Api-Api Centre, Kota Kinabalu · Completed 2006 · Subsale
Marina Court Resort Condominium
A leasehold waterfront condominium on Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens in Kota Kinabalu city centre, with mostly 3-bedroom homes of about 1,200–1,250 sq ft, larger penthouse and duplex units, and Warisan Square and Centre Point close by.
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Marina Court Resort Condominium 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
Marina Court Resort Condominium
The developer is not named on the portals we checked
Address
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens
Api-Api Centre, 88000 Kota Kinabalu
Tenure
Leasehold
Lease expiry not published; check the title
Completion
2006
Per PropertyGuru and iProperty; no developer record found
Blocks
Blocks A to D
Listings name Blocks A, B, C1 and D; the total unit count is not published
Layouts
About 1,200–2,400 sq ft
Mostly 3 bedrooms (about 1,200–1,250 sq ft); 4- to 6-bedroom penthouses and duplexes
Foreign buyers
Only units at RM600,000 or more
Most 3-bedroom asking prices sit below the Sabah high-rise minimum
Why this address
Four things buyers weigh at Marina Court
An older city-centre address on the waterfront. Here is the case, and the catch.
In the city centre
The resort operator in Block C1 puts shopping, pubs and restaurants about five minutes away, with Warisan Square, Centre Point, Api-Api Centre and the Filipino Market nearby.
Waterfront setting
Several current sale and rent listings advertise sea-view units, and the operator gives about 15 minutes by boat to the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park islands.
Large units for the price
Three-bedroom units of about 1,200–1,250 sq ft are listed from about RM490,000, and PropertyGuru gives asking prices of RM410–509 psf.
What to weigh: age and short stays
Portals give 2006 completion, so check the building’s condition and the lifts. Some units are run as holiday apartments, so ask the management office about short-stay rules and occupancy.
The development
Marina Court Resort Condominium, decoded
Listings name Blocks A, B, C1 and D. The developer, storey count and total units are not published on the portals we checked.
Facilities
As listed by PropertyGuru, iProperty and Mudah.my; not every facility is confirmed by every portal.
Water
Pools
- Swimming pool
- Wading pool
Active
Sports and fitness
- Gymnasium
- Sauna
- Tennis court
- Squash court
Residents
Everyday
- Minimart
- Children’s playground
- Covered car park
- 24-hour security
Where the project is now
Layouts
All 2 Marina Court Resort Condominium layouts
2 layout types, from 1,200 to 2,227 sq ft. Sizes from the developer’s published plans, checked October 2026. Other layouts may exist; ask for the full list. Tap any layout and the drawing comes to your WhatsApp.
3-bedroom (standard) — 1,200 sq ft
3 bed 2 bath · 1,200 sq ft
Get this floor planAsk price & availability →4-/5-bedroom penthouse or duplex — 2,227 sq ft
4 bed 3 bath · 2,227 sq ft · 4-5 bedrooms · penthouses on the 11th and 12th floors
Get this floor planAsk price & availability →Price and rent by layout
What each layout is asking at Marina Court Resort Condominium
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-bedroom (standard) | 1,200 sq ft | RM499,000–600,000 | RM2,600–2,700/mo | 6 |
| – | about 1,100–1,200 sq ft | RM560,000 | RM2,500–2,800/mo | 3 |
Location & connectivity
Where Marina Court Resort Condominium sits
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Api-Api Centre, 88000 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 3 bedrooms, about 1,216 sq ft | RM490,000–620,000 | Mudah.my listings, Sep–Oct 2026 |
| Asking price all units | RM460,000–1.5m · about RM410–509 psf on PropertyGuru | Mudah.my and PropertyGuru, Oct 2026 |
| Asking price 5-bedroom duplex penthouse, 2,227 sq ft | RM900,000 | Mudah.my listing, Oct 2026 |
| Asking rent 3 bedrooms | About RM2,400–2,800 a month | Mudah.my and PropertyGuru listings, Aug–Oct 2026 |
All figures are asking prices from listings, not recorded sales. We could not access a transaction record for this building; check recent sales with your lawyer or valuer before you offer.
Around the building
What is near Marina Court Resort Condominium
The closest places on the map, measured in a straight line from the building. Driving distances are longer.
🚉 Getting around
- aisa City pickup and drop of points~200 m
- KK Central~500 m
- West (inc Brunei & Sarawak)~700 m
🛍️ Malls
- Kompleks Asia City~300 m
- Centre Point Sabah~300 m
- Kota Kinabalu Plaza~800 m
🎓 Schools
- Taska Ceria~1.3 km
- SRK Sacred Heart~1.3 km
- Taska Tze Yu~1.3 km
- Tadika Tze Yu~1.4 km
🏛️ Colleges and universities
- Twintech International University College of Technology~800 m
- Asian Tourism International College~1.1 km
- Aseana International College~1.6 km
🏥 Hospitals
- Gleneagles Kota Kinabalu~1.1 km
- Jabatan Kecemasan QEH~2.2 km
- Queen Elizabeth Hospital~2.3 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 1,200 to 2,227 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.
- ⚠️ Leasehold title. Check how many years remain on the lease; banks lend less, and buyers pay less, as the lease gets shorter.
- ⚠️ 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 RM1,500,000, 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 | RM1,500,000 | RM1,500,000 |
| Down payment | RM150,000 | RM450,000 |
| Loan amount | RM1,350,000 | RM1,050,000 |
| Stamp duty on transfer (MOT) | RM44,000 | RM120,000 |
| Stamp duty on loan (0.5%) | RM6,750 | RM5,250 |
| Lawyer, sale agreement (incl. 8% SST) | RM17,550 | RM17,550 |
| Lawyer, loan agreement (incl. 8% SST) | RM15,930 | RM12,690 |
| Cash needed before keys | RM234,230 | RM605,490 |
| 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
What sizes are available?
Most units are 3-bedroom homes of about 1,200–1,250 sq ft. PropertyGuru also lists 4- and 5-bedroom units of about 2,227–2,400 sq ft, and the resort operator mentions 6-bedroom units.
Is Marina Court freehold?
No. PropertyGuru, iProperty and Mudah.my all give leasehold tenure. Check the remaining lease on the title.
Can a foreigner buy here?
In Sabah a foreigner can generally buy a high-rise home priced at RM600,000 or more, with approval from the Sabah State Authority (guides put it at two months or more). Title must be Country Lease or Town Lease, not Native Title, and low-cost or Bumiputera-allocated units are excluded. Stamp duty on the transfer of a home is a flat 8% for foreign buyers from 1 January 2026. Most 3-bedroom units are listed below RM600,000, so they are generally not open to foreign buyers; larger penthouse and duplex units priced at RM600,000 or more may qualify.
How much does it rent for?
Three-bedroom units are listed at about RM2,400 to RM2,800 a month (Mudah.my and PropertyGuru, August to October 2026).
Berapa harga Marina Court Resort Condominium?
Unit 3 bilik tidur sekitar 1,216 kaki persegi ditawarkan pada RM490,000 hingga RM620,000 (Mudah.my, Oktober 2026). Sewa bulanan sekitar RM2,400 hingga RM2,800. Hartanah ini pajakan dan siap pada 2006 menurut rekod portal.
Marina Court 价格多少？租金多少？
根据Mudah.my（2026年10月），约1,216平方尺的三房单位挂牌价约RM49万至RM62万；三房月租约RM2,400至RM2,800。租约地契，门户网站记录显示2006年完工。
Which schools are near Marina Court Resort Condominium?
On map data, the nearest schools are Taska Ceria (~1.3 km), SRK Sacred Heart (~1.3 km), Taska Tze Yu (~1.3 km). Distances are straight-line from the building.
Is there a train or bus station near Marina Court Resort Condominium?
The nearest stations on map data are aisa City pickup and drop of points (~200 m), KK Central (~500 m), West (inc Brunei & Sarawak) (~700 m).
What is the nearest hospital and mall to Marina Court Resort Condominium?
The nearest hospital on map data is Gleneagles Kota Kinabalu (~1.1 km), and the nearest mall is Kompleks Asia City (~300 m).
How much cash do I need to buy at Marina Court Resort Condominium?
For a unit at RM1,500,000,, a Malaysian buyer with a 90% loan needs about RM12,690 before getting the keys, covering the down payment, stamp duty and legal fees. A foreign buyer with a 70% loan needs about RM234,230, before the state consent fee. The full table is in "What buying here costs in 2026".
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Get the current price list and units available at Marina Court Resort Condominium
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.