Likas, Kota Kinabalu · Completed 2014 · Subsale
Jade Residence
A single 15-storey block of 135 large condominium homes by Sara-Timur in Likas, with layouts from 1,484 sq ft to penthouses and a rooftop infinity pool.
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Jade 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
Jade Residence
By Sara-Timur Realty Sdn Bhd
Address
Jalan Bantayan
88450 Kota Kinabalu (StarProperty: off Jalan Turan, Likas)
Tenure
Records differ
iProperty and StarProperty say leasehold; PropertyGuru says freehold
Completed
2014
PropertyGuru and iProperty; StarProperty gave an estimated September 2014
Block
1 block, 15 storeys
Units
135
Layouts
1,484–2,834 sq ft
3 to 5 bedrooms, including dual-key units; five penthouse types (P1 to P5, one a duplex) of 3,805–6,288 sq ft with 4+2 to 5+3 bedrooms
Foreign buyers
Generally eligible on price
Asking prices start above the RM600,000 Sabah minimum
Why this address
Four things buyers weigh at Jade Residence
A low-density block of big family homes in Likas. Here is the case, and the catch.
Large homes, few neighbours
Only 135 units share one 15-storey block, and the smallest layout is 1,484 sq ft with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
Dual-key options
Some 2,540 and 2,834 sq ft layouts are dual-key, which can suit extended families or letting part of the home.
Rooftop facilities
StarProperty lists a rooftop infinity pool, a rooftop teppanyaki station, a sky garden and a gym.
What to weigh: thin data and unclear tenure
No recorded median sale price is available on the portals we checked, and sources disagree on freehold or leasehold. Get a title search and recent valuations before you offer.
The development
Jade Residence, decoded
One 15-storey block of 135 units, with standard layouts of 1,484–2,834 sq ft and penthouses above.
Facilities
As listed by StarProperty and PropertyGuru.
Water
Rooftop
- Rooftop infinity pool
- Swimming pool
- Wading pool
Active
Fitness
- Gymnasium
- Basketball court
Residents
Shared spaces
- Sky garden
- Rooftop teppanyaki station
- Multi-purpose hall
- Landscaped garden
- 24-hour security
Where the project is now
Layouts
All 12 Jade Residence layouts
12 layout types, from 1,484 to 5,831 sq ft. Sizes from the developer’s published plans, checked October 2026. Tap any layout and the drawing comes to your WhatsApp.
B2, B3, B4 — 1,484 sq ft
3 bed 3 bath · 1,484 sq ft · entry layouts
Get this floor planAsk price & availability →B1 (dual key) — 2,540 sq ft
4 bed 4 bath · 2,540 sq ft · dual key
Get this floor planAsk price & availability →A5 — 2,834 sq ft
3 bed 5 bath · 2,834 sq ft · also a dual-key version with 4+1 bed · 4 bath at the same size
Get this floor planAsk price & availability →P4 penthouse — 4,986 sq ft
5 bed 6 bath · 4,986 sq ft · same size on Levels 12 and 13
Get this floor planAsk price & availability →P5 duplex penthouse — 5,212 sq ft
5 bed 6 bath · 5,212 sq ft · duplex
Get this floor planAsk price & availability →Location & connectivity
Where Jade Residence sits
Jalan Bantayan, off Jalan Turan, Likas, 88450 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Asking price for sale, 1,484–2,834 sq ft (5 listings) | RM795,000–1.39m · about RM423–619 psf | PropertyGuru listings, Aug–Sep 2026 |
| Asking rent whole units | From about RM1,800 a month; 1,830 sq ft unit RM3,400 | iProperty and PropertyGuru listings, Sep–Oct 2026 |
| Launch price at launch | From about RM450 psf | StarProperty project review |
No transacted median was available from EdgeProp or Brickz when we checked. All rows are asking or launch prices, not recorded sales.
Track record
About Sara-Timur Realty Sdn Bhd
Jade Residence was developed by Sara-Timur Realty Sdn Bhd, according to PropertyGuru, iProperty and StarProperty.
It is a single-block development in the Likas area of Kota Kinabalu.
Around the building
What is near Jade Residence
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
- 1Borneo~3.8 km
- Grand Merdeka Mall~4.0 km
🎓 Schools
- Sekolah Kebangsaan Rampayan Menggatal~2.0 km
🏛️ Colleges and universities
- Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology, Sabah Branch (TAR UMT)~3.8 km
- Sabah University of Malaysia~4.8 km
- Strategy College~5.0 km
🏥 Hospitals
- Hospital Universiti Malaysia Sabah~4.4 km
- Hospital Wanita dan Kanak-Kanak Sabah~5.2 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 1,484 to 5,831 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.
- ⚠️ 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 RM1,390,000, 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 | RM1,390,000 | RM1,390,000 |
| Down payment | RM139,000 | RM417,000 |
| Loan amount | RM1,251,000 | RM973,000 |
| Stamp duty on transfer (MOT) | RM39,600 | RM111,200 |
| Stamp duty on loan (0.5%) | RM6,255 | RM4,865 |
| Lawyer, sale agreement (incl. 8% SST) | RM16,362 | RM16,362 |
| Lawyer, loan agreement (incl. 8% SST) | RM14,861 | RM11,858 |
| Cash needed before keys | RM216,078 | RM561,285 |
| 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
How many units are there and how big are they?
135 units in one 15-storey block. Standard layouts run from 1,484 to 2,834 sq ft with 3 to 5 bedrooms; five penthouse types (P1 to P5, including a duplex) run from 3,805 to 6,288 sq ft with 4+2 to 5+3 bedrooms.
Is Jade Residence freehold?
Records differ. iProperty and StarProperty list it as leasehold, PropertyGuru as freehold. A title search will confirm.
Can a foreigner buy here?
Since January 2022 Sabah has let foreigners buy high-rise homes priced at RM600,000 or more, with approval from the Sabah State Authority before the transfer is registered (guides put this at two months or more). Native Title land, low-cost and Bumiputera-allocated units are excluded. Stamp duty on the transfer of a home is a flat 8% for foreign buyers from 1 January 2026. Asking prices here run from about RM795,000, so units generally clear the minimum, subject to approval and the agreed price.
How much does it rent for?
Listings start from about RM1,800 a month, and a 1,830 sq ft 3-bedroom unit was listed at RM3,400 in September 2026.
Berapa harga Jade Residence?
Harga tawaran semasa sekitar RM795,000 hingga RM1.39 juta untuk unit 1,484 hingga 2,834 kaki persegi (PropertyGuru, Ogos–September 2026). Bangunan ini siap pada 2014.
Jade Residence 价格多少？
根据PropertyGuru，1,484至2,834平方尺单位目前挂牌价约RM79.5万至RM139万；月租约RM1,800起。2014年完工，共135个单位。
Which schools are near Jade Residence?
On map data, the nearest schools are Sekolah Kebangsaan Rampayan Menggatal (~2.0 km). Distances are straight-line from the building.
Is there a train or bus station near Jade Residence?
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 Jade Residence?
The nearest hospital on map data is Hospital Universiti Malaysia Sabah (~4.4 km), and the nearest mall is 1Borneo (~3.8 km).
How much cash do I need to buy at Jade Residence?
For a unit at RM1,390,000,, a Malaysian buyer with a 90% loan needs about RM11,858 before getting the keys, covering the down payment, stamp duty and legal fees. A foreign buyer with a 70% loan needs about RM216,078, 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.