Sutera Utama, Skudai · Completed in phases since the 2000s · Subsale
Taman Sutera Utama
A freehold township by Tanah Sutera on about 879 acres in Skudai, begun in 2000, with terraces, cluster and semi-detached homes, condominiums and Sutera Mall. Recorded sales have a median of about RM873,000.
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Taman Sutera Utama 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
Taman Sutera Utama
By Tanah Sutera Development Sdn Bhd, which also built the older Taman Sutera next door
Address
Off Jalan Skudai
81300 Skudai, Johor Bahru (StarProperty); linked to Jalan Skudai and the Coastal Highway (The Iskandarian)
Tenure
Freehold
PropertyGuru and StarProperty
Completed
In phases since the 2000s
EdgeProp (2020) says development began in 2000 and about 2,647 units had been built
Land
About 879 acres
EdgeProp (2020)
Layouts
About 1,900–3,000 sq ft (landed)
1.5- and 2-storey terraces and 2-storey semi-detached homes (StarProperty)
Foreign buyers
Larger homes
Clusters and semi-detached homes can be priced above RM1 million
Why this address
Four things buyers weigh in Taman Sutera Utama
An established freehold address with its own mall on the Skudai side of Johor Bahru. Here is the case, and the catch.
A mall and library inside
Sutera Mall opened in 2008 and houses a public library of about 30,000 sq ft, according to EdgeProp.
Freehold with a range of house types
StarProperty lists 1.5- and 2-storey terraces and semi-detached homes of about 1,900 to 3,000 sq ft, alongside cluster homes and condominiums.
Close to the Second Link
StarProperty puts the township about 10 minutes from the Second Link to Singapore and about 18 minutes from the city centre.
What to weigh: mixed records
The NAPIC figures cover condominiums, terraces and semi-detached homes together, and EdgeProp said in 2020 that much of the land was still to be developed. Check the precinct and use sales of your house type.
The development
Taman Sutera Utama, decoded
A freehold township by Tanah Sutera Development in Skudai, Johor Bahru.
Facilities
As described by EdgeProp, StarProperty, PropertyGuru and The Iskandarian; most are township or public amenities.
Shopping
Retail
- Sutera Mall
- Sutera Biz Centre
Community
Shared spaces
- MyLibrary @ Sutera Mall
- Sutera Sports World
- Sutera Good Earth Farm
Residents
Neighbourhood
- Jogging track
- Playgrounds
- Surau
Security
Access
- 24-hour security in guarded precincts
Where the project is now
Price and rent by layout
What each layout is asking at Taman Sutera Utama
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 1,900–2,000 sq ft | RM1.1m | – | 1 |
| – | about 2,100–2,200 sq ft | RM1.15m | – | 1 |
| – | about 2,200–2,300 sq ft | RM1.4m | RM3,800/mo | 2 |
| – | about 2,300–2,400 sq ft | RM1.5m | – | 1 |
| – | about 2,400–2,500 sq ft | RM1.65m | – | 1 |
| – | about 2,500–2,600 sq ft | – | RM3,800/mo | 1 |
| – | about 3,000–3,100 sq ft | RM1.38m | – | 2 |
| – | about 3,200–3,300 sq ft | RM1.65m–1.98m | RM4,700/mo | 4 |
| – | about 3,800–3,900 sq ft | RM2.59m | – | 1 |
| – | about 4,300–4,400 sq ft | RM1.98m | – | 1 |
| – | about 4,500–4,600 sq ft | RM2m | – | 1 |
| – | about 8,000–8,100 sq ft | RM6.8m | – | 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 Taman Sutera Utama sits
Taman Sutera Utama, 81300 Skudai, 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 all types, 2021–2026 | Median RM873,000 · RM492 psf · 359 sales | List.my (NAPIC data), Oct 2026 |
| Transacted price typical range, same records | About RM650,000–1.10m · RM391–593 psf | List.my (NAPIC data), Oct 2026 |
| Asking price PropertyGuru project record | About RM950,000–4.15m | PropertyGuru, Oct 2026 |
| Asking rent whole houses | From about RM2,800 a month | PropertyGuru, Oct 2026 |
Transacted rows are List.my’s summary of NAPIC subsale records for Taman Sutera Utama from 2021 to 2026: 317 homes (187 condominiums or apartments, 71 two-storey terraces, 29 cluster and 16 semi-detached houses, 14 low-cost flats) and 42 shops. Sale and rent rows are asking prices seen on PropertyGuru in October 2026 (about 63 homes for sale), not transactions.
Track record
About Tanah Sutera Development Sdn Bhd
Tanah Sutera Development was founded in 1990 and launched Taman Sutera in 1995, followed by Taman Sutera Utama from 2000, according to EdgeProp.
EdgeProp named the company in its Responsible Developer: Building Sustainable Development award in 2020.
Around the building
What is near Taman Sutera Utama
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
- Sutera Mall~300 m
- Tasek Central~1.6 km
- Paradigm Mall Johor Bahru~1.8 km
🎓 Schools
- Sekolah Kebangsaan Sutera 2~500 m
- Sekolah Kebangsaan Ungku Tun Aminah~700 m
- SK Pendidikan Khas Johor Bahru~700 m
- SMK Taman Tun Aminah~1.2 km
🏛️ Colleges and universities
- Southern University College~2.4 km
- Johor Bahru Allied Health Science College~4.4 km
- Aeu Asia e University Johor Bahru Johor~4.9 km
🏥 Hospitals
- Poliklinik Taman Anggerik~2.9 km
- Hospital Permai Johor Bahru~4.0 km
- Columbia Asia Hospital Iskandar Puteri~5.5 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
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.
- ⚠️ An older building (completed 2000). Check the lifts, plumbing, sinking fund balance and any repairs the management has planned.
- ⚠️ 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 RM950,000, 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 | RM950,000 | RM950,000 |
| Down payment | RM95,000 | RM285,000 |
| Loan amount | RM855,000 | RM665,000 |
| Stamp duty on transfer (MOT) | RM22,500 | RM76,000 |
| Stamp duty on loan (0.5%) | RM4,275 | RM3,325 |
| Lawyer, sale agreement (incl. 8% SST) | RM11,610 | RM11,610 |
| Lawyer, loan agreement (incl. 8% SST) | RM10,584 | RM8,532 |
| Cash needed before keys | RM143,969 | RM384,467 |
| 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
What types of homes are there and what sizes?
Taman Sutera Utama has 1.5- and 2-storey terraces, cluster and semi-detached homes and condominiums. StarProperty lists landed homes of about 1,900 to 3,000 sq ft.
Is Taman Sutera Utama freehold?
Yes. PropertyGuru and StarProperty both 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 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. NAPIC records give a median of about RM873,000, with typical sales between RM650,000 and RM1.1 million, so larger cluster and semi-detached homes priced at RM1 million or more could qualify, provided they are not on Bumiputera lots. One-and-a-half-storey terraces cannot be sold to foreigners.
How much does a house rent for?
PropertyGuru listings in October 2026 ask from about RM2,800 a month for landed homes; there were only a handful of rental listings.
Berapa harga rumah di Taman Sutera Utama?
Rekod NAPIC (List.my) bagi 2021 hingga 2026 menunjukkan harga median RM873,000 atau RM492 sekaki persegi daripada 359 jualan. Kebanyakan jualan antara RM650,000 dan RM1.1 juta. Tanah pegangan bebas.
Taman Sutera Utama 房价多少？租金多少？
根据List.my整理的NAPIC记录，2021至2026年共359宗成交，中位价约RM87.3万（每平方尺RM492），多数介于RM65万至RM110万。有地住宅月租约RM2,800起。永久地契。
How much cash do I need to buy at Taman Sutera Utama?
For a unit at RM950,000,, a Malaysian buyer with a 90% loan needs about RM8,532 before getting the keys, covering the down payment, stamp duty and legal fees. A foreign buyer with a 70% loan needs about RM143,969, 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.