Wailuku Homes for Sales
Wailuku offers a unique blend of charming homes with a rich cultural backdrop, making it a desirable area for both new residents and investors.
Wailuku, located in central Maui, provides an ideal location for those seeking a home in a thriving community with a mix of historic charm and modern conveniences. The area is known for its welcoming neighborhood atmosphere, picturesque views, and proximity to shopping, dining, and recreational activities. Wailuku homes offer a variety of options, from traditional island-style houses to newer developments, making it a great place for families, retirees, and first-time homebuyers.
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Rich cultural history
Wailuku has been a thriving population center since at least the 1700s. The victory of Kamehameha I in the Battle of Kepaniwai in Iao Valley in 1790 was crucial for the eventual unification of the Hawaiian Islands in 1795 under his rule. Throughout the second half of the 1800s, plantation agriculture had an increasing impact on Wailuku. Water was diverted from streams flowing out of the West Maui Mountains to irrigate the fields. Immigrants came to work in the fields from China, Japan, the Philippines, Korea, and Portugal. The town grew as services and businesses developed to support the plantation workers. In 1905, Wailuku became the county seat.
Central Maui convenience
Wailuku strongly appeals to those who value convenience. It is home to most of the island’s medical facilities, including Maui Memorial Hospital and two Kaiser Permanente facilities. Downtown Wailuku is home to County, State, and Federal offices. Downtown also has a variety of shops and restaurants. Nearby Kahului is home to the island’s big box stores, the Maui Arts and Cultural Center, UH Maui College, and the airport. The central location on the island also means you are just a short distance from South Maui, West Maui, Upcountry and the North Shore.
Mountain and ocean playgrounds
Residents of Wailuku benefit from their proximity to Iao Valley and the West Maui Mountains. If you’re looking for a place to cool off on a warm day, soaking in Iao Stream while the steep, lush slopes of Iao Valley rise around you is hard to beat. Alternatively, the Waihee Ridge Trail offers a fantastic opportunity to work up a sweat and enjoy some breathtaking views. Wailuku’s central location also provides easy access to beaches along all but the island’s eastern shoreline. The Waiehu area has one of the island’s most consistent surf breaks.
Diverse Housing Options
Wailuku is home to some of the island’s oldest houses and newest developments. The community’s historic past contributes to it having the highest concentration of Hawaii Plantation Style Homes on the island, especially in and around downtown Wailuku and nearby Sandhills. If you favor newer construction, the master-planned community of Kehalani began development in the 1990s, with new subdivisions still being built to day. Waikuapu Gardens is another area featuring newer homes, constructed in the 2000s. If you seek acreage, Wailuku Country Estates offers homes situated on lots of two or more acres, just minutes from downtown Wailuku. Wailuku Heights is an excellent spot to enjoy breathtaking views; its elevated location at the base of the West Maui Mountains provides stunning coastlines and Haleakala sights.