KSL City, Johor Bahru · Completed 2014 · Subsale
D’Esplanade Residence
Two freehold condominium blocks by KSL Holdings beside KSL City Mall, with layouts from about 511 sq ft up to very large units and the Singapore checkpoint around five minutes away, per StarProperty.
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D’Esplanade Residence 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
D’Esplanade Residence
Also written KSL D’Esplanade; by KSL Holdings Berhad (StarProperty, PropertyGuru, EdgeProp)
Address
Jalan Seladang, 80250 Johor Bahru
PropertyGuru; EdgeProp places it off Jalan Dato Sulaiman in KSL City, so records differ
Tenure
Freehold
PropertyGuru, StarProperty and iProperty
Completed
2014
PropertyGuru says 2014; StarProperty lists 2011 (and a December 2011 launch), so records differ
Blocks
2 blocks
StarProperty says 33 storeys each; PropertyGuru says 26 floors, so records differ
Units
About 1,000
PropertyGuru and EdgeProp say 1,000; StarProperty says 602
Layouts
About 511 sq ft and up
PropertyGuru gives 511 to 4,000 sq ft; StarProperty gives 1,169 sq ft upwards, so records differ
Foreign buyers
Larger units only
Asking prices run from about RM390,000 to RM3.78 million; only units priced at RM1 million or more could qualify
Why this address
Four things buyers weigh at D’Esplanade Residence
A freehold address next to a mall and near the checkpoint, with conflicting published details. Here is the case, and the catch.
Close to the checkpoint
StarProperty puts the Singapore customs checkpoint about five minutes away.
Next to KSL City Mall
StarProperty describes the mall as a stone’s throw from the residence, with specialist hospitals and schools nearby.
Freehold with a wide size range
PropertyGuru records layouts from about 511 sq ft to 4,000 sq ft, so there is room for both small investors and larger households.
What to weigh: records differ on the basics
Units, storeys, sizes and completion year differ between StarProperty and PropertyGuru. EdgeProp’s recorded median is RM658 psf, so verify the title and size of any unit you view.
The development
D’Esplanade Residence, decoded
Two freehold condominium blocks beside KSL City Mall, Johor Bahru.
Facilities
As listed by StarProperty and PropertyGuru; floor levels are not published.
Water
Pools
- Swimming pool
- Wading pool
- Jacuzzi
Active
Sports and fitness
- Gymnasium
- Fitness station
Residents
Shared spaces
- Sauna
- Steam bath
- BBQ pavilion
- Landscaped garden
- Children’s playground
- 24-hour security
- Covered parking
Where the project is now
Price and rent by layout
What each layout is asking at D’Esplanade Residence
Asking prices and rents seen on iProperty 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 800–900 sq ft | – | RM2,800–3,500/mo | 9 |
| – | about 900–1,000 sq ft | – | RM2,600–3,200/mo | 5 |
| – | about 1,000–1,100 sq ft | – | RM2,800–3,000/mo | 2 |
| – | about 1,100–1,200 sq ft | – | RM3,800/mo | 2 |
| – | about 1,200–1,300 sq ft | – | RM2,800–3,100/mo | 2 |
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 D’Esplanade Residence sits
Jalan Seladang, KSL City, 80250 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Transacted price median, last 48 months | RM658 psf · typical RM600–752 psf | EdgeProp, viewed Oct 2026 |
| Asking price for sale, all sizes | About RM390,000–3.78m · RM499–1,074 psf | PropertyGuru building page, Oct 2026 |
| Asking rent whole units | About RM1,600–4,500 a month | PropertyGuru rent listings, Aug 2026 |
The transacted row is EdgeProp’s record of completed sales over 48 months; EdgeProp puts the implied gross yield at about 6.24%. Sale and rent rows are asking prices seen on PropertyGuru in August and October 2026, not transactions.
Track record
About KSL Holdings Berhad
D’Esplanade Residence was developed by KSL Holdings Berhad, as recorded by StarProperty, PropertyGuru and EdgeProp.
It stands beside KSL City Mall in the same KSL City development.
Around the building
What is near D’Esplanade Residence
The closest places on the map, measured in a straight line from the building. Driving distances are longer.
🚉 Getting around
- Kempas Baru~2.3 km
🛍️ Malls
- AEON Mall~3.4 km
- Paradigm Mall Johor Bahru~4.4 km
- Sutera Mall~5.3 km
🎓 Schools
- SMK Tan Sri Mohamed Rahmat~1.2 km
- Sekolah Kebangsaan Taman Bukit Kempas~1.5 km
- SJK (C) Kempas Baru~1.8 km
- SK Taman Anggerik~1.9 km
🏛️ Colleges and universities
- Johor Bahru Allied Health Science College~2.7 km
- KPJ International College Johor Bahru~3.2 km
- Southern University College~3.3 km
🏥 Hospitals
- Poliklinik Taman Anggerik~2.7 km
- Hospital Permai Johor Bahru~3.0 km
- KPJ Bandar Dato Onn Specialist Hospital~3.7 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.
- ⚠️ 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.
- ⚠️ 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 RM3,780,000, 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 | RM3,780,000 | RM3,780,000 |
| Down payment | RM378,000 | RM1,134,000 |
| Loan amount | RM3,402,000 | RM2,646,000 |
| Stamp duty on transfer (MOT) | RM135,200 | RM302,400 |
| Stamp duty on loan (0.5%) | RM17,010 | RM13,230 |
| Lawyer, sale agreement (incl. 8% SST) | RM42,174 | RM42,174 |
| Lawyer, loan agreement (incl. 8% SST) | RM38,092 | RM29,927 |
| Cash needed before keys | RM610,476 | RM1,521,731 |
| 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?
PropertyGuru and EdgeProp record about 1,000 units in two blocks, while StarProperty lists 602, so records differ. PropertyGuru gives sizes from 511 to 4,000 sq ft.
Is D’Esplanade Residence freehold?
Yes. PropertyGuru, StarProperty and iProperty all record freehold tenure.
Can a foreigner buy here?
In Johor a foreign buyer generally needs a purchase price of RM1 million or more (the state minimum can vary by area and property type), must obtain state consent from the Johor Land and Mines Office, and cannot buy Bumiputera lots, low-cost or affordable units, Malay Reserve land or single or one-and-a-half-storey terraces. Stamp duty on the transfer of a home is a flat 8% for foreign buyers from 1 January 2026. Johor also charges foreign buyers a consent levy of 3% of the price or RM30,000, whichever is higher (since 1 July 2025). Asking prices run from about RM390,000 to RM3.78 million, so only units priced at RM1 million or more could qualify, and only if the unit is not on a Bumiputera lot.
How much does a unit rent for?
PropertyGuru rent listings in August 2026 asked about RM1,600 to RM4,500 a month, depending on size.
Berapa harga D’Esplanade Residence?
Harga transaksi median ialah RM658 sekaki persegi (EdgeProp, 48 bulan terakhir). Harga tawaran sekitar RM390,000 hingga RM3.78 juta bergantung pada saiz. Hartanah ini pegangan bebas; tahun siap berbeza antara sumber (2014 atau 2011).
D’Esplanade Residence 价格多少？租金多少？
根据EdgeProp，过去48个月成交中位价约每平方尺RM658；挂牌价约RM39万至RM378万，月租约RM1,600至RM4,500。永久地契；完工年份各来源不一（2014年或2011年）。
Which schools are near D’Esplanade Residence?
On map data, the nearest schools are SMK Tan Sri Mohamed Rahmat (~1.2 km), Sekolah Kebangsaan Taman Bukit Kempas (~1.5 km), SJK (C) Kempas Baru (~1.8 km). Distances are straight-line from the building.
Is there a train or bus station near D’Esplanade Residence?
The nearest stations on map data are Kempas Baru (~2.3 km).
What is the nearest hospital and mall to D’Esplanade Residence?
The nearest hospital on map data is Poliklinik Taman Anggerik (~2.7 km), and the nearest mall is AEON Mall (~3.4 km).
How much cash do I need to buy at D’Esplanade Residence?
For a unit at RM3,780,000,, a Malaysian buyer with a 90% loan needs about RM29,927 before getting the keys, covering the down payment, stamp duty and legal fees. A foreign buyer with a 70% loan needs about RM610,476, 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.