s luxury real estate market since mid-February of 2015. It has quickly become one of the most sought-after property opportunities in all of Hawaiʻi.
PRICE TAG: $19.8 Million
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No. 4
59 Hale Malia Place
Set on a half-acre in Napili, 59 Malia Place is a gorgeous oceanfront property in West Maui. This Alaeloa Point residence is bordered by over 200 feet of the Pacific Ocean shoreline–north-, south- and west-facing views. Protected behind a private gate, this luxury property is just a short walk away from Kapalua Bay and within moments from the Kaʻanapali resort area.
This custom built home is the epitome of island-style, resembling the traditional essence of 19th century Hawaiian architecture with elements meant to infuse outdoor living with indoor living . With a quite spectacular construction, the home is built of cedar wood, stone, glass and meticulously maintained Pearl Harbor coral.
The residence provides three gorgeous bedroom suites, 4 1/2 bathrooms, an art studio, heated swimming pool, gorgeous covered lānai, and a detached guest cottage (2 bedroom, 1 bath). Perhaps one of the most fabulous aspects of 59 Malia Place is its incredible privacy. This property is truly an island-style retreat–a rare find in Maui’s luxury property market.
PRICE TAG: $20.0 Million
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No. 3
3 Kapalua Place
Recently built in 2012, this stunning Maui beachfront property is set upon a 28,000-square-foot lot, offering approximately 7,837 square feet of opulent living space. This modern luxury home is truly a rare property opportunity; it is one out of four gated estates within the Kapalua Resort subdivision.
Designed by world renowned contemporary architect Jeffrey Long, 3 Kapalua Place is the tour de force of West Maui oceanfront living. Resting right in front of pristine Oneloa Bay, and located just within moments of championship level Kapalua golf courses, this community has it all for those that only expect the highest levels of resort living on Maui.
The residence has been built with only the finest materials and amenities. Throughout the home guests will feel and see modern luxury in true form with 120 feet of beach frontage, a two-story great room with 18-foot high African Sapele wood pocket doors, 5 bedroom suites, 5 1/2 gorgeous baths, a gourmet kitchen, 3-car garage, a wet-edged Infinity pool and spa that overlooks the ocean, lānai barbecue area, an additional private guest cottage (1 bedroom, 1 bath, kitchen and living room) and so much more.
PRICE TAG: $20.9 Million
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No. 2
3190 South Kīhei Road
Located beachfront in Wailea, 3190 South Kīhei Road spans over a 31,123- square-foot lot, with a 9,843-square-foot residence. With 7,331 square feet of interior living space, and over 1,684 square feet of covered lānai surrounding the home, this Wailea estate is the “milk and honey” of Maui’s most luxurious lifestyle.
The residence is just steps away from world famous Keawakapu Beach in South Maui, known for calm surf, perfect ocean conditions, warm breezes and gorgeous South Maui sunset views.
This property offers an abundance of insane Maui luxury home features including: 5 bedroom suites (4 are oceanfront), 5 full bathrooms and 2 powder rooms, 2 gourmet kitchens and a butler’s pantry, elevator, media room, private office, 500-bottle climate-controlled wine room, full lānai bar area, lagoon-style pool with a spa and waterfall, and so many more incredible details.
PRICE TAG: $22.8 Million
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No. 1
9 Kapalua Place, “Hale Ali‘i”
Hale Ali‘i, justly named “house of royalty” in the ancient Hawaiian language, is without a doubt one of the most spectacular gated beachfront estates for sale in all the Hawaiian Islands. With a fantasy-island kind of a setting perched right in front of Oneloa Bay in Kapalua, Hale Ali‘i is definitely a property for Maui’s A-listers.
Located on a 30,554-square-foot lot with over 7,475 square feet of living space, Hale Ali‘i offers: 4 bedroom suites; 5 1/2 bathrooms; a sound-proofed media room, living room and dining room; gourmet kitchen with a dining nook, a tropical garden, barbecue area, Infinity-edged pool, 5-car garage and so much more.
Full of high-end amenities, state-of-the-art technology and plush furnishings, Hale Ali‘i is unreal. With an always-picture-perfect Maui setting surrounding this beachfront estate, two levels of open lānai offer 360-degrees of island views all day long.
PRICE TAG: $24.0 Million
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