Mount Austin, Johor Bahru · Completed by 2012 · Subsale
Taman Mount Austin
A mature freehold township in Tebrau mixing single- and double-storey terraces, semi-detached homes, clusters and low-rise flats, from 420 sq ft studios to semi-Ds of about 4,300 sq ft, with Tebrau City and IKEA a short drive away.
Replies on WhatsApp from Jason himself · No obligation
Answer block
Taman Mount Austin 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
Taman Mount Austin
Township in Tebrau, Johor Bahru, between Taman Setia Indah and Taman Daya (Wikipedia)
Developer
Not confirmed
PropertyGuru pages name different companies and no second source confirms either
Address
Jalan Mutiara Emas Utama
81100 Johor Bahru (PropertyGuru)
Tenure
Freehold
PropertyGuru and myRumahBaru
Completed
By 2012
PropertyGuru and myRumahBaru both record 2012
Homes
Terraces, semi-Ds, clusters, flats
PropertyGuru lists a 5-storey block of 911 flats on Jalan Mutiara Emas 2
Sizes
About 420–4,300 sq ft
Single-storey terraces about 1,102 sq ft, double-storey about 1,400 sq ft, semi-Ds up to about 4,300 sq ft; records differ on the smallest semi-D (1,550 or 2,550 sq ft)
Foreign buyers
Larger semi-Ds only
Flats and terraces ask well below RM1 million; single-storey terraces are closed to foreigners
Why this address
Four things buyers weigh in Taman Mount Austin
An established freehold township with a wide choice of house types. Here is the case, and the catch.
A deep resale market
EdgeProp showed 513 landed homes for sale in Taman Mount Austin in October 2026, so buyers can compare many similar houses.
Shops and cafés on the doorstep
PropertyGuru puts Tebrau City and IKEA Tebrau about five minutes’ drive away, and the township itself is known for its cafés and restaurants.
Freehold, from flats to semi-Ds
Homes range from 420 sq ft studios to semi-detached houses of about 4,300 sq ft, so buyers can trade up without leaving the area.
What to weigh: traffic and age
Wikipedia notes heavy peak-hour jams around a newer roundabout, and the houses vary in age and renovation. Compare like-for-like homes and check the title before you offer.
The development
Taman Mount Austin, decoded
A freehold mixed landed township in Tebrau, Johor Bahru, with low-rise flats and later condominium blocks around it.
Facilities
Township amenities as listed by PropertyGuru and Wikipedia; some precincts are gated with 24-hour security.
Everyday
Shops and services
- Cafés and restaurants
- Food courts
- Supermarkets nearby
- Clinics
Schools
Education
- SMK Taman Mount Austin
- SJK (C) Foon Yew 5
- Austin Heights Private & International School
- Sunway College Johor Bahru
Leisure
Sport and recreation
- Mount Austin Sports Stadium
- Austin Heights Water & Adventure Park
- Austin Hills Golf Resort
Safety
Security
- Gated precincts with 24-hour security (PropertyGuru)
Where the project is now
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
Location & connectivity
Where Taman Mount Austin sits
Jalan Mutiara Emas Utama, Taman Mount Austin, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor.
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.
| Measure | Figure | Source and date |
|---|---|---|
| Asking price houses for sale | From about RM344,000 · 43 homes listed | PropertyGuru, Oct 2026 |
| Asking price flats for sale | From about RM180,000 · RM240–513 psf | PropertyGuru, Oct 2026 |
| Asking rent houses | From about RM1,500 a month · 19 listed | PropertyGuru, Oct 2026 |
| Asking rent flats | From about RM900 a month | PropertyGuru, Oct 2026 |
| Supply landed homes for sale | 513 listings | EdgeProp, Oct 2026 |
All rows are asking prices or listing counts seen on PropertyGuru and EdgeProp in October 2026, not transactions. No recorded transaction figure from Brickz, EdgeProp or NAPIC was found for the township as a whole, so ask for recent sales of your house type before you offer.
Around the building
What is near Taman Mount Austin
The closest places on the map, measured in a straight line from the building. Driving distances are longer.
🚉 Getting around
- Johor Jaya Square~2.2 km
- Johor Jaya Express Bus Terminal~2.3 km
🛍️ Malls
- Toppen Shopping Centre~1.4 km
- AEON Mall Tebrau City~1.5 km
- The Store~2.5 km
🎓 Schools
- Sekolah Kebangsaan Taman Mount Austin~0 m
- Austin Heights Schools~700 m
- Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Taman Mount Austin~800 m
- Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Desa Tebrau~800 m
🏛️ Colleges and universities
- Sunway College Johor Bahru~700 m
- Crescendo International College~2.8 km
- KPJ International College Johor Bahru~5.8 km
🏥 Hospitals
- Sultan Ismail Hospital~1.3 km
- KLINIK PERGIGIAN CEMERLANG~2.5 km
- Pusat Pakar Bersalin Tebrau~2.8 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.
- ⚠️ More than ten years old. Ask for the last AGM minutes and how much maintenance owners still owe; arrears show up as poor upkeep later.
- ⚠️ 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 RM340,000, 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 price | RM340,000 | RM340,000 |
| Down payment | RM34,000 | RM102,000 |
| Loan amount | RM306,000 | RM238,000 |
| Stamp duty on transfer (MOT) | RM5,800 | RM27,200 |
| Stamp duty on loan (0.5%) | RM1,530 | RM1,190 |
| Lawyer, sale agreement (incl. 8% SST) | RM4,590 | RM4,590 |
| Lawyer, loan agreement (incl. 8% SST) | RM4,131 | RM3,213 |
| Cash needed before keys | RM50,051 | RM138,193 |
| 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.
Get these numbers for a real unitCalculate my exact costs →Straight answers
Frequently asked questions
What types of homes are there and what sizes?
The township mixes single- and double-storey terraces, cluster homes, semi-detached houses and low-rise flats. Listed sizes run from 420 sq ft studios to about 1,102 sq ft for single-storey terraces, about 1,400 sq ft for double-storey terraces and up to about 4,300 sq ft for semi-Ds; records differ on the smallest semi-D size.
Is Taman Mount Austin freehold?
Yes. PropertyGuru and myRumahBaru both record freehold tenure.
Can a foreigner buy here?
In Johor a foreign buyer generally needs to pay at least RM1 million per residential property, with state consent from the Johor Land and Mines Office. 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. In Taman Mount Austin, flats ask from about RM180,000 and houses from about RM344,000, so most homes are below the minimum and single-storey terraces are closed in any case. Only larger semi-detached houses priced at RM1 million or more could qualify, provided they are not on Bumiputera lots.
How much does a house rent for?
PropertyGuru listings in October 2026 ask from about RM1,500 a month for houses and from about RM900 for flats.
Berapa harga rumah di Taman Mount Austin?
Menurut PropertyGuru pada Oktober 2026, harga tawaran rumah bermula sekitar RM344,000 dan flat sekitar RM180,000. Sewa rumah bermula sekitar RM1,500 sebulan. Tanah pegangan bebas.
Taman Mount Austin 房价多少？租金多少？
根据PropertyGuru（2026年10月），有地住宅挂牌价约RM34.4万起，公寓约RM18万起；有地住宅月租约RM1,500起。永久地契。
Which schools are near Taman Mount Austin?
On map data, the nearest schools are Sekolah Kebangsaan Taman Mount Austin (~0 m), Austin Heights Schools (~700 m), Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Taman Mount Austin (~800 m). Distances are straight-line from the building.
Is there a train or bus station near Taman Mount Austin?
The nearest stations on map data are Johor Jaya Square (~2.2 km), Johor Jaya Express Bus Terminal (~2.3 km).
What is the nearest hospital and mall to Taman Mount Austin?
The nearest hospital on map data is Sultan Ismail Hospital (~1.3 km), and the nearest mall is Toppen Shopping Centre (~1.4 km).
How much cash do I need to buy at Taman Mount Austin?
For a unit at RM340,000,, a Malaysian buyer with a 90% loan needs about RM3,213 before getting the keys, covering the down payment, stamp duty and legal fees. A foreign buyer with a 70% loan needs about RM50,051, before the state consent fee. The full table is in "What buying here costs in 2026".
Compare
Worth putting beside this one
Same area first, then a similar budget. Chosen so you can compare the numbers yourself, not for which one pays the agent more.
Austin Heights, Johor Bahru
Akademik Suite @ Austin Heights
Freehold serviced residences beside Sunway College in Austin Heights, completed 2014. Asking from about RM250,000 in October 2026.
View project →Taman Daya, Johor Bahru
ARC @ Austin Hills
Freehold, 1,843 serviced apartments in three towers in Taman Daya, completed 2019. Asking from about RM218,000.
View project →Mount Austin, Johor Bahru
Austin Duta Phase 9B
Freehold, 125 double-storey terraces by IJM Land in Austin Duta, Mount Austin, completed 2025. Asking from about RM960,000.
View project →Get the current price list and units available at Taman Mount Austin
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.
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.