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Emerald Bay @ Puteri Harbour, Iskandar Puteri

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Emerald Bay

A freehold waterfront enclave of about 250 landed homes on 111 acres at Puteri Harbour, including bungalows with private boat berths, from about RM3.39 million. Phase 1A (82 units) is completed.

FreeholdAbout 250 landed homes111 acres3,262–6,728 sq ftFrom about RM3.39m

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111acres
82homes in Phase 1A, completed
Jan 2017Phase 1A handed over

Jason’s take

Waterfront homes with their own berth on a canal system, and finished homes you can view. This is a RM3.39m to RM7m purchase. Check recent transactions, not asking prices.

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Emerald Bay 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

Emerald Bay

Project code 12446-3

Address

Puteri Harbour, Iskandar Puteri

On the waterfront

Tenure

Freehold

Completed

Phase 1A, January 2017

82 homes handed over

Land

111 acres

Seawater-fed canals with lock gates

Homes

About 250

Other sources cite a plan of 1,649 homes in 12 phases

Sizes

3,262–6,728 sq ft

Phase 1A: waterfront villas, semi-detached and three- and four-storey courtyard homes of 3,292–5,896 sq ft (some sources give 3,262 sq ft for the smallest); Phase 1B ‘The Island’ villas 6,728 sq ft

Foreign buyers

Eligible

Prices are above Johor’s minimum; state consent needed

Why this address

Four things buyers weigh at Emerald Bay

Freehold canal-front homes a short drive from Medini and the Second Link. Here is the case, and the catch.

⛵

Waterfront living

Selected bungalows have their own berth and pool on a seawater-fed canal system with lock gates.

🔑

Completed homes to view

Phase 1A of 82 homes was handed over in January 2017, and completed homes can be viewed by appointment.

🌍

Open to foreign buyers

Prices start from about RM3.39 million, above Johor’s minimum for foreigners, subject to state consent.

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What to weigh: the price point

These are multi-million-ringgit homes: about RM3.39 million for a semi-detached and about RM7.05 million for a bungalow. Check recent transactions, not asking prices.

The development

Emerald Bay, decoded

About 250 landed homes on 111 acres around seawater-fed canals. Phase 1A of 82 homes (16 waterfront villas, 26 four-storey and 16 three-storey courtyard homes, and 24 semi-detached homes) was handed over in January 2017. Phase 1B, ‘The Island’, has 12 three-storey waterfront villas of 6,728 sq ft.

111Acres
~250Homes
82In Phase 1A
4Home types in Phase 1A

Facilities

As listed by other sources.

Water

Canals and pools

  • Seawater-fed canal system with lock gates
  • Private berths for selected villas
  • Clubhouse pools
  • Sauna and spa pool

Active

Sports and wellness

  • Gym
  • Yoga and therapy rooms
  • Tennis courts

Residents

Clubhouse

  • Library
  • Function hall
  • Kids’ centre
  • Dining pavilions
  • 24-hour security

Where the project is now

Jan 2017Phase 1A (82 homes) handed over
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Layouts

All 5 Emerald Bay layouts

5 layout types, from 3,262 to 6,728 sq ft. Sizes from the developer’s published plans, checked October 2026. Other layouts may exist; ask for the full list. Tap any layout and the drawing comes to your WhatsApp.

3-storey courtyard home (Terrace Link A) — 3,262 sq ft

3,262 sq ft · Phase 1A · 16 units · 3 storeys

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Floor plan of Semi-detached home at Emerald Bay

Semi-detached home — 4,285 sq ft

4,285 sq ft · Phase 1A · 24 units

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4-storey courtyard home (Terrace Link B) — 4,321 sq ft

4,321 sq ft · Phase 1A · 26 units · 4 storeys

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Floor plan of Waterfront villa / bungalow at Emerald Bay

Waterfront villa / bungalow — 5,896 sq ft

5,896 sq ft · Phase 1A · 16 units · private berth and pool

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The Island waterfront villa — 6,728 sq ft

6,728 sq ft · Phase 1B ‘The Island’ · 12 three-storey villas

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Price and rent by layout

What each layout is asking at Emerald Bay

Asking prices and rents seen on PropertyGuru in October 2026, matched to each layout by size. Asking prices are not sale prices; compare them with the recorded transactions above.

LayoutSizeAsking priceAsking rentListings
Semi-detached home4,285 sq ftRM2.92m–4.2m–9
4-storey courtyard home (Terrace Link B)4,321 sq ftRM3.9m–1
The Island waterfront villa6,728 sq ftRM7.5m–1

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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 Emerald Bay sits

Puteri Harbour waterfront, Iskandar Puteri.

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Infrastructure. About RM60 million was spent on infrastructure, including the canals, according to other sources.
Gleneagles Medini Hospital~5 min
Puteri Harbour amenities and international schools~5–10 minby car
EduCity~10 min
Second Link checkpoint~10–15 km

The government record

The statutory name is Emerald Bay

This is the project as recorded by the Ministry of Housing from the developer’s statutory returns. Phase 1A is complete and its homes now trade on the subsale market.

Project codeRegistered nameUnitsPrice band on the permitBuiltKeys due
12446-3Emerald BayAbout 250From about RM3.39 million (developer)Phase 1A completedJan 2017 (Phase 1A)

Read from KPKT TEDUH, project 12446-3.

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
developer’s starting prices
From about RM3.39 millionDeveloper
Asking price
about 147 listings
About RM2.75 million – RM15 millionPropertyGuru, Oct 2026
Asking rent
listing portals
About RM8,000 – RM15,000 a monthPropertyGuru, Oct 2026

Listing prices are asking prices, not transactions. Ask Jason for recent transactions.

Completed phase

Buying, selling or renting at Emerald Bay

At Emerald Bay, phase 1A is completed, so finished homes here are already bought and sold on the subsale market and rented out. Asking prices on property portals are not what buyers actually paid. Recorded transaction prices are published in the NAPIC open transaction data, and Jason can pull recent transactions for the home type you are interested in.

  • Title. The land is freehold. Confirm that the individual land title has been issued for the home, as this affects how the transfer is done.
  • Arrears and condition. Ask for recent quit rent and assessment receipts, any guarded-community fee statement, and check for defects or extensions without approval.
  • Tenanted or vacant? A tenanted home gives rental income from day one, but the tenancy may continue after the sale.
  • Foreign buyers. A subsale home must still meet Johor’s minimum price for foreigners (generally RM1 million) and needs state consent; stamp duty for foreigners buying a home is 8% from 2026, and Johor’s consent levy is 3% of the price or RM30,000, whichever is higher.

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Track record

About Haute Property Sdn. Bhd.

Emerald Bay is developed by Haute Property Sdn Bhd, a 60:40 joint venture of BRDB Developments and UEM Sunrise.

BRDB Developments Sdn Bhd is now marketing Emerald Bay again (The Star, September 2026), and some portals list BRDB as the developer.

Around the building

What is near Emerald Bay

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

🚉 Getting around

  • Terminal Bas~1.7 km

🛍️ Malls

  • Mall of Medini~3.4 km
  • Box in Box~4.9 km
  • Big Box Retail Park~5.1 km

🎓 Schools

  • SK Sikijang~500 m
  • Raffles American International School~1.9 km
  • SK Medini~2.4 km

🏛️ Colleges and universities

  • Marlborough College Malaysia~2.6 km
  • University of Reading Malaysia~5.3 km
  • University of Southampton Malaysia~5.5 km

🏥 Hospitals

  • Afiniti Wellness~3.2 km
  • Columbia Asia Hospital Iskandar Puteri~6.6 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 3,262 to 6,728 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.

  • ⚠️ 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 RM3,390,000, 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 priceRM3,390,000RM3,390,000
Down paymentRM339,000RM1,017,000
Loan amountRM3,051,000RM2,373,000
Stamp duty on transfer (MOT)RM119,600RM271,200
Stamp duty on loan (0.5%)RM15,255RM11,865
Lawyer, sale agreement (incl. 8% SST)RM37,962RM37,962
Lawyer, loan agreement (incl. 8% SST)RM34,301RM26,978
Cash needed before keysRM546,118RM1,365,005
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

What is the price of Emerald Bay?

According to the developer, Emerald Bay starts from about RM3,390,000.

When will Emerald Bay be completed?

Emerald Bay has Phase 1A (82 units) completed.

Who is the developer of Emerald Bay, and is it freehold?

Emerald Bay is developed by Haute Property (BRDB and UEM Land joint venture). The tenure is freehold.

Where is Emerald Bay located?

Emerald Bay is a landed housing project in Puteri Harbour, Iskandar Puteri, with about 250 units. The map and nearby landmarks are in the fact sheet above.

Can foreigners buy Emerald Bay?

Foreign buyers in Johor generally need a property priced at RM1 million or more (the state minimum can vary by area and type), plus state consent, and cannot buy Bumiputera lots. At Emerald Bay, the prices start from RM3,390,000, so most units clear the usual minimum. Read the full guide: Can foreigners buy property in Malaysia?

How do I get the latest price list, floor plans or a viewing for Emerald Bay?

WhatsApp Jason Lim (REN 84424, IQI Realty) at +60 16-341 6299. He can send the latest price list and available units, floor plans, a full cost estimate, and arrange a viewing. There is no obligation.

Berapa harga Emerald Bay dan bila siap?

Emerald Bay terletak di Puteri Harbour, Iskandar Puteri (rumah bertanah). Harga bermula sekitar RM3,390,000 (menurut pemaju). Fasa 1A (82 unit) sudah siap. WhatsApp Jason untuk harga terkini, pelan lantai dan lawatan.

Emerald Bay 价格多少?什么时候完工?

Emerald Bay位于依斯干达公主城公主港,属于有地住宅项目。开发商价格约RM339万起。1A阶段(82个单位)已完工。欢迎WhatsApp Jason索取最新价格表、平面图或预约看房。

Which schools are near Emerald Bay?

On map data, the nearest schools are SK Sikijang (~500 m), Raffles American International School (~1.9 km), SK Medini (~2.4 km). Distances are straight-line from the building.

Is there a train or bus station near Emerald Bay?

The nearest stations on map data are Terminal Bas (~1.7 km).

What is the nearest hospital and mall to Emerald Bay?

The nearest hospital on map data is Afiniti Wellness (~3.2 km), and the nearest mall is Mall of Medini (~3.4 km).

How much cash do I need to buy at Emerald Bay?

For a unit at RM3,390,000,, a Malaysian buyer with a 90% loan needs about RM26,978 before getting the keys, covering the down payment, stamp duty and legal fees. A foreign buyer with a 70% loan needs about RM546,118, 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 Emerald Bay

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.

No agent fee is payable by the buyer on new developer launches.

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 1 October 2026 against the sources listed. Sources: KPKT TEDUH, project 12446-3; developer’s project summary; The Edge; EdgeProp SG; PropertyGuru; malaysiamostwanted.com, Oct 2026; The Star, Sep 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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