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Tebrau, Johor Bahru · Completed 2021 · Subsale

● Updated Oct 2026LeaseholdCompleted 2021 · Move-in ready

Residensi Tebrau (PR1MA Tebrau)

A PR1MA project of 1,284 apartments off the Tebrau Highway, built on Malay Reserve land, with three layouts from 757 to 1,053 sq ft and recorded prices below RM300 psf.

LeaseholdMalay Reserve land1,284 units757–1,053 sq ftCompleted 2021

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1,284units
RM283median psf, 48 months
RM1,600–2,000asking rent, whole unit

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Residensi Tebrau (PR1MA Tebrau) at a glance

Every figure here comes from the developer, the government housing register or the property records named at the foot of the page. Where sources disagree, the range is shown. Where nobody has published a number, it is not on this page.

Development

Residensi Tebrau

A PR1MA project, also listed as PR1MA Tebrau or Tebrau Residence

Address

Off Lebuhraya Tebrau

Kampung Dato Sulaiman Menteri, 81100 Johor Bahru (EdgeProp and Mudah)

Tenure

Leasehold

Mudah; Free Malaysia Today and EdgeProp record the 4.3-hectare site as Malay Reserve land

Completed

2021

Mudah gives 2021; PR1MA said in February 2021 the project was 99% built and due for completion by 30 April 2021

Floors

21

Mudah

Units

1,284

EdgeProp, Mudah and Free Malaysia Today agree

Layouts

757–1,053 sq ft

Three floor plans (EdgeProp and Free Malaysia Today)

Foreign buyers

Not available

The project is on Malay Reserve land, which is closed to foreign buyers

Why this address

Four things buyers weigh at Residensi Tebrau

One of the lower-priced apartment options near the city. Here is the case, and the catch.

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Low recorded prices

EdgeProp’s median over the last 48 months is about RM283 psf, so a 903 sq ft 3-bedroom unit has typically changed hands at around RM255,000 on that basis.

🛣️

On the Tebrau corridor

The site sits off the Tebrau Highway, which links the city centre with the Tebrau and Mount Austin areas.

🏠

Family-sized layouts

All three layouts are 757 sq ft or larger, and most listings are 3-bedroom units.

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What to weigh: land status and PR1MA rules

The land is Malay Reserve land, which limits who can buy, and PR1MA homes have carried resale restrictions. Check the title, the buyer eligibility and any PR1MA consent needed before you commit.

The development

Residensi Tebrau (PR1MA Tebrau), decoded

A PR1MA apartment project of 1,284 units on Malay Reserve land off the Tebrau Highway, Johor Bahru.

1,284Units
21Floors
3Layouts
4.3Hectares

Facilities

As listed on Mudah; PR1MA and the portals do not publish a detailed facility list.

Residents

Shared spaces

  • Multi-purpose hall
  • Children’s playground

Building

Services

  • Security guards
  • Lifts
  • Parking

Where the project is now

2016Buyers began signing up, per buyers quoted by Free Malaysia Today
2020Original completion date passed; buyers were compensated for late delivery (Free Malaysia Today)
2021PR1MA reported the project 99% built in February and targeted completion by 30 April
NowSubsale and rental market
Your moveCheck the title and eligibility before you offer
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Free PDF: JB Condo Prices & Rents 2026

Recorded prices and rents for 122 JB condos, plus asking prices, rents and yields by area. Compare this project with its neighbours before you make an offer. What is inside

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Location & connectivity

Where Residensi Tebrau (PR1MA Tebrau) sits

Off Lebuhraya Tebrau, Kampung Dato Sulaiman Menteri, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor.

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Eligibility and maintenance. The site is Malay Reserve land, and PR1MA homes are sold under PR1MA’s own rules: in 2017 PR1MA’s chief executive described a household income band of RM2,500 to RM15,000 a month and a five-year resale moratorium. Confirm with PR1MA and your lawyer who may buy the unit and whether any consent is needed, and ask the management office for the current maintenance rate.
Tebrau Highwayadjacentthe site is off the highway (EdgeProp address)

The recorded numbers

The price numbers

Recorded sales and asking prices are different things. Transacted figures come from deals recorded with the government valuation department; asking figures are what owners or the developer are listing at.

MeasureFigureSource and date
Transacted price
median, last 48 months
RM283 psf · typical RM260–299 psfEdgeProp, viewed Oct 2026
Asking price
for sale, all sizes
About RM280,000–485,000; 903–1,053 sq ft 3-bedroom units shown at RM330,000–370,000Mudah (11 ads), Oct 2026
Asking rent
whole units and rooms
About RM1,600–2,000 a month for a whole unit; rooms from RM600Mudah (8 ads), Oct 2026

The transacted row is EdgeProp’s record of completed sales over 48 months; EdgeProp also shows one February 2026 sale at RM518 psf, well above the usual range. Sale and rent rows are asking prices seen on Mudah in October 2026, not transactions.

Track record

About Perbadanan PR1MA Malaysia

Residensi Tebrau was developed by Perbadanan PR1MA Malaysia.

Free Malaysia Today reported in February 2021 that completion had slipped from the original date, and PR1MA said that month the project was 99% built with completion due by 30 April 2021.

Around the building

What is near Residensi Tebrau (PR1MA Tebrau)

The closest places on the map, measured in a straight line from the building. Driving distances are longer.

🚉 Getting around

  • Larkin Central~2.7 km

🛍️ Malls

  • The Mall, Mid Valley Southkey~1.6 km
  • Holiday Plaza~2.1 km
  • SKS City Mall Larkin (Larkin Junction)~2.2 km

🎓 Schools

  • Sekolah Kebangsaan Majidi Baru~200 m
  • Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Tun Syed Nasir Ismail~300 m
  • Sekolah Agama Majidi Baru~400 m
  • Sekolah Agama Dato’ Sulaiman Menteri~500 m

🏛️ Colleges and universities

  • City University Malaysia~1.0 km
  • Kolej Pengajian Islam Johor (MARSAH)~3.1 km
  • Kolej Komuniti YPJ~3.1 km

🏥 Hospitals

  • Columbia Asia Hospital~800 m
  • The Eye Specialist Southkey (眼科专家 Southkey)~1.7 km
  • Century Orthopaedic Specialist Clinic~2.9 km

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Names as recorded on the map; check opening and enrolment details yourself.

Is it for you?

Which kind of buyer are you?

The same building suits different people for different reasons. Pick the line that sounds like you.

🏠 Living here yourself

Ask me which stacks get the better view and the least afternoon sun; that changes the price more than the floor.

💰 Buying to rent out

Compare the recorded rents in "The price numbers" above with the instalment on your loan. Smaller layouts usually rent faster; larger ones hold tenants longer.

👨‍👩‍👧 Family with children

Check the school and clinic distances in the location section, the number of car parks per unit and how busy the lifts are at 7.30 am.

✈️ Buying from overseas

Foreigners can only buy above the state minimum price (RM1 million in Johor) and pay 8% stamp duty from 2026. Ask me which units here qualify before you shortlist.

Straight talk

What I will not hide from you

Every project has trade-offs. These are the ones I would want to know before paying a deposit.

  • ⚠️ A newer project, so many owners are renting out at the same time. Expect competition for tenants for the first few years.
  • ⚠️ Leasehold title. Check how many years remain on the lease; banks lend less, and buyers pay less, as the lease gets shorter.
  • ⚠️ Most asking prices here are below RM1 million, so most units cannot be sold to foreigners in Johor. On resale, your buyers will mainly be locals.
  • ⚠️ Asking prices are not sale prices. Compare any offer with the recorded transacted price per sq ft above before you commit.

The real cost

What buying here costs in 2026

Worked example for a unit at RM490,000, around the typical asking price here. Your figures will differ with the price and the bank.

Malaysian buyer (90% loan)Foreign buyer (70% loan)
Purchase priceRM490,000RM490,000
Down paymentRM49,000RM147,000
Loan amountRM441,000RM343,000
Stamp duty on transfer (MOT)RM8,800RM39,200
Stamp duty on loan (0.5%)RM2,205RM1,715
Lawyer, sale agreement (incl. 8% SST)RM6,615RM6,615
Lawyer, loan agreement (incl. 8% SST)RM5,954RM4,631
Cash needed before keysRM72,574RM199,161
State consent fee for foreigners–3% of the price or RM30,000 (Johor)

Estimates only. Stamp duty: 1–4% tiers for Malaysians and PRs, 8% flat for foreigners from 1 Jan 2026. Legal fees follow the Solicitors’ Remuneration Order 2023. First-time Malaysian buyers of homes up to RM500,000 may get a stamp duty exemption until 2027. Valuation, disbursements and moving costs are not included.

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Straight answers

Frequently asked questions

How many units are there and what sizes?

There are 1,284 apartments in three layouts from 757 to 1,053 sq ft, according to EdgeProp and Free Malaysia Today. Most current listings are 3-bedroom units of about 903 to 1,053 sq ft.

What is the tenure?

Mudah records leasehold tenure, and the 4.3-hectare site is Malay Reserve land according to Free Malaysia Today and EdgeProp. Malay Reserve land limits who can own it, so check the title with your lawyer.

Can a foreigner buy here?

In Johor a foreign buyer generally needs a purchase price of at least RM1 million per residential property, must obtain state consent, and since 1 July 2025 pays a consent levy of 3% of the price or RM30,000, whichever is higher. Stamp duty on transfers to foreigners is a flat 8% from 1 January 2026. Bumiputera lots, low-cost and affordable units, Malay Reserve land and single or one-and-a-half-storey terraces are closed to foreigners. Residensi Tebrau is built on Malay Reserve land and its prices are well below RM1 million, so foreigners cannot buy here.

How much does a unit rent for?

Mudah listings in October 2026 ask about RM1,600 to RM2,000 a month for a whole unit, with single rooms from about RM600.

Berapa harga Residensi Tebrau (PR1MA Tebrau)?

Harga transaksi median ialah sekitar RM283 sekaki persegi (EdgeProp, 48 bulan terakhir). Harga tawaran di Mudah (Oktober 2026) sekitar RM280,000 hingga RM485,000. Projek ini di atas tanah Rizab Melayu dan siap pada 2021.

PR1MA Tebrau 价格多少?租金多少?

根据EdgeProp,过去48个月成交中位价约每平方尺RM283;Mudah(2026年10月)挂牌价约RM28万至RM48.5万,整间月租约RM1,600至RM2,000。项目位于马来保留地,2021年完工,外国人不能购买。

Which schools are near Residensi Tebrau (PR1MA Tebrau)?

On map data, the nearest schools are Sekolah Kebangsaan Majidi Baru (~200 m), Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Tun Syed Nasir Ismail (~300 m), Sekolah Agama Majidi Baru (~400 m). Distances are straight-line from the building.

Is there a train or bus station near Residensi Tebrau (PR1MA Tebrau)?

The nearest stations on map data are Larkin Central (~2.7 km).

What is the nearest hospital and mall to Residensi Tebrau (PR1MA Tebrau)?

The nearest hospital on map data is Columbia Asia Hospital (~800 m), and the nearest mall is The Mall, Mid Valley Southkey (~1.6 km).

How much cash do I need to buy at Residensi Tebrau (PR1MA Tebrau)?

For a unit at RM490,000,, a Malaysian buyer with a 90% loan needs about RM4,631 before getting the keys, covering the down payment, stamp duty and legal fees. A foreign buyer with a 70% loan needs about RM72,574, before the state consent fee. The full table is in "What buying here costs in 2026".

Get the current price list and units available at Residensi Tebrau (PR1MA Tebrau)

Prices move and the better units go first. Tell me your budget and whether you are buying to live in or to rent out, and I will send back the units that fit, not a generic brochure.

Buying, selling or renting: one conversation, no obligation.

JL

Jason Lim

10 years in Malaysian property · Johor Bahru & Kuala Lumpur · REN 84424 · IQI Realty Sdn. Bhd. E (1) 1584/6

I work with local families, investors and buyers from Singapore and overseas. If a project is not right for what you need, I will say so; that is usually worth more than the brochure.

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Last checked October 2026 against the sources listed. Sources: EdgeProp project page (Oct 2026); Mudah project listings (Oct 2026); PR1MA news statement (Feb 2021); Free Malaysia Today (Feb 2021); EdgeProp news on PR1MA rules (Feb 2017). Unit availability, prices and completion dates are set by the developer or owner and can change. This page is general information, not an offer, valuation or legal advice.

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