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Sunway City, Iskandar Puteri · Completed 2019 · Subsale

● Updated Oct 2026Completed 2019 · Move-in ready

Sakura Residence

A small gated enclave of Japanese-designed, prefabricated semi-detached homes and bungalows by Sunway and Daiwa House, with built-ups from about 3,190 sq ft and a private clubhouse.

Semi-Ds and bungalowsAbout 100 homesPrefabricated buildFrom 3,190 sq ftCompleted 2019

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~100homes
13acres
3,190+sq ft built-up

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Sakura Residence 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

Sakura Residence

By Daiwa Sunway Development Sdn Bhd, a Sunway Property and Daiwa House venture (EdgeProp, Dec 2016)

Address

Medini Zone F

Mukim Pulai, 79250 Iskandar Puteri (PropertyGuru)

Tenure

Records differ

Sunway’s project page says freehold; PropertyGuru records 99-year leasehold

Completed

2019

PropertyGuru; Sunway lists phase 1 as sold out

Homes

About 100

EdgeProp and PropertyGuru; Sunway’s phase 1 page lists 39 units, so records differ

Layouts

About 3,190–3,903 sq ft

4-bedroom semi-Ds on 39 × 75 ft lots and bungalows on 53 × 81 ft lots

Foreign buyers

All units by price

Asking prices start around RM2.25 million, above RM1 million, if the lot is not a Bumiputera lot

Why this address

Four things buyers weigh at Sakura Residence

A rare Japanese-built landed enclave in Sunway City. Here is the case, and the catch.

🏯

Japanese design and prefab build

Sunway and Daiwa House used prefabricated construction, with thermal and sound insulation, insect screens and child-safe doors listed by the developer.

🛡️

Small and gated

About 100 homes on a 13-acre gated site, with a clubhouse, Sakura lounge and pool, and patrols by township auxiliary police.

🏫

Schools close by

Sunway’s page puts SJK(C) Cheah Fah about 350 m away and X Park Sunway Iskandar about 900 m away.

⚖️

What to weigh: thin market and tenure

Few homes change hands, asking prices start around RM2.25 million, and sources disagree on tenure. Confirm tenure on the title and ask for recent sale records before you offer.

The development

Sakura Residence, decoded

A 13-acre gated enclave of double-storey semi-detached homes and bungalows in Sunway City Iskandar Puteri.

~100Homes
13Acres
2Storeys
3,190+Sq ft

Facilities

As listed by Sunway Property, EdgeProp and PropertyGuru; facility sizes are not published.

Clubhouse

Residents’ clubhouse

  • Sakura lounge
  • Swimming pool
  • Wading pool
  • Gymnasium
  • Multi-purpose hall

Outdoors

Landscape

  • Four-season themed gardens
  • Jogging path
  • Playground
  • BBQ area

Security

Access

  • Gated and guarded
  • Video intercom and CCTV
  • Auxiliary police patrols

Where the project is now

Dec 2016Show home previewed; 100 homes, GDV RM230 million (EdgeProp)
2019Completed (PropertyGuru)
NowSubsale and rental market; a separate Sakura Residence 2 is marketed by Sunway
Your moveConfirm tenure and check recent sale records
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Layouts

All 2 Sakura Residence layouts

2 semi-detached types from the developer’s phase 1 page, checked October 2026; bungalow sizes are given by PropertyGuru as 3,862–3,903 sq ft. Tap any layout and the drawing comes to your WhatsApp.

Type A1-A (Semi-D) — 3,274 sq ft

4 bed 5 bath · 3,274 sq ft · 39 × 75 ft lot

4 Bed5 Bath
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Type A1-B (Semi-D+) — 3,284 sq ft

4 bed 5 bath · 3,284 sq ft · 39 × 75 ft lot

4 Bed5 Bath
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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 Sakura Residence sits

Medini Zone F, Mukim Pulai, Sunway City Iskandar Puteri, 79250 Iskandar Puteri, Johor.

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Maintenance. The guarding and maintenance charge is not shown on the developer or PropertyGuru pages. Ask the management office for the current rate before you offer.
SJK(C) Cheah Fah~350 mSunway Property
X Park Sunway Iskandar~900 mSunway Property
Coastal Highway Southern Link~5 kmSunway Property
Johor–Singapore Causeway~30 kmSunway Property

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
Developer price
phase 1, now sold out
From RM2.4 millionSunway Property project page, Oct 2026
Asking price
for sale, about 22 listings
From about RM2.25 million · RM656–883 psfPropertyGuru project page, Oct 2026
Asking price
resale listings
About RM2.34–2.68 millionEdgeProp article, Sep 2026
Asking rent
whole houses
About RM8,000–13,000 a monthPropertyGuru project details, Oct 2026

The developer row is Sunway’s listed price for the sold-out first phase. Other rows are asking prices seen on PropertyGuru (October 2026) and reported by EdgeProp (September 2026), not transactions; PropertyGuru showed no live rental listings when checked. Transacted figures could not be checked for this page.

Track record

About Daiwa Sunway Development Sdn Bhd

Sakura Residence was developed by Daiwa Sunway Development Sdn Bhd, linking Sunway Property with Daiwa House Malaysia, a unit of Japan’s Daiwa House Group (EdgeProp, December 2016).

EdgeProp reported it as a 13-acre gated community in the Parkview precinct of the 1,800-acre Sunway Iskandar township, with a gross development value of RM230 million.

Around the building

What is near Sakura Residence

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

🚉 Getting around

None found nearby on the map

🛍️ Malls

  • AEON Mall~1.1 km
  • Perling Mall~2.1 km
  • Tasek Central~3.3 km

🎓 Schools

  • SMK Bandar Uda Utama~800 m
  • SMK Dato’ Usman Awang~1.1 km
  • SMK Bukit Indah 2~1.5 km
  • SK Seri Perling 2~1.6 km

🏛️ Colleges and universities

  • Marlborough College Malaysia~5.2 km
  • Southern University College~5.6 km

🏥 Hospitals

  • Columbia Asia Hospital Iskandar Puteri~3.2 km
  • Poliklinik Taman Anggerik~5.9 km
  • Hospital Permai Johor Bahru~6.0 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

Layouts here run from about 3,274 to 3,284 sq ft. 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.
  • ⚠️ Landed homes: check the land title, the facing, and whether the house has had extensions that need approved plans.
  • ⚠️ 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 RM2,400,000, 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 priceRM2,400,000RM2,400,000
Down paymentRM240,000RM720,000
Loan amountRM2,160,000RM1,680,000
Stamp duty on transfer (MOT)RM80,000RM192,000
Stamp duty on loan (0.5%)RM10,800RM8,400
Lawyer, sale agreement (incl. 8% SST)RM27,270RM27,270
Lawyer, loan agreement (incl. 8% SST)RM24,678RM19,494
Cash needed before keysRM382,748RM967,164
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 homes are there and what sizes?

EdgeProp and PropertyGuru give about 100 homes: semi-detached units of about 3,190–3,284 sq ft on 39 × 75 ft lots and bungalows of about 3,862–3,903 sq ft on 53 × 81 ft lots. Sunway’s phase 1 page lists 39 units, so records differ.

Is Sakura Residence freehold?

Records differ. Sunway’s project page says freehold, while PropertyGuru records 99-year leasehold. Check the title before you buy.

Can a foreigner buy here?

In Johor a foreign buyer generally needs to pay at least RM1 million for a residential property, with Johor state consent. Since 1 July 2025 Johor charges foreign buyers a consent levy of 3% of the price or RM30,000, whichever is higher, and 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. Asking prices at Sakura Residence start around RM2.25 million, so homes here are above RM1 million and could qualify, provided the lot is not a Bumiputera lot.

How much does a house rent for?

PropertyGuru’s project details in October 2026 gave asking rents of about RM8,000 to RM13,000 a month, though no live rental listings were shown at the time.

Berapa harga rumah di Sakura Residence?

Harga tawaran di PropertyGuru pada Oktober 2026 bermula sekitar RM2.25 juta, atau RM656 hingga RM883 sekaki persegi. Projek rumah berkembar dan banglo ini siap pada 2019.

Sakura Residence 价格多少?租金多少?

根据PropertyGuru(2026年10月),挂牌售价约RM225万起,每平方尺约RM656至RM883;月租约RM8,000至RM13,000。地契资料不一致(发展商称永久地契,PropertyGuru记录为99年地契),2019年完工。

Which schools are near Sakura Residence?

On map data, the nearest schools are SMK Bandar Uda Utama (~800 m), SMK Dato’ Usman Awang (~1.1 km), SMK Bukit Indah 2 (~1.5 km). Distances are straight-line from the building.

Is there a train or bus station near Sakura Residence?

Map data shows no train or bus station within about 4 km, so most residents drive or use e-hailing.

What is the nearest hospital and mall to Sakura Residence?

The nearest hospital on map data is Columbia Asia Hospital Iskandar Puteri (~3.2 km), and the nearest mall is AEON Mall (~1.1 km).

How much cash do I need to buy at Sakura Residence?

For a unit at RM2,400,000,, a Malaysian buyer with a 90% loan needs about RM19,494 before getting the keys, covering the down payment, stamp duty and legal fees. A foreign buyer with a 70% loan needs about RM382,748, 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 Sakura Residence

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: Sunway Property project page (Oct 2026); EdgeProp news (Dec 2016) and project article (Sep 2026); PropertyGuru project page (Oct 2026). 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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