10 Johor Bahru Condo near JB CIQ Checkpoint: Astaka, Setia Sky 88, Danga Bay etc
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Aside from the weekend cafe hopping and shopping trips in Johor Bahru, thanks to the favourable exchange rate and lower living expenses, the allure of relocating and living there heightens for Singaporeans, especially with the expensive property prices and higher cost of living here. Afterall, we have many Malaysian friends that are doing the exact same thing too, where they have their homes in JB, likely a condo near JB customs with a job in Singapore.
Buying or renting a condo in Johor Bahru
There are more regulations when it comes to purchasing a property in JB as a Singaporean, with requirements such as the need to have at least RM 500,000 in your bank account and a RM 600,000 minimum property price threshold (previously at RM1,000,000 imposed in 2012). Unlike the majority of the apartments in Singapore with a limited 99-year lease, the great thing about condos in JB is its freehold tenure on most development projects.
Renting a condo unit is an easier option to get yourself started with experiencing what it is like to live in JB, since there are fewer risks and commitments, without any legal implications aside from everything that is stated in the Tenancy Agreement.
If you are looking to take the plunge to buy or rent a place in JB, the best way is to choose a condo near JB CIQ (Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) Complex) to save more time on transport. Here are 10 condos near JB customs that are worth considering.
| Condos near JB customs | Address |
|---|---|
| Bora Residences @ Tropicana Danga Bay | Jalan Danga 1/1, Danga Bay, 80200 Johor Bahru |
| The Astaka @ One Bukit Senyum | 1, Jalan Tebrau Lama, Bukit Senyum, 80400 Johor Bahru |
| Setia Sky 88 | Pangsapuri Setia, 88, Jalan Dato Abdullah Tahir, Wadi Hana, 80300 Johor Bahru |
| Country Garden Danga Bay | Persiaran Danga Perdana, Jln Ismail Sultan, 80200 |
| M Condominium | Jalan Larkin Perdana 2, Taman Larkin Perdana, 80350 Johor Bahru |
| V @ SummerPlace | MY Jalan Tenteram MY Johor Pangsapuri 80300 |
| Summerscape Luxury Condominium | Jln Mariamah, Kampung Bahru, 80100 Johor Bahru |
| Tropez Residences @ Tropicana Danga Bay | Persiaran Danga Perdana, Danga Bay, 80200 Johor Bahru |
| The Straits View Condominium | Jalan Permas Selatan, Bandar Baru Permas Jaya, 81750 Masai |
| Palm Garden Condominium | Jalan Mariamah 5, Kampung Bahru, 80100 Johor Bahru |
Bora Residences @ Tropicana Danga Bay
Price: RM 371,000 to RM 2,582,250
Price per sqf: From RM 337 psf
One of the newest condo developments completed in 2019, Bora Residences @ Tropicana Danga Bay is located conveniently near Danga Bay with just 13 minutes away from the JB CIQ and 9 minutes away from Paradigm Mall.
Bora Residences consists of a total of 396 units across 42 levels, with a mix of serviced residence and condo units ranging from 694 sq ft to 1,550 sq ft. For those that are looking for a larger unit, Bora Residences also offers limited 3,443 sq ft duplex penthouse units with private pools. Since the units at Bora Residences are mostly new, the sale price ranges from RM 371,000 to RM 2,582,250, minimally at RM 337 psf.
Bora Residences is located at Jalan Danga 1/1, Danga Bay, 80200 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.
The Astaka @ One Bukit Senyum
Price: RM 1,550,000 to RM 3,750,000
Price per sqf: From RM 673.91 psf
The SGX-listed company, Astaka Holdings is the property developer that is behind The Astaka @ One Bukit Senyum, completed in 2018 over a couple of phases. Aside from being less than 1km away from the JB customs, The Astaka has over 10 shopping mall options around including some of the favourites like KSL City Mall, KOMTAR JBCC, City Square, The Mall, Mid Valley Southkey, and more.
The Astaka, a twin-tower residential complex, with one of them registered as the tallest skyscraper in Southeast Asia. The mixed development project, The Astaka sits on a 11.83 acres land size, which consists of a 15-storey office tower, a five-star hotel, along with residences units and service apartments. The first tower stands at 65-storey, while the second tower is made up of 70-storey with a total of 435 units. Nothing speaks luxury louder than having a private lift serving each and every unit at The Astaka, with 2,207 to 2,659 sq ft in unit sizes and 3 floor layout, as well as 8 penthouse duplex units with 5,408 sq ft in size.
With larger unit sizes and higher ceiling height of up to 3.6 metres, the sale price for a unit at The Astaka starts from RM 1,550,000 and upwards to RM 3,750,000, with minimally RM 673.91 psf.
The Astaka @ One Bukit Senyum is located at 1, Jalan Tebrau Lama, Bukit Senyum, 80400 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.
Setia Sky 88
Price: RM 399,999 to RM 1,260,000 and up
Price per sqf: From RM 790 psf
With 3 residential towers, Altus, Sora, and Nube completed in 2017, Setia Sky 88 is standing at one of the highest residential buildings in the city, with 55 storey each. The main appeal of the development is the location of the condo near JB customs with just a short 5 minute drive away, or you could even take the free shuttle bus service provided by Setia Sky 88 if you wish.
There are a total of 588 units at Setia Sky 88, where the range of unit sizes go from 505 sq ft to 1,636 sq ft and the mix of 1-bedroom to 3-bedroom plus study apartments. Each unit is furnished with fittings and appliances such as kitchen cabinets, wardrobes, refrigerators, and a 2-in-1 washer dryer.
A 1-room studio apartment is going from RM 399,999, while a 4-bedroom unit is priced from RM 1,260,000, which is about a minimum of RM 790 psf.
Setia Sky 88 is located at Pangsapuri Setia, 88, Jalan Dato Abdullah Tahir, Wadi Hana, 80300 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.
Bay Point @ Country Garden Danga Bay
Price: RM 297,000 to RM 1,300,000
Price per sqf: From RM 318 to RM 921
The bustling hub, JBCC (Johor Bahru City Centre) is a popular high-traffic area as it is right by the Johor Causeway (First Link), where Country Garden Danga Bay is just 8 minutes away.
Completed in 2017, Country Garden Danga Bay is a condominium with an exclusive breathtaking views of the sea and private beach, thanks to the coastal land location. The partially furnished units range from 699 sq ft to 1,474 sq ft, with the psf at RM 318 to RM 921.
Back in 2014, this condominium was famously heavily marketed by Singaporean actresses and actors, in the likes of Edmund Chen and Xiang Yun, Zoe Tay and Vivian Lai, Thomas Ong and Chris Tong.
In 2022, Singaporean news outlets reported that a collective of 49 home buyers raised a class action lawsuit against Country Garden Danga Bay, claiming that the latter amended their sales contracts after homeowners' purchase. Home buyers also cited developer defects in the condo, and poor upkeep resulting in costly repairs.
Country Garden Danga Bay is located at Persiaran Danga Perdana, Jln Ismail Sultan, 80200, Johor, Malaysia.
M Condominium
Price: RM 430,000 to RM 600,000
Price per sqf: From RM 421 per sq ft
Blessed with lush greenery and located near JB customs with about a 12-minute drive away, M Condominium is a resort-style residential oasis, completed in 2016 with 4 towers on 3.88 acres of land, not to be mistaken with The M Condo at Middle road.
Over at M Condominium, there are 944 units in total with two different layouts and sizes at 1,068 sq ft and 1,100 sq ft. On every floor, there are 8 fully furnished units. As it is a leasehold property rather than a freehold property, the median transaction value at M Condominium is around RM 421 per sq ft.
M Condominium is located at Jalan Larkin Perdana 2, Taman Larkin Perdana, 80350 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.
V @ Summer Place
Price: RM 441,000 to RM 1,200,000
Price per sqf: From RM 550 to RM 730
V @ Summer Place is a service residence property completed in 2016, and it is positioned near JB customs with just a 6 minute drive away. The upcoming Singapore - Malaysia Rapid Transit System (RTS) is also located just under 1km away from V @ SummerPlace.
There are a total of 260 units with 37 floors across the v-shaped building at V @ Summer Place, where you can choose between the city view or sea view. Unit sizes range from 642 sq ft to 1534 sq ft for the duplex units that come with balconies, and the price per sq ft ranges from RM 550 to RM 730.
V @ SummerPlace is located at MY Jalan Tenteram MY Johor Pangsapuri 80300, Malaysia.
Summerscape Luxury Condominium
Price: RM 991,000 to RM 1,650,000
Price per sqf: From RM 471 to RM 781 psf
The luxury condominium development, Summerscape was completed in 2015, is located near JB customs within an 8 minute drive.
As Summerscape Luxury Condominium is a low-density development with just 70 residential units, it is a great option for large families since the units have a larger unit size of 2,713 sq ft, with a price range of RM 471 to RM 781 psf.
Summerscape Luxury Condominium is located at Jln Mariamah, Kampung Bahru, 80100 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.
Tropez Residences @ Tropicana Danga Bay
Price: RM 258,000 to RM 1,000,000
Price per sqf: From RM 313 to RM 773 psf
Integrated with sky bridges and linkways, Tropez Residences also comes with easy accessibility highways and it is a condo near JB customs with a short 8-minute drive. There are 3 building towers at Tropez Residence, where 2 towers stand at 38-storey, while the other is made up of 29 storeys, where all of them were completed in 2014.
With 1149 serviced residence units and multiple layout designs at Tropez Residence, you have lots of options to choose from. The unit sizes at Tropez Residences range from 463 sq ft. to 1,798 sq ft and a sale price of RM 313 to RM 773 psf, where they are built with huge glass windows that will be a dream to be in.
Tropez Residences @ Tropicana Danga Bay is located at Persiaran Danga Perdana, Danga Bay, 80200 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.
The Straits View Condominium
Price: RM 358,000 to RM 2,200,000
Price per sqf: From RM 211 to RM 609 psf
Family-friendly property development, The Straits View Condominium was completed in 2014, located in the suburb of JB at the Permas Jaya area, occupying a large area of land of about 17.8 acres. Despite being away from the hustle and bustle, residents of The Straits View Condominium is near JB customs and will only require a 11 minute car ride there.
The Straits View Condominium comprises of 750 units across 5 blocks in total. Each unit is around 1,600 sq ft in size with an accompanying balcony to enjoy the view of the straits, waterways, or golf courses. Sale price of the units at The Straits View Condominium ranges from RM 211 to RM 609 psf.
The Straits View Condominium is located at Jalan Permas Selatan, Bandar Baru Permas Jaya, 81750 Masai, Johor, Malaysia.
Palm Garden Condominium
Price: RM 700,000 to RM 1,050,000
Price per sqf: From RM 269 to RM 300 psf
Not to be confused with the Palm Gardens condominium located in Singapore's Choa Chu Kang with a 99-year lease that was built in 2000, this Johor Bahru Palm Gardens Condominium was completed in 2007 as a freehold condominium development located in Jalan Mariamah (which is just 10 minutes away from the JB customs).
As a low-density development that is great for families, Palm Garden Condominium has a total of 5 floors with unit sizes ranging from 2070 sq ft and 2600 sq ft across 3 different floor layouts. Despite the large unit sizes, the units are on sale at a much more affordable rate at RM 269 to RM 300 psf, as Palm Garden Condominium is a much older development compared to the other JB condos on this list.
Palm Garden Condominium is located at Jalan Mariamah 5, Kampung Bahru, 80100 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.