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

Quick Answer: Maui Meadows is a single-family area mauka of Piʻilani Highway, above north Wailea in South Maui. According to the REALTORS® Association of Maui, 13 Maui Meadows homes sold from January through September 2026 at a $2,360,000 median, up from $2,175,000 in the same period of 2025. Kīhei’s single-family median was $1,230,000.

I’m Benjamin Finnerty, a REALTOR® in Kīhei with Keller Williams Realty Maui, and Maui Meadows homes come up often when South Maui buyers want more land than a typical Kīhei lot. It’s one of the few South Maui areas where single-family prices rose this year, and it has a few property-level details, especially wastewater and lot type, that buyers should understand before writing an offer.

Where is Maui Meadows?

Maui Meadows sits mauka (upslope) of Piʻilani Highway, above the north end of Wailea, between Kīhei and the Wailea resort area. A 2017 South Maui wastewater study by the Maui Nui Marine Resource Council described it as a subdivision of “over 600 rural and agricultural zoned lots,” and estimated about 900 homes, assuming roughly half the lots have two dwellings.

That 2017 estimate is useful context, not a current count. Zoning, lot size and the number of permitted dwellings vary parcel by parcel, so I always pull the County records for the specific tax map key.

What do Maui Meadows homes sell for in 2026?

Prices sit between Kīhei and Wailea. Here’s RAM’s year-to-date single-family data through September 2026, from its report dated Oct. 1, 2026:

Area	Sales, Jan.-Sept. 2026	Median, Jan.-Sept. 2026	Median, Jan.-Sept. 2025
Maui Meadows	13	$2,360,000	$2,175,000
Kīhei	89	$1,230,000	$1,372,500
Wailea/Mākena	20	$2,900,000	$3,850,000
Maui County (all MLS)	537	$1,219,000	$1,300,000

Maui Meadows’ median was up about 8.5%, while Kīhei, Wailea/Mākena and the county as a whole were down. With only 13 sales, one or two larger or smaller homes can move the median a lot, so I treat it as a direction, not a precise value. RAM recorded no Maui Meadows condo sales in that period.

Is Maui Meadows on county sewer?

No, according to that 2017 study, which described Maui Meadows as a non-sewered area outside the Kīhei wastewater reclamation facility’s service area, where “most residences utilize either a cesspool or a septic system.” The study noted that connecting the area to County sewer was not a County priority at the time.

That matters because Hawaiʻi’s Act 125 (2017) requires all cesspools in the state to be upgraded, converted or connected to sewer by 2050. Statewide estimates cited by The Maui News in 2023 put a basic conversion at about $10,000 and a complex upgrade around $38,000, plus ongoing maintenance. The 2017 study also said the state Health Department required cesspool upgrades when owners applied for building permits, which is worth confirming with the Health Department if you plan to remodel or add a dwelling. My post on Hawaiʻi’s cesspool law covers the state rules and funding in more detail.

Can you add an ʻohana or second home in Maui Meadows?

It depends on the parcel. Because the area includes rural and agricultural lots, the County zoning, the number of existing dwellings, and the wastewater system all shape what’s possible. Maui County’s newer accessory dwelling rules are explained in my guide to Maui ADU rules, but I’d never assume a second unit is allowed without checking zoning, permits and wastewater capacity for that lot.

If a property already has two dwellings, confirm that both are permitted. A second unit that doesn’t match County permit records can affect financing, insurance and resale.

What else should buyers check in Maui Meadows?

A few items deserve extra attention on larger South Maui lots:

• Water meter and water service: confirm the meter size and that it serves every dwelling on the lot.
• Wastewater system: ask whether it’s a cesspool, septic system or aerobic unit, and get pumping and inspection records.
• Wildfire exposure and insurance: South Maui’s dry slopes see brush fires. Get homeowners insurance quotes early and ask the insurer what it requires for vegetation and defensible space.
• Access: note the roads into and out of the area and how a property connects to Piʻilani Highway.
• Permits: check the County’s permit records for additions, pools and enclosed lanai.

My Take: What I’m Telling Maui Meadows Buyers and Sellers

When I walk a property like this with a buyer, I look at the water meter, how close the home is to vacant land parcels, the general condition of the surrounding area, and the ways into and out of the area. On a large, sloped South Maui lot, those questions go straight to insurance cost and long-term maintenance, so I’d rather answer them before an offer than during escrow.

For buyers comparing Maui Meadows with Kīhei, the price gap is real: the medians were about $1.1 million apart through September. What you’re paying for is typically a larger lot and a different property type. I’d budget for the wastewater system as part of the purchase, not as a surprise later.

For sellers, gather your wastewater, water and permit records now. With only 13 sales so far this year, buyers will lean heavily on the few recent comparables, and clean documentation helps a home stand out. If you’re also considering the coastal side, my Kīhei real estate guide shows how those prices compare.

This is general information, not tax or legal advice; confirm with a CPA or Hawaiʻi attorney.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Maui Meadows?
RAM reported a $2,360,000 median on 13 single-family sales from January through September 2026, up from $2,175,000 in the same period of 2025.

Does Maui Meadows have sewer?
A 2017 South Maui wastewater study described it as non-sewered, with most homes on cesspools or septic systems. Confirm the system on any specific property.

Do Maui Meadows cesspools have to be replaced?
Hawaiʻi’s Act 125 (2017) requires all cesspools statewide to be upgraded, converted or connected to sewer by 2050.

Are there condos in Maui Meadows?
RAM recorded no Maui Meadows condo sales from January through September 2026; the area’s sales were single-family homes.

Ask Benjamin

If you’re comparing Maui Meadows with other South Maui areas, I’m Benjamin Finnerty, and I’m happy to pull recent sales and property records for any home you’re considering. Call or text 808-481-9748 or email benjamin@the808team.com.

Sources: REALTORS® Association of Maui monthly indicators report for September 2026 (dated Oct. 1, 2026); Maui Nui Marine Resource Council, Options to Improve Wastewater Management in South Maui (2017); The Maui News (Jan. 2023) on Act 125 (2017) and cesspool conversion costs.