Johor Bahru · Neighbourhood guide
Taman Pelangi, Larkin & Taman Abad property
Established inner suburbs just north of the city centre, with KSL City Mall, the Larkin bus terminal and older landed streets now joined by high-rise developments.
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For sale now · updated 17 Oct 2026
263 subsale houses (median asking RM548,000) and 82 condos and apartments (median RM258,000) are for sale across Johor Bahru through the IQI agent network right now. See JB houses → · See JB condos →
17 projects on this site
Projects in Taman Pelangi, Larkin & Taman Abad
New launches and projects under construction first, then completed buildings. Each has its own page with layouts, prices on record, rents and the rules for foreign buyers.
LEASEHOLDLarkin, Johor Bahru · Keys due Q3 2029 (target)
Amberwood Resort Residence
Leasehold · 560–872 sq ft · RM390k–696k
Mid-range prices · Smart-home controls
RM390k–696k (developer)
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FREEHOLD📷 6Taman Pelangi, Johor Bahru · Keys due 25 Jul 2030 / 25 Feb 2031
M Grand Minori
Freehold · 403–835 sq ft · RM437k–1.00m on permit
Near the RTS Link · Compact, rental-friendly units
RM437k–1.00m on permitKeys Jul 2030~3 km to RTS Link Bukit Chagar
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📷 9Kebun Teh, Johor Bahru · Keys due 15 December 2029
The Asteriaz @ Kebun Teh
848 units · 560–915 sq ft · RM475k–793k on permit
Close to the RTS Link · Under RM800,000 on the permit
RM475k–793k on permitKeys Dec 2029
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LEASEHOLDLarkin, Johor Bahru · Completed 2016
M Condominium
Leasehold · About 1,068–1,100 sq ft · Larkin Perdana
Near Larkin transport and amenities · Family-sized layouts
Completed
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FREEHOLD📷 4Taman Abad, Johor Bahru · Completed 2017
Pinnacle Tower
Freehold · 1,115 sq ft and up · Jalan Dato Abdullah Tahir
Family-size layouts · Walkable to JB Sentral
Completed
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LEASEHOLD📷 3Larkin, Johor Bahru · Completed 2021
SKS Habitat
Leasehold · 603–1,205 sq ft · Larkin Perdana
Next to Larkin Sentral · Eleven layouts
Completed
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FREEHOLDTaman Abad, Johor Bahru · Completed 2023
Space Residency
Freehold · 645 sq ft and up · Taman Abad
Next to KSL City Mall · Close to the Causeway
Completed~3 km to the CIQ
View project →Taman Abad, Johor Bahru · Completed 2000
Aster Court
Freehold · 850 sq ft and up · Jalan Datuk Abdullah Tahir
Freehold and roomy · Next to the malls
RM370k–500k asking, Mudah Oct 2026Completed~0.6 km to Danga City Mall
View project →Larkin, Johor Bahru · Completed 1999
Datin Halimah Condominium
Leasehold · 1,250 sq ft and up · Jalan Datin Halimah
Space for the price · Family layouts
RM360k–488k asking, Aug–Oct 2026Completed
View project →KSL City, Johor Bahru · Completed 2014
D’Esplanade Residence
Freehold · From about 511 sq ft · KSL City
Close to the checkpoint · Next to KSL City Mall
Completed~5 min to the checkpoint
View project →Larkin, Johor Bahru · Completed 2016
Epic Residence
Leasehold · 549 sq ft and up · Taman Suria Muafakat
Low entry price · Mostly family layouts
RM230k–650k asking, Oct 2026Completed
View project →Larkin, Johor Bahru · Completed 2016
Seasons Amara Larkin
Leasehold · 685 sq ft and up · Jalan Larkin
Modest entry price · Plenty of tenants and listings
RM299k–658k asking, Oct 2026Completed
View project →Taman Pelangi, Johor Bahru · Completed 2018
Setia Sky 88
Freehold · 484 sq ft and up · Jalan Dato Abdullah Tahir
Short drive to the Causeway · Freehold with a listed developer
Completed~10 min to the CIQ
View project →Larkin, Johor Bahru · Completed 2013
SuriaMas Suites
Leasehold · 805 sq ft and up · off Jalan Dato Jaafar
Recorded prices to work from · Family-sized units
RM368k–598k asking, Oct 2026Completed
View project →Taman Abad, Johor Bahru · Completed 2015
Twin Galaxy
Freehold · 560 sq ft and up · Jalan Dato Abdullah Tahir
Close to the Causeway · Freehold, with a wide size spread
Completed
View project →Kebun Teh, Johor Bahru · Completed 2013
Zennith Suites
Leasehold · 425 sq ft and up · Jalan Kebun Teh 2
Low entry price · Near Larkin Sentral
RM230k+ asking, Oct 2026Completed~2.9 km to Larkin Sentral
View project →Larkin, Johor Bahru · Completed 2017
Vida Heights
Leasehold · 538 sq ft and up · Jalan Muafakat, Larkin
Smaller, lower-priced units · An active rental market
From RM260k askingCompleted 2017
View project →The numbers
Prices and rents in Taman Pelangi, Larkin & Taman Abad
One line per project, as cited on its page: recorded transactions where published, otherwise asking prices or the price band on the developer’s advertising permit, with the source and date.
| Project | Tenure | Status | Price | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amberwood Resort Residence | Leasehold | Keys due Q3 2029 (target) | About RM323,000 – RM530,000 PropertyGuru, Oct 2026 | — |
| M Grand Minori | Freehold | Keys due 25 Jul 2030 / 25 Feb 2031 | RM437,000 – RM1,000,000 Advertising permit | — |
| The Asteriaz @ Kebun Teh | Check title | Keys due 15 December 2029 | About RM400,000 – RM714,000 PropertyGuru, Oct 2026 | — |
| Aster Court | Freehold | Completed 2000 | About RM370,000–500,000 Mudah, Oct 2026 | From about RM1,700 a month iProperty, Oct 2026 |
| Datin Halimah Condominium | Leasehold | Completed 1999 | About RM360,000–410,000 Mudah, Oct 2026 | About RM1,550–2,000 a month Mudah and iProperty, Oct 2026 |
| D’Esplanade Residence | Freehold | Completed 2014 | RM658 psf · typical RM600–752 psf EdgeProp, viewed Oct 2026 | About RM1,600–4,500 a month PropertyGuru rent listings, Aug 2026 |
| Epic Residence | Leasehold | Completed 2016 | About RM230,000–650,000 · RM212–554 psf iProperty, Oct 2026 | About RM2,000–2,500 a month iProperty, Oct 2026 |
| M Condominium | Leasehold | Completed 2016 | RM441 psf · typical RM419–455 psf EdgeProp, viewed Oct 2026 | About RM2,200–2,500 a month for whole units; rooms from about RM900 PropertyGuru rent listings, Oct 2026 |
| Pinnacle Tower | Freehold | Completed 2017 | About RM550,000–1.9m · RM434–604 psf PropertyGuru building page, Oct 2026 | From about RM250 a month PropertyGuru and iProperty, Oct 2026 |
| SKS Habitat | Leasehold | Completed 2021 | About RM328,000–660,000 · RM437–688 psf PropertyGuru building page, Oct 2026 | About RM750–2,800 a month PropertyGuru building page, Oct 2026 |
| Seasons Amara Larkin | Leasehold | Completed 2016 | About RM299,000–658,000 · RM211–554 psf iProperty, Oct 2026 | About RM1,600–2,580 a month iProperty, Oct 2026 |
| Setia Sky 88 | Freehold | Completed 2018 | From about RM438,000 · RM450–1,188 psf PropertyGuru building page, Oct 2026 | From about RM2,000 a month (PropertyGuru); about RM1,150–7,500 (iProperty) PropertyGuru and iProperty, Oct 2026 |
| Space Residency | Freehold | Completed 2023 | About RM390,000–1.1m · RM489–1,534 psf PropertyGuru building page, Oct 2026 | From about RM1,000 (PropertyGuru); about RM645–4,800 (iProperty) PropertyGuru and iProperty, Oct 2026 |
| SuriaMas Suites | Leasehold | Completed 2013 | RM400 psf · typical RM343–436 psf EdgeProp, viewed Oct 2026 | About RM1,500–1,800 a month iProperty, Oct 2026 |
| Twin Galaxy | Freehold | Completed 2015 | RM619 psf · typical RM585–695 psf EdgeProp, viewed Oct 2026 | About RM1,100–3,500 a month PropertyGuru building page, Oct 2026 |
| Zennith Suites | Leasehold | Completed 2013 | About RM230,000–370,000 PropertyGuru and iProperty, Oct 2026 | About RM1,300–1,700 a month Mudah, Oct 2026 |
| Vida Heights | Leasehold | Completed 2017 | From about RM260,000 · RM341–1,044 psf PropertyGuru building page (38 for sale), Oct 2026 | About RM1,700 a month PropertyGuru rental listings posted 15 Sep–9 Oct 2026 |
Living here
What to know about Taman Pelangi, Larkin & Taman Abad
Getting around
Larkin Sentral is the city’s main long-distance bus terminal. Jalan Tebrau and Jalan Datin Halimah lead into the city centre and towards the Causeway.
Everyday life
KSL City Mall, Plaza Pelangi, hospitals and many restaurants in Taman Pelangi.
Before you buy
Buildings range from newly launched towers to older blocks. Compare the age, the maintenance fee and recorded prices building by building.
Foreign buyers
The Johor rules that apply in Taman Pelangi, Larkin & Taman Abad
Minimum price: RM1 million
Foreigners generally need to pay at least RM1 million for a residential property in Johor, and cannot buy Bumiputera lots, low-cost or affordable units, Malay Reserve land, or single and one-and-a-half-storey terraces.
State consent and 3% levy
Every foreign purchase needs Johor state consent. Since 1 July 2025 the consent levy for foreigners is 3% of the price or RM30,000, whichever is higher.
8% stamp duty
From 1 January 2026, stamp duty on the transfer of a home to a foreign buyer is a flat 8% of the price or market value, whichever is higher.
Confirm the current position with your lawyer. See also Can a foreigner buy it? and the buying costs calculator.
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More projects in this area
Recently added fact pages for this area. Each has the developer, tenure, completion and what to check.
- Larkinton @ Adison: Serviced apartments with retail units · Under construction; keys From 18 March 2028 (SPA)
- The Address @ Maxim Pelangi: Serviced apartments · Under construction
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Frequently asked questions
Which projects in Taman Pelangi, Larkin & Taman Abad are freehold?
On this site: M Grand Minori, Aster Court, D’Esplanade Residence, Pinnacle Tower, Setia Sky 88, Space Residency, Twin Galaxy. For the others, the title is leasehold or not confirmed; check the tenure before you buy.
Can a foreigner buy property in Taman Pelangi, Larkin & Taman Abad?
Yes, subject to the Johor rules: generally at least RM1 million per home, state consent with a consent levy of 3% of the price or RM30,000 (whichever is higher), and 8% stamp duty from 1 January 2026. Bumiputera lots and low-cost units are closed to foreigners.
What do units in Taman Pelangi, Larkin & Taman Abad rent for?
Examples from the project pages: Aster Court: From about RM1,700 a month (iProperty, Oct 2026); Datin Halimah Condominium: About RM1,550–2,000 a month (Mudah and iProperty, Oct 2026); D’Esplanade Residence: About RM1,600–4,500 a month (PropertyGuru rent listings, Aug 2026); Epic Residence: About RM2,000–2,500 a month (iProperty, Oct 2026).
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