Taman Daya, Johor Bahru · Completed 2019 · Subsale
ARC @ Austin Hills
Three freehold towers of 1,843 serviced apartments on Jalan Sagu 36, with two- and three-bedroom layouts of 650 to 900 sq ft overlooking the Austin Heights golf course.
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ARC @ Austin Hills 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
ARC @ Austin Hills
Also written ARC Austin Hill; by Andaman Group (a PropertyGuru review names Casa Andaman Sdn Bhd)
Address
Jalan Sagu 36
Taman Daya, 81100 Johor Bahru (PropertyGuru, iProperty and PropertyGenie)
Tenure
Freehold
PropertyGuru, iProperty and PropertyGenie
Completed
2019
PropertyGuru and iProperty; PropertyGenie gives January 2019
Towers
3 towers, 34–35 floors
PropertyGuru building page and review
Units
1,843
PropertyGuru, iProperty, PropertyGenie and EdgeProp agree
Layouts
650 to 900 sq ft
2 bedrooms at 650 sq ft; 3 bedrooms at 850 and 900 sq ft (PropertyGuru)
Foreign buyers
None
Asking prices are all below RM1 million
Why this address
Four things buyers weigh at ARC @ Austin Hills
A large, freehold, compact-unit development in Taman Daya. Here is the case, and the catch.
Freehold at a lower ticket
Asking prices on PropertyGuru in October 2026 ran from about RM218,000, with layouts of 650 to 900 sq ft.
Golf-course outlook
A PropertyGuru review describes the towers as overlooking the 18-hole Austin Heights golf course.
Resort-style facilities
Listings show an Olympic-size pool, gym, squash courts, a Japanese garden with koi pond, kindergarten and daycare.
What to weigh: scale and supply
With 1,843 units, many owners list for sale or rent at once (PropertyGuru showed 22 for sale and 283 for rent in October 2026). Compare several listings and ask for recorded sales before you offer.
The development
ARC @ Austin Hills, decoded
Three towers of serviced apartments on freehold land in Taman Daya, Johor Bahru.
Facilities
As listed by PropertyGuru, iProperty and EdgeProp; floor levels are not published.
Water
Pools
- Olympic-size swimming pool
- Wading pool
Active
Sports and fitness
- Gymnasium
- Squash court
- Yoga room
Residents
Shared spaces
- Sauna
- BBQ area
- Japanese garden and koi pond
- Multi-purpose hall
- Launderette
- Cafe
- Children’s playground
- Kindergarten and daycare
Where the project is now
Layouts
All 3 ARC @ Austin Hills layouts
3 layout types as listed 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 ARC @ Austin Hills
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type A | 650 sq ft | RM335,000 | RM1,400–1,700/mo | 4 |
| – | about 700–800 sq ft | – | RM1,800/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 ARC @ Austin Hills sits
Jalan Sagu 36, Taman Daya, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price at launch | From about RM237,000 · about RM420 psf | PropertyGuru review |
| Asking price for sale, all sizes | About RM218,000–538,000 · RM335–538 psf | PropertyGuru building page, Oct 2026 |
| Asking rent whole units | From about RM700 a month; EdgeProp shows RM950–1,800 | PropertyGuru and EdgeProp, Oct 2026 |
We found no transacted-price record for this project on EdgeProp, so no recorded-sales row is shown; ask for recent sales before you offer. Launch figures come from a PropertyGuru review written before completion, and its travel times are approximate. Sale and rent rows are asking prices seen in October 2026, not transactions, and sources differ on rents.
Track record
About Andaman Group
ARC @ Austin Hills was developed by Andaman Group; a PropertyGuru review names the project company as Casa Andaman Sdn Bhd.
PropertyGenie gives the completion as January 2019 and PropertyGuru and iProperty give 2019.
Around the building
What is near ARC @ Austin Hills
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~3.4 km
- AEON Mall Tebrau City~3.7 km
- Toppen Shopping Centre~3.9 km
🎓 Schools
- Sekolah Kebangsaan Taman Daya~600 m
- Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Taman Daya~1.1 km
- Sekolah Kebangsaan Taman Daya 2~1.2 km
- Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Taman Daya 2~1.4 km
🏛️ Colleges and universities
- Sunway College Johor Bahru~2.0 km
- KPJ International College Johor Bahru~3.1 km
- Crescendo International College~5.4 km
🏥 Hospitals
- Pusat Pakar Bersalin Tebrau~1.5 km
- KPJ Bandar Dato Onn Specialist Hospital~2.7 km
- Sultan Ismail Hospital~3.1 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 650 to 900 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.
- ⚠️ A newer project, so many owners are renting out at the same time. Expect competition for tenants for the first few years.
- ⚠️ 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 RM240,000, 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 | RM240,000 | RM240,000 |
| Down payment | RM24,000 | RM72,000 |
| Loan amount | RM216,000 | RM168,000 |
| Stamp duty on transfer (MOT) | RM3,800 | RM19,200 |
| Stamp duty on loan (0.5%) | RM1,080 | RM840 |
| Lawyer, sale agreement (incl. 8% SST) | RM3,240 | RM3,240 |
| Lawyer, loan agreement (incl. 8% SST) | RM2,916 | RM2,268 |
| Cash needed before keys | RM35,036 | RM97,548 |
| 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 1,843 units in three towers. Layouts are 2-bedroom units of about 650 sq ft and 3-bedroom units of about 850 and 900 sq ft, according to PropertyGuru.
Is ARC @ Austin Hills freehold?
Yes. PropertyGuru, iProperty and PropertyGenie all 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. Asking prices at ARC @ Austin Hills are all below RM1 million (up to about RM538,000 on PropertyGuru in October 2026), so a foreign buyer would not normally meet the state minimum here.
How much does a unit rent for?
PropertyGuru listings in October 2026 start from about RM700 a month, while EdgeProp shows RM950 to RM1,800; records differ, so check current listings for your layout.
Berapa harga ARC @ Austin Hills?
Harga tawaran semasa sekitar RM218,000 hingga RM538,000 (PropertyGuru, Oktober 2026). Rekod harga transaksi tidak ditemui di EdgeProp. Hartanah ini pegangan bebas dan siap pada 2019.
ARC @ Austin Hills 价格多少？租金多少？
根据PropertyGuru（2026年10月），挂牌价约RM21.8万至RM53.8万，月租约RM700起（EdgeProp显示RM950至RM1,800）。永久地契，2019年完工。EdgeProp暂无成交价记录。
Which schools are near ARC @ Austin Hills?
On map data, the nearest schools are Sekolah Kebangsaan Taman Daya (~600 m), Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Taman Daya (~1.1 km), Sekolah Kebangsaan Taman Daya 2 (~1.2 km). Distances are straight-line from the building.
Is there a train or bus station near ARC @ Austin Hills?
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 ARC @ Austin Hills?
The nearest hospital on map data is Pusat Pakar Bersalin Tebrau (~1.5 km), and the nearest mall is AEON Mall (~3.4 km).
How much cash do I need to buy at ARC @ Austin Hills?
For a unit at RM240,000,, a Malaysian buyer with a 90% loan needs about RM35,036 before getting the keys, covering the down payment, stamp duty and legal fees. A foreign buyer with a 70% loan needs about RM97,548, 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.