Room to Grow. Space to Create. A Home That Evolves With You. Behind electric gates on a fully fenced half-acre at a coveted 2,550' elevation, this nearly 5,900 SF home offers a rare combination of residence, gallery, studio & remarkably flexible live/work space unique in Upcountry Maui. Created over decades as the home, gallery & studio of internationally recognized fine art photographer Randy Hufford, it offers exceptional possibilities for multigenerational living, a private gallery, artist's atelier, professional office, wellness or educational practice, or potentially a licensed residential care home, subject to buyer verification of zoning, licensing & governmental requirements. Distinctive pole-house construction provides soaring ceilings, abundant natural light & an added benefit: most interior walls are non-load-bearing, making future reconfiguration easier as your needs evolve. Welcome home to Lower Kula, where cool Upcountry mornings, gentle trade winds, the majestic slopes of Haleakala & the sparkling Pacific become part of your everyday life. Originally a modest Upcountry cottage, the home has evolved into multiple levels of remarkably versatile live/work space, blending comfort, creativity & utility in a way few properties can. A colossal chef's kitchen, expansive 60-foot lanai with Bullfrog M7 spa, private bedroom & bath with separate entrance, wine cellar, abundant storage & 5 split-system A/C units further enhance liveability. Two gated entrances connected by upper & lower driveways provide exceptional flexibility, while mature citrus & avocado trees, fragrant gardenias, raised garden beds, a separate dog kennel & owned P/V panels with battery storage complete your private Upcountry sanctuary. Just minutes from La Provence, Kula ACE Hardware & many of Upcountry Maui's beloved farms, gardens & local treasures—yet only a short drive to Baldwin Beach—this is more than a home; it's a place to pursue your passions, support the people who matter most & create memories that will last a lifetime. Now offered at $1,850,000 following a significant $100,000 price improvement, this extraordinary Upcountry property deserves a fresh look from buyers who thought it was previously beyond reach.
Kamehame Nui Ahupua`a, located between Haleakalā Highway (HI-37) and the upper slopes of Haleakalā, is a rural and agricultural Kula neighborhood with open pastureland and wide upcountry views. The neighborhood reads as a patchwork of ranch parcels, small farms, and homes set back behind long driveways and windbreaks. The area’s everyday rhythm concentrates around the Kula Highway corridor near Kula Lodge Road, where roadside produce stands and low-key eateries set the tone. Kula Lodge & Restaurant and Kula Botanical Garden act as recognizable local anchors for dining and a garden stroll. Architecture leans toward plantation-influenced cottages and contemporary hillside homes designed around lanais and trade winds. Cooler elevations and big skies shape a slower, outdoors-forward routine.
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3697 Lower Kula Rd #4 · $1,850,000
$1.84M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.84M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
60 days
The average home goes pending in 83 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
96.9%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
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Dining
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Ceiling fans
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Workshop
Blinds and drapes
Finished full basement
Bathrooms
5 total bathrooms
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Garbage disposal
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Wood flooring
Tile flooring
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Solar water heating
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Covered and uncovered lanais/decks
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Mountain and ocean views
Gentle slope site
County road frontage (paved)
Home design
Single-family residence
Residential property
Built in 1980, effectively updated in 2021
Accessible doors and hallways
Walk-in shower and minimal steps
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No garage
Construction
Double wall construction
Pillar/post/pier foundation
Asphalt/comp shingle roof
Utilities
County water (metered)
Photovoltaic system owned by seller
Underground electric
Phone and cable connected
Financial info
Fee simple ownership
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Last updated by owner on Jul 4, 2026.
RU-0.5
Rural District - 0.5 Acre
The purpose of the rural districts is to implement the goals and policies of the Maui County general plan and community plans; to provide low density development which preserves the rural character of certain areas; to allow small-scale agricultural uses and the keeping of animals; and to serve as a transition between standard residential or other urban density development and agricultural lands; It is the intent of this chapter to promote proper planning of land use and infrastructure development. Any zoning of lands to a rural zoning district shall be consistent with the rural and open space character of the area; shall have adequate infrastructure and public facilities; and shall be in conformance with Maui County general plan and community plan land use designations.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure-Other
Agriculture-Cropland
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Minimal risk of unhealthy air over next 30 years
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Kula, HI • 96790
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Redfin Estimate for 3697 Lower Kula Rd #4
$1,779,017
$71K under list price of $1.85M
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.3M to $2.9M.