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Senibong Cove, Masai · Completed 2018 · Subsale

● Updated Oct 2026★ FreeholdCompleted 2018 · Move-in ready

Isola Villas @ Senibong Cove

144 three-storey freehold villas on a 23-acre island inside Walker Corporation’s Senibong Cove, with 4 to 5 bedrooms, waterfront or inland plots and room for a private pool.

Freehold144 villas3 storeys4–5 bedroomsCompleted 2018

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144villas
23acre island
~8 mindrive to the CIQ

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Isola Villas @ Senibong Cove 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

Isola Villas @ Senibong Cove

Phase 2 of the 208-acre Senibong Cove township, per the developer and StarProperty

Address

Jalan Persiaran Senibong

Senibong Cove, Permas Jaya, 81750 Masai

Tenure

Freehold

PropertyGuru and StarProperty

Completion

2018

PropertyGuru; the developer’s site describes the precinct as complete

Units

144

Developer’s site, StarProperty and PropertyGuru agree

House types

3 villa designs

Three-storey, 4–5 bedrooms; listings describe semi-detached, link bungalow and bungalow units

Sizes

About 3,700–4,900 sq ft built-up

From PropertyGuru sale listings, October 2026; land about 3,150–7,325 sq ft

Foreign buyers

Most units, by price

Asking prices start around RM2.4 million

Why this address

Four things buyers weigh at Isola Villas

Large waterfront villas in a gated, master-planned township close to the Causeway. Here is the case, and the catch.

🌊

Waterfront plots

The developer offers villas facing the water or set inland on a 23-acre island, with gardens big enough for a private pool.

🛂

Close to Singapore

StarProperty puts Senibong Cove about eight minutes from the JB checkpoint via the Eastern Dispersal Link and Permas bridge.

🌿

Township parks and security

Senibong Cove has a mangrove park, island and central parks, a jogging track, a clubhouse and multi-tier 24-hour security, per StarProperty.

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What to weigh: a high-ticket, thin market

Asking prices run from about RM2.4 million to RM5.4 million, and with few sales each year comparable evidence is scarce. Get a formal valuation, and check upkeep costs for a large three-storey home.

The development

Isola Villas @ Senibong Cove, decoded

Three-storey freehold villas on a 23-acre island within the 208-acre Senibong Cove township, Permas Jaya.

144Villas
23Acre island
3Storeys
4–5Bedrooms

Facilities

Township facilities as listed by StarProperty; the marina was described as proposed.

Outdoors

Parks and water

  • Mangrove park
  • Island park
  • Central park
  • Jogging track
  • Landscaped gardens

Residents

Township

  • Clubhouse
  • River management centre

Security

Gated living

  • Multi-tier 24-hour security
  • CCTV monitoring

Where the project is now

LaunchSenibong Cove launched by Walker Corporation (StarProperty)
2018Isola Villas completed (PropertyGuru)
NowSubsale market; the developer lists the precinct as sold out
Your moveGet a valuation and compare plot sizes before you offer
Ask me what the brochure doesn’t tell you

Price and rent by layout

What each layout is asking at Isola Villas @ Senibong Cove

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
–about 3,600–3,700 sq ftRM2.31m–3m–6
–about 3,800–3,900 sq ftRM3.3m–4
–about 4,500–4,600 sq ftRM3.3m–4.5m–2
–about 4,900–5,000 sq ftRM3.8m–5.38m–5
–about 5,000–5,100 sq ftRM3.3m–1
–about 5,600–5,700 sq ftRM4.5m–1

Ask which of these units are still available

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 Isola Villas @ Senibong Cove sits

Jalan Persiaran Senibong, Senibong Cove, Permas Jaya, 81750 Masai, Johor.

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Maintenance. The township service charge is not published on the portals. Ask the management office for the current charge and what it covers before you offer.
JB checkpoint (CIQ)~8 minby car via the Eastern Dispersal Link (StarProperty)
Permas Jaya golf clubnearbyStarProperty
Ponderosa Golf & Country ClubnearbyStarProperty

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
as listed by the developer
From RM4,080,000Senibong Cove developer site, products page (Oct 2026)
Asking price
for sale, all types
About RM2.4m–5.4m · about RM610–950 psfPropertyGuru listings, Oct 2026

The asking row is from PropertyGuru’s sale listings in October 2026 (29 for sale), not transactions; EdgeProp showed about 50 for sale. No transacted median from EdgeProp, Brickz or NAPIC was available for this precinct, and too few rentals are listed to quote a rent range, so ask for recorded sales of similar plots before you offer.

Track record

About Senibong Cove Development Sdn Bhd

Senibong Cove is a 208-acre freehold township by Walker Corporation, according to StarProperty; PropertyGuru names the developing company as Senibong Cove Development Sdn Bhd, a joint venture with Walker Corporation.

Isola Villas is phase 2 of the township, after The WaterEdge Residences, per the developer’s site.

Around the building

What is near Isola Villas @ Senibong Cove

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~2.6 km
  • Stellar Walk~3.1 km
  • Sun Plaza~4.2 km

🎓 Schools

  • SMK Taman Megah Ria~1.6 km
  • Sekolah Kebangsaan Seri Kota Puteri 4~1.6 km
  • Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Permas Jaya 3~1.6 km
  • Sekolah Rendah Chee Tong~1.7 km

🏥 Hospitals

  • Regency Specialist Hospital Sdn Bhd~4.3 km
  • Hospital Pasir Gudang~4.4 km
  • Khoo Teck Puat Hospital~6.4 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.

  • ⚠️ 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 RM4,080,000, 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 priceRM4,080,000RM4,080,000
Down paymentRM408,000RM1,224,000
Loan amountRM3,672,000RM2,856,000
Stamp duty on transfer (MOT)RM147,200RM326,400
Stamp duty on loan (0.5%)RM18,360RM14,280
Lawyer, sale agreement (incl. 8% SST)RM45,414RM45,414
Lawyer, loan agreement (incl. 8% SST)RM41,008RM32,195
Cash needed before keysRM659,982RM1,642,289
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 units are there and what sizes?

There are 144 three-storey villas in three designs, with 4 to 5 bedrooms, on a 23-acre island. Sale listings in October 2026 show built-ups of about 3,700 to 4,900 sq ft on land of about 3,150 to 7,325 sq ft.

Is Isola Villas freehold?

Yes. PropertyGuru records freehold tenure, and StarProperty describes Senibong Cove as a freehold township.

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 Isola Villas start around RM2.4 million, so most units clear the RM1 million line on price, provided the unit is not on a Bumiputera lot and state consent is granted.

How much does a villa rent for?

Too few rental listings were shown in October 2026 to quote a reliable range. Ask an agent for recent tenancies of the same villa type.

Berapa harga Isola Villas @ Senibong Cove?

Harga tawaran di PropertyGuru (Oktober 2026) sekitar RM2.4 juta hingga RM5.4 juta, bergantung pada jenis dan saiz tanah. Vila tiga tingkat, pegangan bebas, siap pada 2018.

Isola Villas 价格多少?

PropertyGuru挂牌价约RM240万至RM540万(2026年10月),视屋型与地段而定。三层独立式及半独立式别墅,共144间,永久地契,2018年完工。

Which schools are near Isola Villas @ Senibong Cove?

On map data, the nearest schools are SMK Taman Megah Ria (~1.6 km), Sekolah Kebangsaan Seri Kota Puteri 4 (~1.6 km), Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Permas Jaya 3 (~1.6 km). Distances are straight-line from the building.

Is there a train or bus station near Isola Villas @ Senibong Cove?

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 Isola Villas @ Senibong Cove?

The nearest hospital on map data is Regency Specialist Hospital Sdn Bhd (~4.3 km), and the nearest mall is AEON Mall (~2.6 km).

How much cash do I need to buy at Isola Villas @ Senibong Cove?

For a unit at RM4,080,000,, a Malaysian buyer with a 90% loan needs about RM32,195 before getting the keys, covering the down payment, stamp duty and legal fees. A foreign buyer with a 70% loan needs about RM659,982, 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 Isola Villas @ Senibong Cove

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: Senibong Cove developer site, Isola Villas and products pages (Oct 2026); StarProperty property review (viewed Oct 2026); PropertyGuru sale listings (Oct 2026); EdgeProp listings 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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