Homes for Sale in Makawao
Browse a variety of properties in Makawao, from starter homes near downtown to farms and estates in Olinda and along Baldwin Avenue.
Makawao offers a unique blend of country living and modern convenience. Located in upcountry Maui, this town is known for its cooler climate, panoramic views, and peaceful surroundings, making it ideal for those seeking a tranquil lifestyle away from the bustle of the coast.
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Makawao reflects its ranching roots
Makawao’s Paniolo culture is unique on Maui. Paniolo is the Hawaiian word for cowboy, and the area’s paniolo roots stem from the ranching activities that occurred in and nearby Makawao on the slopes of Haleakala. The community’s charming downtown served as the primary place for provisions for the ranching community. The Paniolo evidence is still evident today from the rodeo events at Oskie Rice arena and the hitching posts in front of the Rodeo general store.
Makwao's Pleasant Climate
The town of Makawao ranges from about 1,000 feet to 4,000 feet of elevation on the Northwest slope of Haleakala. It is in a transitional area between the wetter climate of windward Maui and the drier region of Maui’s Upcountry. This translates to warmer days and cooler nights with passing showers that come in via the tradewinds. Historically, downtown has averaged about 60 inches of rainfall annually, but recently, it has trended drier. Temperatures in the Olinda area above downtown are cooler due to its higher elevations, with winter nighttime temperatures in the 40s not uncommon. The area off Piiholo Road in Olinda tends to be wetter, with a Northern California feel with its crisp air. Hali’imaile, located at a lower elevation in Makawao, is drier and warmer than downtown Makawao.
Makawao homes are centrally located
You don’t have to sacrifice convenience living in Makawao. Downtown Makawao is around 15 minutes from Costco and other Central Maui Shops. Nearby Pukalani has two grocery stores and the island’s biggest Saturday Farmer’s market. Baldwin Beach Park and Ho’okipa on the North Shore are twenty minutes or less. If you like to spend time outdoors, the Makawao Forest Reserve has hiking trails, the island’s best mountain biking trails, and a terrain park. There is more hiking at Waiohu Spring, and you aren’t far from the hiking in the summit area of Haleakala National Park. There is a golf course close by in Pukalani. Families looking for education options will appreciate proximity to schools like Seabury Hall, Haleakala Waldorf, Montessori, and Carden.
Makawao's diverse housing inventory
The inventory of Makawao Homes for Sale is diverse. Closer to downtown, you will find many homes built in the 1970s and 1980s and a smattering of older Plantation style homes on lots ranging from 5,000 to 12,000 square feet. Neighborhoods like Maui Uplands include homes and homes with ohanas on half-acre lots. Homes in the Olinda area tend to be on lots of 2 acres or larger. They include small farms and some impressive estates. Baldwin Avenue, below downtown Makawao, includes older estate properties and luxury homes in newer subdivisions like Baldwin Ranch Estates and Maunaolu Plantation. Hali’imaile has a mix of older Plantation homes, homes from the 70s and 80s, and new construction in Upcountry’s latest development, Hoku’ula.
Makawao Neighborhoods
Do you know the Makawao area well? Do you have a specific neighborhood in mind? Check out one of our Makawao neighborhood pages for the listings specific to certain subdivisions or areas of town.
