Buying a Home in Wailea

Buying in Wailea follows Hawaii's standard purchase process within a genuinely luxury-tier market spanning 8 distinct gated communities with real, wide internal price variation.

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Confirm a target community's specific price tier

Wailea's 8 gated communities range from approximately $2M-$5M (Wailea Kai, Pualani, Kialoa) to $6M-$9M (Golf Estates, Golf Vistas, Highlands) -- confirm current pricing directly for a specific target community.

Confirm property-tax classification directly

Maui County's tiered property-tax system applies differently to owner-occupied vs. non-owner-occupied properties -- given that most Wailea properties function as second homes, confirm a target property's specific classification and rate directly.

HOA fees and gated-community rules apply

Each of Wailea's 8 gated communities carries its own HOA structure and rules -- confirm current fees and community-specific requirements directly with a Wailea-focused agent.

Key takeaways

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-28. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.