Maui oceanfront homes, updated daily from the Maui MLS
Owning a home on the sand or the rocks on Maui is a rare thing, and every oceanfront parcel comes with its own set of rules. This page gathers every oceanfront single family home in the Maui MLS, from Kapalua and Kaanapali to Kihei, Wailea, Makena, the North Shore and East Maui.
What this page shows: active single family homes, including homes with an ohana, in all 22 Maui MLS areas (Lanai and Molokai are left out), where the MLS listing describes ocean or beach frontage. Recent sales from the same search follow. Condos, vacant land and homes across the road from the water are left out. Listings refresh automatically from the Realtors Association of Maui MLS.
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Recent Maui oceanfront home sales come from the same MLS search with a Closed status. Closing dates aren't shown in this feed, so ask us for a full sales report on any home you're considering.
Buying an Oceanfront Home in Maui
An oceanfront home is a different purchase from a home a few streets back. These are the things we look at first.
Shoreline Setbacks
Maui County limits what can be built or rebuilt near the shoreline. Before you plan a remodel or an addition, check the setback, the certified shoreline and any past permits.
Flood Zone and Insurance
Many oceanfront homes sit in a FEMA flood zone, which affects flood insurance, lending and future building. Get insurance quotes early, before you're deep into escrow.
Erosion and Seawalls
Parts of Maui's coast are eroding. Look at the shoreline history, any seawall or revetment and whether it was permitted.
Salt Air Upkeep
Salt spray is hard on roofs, windows, railings and air conditioning. Budget for more maintenance than you would inland, and ask how old the major systems are.
Special Management Area and Zoning
Oceanfront parcels on Maui sit inside the Special Management Area, and some also fall under historic district or other overlay rules. Those can limit what you can build, rebuild or add, so check them before you plan any work. The State of Hawaii has an online mapping tool that shows many of these layers.
The Beach Is Public
Beaches and shoreline in Hawaii belong to the State, and the public can use the shoreline up to the upper reach of the waves, usually marked by the vegetation or debris line. You don't have to give anyone a path across your lot, but people who arrive by walking the beach, swimming, surfing or by boat can legally be there.
Maui Oceanfront Homes: Common Questions
How do you decide what counts as oceanfront?
We use the MLS waterfront description. A home is included when its listing describes ocean or beach frontage. Homes with an ocean view, or homes across the road from the beach, aren't included.
Does this page include oceanfront condos?
No, single family homes only. For condos, see Maui oceanfront condos for sale.
Does this page include oceanfront land?
No. It shows homes only, so vacant oceanfront lots aren't included. Ask us and we'll send current oceanfront land listings.
How often do new oceanfront homes come up?
Only a handful at a time across the whole island. Ask us to set up an email alert and you'll hear about new oceanfront listings as soon as they hit the MLS.
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Talk With Eric and Lisa
We help buyers compare oceanfront homes all over Maui, including the shoreline and permit questions that come with them. Tell us what you're looking for and we'll send the Maui oceanfront homes that fit, plus what nearby homes actually sold for.
