Setia Tropika, Johor Bahru · Completed 2014 · Subsale
Sky Gardens Residences
420 freehold serviced residences in S P Setia’s gated Setia Tropika township in Kempas, all with three or four bedrooms from 898 to 1,245 sq ft, and an EdgeProp median of RM444 psf over 48 months.
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Sky Gardens Residences 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
Sky Gardens Residences
By S P Setia; PropertyGuru names Bandar Setia Alam Sdn Bhd as the developing company
Address
Jalan Setia Tropika 1/21
Taman Setia Tropika, 81200 Johor Bahru (PropertyGuru, EdgeProp and StarProperty)
Tenure
Freehold
PropertyGuru and StarProperty
Completed
2014
PropertyGuru; StarProperty gives 2014 as an estimate
Units
420
PropertyGuru, EdgeProp and StarProperty agree
Layouts
898–1,245 sq ft
Five types, 3 or 4 bedrooms (StarProperty)
Foreign buyers
Generally not eligible
Asking prices are well below RM1 million
Why this address
Four things buyers weigh at Sky Gardens Residences
Mid-priced family units in a gated township near the Kempas rail station. Here is the case, and the catch.
Three- and four-bedroom units only
The five layouts run from 898 sq ft to 1,245 sq ft, all with at least three bedrooms, per StarProperty and PropertyGuru.
Rail and highway links
PropertyGuru puts the Kempas KTM station about 1.5 km away, and StarProperty notes access to the North-South Expressway.
Gated township with a town park
Setia Tropika is fully gated and guarded, with a 12-acre town park, according to S P Setia.
What to weigh: a wide asking spread
PropertyGuru asking prices run from RM366 to RM514 psf, while EdgeProp’s recorded median over 48 months is RM444 psf. Use transacted figures for your size when you offer.
The development
Sky Gardens Residences, decoded
Serviced residences on freehold land in the Setia Tropika township, Kempas, Johor Bahru.
Facilities
As listed by StarProperty and PropertyGuru; the town park belongs to the wider township.
Water
Pools
- Swimming pool
Active
Sports and fitness
- Gymnasium
- Jogging track
- Reflexology path
- Yoga area
Residents
Shared spaces
- Sky garden
- Landscaped garden
- Multi-purpose hall
- Barbecue area
- Covered parking
- 24-hour security with CCTV
Where the project is now
Layouts
All 5 Sky Gardens Residences layouts
5 layout types, from 898 to 1,245 sq ft. Sizes from StarProperty’s review, matched by PropertyGuru, checked October 2026. Tap any layout and the drawing comes to your WhatsApp.
Price and rent by layout
What each layout is asking at Sky Gardens Residences
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.
| Layout | Size | Asking price | Asking rent | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive 1 | 898 sq ft | – | RM1,800–2,200/mo | 9 |
| Executive 2 | 967 sq ft | – | RM2,300/mo | 1 |
| Luxury | 1,092 sq ft | – | RM2,300–2,500/mo | 6 |
| Premier 1 | 1,135 sq ft | – | RM2,500/mo | 2 |
| Premier 2 | 1,245 sq ft | – | RM2,700/mo | 1 |
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 Sky Gardens Residences sits
Jalan Setia Tropika 1/21, Taman Setia Tropika, 81200 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 median, last 48 months | RM444 psf · typical RM440–457 psf | EdgeProp project page, Oct 2026 |
| Asking price for sale, all sizes | About RM375,000–728,000 · RM366–514 psf | PropertyGuru building page, Oct 2026 |
| Asking rent whole units | About RM1,400–2,500 a month | PropertyGuru building page, Oct 2026 |
The transacted row is EdgeProp’s record of completed sales over 48 months; EdgeProp puts the implied yield at about 5.45%. Sale and rent rows are asking prices seen on PropertyGuru in October 2026 (67 for sale, 9 for rent), not transactions.
Track record
About S P Setia Berhad
Sky Gardens Residences was developed by S P Setia Berhad; PropertyGuru names the developing company as Bandar Setia Alam Sdn Bhd.
It sits in Setia Tropika, S P Setia’s gated township in Kempas, Johor Bahru.
Around the building
What is near Sky Gardens Residences
The closest places on the map, measured in a straight line from the building. Driving distances are longer.
🚉 Getting around
- Kempas Baru~1.5 km
🛍️ Malls
- AEON Mall~2.6 km
- Paragon Market Place~4.7 km
- Paradigm Mall Johor Bahru~5.0 km
🎓 Schools
- SMK Tan Sri Mohamed Rahmat~1.3 km
- Kempas Baru Sekolah Agama~1.8 km
- SJK (C) Kempas Baru~1.9 km
- SMK Bandar Dato’ Onn~1.9 km
🏛️ Colleges and universities
- KPJ International College Johor Bahru~2.2 km
- Johor Bahru Allied Health Science College~2.7 km
- Southern University College~4.2 km
🏥 Hospitals
- KPJ Bandar Dato Onn Specialist Hospital~2.6 km
- Hospital Permai Johor Bahru~3.2 km
- Poliklinik Taman Anggerik~3.5 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 898 to 1,245 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.
- ⚠️ 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.
- ⚠️ Serviced apartments usually sit on commercial land. Utility tariffs and some loan terms can be less favourable than for a residential title.
- ⚠️ 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 RM730,000, 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 | RM730,000 | RM730,000 |
| Down payment | RM73,000 | RM219,000 |
| Loan amount | RM657,000 | RM511,000 |
| Stamp duty on transfer (MOT) | RM15,900 | RM58,400 |
| Stamp duty on loan (0.5%) | RM3,285 | RM2,555 |
| Lawyer, sale agreement (incl. 8% SST) | RM9,234 | RM9,234 |
| Lawyer, loan agreement (incl. 8% SST) | RM8,446 | RM6,869 |
| Cash needed before keys | RM109,865 | RM296,058 |
| 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 units are there and what sizes?
There are 420 serviced residences in five layout types, from 898 sq ft (3 bedrooms) to 1,245 sq ft (4 bedrooms), per StarProperty and PropertyGuru.
Is Sky Gardens Residences freehold?
Yes. PropertyGuru and StarProperty 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. 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 Sky Gardens Residences run from about RM375,000 to RM728,000, well below RM1 million, so foreign buyers are generally not eligible here.
How much does a unit rent for?
PropertyGuru listings in October 2026 ask about RM1,400 to RM2,500 a month.
Berapa harga Sky Gardens Residences?
Harga transaksi median ialah RM444 sekaki persegi (EdgeProp, 48 bulan terakhir). Harga tawaran di PropertyGuru (Oktober 2026) sekitar RM375,000 hingga RM728,000. Pegangan bebas dan siap pada 2014.
Sky Gardens Residences 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RM444；PropertyGuru（2026年10月）挂牌价约RM37.5万至RM72.8万，月租约RM1,400至RM2,500。永久地契，2014年完工。
Which schools are near Sky Gardens Residences?
On map data, the nearest schools are SMK Tan Sri Mohamed Rahmat (~1.3 km), Kempas Baru Sekolah Agama (~1.8 km), SJK (C) Kempas Baru (~1.9 km). Distances are straight-line from the building.
Is there a train or bus station near Sky Gardens Residences?
The nearest stations on map data are Kempas Baru (~1.5 km).
What is the nearest hospital and mall to Sky Gardens Residences?
The nearest hospital on map data is KPJ Bandar Dato Onn Specialist Hospital (~2.6 km), and the nearest mall is AEON Mall (~2.6 km).
How much cash do I need to buy at Sky Gardens Residences?
For a unit at RM730,000,, a Malaysian buyer with a 90% loan needs about RM6,869 before getting the keys, covering the down payment, stamp duty and legal fees. A foreign buyer with a 70% loan needs about RM109,865, before the state consent fee. The full table is in "What buying here costs in 2026".
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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.