Taman Ponderosa, Johor Bahru · Completed 2016 · Subsale
Ponderosa Woods
A freehold, guarded enclave of 122 large three-storey landed homes on about 31 acres beside the Ponderosa golf course, completed in 2016, with built-ups from about 4,729 sq ft and asking prices in the multi-million range.
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Ponderosa Woods 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
Ponderosa Woods
By Rawhide Sdn Bhd, described by PropertyGuru as part of the Kuok Group
Address
Jalan Ponderosa Utama
Taman Ponderosa, 81100 Johor Bahru
Tenure
Freehold
PropertyGuru building page and listings
Completed
2016
PropertyGuru building page and listings agree
Homes
122
Types C, D and E on about 31 acres (PropertyGuru)
Layouts
About 4,729–5,894 sq ft
Semi-detached types C to E with 5+1 bedrooms; some listings are larger three-storey bungalows (records differ)
Foreign buyers
Most homes
Every price seen is well above RM1 million; one listing is marked non-Bumiputera
Why this address
Four things buyers weigh at Ponderosa Woods
Large freehold landed homes beside a golf course on the Tebrau side of the city. Here is the case, and the catch.
Very large homes
PropertyGuru lists semi-detached types of about 4,729, 4,847 and 5,894 sq ft built-up, each with 5+1 bedrooms, and porches for five to ten cars.
Golf and parkland setting
The estate sits beside Ponderosa Golf and Country Club; PropertyGuru notes parkland, jogging and cycling paths and a residents’ clubhouse.
Guarded, with security features
Listings describe a gated and guarded estate with 24-hour security, smart intercom and CCTV, and an optional private lift in the house design.
What to weigh: thin, wide-ranging price data
PropertyGuru recorded no sales in the last 12 months and only four listings, asking RM5.9 million to RM9 million, against launch prices of about RM2.73 million to RM3.9 million. Get a professional valuation before you offer.
The development
Ponderosa Woods, decoded
A guarded enclave of 122 freehold three-storey landed homes in Taman Ponderosa, Johor Bahru.
Facilities
As listed by PropertyGuru; golf club facilities are separate from the estate’s own.
Security
Guarded living
- 24-hour security
- Smart intercom
- CCTV surveillance
Active
Outdoors
- Jogging track
- Cycling paths
- Reflexology path
- Parkland with pavilions
Residents
Shared spaces
- Clubhouse
- BBQ area
- Children’s playground
Where the project is now
Layouts
All 3 Ponderosa Woods layouts
3 semi-detached types, from 4,729 to 5,894 sq ft. Sizes from the project description on PropertyGuru, checked October 2026. Tap any layout and the drawing comes to your WhatsApp.
Type C — 4,729 sq ft
5+1 bed · 4,729 sq ft built-up · three-storey semi-D
Get this floor planAsk price & availability →Type D — 4,847 sq ft
5+1 bed · 4,847 sq ft built-up · three-storey semi-D
Get this floor planAsk price & availability →Type E — 5,894 sq ft
5+1 bed · 5,894 sq ft built-up · includes a lower ground floor
Get this floor planAsk price & availability →Gallery
Ponderosa Woods in pictures
Images from the developer’s marketing material unless stated. Ask for the full set on WhatsApp.
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 Ponderosa Woods sits
Jalan Ponderosa Utama, Taman Ponderosa, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Transacted price last 12 months | No recorded sales | PropertyGuru, Oct 2026 |
| Launch price at launch | About RM2,728,000–3,900,000 | PropertyGuru project description |
| Asking price for sale, 4 listings | About RM5.9m–9m · RM509–860 psf of land | PropertyGuru, Sept–Oct 2026 |
| Asking rent whole house | No current listings | PropertyGuru, Oct 2026 |
PropertyGuru shows no recorded sales at Ponderosa Woods in the 12 months to October 2026. The launch row is from the project description on PropertyGuru. The asking row covers four listings seen in September and October 2026, three of them larger bungalows, and the psf figures are on land area, not built-up; they are asking prices, not transactions.
Track record
About Rawhide Sdn Bhd
Ponderosa Woods was developed by Rawhide Sdn Bhd, which PropertyGuru describes as part of the Kuok Group.
The estate is part of Taman Ponderosa and sits beside Ponderosa Golf and Country Club; PropertyGuru notes that buyers were offered a three-year club membership.
Around the building
What is near Ponderosa Woods
The closest places on the map, measured in a straight line from the building. Driving distances are longer.
🚉 Getting around
- Johor Jaya Express Bus Terminal~3.7 km
- Johor Jaya Square~3.8 km
🛍️ Malls
- The Mall, Mid Valley Southkey~1.7 km
- Pelangi Leisure Mall~3.7 km
- Holiday Plaza~3.7 km
🎓 Schools
- Joyous Childcare Centre~400 m
- Shambala Kidz~400 m
- Ava Accelvantage Academy~500 m
- Sekolah Kebangsaan Taman Molek~800 m
🏛️ Colleges and universities
- City University Malaysia~2.4 km
- Kolej Komuniti YPJ~4.7 km
- Sunway College Johor Bahru~4.8 km
🏥 Hospitals
- The Eye Specialist Southkey (眼科专家 Southkey)~2.1 km
- Columbia Asia Hospital~2.3 km
- JB Specialist Hospital~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
Layouts here run from about 4,729 to 5,894 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 RM5,900,000, 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 | RM5,900,000 | RM5,900,000 |
| Down payment | RM590,000 | RM1,770,000 |
| Loan amount | RM5,310,000 | RM4,130,000 |
| Stamp duty on transfer (MOT) | RM220,000 | RM472,000 |
| Stamp duty on loan (0.5%) | RM26,550 | RM20,650 |
| Lawyer, sale agreement (incl. 8% SST) | RM65,070 | RM65,070 |
| Lawyer, loan agreement (incl. 8% SST) | RM58,698 | RM45,954 |
| Cash needed before keys | RM960,318 | RM2,373,674 |
| 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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Frequently asked questions
How many homes are there and what sizes?
PropertyGuru records 122 homes on about 31 acres. The semi-detached types C, D and E have about 4,729, 4,847 and 5,894 sq ft of built-up area and 5+1 bedrooms; some listings are larger three-storey bungalows of over 12,000 sq ft.
Is Ponderosa Woods freehold?
Yes. The PropertyGuru building page and listings record freehold tenure.
Can a foreigner buy here?
In Johor a foreign buyer generally needs to pay at least RM1 million per residential property and must obtain state consent. Since 1 July 2025 Johor also charges foreigners 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. Every launch and asking price seen at Ponderosa Woods is well above RM1 million, so most homes clear the price minimum; check that the specific lot is not a Bumiputera lot before you commit.
How much does a house rent for?
PropertyGuru showed no rental listings at Ponderosa Woods in October 2026, so there is no current asking rent to quote.
Berapa harga rumah di Ponderosa Woods?
Harga pelancaran sekitar RM2.73 juta hingga RM3.9 juta. Empat iklan di PropertyGuru pada September dan Oktober 2026 menawarkan sekitar RM5.9 juta hingga RM9 juta, kebanyakannya banglo yang lebih besar. Hartanah ini pegangan bebas dan siap pada 2016.
Ponderosa Woods 价格多少？
推出价约RM273万至RM390万；2026年9至10月PropertyGuru上的四个挂牌约RM590万至RM900万，其中多为面积较大的三层独立式洋房。永久地契，2016年完工，共122间。
Which schools are near Ponderosa Woods?
On map data, the nearest schools are Joyous Childcare Centre (~400 m), Shambala Kidz (~400 m), Ava Accelvantage Academy (~500 m). Distances are straight-line from the building.
Is there a train or bus station near Ponderosa Woods?
The nearest stations on map data are Johor Jaya Express Bus Terminal (~3.7 km), Johor Jaya Square (~3.8 km).
What is the nearest hospital and mall to Ponderosa Woods?
The nearest hospital on map data is The Eye Specialist Southkey (眼科专家 Southkey) (~2.1 km), and the nearest mall is The Mall, Mid Valley Southkey (~1.7 km).
How much cash do I need to buy at Ponderosa Woods?
For a unit at RM5,900,000,, a Malaysian buyer with a 90% loan needs about RM45,954 before getting the keys, covering the down payment, stamp duty and legal fees. A foreign buyer with a 70% loan needs about RM960,318, before the state consent fee. The full table is in "What buying here costs in 2026".
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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.
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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.