By Benjamin Finnerty (S), REALTOR® (RS-83812) with Keller Williams Realty Maui · Kīhei, Maui · 808-481-9748

Quick Answer: Kahului homes sold for a median of $1,112,500 from January through September 2026, up from $1,100,000 a year earlier, on 72 sales compared with 61, according to the REALTORS® Association of Maui. That’s below the countywide single-family median of $1,219,000, and Kahului is one of the few Maui areas where the median rose this year.

I’m Benjamin Finnerty, a REALTOR® in Kīhei with Keller Williams Realty Maui, and Kahului homes are a natural place to look if you want a single-family home priced below the countywide median. Kahului is Maui’s commercial and transportation hub, home to the main airport and harbor, and its home prices have held steadier than most of the island in 2026. Here’s what the data shows and what I’d check before making an offer.

How much do homes cost in Kahului in 2026?

The median Kahului single-family sale was $1,112,500 year to date through September 2026, per RAM. In September alone, five homes sold at a median of $1,150,000. Here’s how Kahului compares with nearby areas:

Area (single-family, Jan.-Sept.)	2026 sales	2026 median	2025 sales	2025 median
Kahului	72	$1,112,500	61	$1,100,000
Wailuku	91	$1,025,000	100	$1,200,000
Kīhei	89	$1,230,000	72	$1,372,500
Pukalani	21	$1,249,000	17	$1,140,000
Maui County (all MLS)	537	$1,219,000	527	$1,300,000

Source: REALTORS® Association of Maui, September 2026 report, data as of Oct. 1, 2026.

Kahului’s median rose about 1% while Wailuku’s fell about 15% and the countywide median fell about 6%. Kahului also had more sales than last year, so the steadier median rests on a reasonable number of closings.

Are there condos in Kahului?

Yes, but not many trade. RAM recorded 11 Kahului condo sales from January through September 2026, compared with 222 in Kīhei. With so few sales, I wouldn’t lean on a Kahului condo median; I’d look at the specific building’s recent sales and confirm whether each unit is fee simple or leasehold. Central Maui buyers who want a condo often look in Wailuku too, where RAM recorded 51 condo sales at a median of $592,336.

What is Kahului like as a place to live?

Kahului is Maui’s main commercial and transportation center. Kahului Airport, the island’s main airport, is here, along with Kahului Harbor, the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College campus, Queen Kaʻahumanu Center and much of the island’s retail. Wailuku, the county seat, is next door.

Many of Kahului’s established neighborhoods trace back to “Dream City,” a planned community developed by an Alexander & Baldwin company, Kahului Development Co., where the first residents moved in around 1950, according to Alexander & Baldwin’s company history.

If commute times matter to you, my guide to commuting on Maui covers drive times and road projects.

What should I check before buying a home in Kahului?

Start with location-specific risks and records, because Kahului sits low and near the shoreline in places:

• Tsunami evacuation zone: Parts of Kahului near the harbor and coast fall in tsunami evacuation zones. My guide to checking Maui tsunami evacuation zones shows how to look up an address.
• Flood zone: Check the FEMA flood map and get an insurance quote before you write an offer if the home is in a special flood hazard area.
• Permits: Older homes often have additions or enclosed lanai. Compare what you see with County permit records in MAPPS.
• Airport and harbor activity: Some neighborhoods are closer to flight paths, the harbor or industrial areas than others. Visit at different times of day.
• Wastewater: Confirm whether the home is on County sewer or a private system.

What new housing is planned in Kahului?

The biggest project on the books is the state’s Kahului Civic Center Mixed-Use Complex along Kaʻahumanu Avenue, planned by EAH Housing with the Hawaiʻi Housing Finance and Development Corp. (HHFDC) to include 303 affordable rental units and a transit hub, according to news coverage of the developer’s selection. As of HHFDC’s June 2026 status report, the agencies and developer were still working through site coordination, so I wouldn’t count on a delivery date yet.

My Take: What I’m Telling Buyers Looking at Kahului

When someone is choosing between areas, the first thing I want to understand is what their Maui future looks like. Are you a surfer, a beachgoer, a swimmer, a snorkeler or a diver? How much space do you want between you and the next home? Do you prefer cooler weather Upcountry, the rain in Haʻikū or the sunsets from the Wailuku hillside? Kahului makes sense if being close to the airport, shopping, jobs and services is near the top of your list, and it’s generally warmer than Upcountry.

On price, Kahului’s steady median means you shouldn’t expect the same discounts you might find in Wailuku or the resort areas right now. Instead, focus on condition and the specifics: permits, flood and tsunami zones, and recent sales on the same street. With 72 sales so far this year, there’s enough recent data to price an offer from real comparables, not countywide averages. My Wailuku and Kahului guide has more on Central Maui as a whole.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Kahului?

$1,112,500 for single-family homes, January through September 2026, according to the REALTORS® Association of Maui.

Are Kahului home prices going up or down?

Kahului’s year-to-date median was up about 1% from 2025, while the countywide median fell about 6%. That’s past data, not a forecast.

Is Kahului cheaper than Kīhei?

For single-family homes, yes, so far in 2026: $1,112,500 in Kahului versus $1,230,000 in Kīhei, per RAM.

How do I check which public school serves a Kahului address?

Use the Hawaiʻi Department of Education’s school locator and confirm assignments directly with the DOE.

Ask Benjamin

Thinking about a home in Kahului or elsewhere in Central Maui? I’m Benjamin Finnerty, and I’m glad to pull recent sales for the streets you’re considering and help you check zones and permits. Call or text me at 808-481-9748 or email benjamin@the808team.com.

Sources: REALTORS® Association of Maui, September 2026 market report; Alexander & Baldwin company history; HHFDC Development Branch status report (June 18, 2026); Multi-Housing News (Nov. 21, 2023); County of Maui MAPPS; FEMA Flood Map Service Center.