Bandar Dato’ Onn, Johor Bahru · Completed 2014 · Subsale
Samara @ Perjiranan 12
A small, gated enclave of freehold semi-detached houses by Johor Land in Perjiranan 12 of Bandar Dato’ Onn, with about 3,228 sq ft built-up on lots of about 4,077 sq ft, and asking prices around RM1.3 million.
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Samara @ Perjiranan 12 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
Samara @ Perjiranan 12
Recorded on PropertyGuru as Perjiranan 12 Phase 1 – Samara; listings also use the name Samara 2, which has no separate portal record
Address
Jalan Bukit Mutiara
Perjiranan 12, Bandar Dato’ Onn, 81100 Johor Bahru
Tenure
Freehold
PropertyGuru and PropertyGenie agree
Completed
2014
PropertyGuru gives December 2014; PropertyGenie gives January or December 2014 (records differ)
Homes
20 semi-detached
Phase 1 count on PropertyGuru and PropertyGenie
Layout
5+1 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
About 3,228 sq ft built-up on about 4,077 sq ft of land
Foreign buyers
Possible at current prices
Asking prices are above RM1 million, so a non-Bumiputera lot could qualify with state consent
Why this address
Four things buyers weigh at Samara
Large semi-detached homes in a guarded pocket of an established JLand township. Here is the case, and the catch.
Big homes on big lots
Each house has about 3,228 sq ft of built-up area on a lot of about 4,077 sq ft, with 5+1 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, per PropertyGuru and PropertyGenie.
Gated and guarded
The portals describe a guarded enclave with perimeter fencing, 24-hour security and a playground.
Township amenities close by
PropertyGenie lists AEON Mall Bandar Dato’ Onn, KPJ Bandar Dato’ Onn Specialist Hospital and a North–South Expressway interchange under 10 minutes away.
What to weigh: very few sales
With about 20 homes recorded for phase 1, listings are rare (two for sale in September 2026) and there is no published transaction record for the enclave. Compare against nearby semi-Ds and get a valuation before you offer.
The development
Samara @ Perjiranan 12, decoded
A gated cluster of freehold semi-detached houses in Perjiranan 12, Bandar Dato’ Onn, Johor Bahru.
Facilities
As listed by PropertyGuru and PropertyGenie; the enclave has guardhouse facilities rather than a clubhouse.
Security
Gated living
- Guarded entrance
- 24-hour security
- Perimeter fencing
Residents
Shared spaces
- Children’s playground
- Parking
Where the project is now
Layouts
Samara @ Perjiranan 12 layouts
One layout recorded on the portals, checked October 2026. Tap any layout and the drawing comes to your WhatsApp.
Semi-detached — 3,228 sq ft
5+1 bed 4 bath · about 3,228 sq ft built-up · land about 4,077 sq ft
Get this floor planAsk price & availability →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 Samara @ Perjiranan 12 sits
Jalan Bukit Mutiara, Perjiranan 12, Bandar Dato’ Onn, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Transacted price this enclave | No published record found | Checked Oct 2026 |
| Asking price for sale, 2 listings | RM1,300,000–1,380,000 · about RM406–431 psf | PropertyGuru, Sept 2026 listings viewed Oct 2026 |
| Asking rent whole house, 1 listing | From RM2,600 a month | PropertyGuru, Oct 2026 |
No transacted figures are published for this small enclave; PropertyGenie gives a township-wide median of about RM700,000, which covers much smaller homes and is not comparable. The sale and rent rows are asking prices on PropertyGuru (listed September 2026, viewed October 2026), not transactions; PropertyGenie also shows a Perjiranan 12 semi-D asking RM5,800 a month.
Track record
About Johor Land Berhad (JLand)
Samara was developed by Johor Land Berhad, the master developer of the Bandar Dato’ Onn township, according to PropertyGuru and PropertyGenie.
The portals record phase 1 as 20 semi-detached houses in Perjiranan 12, completed in 2014.
Around the building
What is near Samara @ Perjiranan 12
The closest places on the map, measured in a straight line from the building. Driving distances are longer.
🚉 Getting around
- Kempas Baru~2.2 km
🛍️ Malls
- AEON Mall~2.2 km
- Paragon Market Place~3.4 km
- SKS City Mall Larkin (Larkin Junction)~5.1 km
🎓 Schools
- KidStart~400 m
- Pusat Tuisyen Makmur Gemilang~500 m
- Sekolah Kebangsaan Bukit Mutiara~500 m
- Sekolah Kebangsaan Taman Daya 2~1.6 km
🏛️ Colleges and universities
- KPJ International College Johor Bahru~1.4 km
- Kolej Kemahiran Johor~3.7 km
- Kolej Komuniti YPJ~3.9 km
🏥 Hospitals
- KPJ Bandar Dato Onn Specialist Hospital~100 m
- Pusat Pakar Bersalin Tebrau~3.1 km
- Hospital Permai Johor Bahru~4.7 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.
- ⚠️ 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 RM1,300,000, 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 | RM1,300,000 | RM1,300,000 |
| Down payment | RM130,000 | RM390,000 |
| Loan amount | RM1,170,000 | RM910,000 |
| Stamp duty on transfer (MOT) | RM36,000 | RM104,000 |
| Stamp duty on loan (0.5%) | RM5,850 | RM4,550 |
| Lawyer, sale agreement (incl. 8% SST) | RM15,390 | RM15,390 |
| Lawyer, loan agreement (incl. 8% SST) | RM13,986 | RM11,178 |
| Cash needed before keys | RM201,226 | RM525,118 |
| 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 houses are there and what size?
PropertyGuru and PropertyGenie record 20 semi-detached houses in phase 1, each with 5+1 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, about 3,228 sq ft built-up on about 4,077 sq ft of land. Some listings use the name Samara 2; ask for the title to confirm the lot size of a specific house.
Is Samara freehold?
Yes. PropertyGuru and PropertyGenie 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 and must obtain state consent. Since 1 July 2025 Johor also charges foreigners 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 Samara in September 2026 were about RM1.3 to RM1.38 million, so most houses here clear the price minimum; check that the lot is not a Bumiputera lot before you commit.
How much does a house rent for?
Rental listings are rare. PropertyGuru showed one house from RM2,600 a month in October 2026, and PropertyGenie showed a Perjiranan 12 semi-D at RM5,800 a month, so rents depend heavily on condition and furnishing.
Berapa harga rumah berkembar Samara di Bandar Dato’ Onn?
Harga tawaran di PropertyGuru pada September 2026 ialah sekitar RM1.3 juta hingga RM1.38 juta, atau RM406 hingga RM431 sekaki persegi. Rumah ini pegangan bebas, dalam kawasan berpagar dan berpengawal, dan fasa 1 siap pada 2014.
Samara 半独立式洋房价格多少？
根据PropertyGuru，2026年9月挂牌价约RM130万至RM138万，即每平方尺约RM406至RM431。永久地契，有门禁保安，第一期于2014年完工，每间约5+1房4浴，建筑面积约3,228平方尺。
Which schools are near Samara @ Perjiranan 12?
On map data, the nearest schools are KidStart (~400 m), Pusat Tuisyen Makmur Gemilang (~500 m), Sekolah Kebangsaan Bukit Mutiara (~500 m). Distances are straight-line from the building.
Is there a train or bus station near Samara @ Perjiranan 12?
The nearest stations on map data are Kempas Baru (~2.2 km).
What is the nearest hospital and mall to Samara @ Perjiranan 12?
The nearest hospital on map data is KPJ Bandar Dato Onn Specialist Hospital (~100 m), and the nearest mall is AEON Mall (~2.2 km).
How much cash do I need to buy at Samara @ Perjiranan 12?
For a unit at RM1,300,000,, a Malaysian buyer with a 90% loan needs about RM11,178 before getting the keys, covering the down payment, stamp duty and legal fees. A foreign buyer with a 70% loan needs about RM201,226, 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.