Taman Ponderosa, Johor Bahru · Completed 2014 · Subsale
Ponderosa Lakeside
A single 16-storey freehold block of 120 large apartments beside a lake in the Ponderosa Golf & Country Club area, with built-ups from about 1,300 sq ft to nearly 3,760 sq ft.
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Ponderosa Lakeside 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 Lakeside
Also listed as Ponderosa Lakeside Apartment; by Berinda Properties Sdn Bhd
Address
Persiaran Bumi Hijau
Ponderosa, 81100 Johor Bahru (PropertyGuru; the developer gives Ponderosa Vista)
Tenure
Freehold
PropertyGuru
Completed
2014
PropertyGuru
Building
1 × 16 storeys
Developer and PropertyGuru
Units
120
PropertyGuru
Layouts
About 1,300 sq ft and up
Records differ: PropertyGuru gives 1,300 to 3,759 sq ft; the developer’s page shows 2,241 to 3,758 sq ft
Foreign buyers
Largest units only
Asking prices start from about RM500,000; only units priced at RM1 million or more qualify
Why this address
Four things buyers weigh at Ponderosa Lakeside
A small lakeside block for buyers who want space. Here is the case, and the catch.
Lakeside, next to a golf club
The block sits beside a lake within the Ponderosa Golf & Country Club area, according to PropertyGuru and the developer.
Large floor plans
The developer’s published layouts start at 2,241 sq ft, sizes that are more common in landed homes than in apartments.
Only 120 homes
A single 16-storey block keeps the number of neighbours, and lift waits, low.
What to weigh: few listings and no transaction median
With about 20 units for sale and no EdgeProp or NAPIC median found, price evidence is thin. Ask for recorded sale prices and check the maintenance cost on a large unit before you offer.
The development
Ponderosa Lakeside, decoded
A single 16-storey freehold apartment block of 120 units beside a lake in Taman Ponderosa, Johor Bahru.
Facilities
As listed by PropertyGuru and the developer; floor levels are not published.
Water
Pools and lake
- Swimming pool
- Wading pool
- Lake feature
Active
Sports and fitness
- Gymnasium
- Tennis courts
- Badminton hall
- Sauna
Residents
Shared spaces
- Clubhouse
- BBQ area
- Multi-purpose hall
- Children’s playground
Where the project is now
Layouts
All 2 Ponderosa Lakeside layouts
2 of the developer’s published layouts, 2,241 and 2,328 sq ft, checked October 2026. Larger units up to about 3,758 sq ft are not shown. Tap any layout and the drawing comes to your WhatsApp.
Price and rent by layout
What each layout is asking at Ponderosa Lakeside
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | about 1,300–1,400 sq ft | RM500,000–598,000 | – | 10 |
| – | about 1,400–1,500 sq ft | RM598,000–680,000 | RM2,600/mo | 9 |
| – | about 1,600–1,700 sq ft | – | RM2,900–3,000/mo | 10 |
| – | about 2,200–2,300 sq ft | – | RM3,800–5,500/mo | 3 |
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
Gallery
Ponderosa Lakeside in pictures
Images from the developer’s marketing material unless stated. Ask for the full set on WhatsApp.
Location & connectivity
Where Ponderosa Lakeside sits
Persiaran Bumi Hijau, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Asking price for sale, all sizes | From about RM500,000 · RM385–479 psf | PropertyGuru building page, Oct 2026 |
| Asking rent whole units | From about RM2,600 a month | PropertyGuru building page, Oct 2026 |
We found no recorded transaction median for Ponderosa Lakeside on EdgeProp, so both rows are asking prices, not transactions. They were seen in October 2026, when PropertyGuru showed 20 units for sale and 14 for rent.
Track record
About Berinda Properties Sdn Bhd
Ponderosa Lakeside was developed by Berinda Properties Sdn Bhd, which also built the Molek Pine condominiums in nearby Taman Molek.
Around the building
What is near Ponderosa Lakeside
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~3.9 km
- Johor Jaya Square~3.9 km
🛍️ Malls
- The Mall, Mid Valley Southkey~1.5 km
- Pelangi Leisure Mall~3.4 km
- Holiday Plaza~3.5 km
🎓 Schools
- Joyous Childcare Centre~500 m
- Shambala Kidz~600 m
- Ava Accelvantage Academy~600 m
- Sekolah Kebangsaan Taman Molek~1.0 km
🏛️ Colleges and universities
- City University Malaysia~2.2 km
- Kolej Kejuruteraan & Sains Kreatif~4.6 km
- Asrama Kolej Vokasional Tanjung Puteri~4.7 km
🏥 Hospitals
- The Eye Specialist Southkey (眼科专家 Southkey)~1.9 km
- Columbia Asia Hospital~2.1 km
- JB Specialist Hospital~3.0 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 2,241 to 2,328 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.
- ⚠️ 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 RM500,000, 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 | RM500,000 | RM500,000 |
| Down payment | RM50,000 | RM150,000 |
| Loan amount | RM450,000 | RM350,000 |
| Stamp duty on transfer (MOT) | RM9,000 | RM40,000 |
| Stamp duty on loan (0.5%) | RM2,250 | RM1,750 |
| Lawyer, sale agreement (incl. 8% SST) | RM6,750 | RM6,750 |
| Lawyer, loan agreement (incl. 8% SST) | RM6,075 | RM4,725 |
| Cash needed before keys | RM74,075 | RM203,225 |
| 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 120 apartments in one 16-storey block. Records differ on sizes: PropertyGuru gives about 1,300 to 3,759 sq ft, while the developer’s page shows layouts of 2,241 to 3,758 sq ft, including Type D of 2,241 sq ft and Type Da of 2,328 sq ft.
Is Ponderosa Lakeside freehold?
Yes. PropertyGuru records 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. Asking prices at Ponderosa Lakeside start from about RM500,000 at RM385 to RM479 psf, so only the largest units priced at RM1 million or more could qualify, provided the unit is not on a Bumiputera lot.
How much does a unit rent for?
PropertyGuru listings in October 2026 ask from about RM2,600 a month for a whole unit; larger units ask more.
Berapa harga Ponderosa Lakeside?
Harga tawaran semasa bermula sekitar RM500,000 (RM385 hingga RM479 sekaki persegi) menurut PropertyGuru, Oktober 2026. Hartanah ini pegangan bebas, 120 unit dalam satu blok 16 tingkat, dan siap pada 2014.
Ponderosa Lakeside 价格多少？租金多少？
根据PropertyGuru（2026年10月），挂牌价约RM50万起（每平方尺RM385至RM479），月租约RM2,600起。永久地契，单栋16层共120个单位，2014年完工。
Which schools are near Ponderosa Lakeside?
On map data, the nearest schools are Joyous Childcare Centre (~500 m), Shambala Kidz (~600 m), Ava Accelvantage Academy (~600 m). Distances are straight-line from the building.
Is there a train or bus station near Ponderosa Lakeside?
The nearest stations on map data are Johor Jaya Express Bus Terminal (~3.9 km), Johor Jaya Square (~3.9 km).
What is the nearest hospital and mall to Ponderosa Lakeside?
The nearest hospital on map data is The Eye Specialist Southkey (眼科专家 Southkey) (~1.9 km), and the nearest mall is The Mall, Mid Valley Southkey (~1.5 km).
How much cash do I need to buy at Ponderosa Lakeside?
For a unit at RM500,000,, a Malaysian buyer with a 90% loan needs about RM4,725 before getting the keys, covering the down payment, stamp duty and legal fees. A foreign buyer with a 70% loan needs about RM74,075, 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.
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.