Meru, Ipoh · Completed · Subsale
Meru Desa Park
154 freehold landed homes of 2,506–3,652 sq ft in a gated and guarded enclave at Meru Raya, Ipoh, marketed as The Estate @ Meru Desa Park, with a clubhouse pool, gym and sauna.
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Meru Desa Park 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
Meru Desa Park
Marketed as The Estate @ Meru Desa Park
Address
Jalan Desa Meru 1
31200 Ipoh
Tenure
Freehold
Residential title on the listing
Completion
Dec 2015 (developer’s record)
Units
154
Gated and guarded, with CCTV
Layouts
2,506–3,652 sq ft
5–6 bedrooms, 5–6 bathrooms
Price range
RM498,800 – RM1,230,000
Developer list price on IQI
Foreign buyers
Not open
Freehold in Perak has been closed to foreigners since September 2023
Why this address
Four things buyers weigh at Meru Desa Park
Large freehold homes in a guarded Meru Raya enclave. Here is the case, and the catch.
Residents’ clubhouse
A clubhouse with a swimming pool, kids’ pool, gym, sauna, changing rooms and a multi-purpose hall.
Gated, with CCTV
The developer lists round-the-clock guarding and CCTV across the development.
A connected Meru Raya address
Easy access to the North-South Expressway, near government offices, Tenby International School, Mydin and the Amanjaya bus terminal, per the developer.
What to weigh: age and upkeep
The developer’s completion record is December 2015, so check the condition of the house and clubhouse and the current guarding charge. Few homes come up for rent here, and freehold rules out foreign buyers in Perak.
The development
Meru Desa Park, decoded
A gated and guarded enclave at Meru Raya in northern Ipoh, with a residents’ clubhouse and a forest reserve a few minutes away.
Facilities
As listed by the developer on the IQI project listing.
Clubhouse
Water and fitness
- Swimming pool
- Kids’ pool
- Gym
- Sauna
- Changing room
- Multi-purpose hall
Security
Round the clock
- Gated and guarded
- 24-hour CCTV
Where the project is now
Layouts
All 2 Meru Desa Park layouts
2 layout types, from 2,506 to 3,652 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.
Smallest layout (The Estate) — 2,506 sq ft
5 bed 5 bath · 2,506 sq ft
Get this floor planAsk price & availability →Largest layout (The Estate) — 3,652 sq ft
6 bed 6 bath · 3,652 sq ft
Get this floor planAsk price & availability →Price and rent by layout
What each layout is asking at Meru Desa Park
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 1,800–1,900 sq ft | RM590,000 | – | 2 |
| – | about 1,900–2,000 sq ft | RM550,000–610,000 | – | 4 |
| – | about 2,100–2,200 sq ft | RM550,000–850,000 | RM1,900/mo | 11 |
| – | about 2,800–2,900 sq ft | RM790,000 | – | 1 |
| – | about 4,500–4,600 sq ft | RM890,000–1.3m | – | 2 |
| – | about 7,300–7,400 sq ft | RM1.55m | – | 1 |
Gallery
Meru Desa Park in pictures
Images from the developer’s marketing material unless stated. Ask for the full set on WhatsApp.
Location & connectivity
Where Meru Desa Park sits
Jalan Desa Meru 1, Meru Raya, 31200 Ipoh, Perak.
The recorded numbers
What units here sell and rent for
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 2-storey terraces, all phases (15 listings) | RM550,000 – RM850,000 (most RM550,000–650,000) | PropertyGuru listings, Oct 2026 |
| Asking price semi-detached, all phases (3 listings) | RM890,000 – RM1,550,000 | PropertyGuru listings, Oct 2026 |
| Asking rent 2-storey terrace, 2,160 sq ft | RM1,900 a month (one listing) | PropertyGuru rental listings, Oct 2026 |
| Developer list price (launch) on the IQI listing | RM498,800 – RM1,230,000 | IQI Project Centre, 2026 |
| Asking price per sq ft double-storey terraces, all phases, 19 listings | About RM255 – RM320 psf | PropertyGuru, Oct 2026 |
All rows are asking figures from PropertyGuru listings seen in October 2026, and they cover every phase of Meru Desa Park, including The Sierra, not only The Estate. Only one whole-house rental was listed, so treat the rent as a single data point. No transacted median was available from a data site we could use. The developer list price is the launch figure on IQI.
Track record
About Meru Properties Sdn Bhd
Meru Properties Sdn Bhd is the developer on the IQI listing.
It marketed the project as The Estate @ Meru Desa Park, a gated and guarded community in the Meru Raya area.
Around the building
What is near Meru Desa Park
The closest places on the map, measured in a straight line from the building. Driving distances are longer.
🚉 Getting around
- Perak Transit Express (Departure to Cameron highlands~1.2 km
- Terminal Meru Raya~1.2 km
🛍️ Malls
None found nearby on the map
🎓 Schools
- Tenby Schools Ipoh~300 m
- Sekolah Rendah Agama Rakyat Al-Ansar~1.1 km
- SK Chepor~1.2 km
- SK Meru Raya~1.8 km
🏛️ Colleges and universities
- Kolej Universiti Poly-Tech MARA~2.3 km
- Perak Education Technology Division~4.2 km
🏥 Hospitals
None found nearby on the map
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 2,506 to 3,652 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 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 RM850,000, 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 | RM850,000 | RM850,000 |
| Down payment | RM85,000 | RM255,000 |
| Loan amount | RM765,000 | RM595,000 |
| Stamp duty on transfer (MOT) | RM19,500 | RM68,000 |
| Stamp duty on loan (0.5%) | RM3,825 | RM2,975 |
| Lawyer, sale agreement (incl. 8% SST) | RM10,530 | RM10,530 |
| Lawyer, loan agreement (incl. 8% SST) | RM9,612 | RM7,776 |
| Cash needed before keys | RM128,467 | RM344,281 |
| State consent fee for foreigners | – | Set by each state; ask me for the figure |
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.
Get these numbers for a real unitCalculate my exact costs →Straight answers
Frequently asked questions
What sizes are the homes at Meru Desa Park?
154 landed homes with 5 to 6 bedrooms and 5 to 6 bathrooms, from 2,506 to 3,652 sq ft.
Is Meru Desa Park freehold?
Yes, freehold with a residential title on the developer’s record.
Can a foreigner buy at Meru Desa Park?
Generally no. Since September 2023 Perak has not let non-citizens or foreign companies acquire freehold property, and Meru Desa Park is freehold. That applies whatever the price.
What do homes at Meru Desa Park sell and rent for?
In October 2026 PropertyGuru listed double-storey terraces across Meru Desa Park at about RM550,000 to RM850,000, mostly RM550,000 to RM650,000, and semi-detached houses at RM890,000 to RM1,550,000. Only one whole-house rental was listed, a 2,160 sq ft terrace at RM1,900 a month. These are asking figures.
Apakah kemudahan di Meru Desa Park?
Kelab penduduk dengan kolam renang, kolam kanak-kanak, gimnasium, sauna, bilik persalinan dan dewan serba guna, serta kawalan keselamatan dan CCTV 24 jam. Pada Oktober 2026, harga tawaran rumah teres dua tingkat di PropertyGuru sekitar RM550,000 hingga RM850,000, dan satu rumah teres disewakan pada RM1,900 sebulan.
Meru Desa Park 的房屋有几间房？
每间房屋有五至六间卧室和五至六间浴室，建筑面积为 2,506 至 3,652 平方尺。
Which schools are near Meru Desa Park?
On map data, the nearest schools are Tenby Schools Ipoh (~300 m), Sekolah Rendah Agama Rakyat Al-Ansar (~1.1 km), SK Chepor (~1.2 km). Distances are straight-line from the building.
Is there a train or bus station near Meru Desa Park?
The nearest stations on map data are Perak Transit Express (Departure to Cameron highlands (~1.2 km), Terminal Meru Raya (~1.2 km).
How much cash do I need to buy at Meru Desa Park?
For a unit at RM850,000,, a Malaysian buyer with a 90% loan needs about RM7,776 before getting the keys, covering the down payment, stamp duty and legal fees. A foreign buyer with a 70% loan needs about RM128,467, 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.