Jason Lim · Johor Bahru property advisor

10 years in Malaysian property · Johor Bahru & Kuala Lumpur · Jason Lim, REN 84424 · 中文版 · Bahasa Melayu · Bahasa Indonesia

Signal Hill, Kota Kinabalu · Completed 2011 · Subsale

● Updated Oct 2026LeaseholdCompleted 2011 · Move-in ready

The Peak Vista

Two hillside towers of 18 and 28 storeys by SBC Corporation on Signal Hill, with 3- to 4+1-bedroom homes of 1,288–2,428 sq ft looking out over the sea and the city.

Leasehold2 towers18 and 28 storeys1,288–2,428 sq ftCompleted 2011

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RM735median psf, 48 months
2towers
4.0%gross yield (EdgeProp)

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The Peak Vista 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

The Peak Vista

By SBC Corporation Berhad

Address

Jalan Signal Hill Park

88400 Kota Kinabalu (EdgeProp gives Jalan Signal Hill, Likas)

Tenure

Leasehold

Lease expiry not published; check the title

Completed

2011

StarProperty gives mid-2011

Towers

Deluxe Tower and Premier Tower

18 and 28 storeys

Units

Not published

Layouts

1,288–2,428 sq ft

3 bed/2 bath to 4+1 bed/4 bath; listings also show larger penthouse units

Foreign buyers

Generally eligible on price

Asking prices start above the RM600,000 Sabah minimum

Why this address

Four things buyers weigh at The Peak Vista

A hillside address with sea views, minutes from the city centre. Here is the case, and the catch.

🌅

Sea and city views

The towers sit on the slopes of Signal Hill above the city, and many units look out to the sea and the mountains.

🏙️

Close to town

PropertyGuru measures the long-distance bus and taxi stations at about 2 km, with Suria Sabah and the city centre a short drive away.

🎾

Full facilities

Residents have a pool, gym, tennis and squash courts, a café, a multi-purpose hall and 24-hour security.

⚖️

What to weigh: asking prices sit above most sales

EdgeProp records a 48-month median of RM735 psf (range RM393–767 psf), while some listings ask up to about RM1,023 psf. Use the transacted figure for your offer.

The development

The Peak Vista, decoded

Two towers on Signal Hill: the 18-storey Deluxe Tower and the 28-storey Premier Tower. The developer’s total unit count is not published on the portals.

2Towers
28Storeys (Premier)
18Storeys (Deluxe)
1,288–2,428Sq ft

The towers

DDeluxe Tower18 storeys
PPremier Tower28 storeys

Facilities

As listed by StarProperty and PropertyGuru.

Water

Pool

  • Swimming pool
  • Changing rooms

Active

Sports and fitness

  • Gymnasium
  • Tennis court
  • Squash court

Residents

Shared spaces

  • Café
  • Multi-purpose hall
  • Meeting room
  • BBQ area
  • Children’s playground
  • Landscaped gardens

Where the project is now

Mid-2011Completed
Feb 2013Highest recorded price: RM1,798 psf
NowSubsale and rental market
Your moveChoose tower, floor and view first
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Layouts

All 3 The Peak Vista layouts

3 layout types, from 1,288 to 2,428 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 bedrooms — 1,288 sq ft

3 bed 2 bath · 1,288 sq ft · smallest layout

3 Bed2 Bath
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3 bedrooms (large) — 1,678 sq ft

3 bed 2 bath · 1,678 sq ft

3 Bed2 Bath
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4+1 bedrooms — 2,428 sq ft

4 bed 4 bath · 2,428 sq ft · largest standard layout · penthouses

4 Bed4 BathPenthouse
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Price and rent by layout

What each layout is asking at The Peak Vista

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.

LayoutSizeAsking priceAsking rentListings
3 bedrooms1,288 sq ftRM850,000–1.1mRM3,500–3,600/mo10
3 bedrooms (large)1,678 sq ftRM1.4m–1.8mRM5,500–5,900/mo11
4+1 bedrooms2,428 sq ftRM1.75m–2mRM6,200–7,000/mo10
–about 2,600–2,700 sq ft–RM6,800/mo2
–about 4,000–4,100 sq ftRM2.45m–1
–about 6,000–6,100 sq ftRM5.41m–1

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Location & connectivity

Where The Peak Vista sits

Jalan Signal Hill Park, 88400 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

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Maintenance. The maintenance rate is not published on the portals. Ask the management office for the current rate and sinking fund before you offer.
Long-distance taxi station~2.1 kmper PropertyGuru
Long-distance bus station~2.2 kmper PropertyGuru
Likas Bay park and Likas Sports Complexshort drive
Suria Sabahshort drive

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.

MeasureFigureSource and date
Transacted price
median, last 48 months
RM735 psf · range RM393–767 psfEdgeProp, viewed Oct 2026
Asking price
for sale (15 listings)
RM850,000–5.41m · about RM600–1,023 psfPropertyGuru listings, Oct 2026
Asking price
3 bedrooms
Average about RM1.45mPropertyGuru listings, Oct 2026
Asking rent
3 to 5 bedrooms
About RM3,500–7,000 a month (1,288 sq ft from RM3,500)PropertyGuru listings, Aug–Oct 2026

Transacted figures are recorded sales on EdgeProp, which estimates a gross yield of about 4.0%. Listing figures are asking prices. EdgeProp’s recorded high of RM1,798 psf (February 2013) is far above other sales and may be an outlier.

Track record

About SBC Corporation Berhad

The Peak Vista was developed by SBC Corporation Berhad, according to StarProperty, PropertyGuru, iProperty and EdgeProp.

It stands on Jalan Signal Hill Park, on the hillside above Likas and the Kota Kinabalu city centre.

Around the building

What is near The Peak Vista

The closest places on the map, measured in a straight line from the building. Driving distances are longer.

🚉 Getting around

  • West (inc Brunei & Sarawak)~2.1 km
  • Minivan to Ranau & Kinabalu NP (25RM)~2.1 km
  • Padang Merdeka Station: Ranau, Tambunan, Keningau, Kota, Kota Belud, Kota Marudu~2.1 km

🛍️ Malls

  • Likas Square~900 m
  • Jesselton Mall~1.2 km
  • Suria Sabah~1.4 km

🎓 Schools

  • S.M.K Lok Yuk~1.7 km
  • SM Teknik Likas~1.7 km
  • SRK Lok Yuk~1.8 km
  • SRJK (C) Lok Yuk~1.9 km

🏛️ Colleges and universities

  • Asian Tourism International College~1.7 km
  • Cyberjaya College Kota Kinabalu~2.8 km
  • Twintech International University College of Technology~3.0 km

🏥 Hospitals

  • Damai Specialist Centre~2.9 km
  • Gleneagles Kota Kinabalu~4.0 km
  • Hospital Wanita dan Kanak-Kanak Sabah~4.2 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 1,288 to 2,428 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 RM1,450,000, 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 priceRM1,450,000RM1,450,000
Down paymentRM145,000RM435,000
Loan amountRM1,305,000RM1,015,000
Stamp duty on transfer (MOT)RM42,000RM116,000
Stamp duty on loan (0.5%)RM6,525RM5,075
Lawyer, sale agreement (incl. 8% SST)RM17,010RM17,010
Lawyer, loan agreement (incl. 8% SST)RM15,444RM12,312
Cash needed before keysRM225,979RM585,397
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.

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Straight answers

Frequently asked questions

What sizes are available?

StarProperty lists 3-bedroom units of 1,288 sq ft, 1,678 sq ft units and 4+1-bedroom units of 2,428 sq ft. Listings also include larger penthouse units.

Is The Peak Vista freehold?

No. Portals list it as leasehold. A title search will confirm the expiry.

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 start at about RM780,000–850,000, so most units clear the minimum, subject to approval and the agreed price.

How much does it rent for?

Listings asked about RM3,500 a month for 1,288 sq ft units, rising to about RM7,000 for the largest units, between August and October 2026.

Berapa harga The Peak Vista?

Harga transaksi median ialah RM735 sekaki persegi (EdgeProp, 48 bulan terakhir). Harga tawaran bermula sekitar RM850,000. Hartanah ini pajakan dan siap pada 2011.

The Peak Vista 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RM735;目前挂牌价约RM85万起,月租约RM3,500至RM7,000。租约地契,2011年完工。

Which schools are near The Peak Vista?

On map data, the nearest schools are S.M.K Lok Yuk (~1.7 km), SM Teknik Likas (~1.7 km), SRK Lok Yuk (~1.8 km). Distances are straight-line from the building.

Is there a train or bus station near The Peak Vista?

The nearest stations on map data are West (inc Brunei & Sarawak) (~2.1 km), Minivan to Ranau & Kinabalu NP (25RM) (~2.1 km), Padang Merdeka Station: Ranau, Tambunan, Keningau, Kota, Kota Belud, Kota Marudu (~2.1 km).

What is the nearest hospital and mall to The Peak Vista?

The nearest hospital on map data is Damai Specialist Centre (~2.9 km), and the nearest mall is Likas Square (~900 m).

How much cash do I need to buy at The Peak Vista?

For a unit at RM1,450,000,, a Malaysian buyer with a 90% loan needs about RM12,312 before getting the keys, covering the down payment, stamp duty and legal fees. A foreign buyer with a 70% loan needs about RM225,979, before the state consent fee. The full table is in "What buying here costs in 2026".

Cover photo: Jason Thien from Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Get the current price list and units available at The Peak Vista

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.

JL

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.

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Last checked October 2026 against the sources listed. Sources: StarProperty project review (Oct 2026); PropertyGuru building page and listings (Aug–Oct 2026); iProperty building page (Oct 2026); EdgeProp building page (Oct 2026); Mudah building page (Oct 2026). Unit availability, prices and completion dates are set by the developer or owner and can change. This page is general information, not an offer, valuation or legal advice.

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