Overview of Kai Malu
Kai Malu is a condominium community in Wailea, South Maui, spanning 25 acres with 150 condo units overlooking the Wailea Blue Golf Course. It features amenities such as a seventy-foot infinity pool, spa, walking paths, and the Hale Nanea community center. The well-landscaped grounds, community amenities, and well-planned residences make it a destination for upscale living. Kai Malu also provides a tranquil, pet-friendly environment for homeowners.
Unit Configurations
Kai Malu’s three-bedroom residences, ranging from 1,796 to 1,852 square feet, prioritize privacy and scenic views. With attached two-car garages, these homes seamlessly combine convenience and elegance.
The floor plan below is not to scale or guaranteed. Individual owner modifications may result in differences. For unit-specific confirmation, please feel free to reach out. Not all units have pools.
What We Love About Kai Malu
Kai Malu is single-family living without the hassle. The association takes immaculate care of the buildings and grounds leaving owners to enjoy their time rather than overseeing maintenance.
What We Could Do Without
If you’re looking for individuality architecturally speaking, Kai Malu may not be for you. Although the complex is gorgeous, some buyers do mention the uniform look. Obviously, this is common in condo associations.
Onsite Amenities
- 75-foot Infinity Pool
- Pavillion
- BBQ Area
- Fitness center
- Business center
Nearby Amenities
Kai Malu Sales Statistics
Please feel free to reach out directly for active listings, pending sales, specific sales data, or current price opinions.
The report below is real-time data sourced from the Realtors Association of Maui. The statistics include Kai Malu’s average sales price and average price per square foot. These graphs will update automatically with the most recent data.
Association information
For up-to-date information on Homeowner Association (HOA) fees and related matters, don’t hesitate to reach out via call or email. (This information is prone to regular updates and changes.
Here are the Association rules and information.
Primary Uses
Long-Term Rental
Long-term rentals are considered six months or longer here in Maui. You avoid some operations costs such as cleaning, higher management fees, and higher tax rates; however, you are likely to get more income running your unit as a short-term vacation rental. Long-term rentals also offer less flexibility for owner stays.
Second Home
If your goal is not to maximize your ROI but to simply use the unit as you please, you can do so. You would pay the highest and best use for real property tax, but you would not be subject to the TAT and GET taxes (see below) associated with income-producing short-term units.
Owner Occupant
If Maui is where you want to call home, the owner-occupant is the one for you. If you spend 270 days out of the year on Maui and your unit is your primary residence, then you can apply for the Owner Occupant exemption (frequently asked questions)
South Maui Map
Zoning
The zoning for Kai Malu is D-2. As per Maui County Rules, vacation rentals are not allowed.
Taxes
Taxes to consider when owning at Kai Malu:
- General Excise Tax
- Real Property Tax This rate will change depending on your use. You may fall under short-term vacation rental, long-term rental, or the base zoning if your unit is an empty second home or owner-occupied. Resident owner occupants that spend 270 days or more here a year also receives the home exemption tax break.
Weather
Helpful Weather Resources:
Maluaka Beach
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