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        <description>Courtney M. Brown, Realtor (S) Blog: information on the Maui real estate market, trends, and listings. Homes, condos and land for sale.</description>
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        <author>cb@luxuryrealestatemaui.com (Courtney M. Brown)</author>
        <title>Maui Travel Information, August 31, 2020</title>
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In response to COVID-19, the State of Hawaii implemented a 14-day quarantine for travelers which remains in effect until October 1, 2020.


As of September 1, 2020, all travelers will be required to complete the Safe Travels Application prior to travel to Hawaii on https://travel.hawaii.gov/.  The form collects health and travel information, with the goal of making travel safer and help with quarantine enforcement and contact tracing.  Please note: all travelers must have an email address--those without one will need to create one to comply with quarantine requirements.







The hope is to move toward a new pre-travel testing protocol, whereby travelers arriving from out of state who receive a valid negative PRC diagnostic test within 72 hours of their trip would not be subject to the 14-day mandatory quarantine.


Short Term Rentals &amp; Transient Accommodation Rentals (TVR's):




TVRs are allowed to take reservations now


TVRs may potentially rent to inter-island travelers, residents and guests not subject to the 14-day quarantine, such as out of state visitors who have completed their quarantine at a hotel/motel.


Host Liability: TVR owners who rent to individuals subject to the 14-day quarantine may be subject enforcement, and, if convicted, could face up to one year of jail time and a fine of up to $5,000.


Hotels and motels will continue to be allowed to house out of state visitors subject to the 14-day quarantine. This also includes certain condo-hotels and timeshares, which operate similarly to hotels and have the ability to effectively monitor quarantine requirements (i.e. front desk, housekeeping and other full-time staff, etc.). The State is compiling a list of hotels and hotel-like properties.




The State continues to ask that visitors to the islands be thoughtful and make an effort to keep our island community safe.  Practicing social distancing and wearing facial coverings are a few of the ways you can help our island community.  The information above is subject to change.  For those planning a trip to the islands, the following resources may be helpful to you:




Travel Information and Interisland Travel Forms: https://health.hawaii.gov/travel/


Safe Travels: https://safetravels.hawaii.gov/ 


Hawaii Department of Transportation: https://hidot.hawaii.gov/coronavirus/ 


Maui County Covid-19 Updates: https://www.mauicounty.gov/2370/COVID-19-Coronavirus-Information


Maui Now News Network: https://mauinow.com/category/coronavirus/ 


State of Hawaii Covid-19 Website: https://hawaiicovid19.com/ 




 
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    <pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2020 09:35:00 -1000</pubDate>
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        <author>cb@luxuryrealestatemaui.com (Courtney M. Brown)</author>
        <title>Where do you want to live?  At home in Kapalua, Maui</title>
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This year, as more of us work from home and shelter in place, people are starting to rethink what they want in a home and where they want to live.  The focus now is on homes with spacious yards, pools, and flexible spaces that can be used for offices, gyms and classrooms.  There is a shift away from busier cities and high-density areas to more rural settings.


As more Americans are reevaluating the four walls they live in, they are also starting to make changes in where they live.  With telecommuting, many are realizing that they can work anywhere, and living and working on Maui is becoming a reality instead of a dream.  Maui is known for its natural beauty, relaxed way of life, and the aloha spirit of its residents.


Having grown up here, one of my favorite areas of the island is Kapalua, in West Maui.  It has the open space of Upcountry with proximity to the ocean and sandy beaches.  Just 10 miles from the historic town of Lahaina and the bustle of Kaanapali, the Kapalua Resort is known for its world-class beaches, five-star resorts (The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua and the Montage Kapalua Bay), and championship golf.  However, my favorite aspect of living in Kapalua is the expansive open space and its hiking and walking trails. 


The 1650 acre resort is set within approximately 22,000 acres, and much of that land is in conservation. Kapalua is rare in that it extends from the ocean to the mountaintop is a 45-acre marine preserve at Mokule’ia and Honolua Bays, as well as extends to the Pu’u Kukui watershed at the top of Mauna Kahalawai (West Maui Mountains).  The point at Hawea is a nesting ground for the endangered 'Ua'u Kani, the wedge-tailed shearwater, and is under the stewardship of the Hawaiian Islands Land Trust.  


For families with school-aged children, the school nearest to Kapalua is Maui Preparatory Academy, which has drawn families from across the nation with its strong academic focus, and its core values of creating relationships and empowering students.


Kapalua offers several different residential communities at a variety of price points: its neighborhoods include Pineapple Hill &amp; Pineapple Hill Estates, Mahana Estates, Kapalua Place, Plantation Estates and Honolua Ridge.


Pineapple Hill and Pineapple Hill Estates 





Located overlooking the Kapalua Bay Course, this private, gated community consists of two distinct phases: Pineapple Hill and Pineapple Hill Estates.


Pineapple Hill was originally developed in 1989/90.   There are 99 homesites that are approximately a quarter of an acre each. Originally, homeowners were offered six floorplans to choose from when building. More customization is now allowed with HOA and Kapalua Resort Association approval and the maintenance of the original foot-print. Custom homes are permitted on two or more contiguous lots, and there are a handful of these large estates within Pineapple Hill. The age of homes in this phase varies from the 1990’s to present day.


Pineapple Hill Estates was annexed into Pineapple Hill 2001. There are just 31 homesites in this second phase of Pineapple Hill. Also located above the Kapalua Bay Course, homesites are approximately one-half acre, and owners may build custom homes. For the most part, homes are single-story, with two-story homes permitted only on the top row.


Homeowners in both communities enjoy a private community pool with an entertaining pavilion and two tennis courts.


The Pineapple Hill Real Estate Market


Lot Sizes: approximately .25-.5 acresActive Listings: 8Price Range: $2,079,000 to $8,995,000Average List Price: $4,525,500Pending Sales: 22020 Sales: 32020 Average Sales Price: $2,423,3332019 Sales: 152019 Average Sales Price: $2,388,934 


View Pineapple Hill Homes for Sale


Honolua Ridge





Honolua Ridge is one of the Kapalua Resort’s newest residential communities. Accessed through the gated neighborhood of the Plantation Estates, these are the amongst the largest homesites ever offered within the Kapalua Resort.


Ranging from two to thirty acres, these home sites offer a rare opportunity to be in the country in West Maui. Many of the homesites border deep ravines, providing additional privacy.  Honolua Ridge is unique in that the neighborhood extends from just across from the ocean overlooking Honolua Bay and increases in elevation ending just below the Maunalei arboretum.


Honolua Ridge combines the same luxurious design standards that are in place at the Plantation Estates, with spectacular ocean views.


The Honolua Ridge Real Estate Market:


Lot Sizes: approximately 3-30 acresActive Listings: 0Pending Sales: 12020 Sales: 12020 Average Sales Price: $3,850,0002019 Sales: 22019 Average Sales Price: $3,060,000


The Plantation Estates, Kapalua





The Plantation Estates surrounds the famed Plantation Course, home to the PGA Tour’s Tournament of Champions.  These 53 two-plus acre, agriculturally zoned parcels enjoying stunning golf course, ocean, and island views.  The Plantation Estates is home to some of the island’s most exceptional properties, with large lots and expansive views.


The Plantation Estates Real Estate Market


Lot Sizes: 2+ acresActive Listings: 6Price Range: $3,995,000 to $5,950,000Average List Price: $4,921,666Pending Sales: 02020 Sales: 02019 Sales: 12019 Average Sales Price: $6,000,000


View Plantation Estates Homes for Sale


Mahana Estates





Situated on approximately 124 acres just south of the Plantation Estates, the Mahana Estates is Kapalua's newest residential community.  This 51 lot residential subdivision is the first phase of Kapalua Mauka, and is situated between the Plantation Course and the Village walking trails. 


Lot Sizes: .64 to 4.3 acresActive Listings: 1Price Range: $6,900,000Pending Sales: 02020 Sales: 12020 Average Sales Price: $6,400,0002019 Sales: NA this is a new development--the first home sale was in 2020.


View Mahana Estates Homes for Sale


Kapalua's Oceanfront Homes: Kapalua Place, Kalaepiha Point, Alaealae Peninsula and Hawea Point





Oceanfront homes in Kapalua are a rarity.  The majority of the beachfront and oceanfront properties are condominiums such as the Bay Villas, Coconut Grove, Ironwoods, and Montage Residences Kapalua Bay.  In fact, there are only eight beachfront/oceanfront homes in the entire resort. 


Kapalua has just one beachfront residential subdivision, Kapalua Place.  Comprised only eight homes, there are five beachfront lots and three oceanview home sites.  There are two homes listed at Kapalua Place, one of which is pending.  There are three private points located in the resort, two of which are currently on the market: 6291 Honoapiilani, the Alaealae Peninsula and 9 Bay Drive at Hawea Point.  


Kapalua's Oceanfront Home Market


Lot Sizes: approximately .5 to 10 acresActive Listings: 3Price Range: $9,900,000 to $37,500,000Average List Price: $19,633,333Pending Sales: 12020 Sales: 02019 Sales: 0


View Kapalua Place Homes for Sale


Please contact Courtney Brown with any questions you have about the Kapalua Resort and the various residential offerings within this incredibly beautiful area of Maui.
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        <title>Spotlight on the Maui Eldorado</title>
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by Heidi Dollinger, R(B)


For those searching for the Maui sunshine and mythical West Maui sunsets, Maui Eldorado continues to be a popular retreat in the heart of Kaanapali. Located on over ten acres, Maui Eldorado features luxurious spacious floor plans, and a world-class location on the Royal Kaanapali Golf Course with access to beautiful Kaanapali Beach, just north of Black Rock.  


What we love about the Maui Eldorado:





Owners and guests can call the front desk to be picked up by a golf cart for a short ride to the beach, where they can lounge at the property’s private beach cabana, one of the properties many amenities.  Maui Eldorado’s renovated ocean view pool deck is simply stunning.  The main pool is large enough for swimming laps, and there are plenty of lounge areas to spread out and enjoy.  Recent upgrades have also been completed at the smaller “turtle” and “dolphin” pools, and at the fitness center. 


Amenities 




      Swimming pools


      Hot tub


      BBQ grills


      Shuffleboard


      Fitness Center


      Beach Cabana


      Front Desk


      Concierge


      Central Air-Conditioning


      Garage Parking


      Vacation Rentals permitted




About the Maui Eldorado: 


The Maui Eldorado is made up of a dozen 2-story low-rise buildings and has a total of 204 units, featuring studio, 1 bedroom and 2-bedroom layouts.


The Maui Eldorado is 90 leasehold and 10 fee simple property (meaning each unit owner owns a 10 interest in the fee). The rest of the fee interest is owned by the Ralph L Hoyle Trust.  The value for the location and price continues to be an attractive option for second homeowners and part-time Maui residents, with many owners renting their units as short-term vacation rentals when they are off-island.  The front desk provides key card access, much like a hotel. Owners have their choice of property management companies when it comes to renting their units. 












 






Maui Eldorado L102 listed by Heidi Dollinger, R(B)


Newly listed Maui Eldorado L102 features vibrant and beachy décor and is offered at $425,000 Leasehold. It has a 1 bedroom 2 bath layout with 960 SF and sleeps six people.  There is a large lanai with sliding doors that open off of the bedroom and living room, and an exterior and in-unit owner’s storage closet.  A private garden views location and peaceful setting make this a wonderful place to relax and get away.  Remodeled in 2018, Maui Eldorado L102 is being sold fully furnished and turn-key. 


Market Overview: Recent Maui Eldorado Sales


Recent closed sales in 2020 have been strong, and have ranged from $319,000 for a studio to $728,000 for a 2-bedroom.






Unit


List 


Sold(Leasehold)


Beds


Baths


Sq. Ft.


DOM 


View


Sale Date




B100/101


$495,000


$425,000


2


2


1,440


280


Garden View


8/1/19




J218


$325,000


$325,000


0


1


570


0


Golf Course


9/3/19




G204


$320,000


$310,000


0


1


570


34


Ocean


9/4/19




D-106


$350,000


$350,000


1


2


960


21


Garden View


10/23/19




K202


$395,000


$385,000


1


2


960


59


Ocean


10/31/19




K110


$275,000


$275,000


0


1


570


22


Golf Course


11/6/19




K106


$339,000


$319,000


0


1


570


60


Garden View


1/10/20




J102-J103


$795,000


$728,000


2


2


1,440


343


Ocean


2/10/20




E207


$339,000


$345,000


0


1


570


65


Mountain/Ocean


2/14/20




A204


$449,000


$420,000


1


1


960


80


Ocean


6/26/20




C102


$449,000


$405,000


1


1


960


29


Garden View


7/14/20




E206


$349,000


$344,000


0


1


570


57


Garden/Ocean


7/29/20









 


 


 


 
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