Taman Desa Impian Single-Storey Semi-D For Sale in Alma, Bukit Mertajam
A rare freehold single-storey semi-detached home in mature Alma with approximately 2,800 sqft land, around 1,200 sqft built-up, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and space for approximately 2–3 cars. Reference asking price: RM650,000.
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Property & Unit Snapshot
The reference unit is a completed / subsale single-storey Semi-D along the Jalan Rozhan–Alma corridor. The source workbook describes freehold tenure, individual title, approximately 2,800 sqft land, about 1,200 sqft built-up, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and approximately 2–3 car spaces. As a landed individual-title property, it does not have a confirmed strata maintenance fee.
- Property Type
- Single-Storey Semi-Detached
- Status
- Completed / Subsale
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Title
- Individual Title
- Land Area
- Approx. 2,800 sqft
- Built-Up
- Approx. 1,200 sqft
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Car Spaces
- Approx. 2–3
- Maintenance
- No confirmed strata maintenance fee
- Neighbourhood / Security Contribution
- Earlier workbook estimate RM50/month · verify exact street arrangement
- Completion Year
- Original completion year not confirmed in the source
- Developer
- Not confirmed in the source
- Map Location
- 5.309354, 100.490267
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Current Asking & Listing Status
This page uses RM650,000 as the reference asking price for the standard single-storey Semi-D profile. Current availability and the exact condition of this photographed unit should be reconfirmed before viewing.
Reference profile: single-storey Semi-D · freehold individual title · 4 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms · approx. 2–3 car spaces.
Own-Stay First
The strongest fit is for families, retirees, buyers with elderly parents, multigenerational households and existing Alma residents upgrading from a terrace house. The single-level circulation is a practical advantage for ageing-in-place.
Current Market Snapshot
The latest Propmula market snapshot separates advertised asking prices from registered transactions. The RM650,000 reference price aligns with the latest same-project Semi-D median by total price. However, at about RM232 psf on the standard 2,800 sqft land, the subject land rate is around 18% above the RM197 median land PSF. Exact plot size, renovation, street position and house condition therefore matter more than price alone.
- Reference askingRM650,000
- Recent visible asking examples reviewedAbout RM680,000 – RM780,000
- Reference land rate≈ RM232 psf
The RM650k reference sits below several visible asking examples reviewed in the source page, but the land PSF is not below the registered median because the standard plot is around 2,800 sqft.
- Sample periodFeb 2025 – Apr 2026
- Sample size5 Semi-D transactions
- 25th percentile priceRM635,000
- Median priceRM650,000
- 75th percentile priceRM668,000
- Median land PSFRM197 psf
Middle 50% land PSF band in the source snapshot is approximately RM196–RM222 psf. Registered transaction evidence is historical and does not guarantee bank valuation or final negotiated price.
- Project-wide observed rentRM1,500 – RM2,300 / month
- Like-for-like 1-storey Semi-D benchmark≈ RM1,500 / month
- Indicative gross asking yield≈ 2.77% p.a.
The rental evidence is an asking-rent reference, not signed tenancy evidence. It supports the view that this is more compelling as an own-stay / long-hold landed purchase than a high-cash-flow investment.
How to read RM650k
RM650,000 is aligned with the latest same-project registered median by total price. It is therefore not automatically “cheap” simply because some visible asking examples are higher. Buyers should compare exact land size, renovation, roof, wiring, drainage, approved extensions, street position, orientation and seller urgency.
Estimated Buyer Cost & Financing
Estimated Monthly Instalment
- Reference priceRM650,000
- Loan margin90%
- Loan amountRM585,000
- Tenure25 years
- Rate3.6% p.a.
Indicative Upfront Cash
- DownpaymentRM 65,000
- Legal feesRM 14,000
- Loan stamp dutyRM 2,925
- MOT / transfer estimateRM 13,500
- Booking fee inputRM 6,500 · treated as part of downpayment in source total
Life Efficiency & Nearby Essentials
The earlier Taman Desa Impian assessment records strong daily-life convenience in the Alma / Jalan Rozhan corridor, with most essentials reachable within about 10 minutes by car. The main gap is a confirmed nearby university / college.
| Category | Place / Facility | Travel Time | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | Little Caliphs Kindergarten / Tadika in the Alma commercial area | ~7 min drive | Within the practical 10-minute life circle. |
| Primary School | SK Alma Jaya / SK Taman Impian | ~7 min drive | Primary education is readily accessible. |
| Secondary School | SMK Jalan Damai | ~9 min drive | Secondary-school access remains within the 10-minute target. |
| University / College | No reliable option confirmed within the immediate 10-minute catchment | — | Tertiary education is the main Life Efficiency gap. |
| Mall / Supermarket | AEON Mall Bukit Mertajam / Lotus’s Bukit Mertajam, Jalan Rozhan | ~5 min drive | Strong daily grocery and retail access. |
| Market / Restaurant | Alma wet-market / commercial eateries and local hawker clusters | ~7 min drive | Daily food choices are close by. |
| Petrol Station | PETRONAS / Shell along Jalan Rozhan–Jalan Alma corridor | ~7 min drive | Convenient fuel access. |
| Public Transport | Local stage-bus stops along Jalan Rozhan / Jalan Alma | ~10 min drive | Available, although service frequency should be checked. |
| Hospital / Clinic | Alma-area clinics / medical services | Within ~10 min drive | Healthcare access is part of the mature Alma amenity network. |
| Bank | Alma / Jalan Rozhan banking cluster | Within ~10 min drive | Everyday banking is within the broader commercial catchment. |
Livability Analysis
Taman Desa Impian is strongest as an own-stay landed option. The latest source page scores the five livability dimensions at Safety 7/10, Convenience 8/10, Comfortability 7/10, Long-Term Fit 9/10 and Life Efficiency 9/10, for a total of 40/50.
Investment Analysis
The latest source page positions Taman Desa Impian as a defensive, owner-occupier-led landed product rather than a high-cash-flow investment. Its investment dimensions total 28/50: Supply/Demand 8, Cash Flow 1, Appreciation 7, Entry Cost 5 and Product USP 7.
Taman Desa Impian Decision Summary
What This Listing Is
A completed / subsale freehold single-storey Semi-D in Alma with individual title, approximately 2,800 sqft land, about 1,200 sqft built-up, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and approximately 2–3 car spaces.
Current Market Position
The RM650,000 reference asking aligns with the latest same-project registered median total price. However, the reference land rate of around RM232 psf is above the RM197 registered median land PSF, so exact plot size and house condition matter.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Strengths are single-level landed living, freehold individual title, mature Alma amenities, family-sized 4R3B layout and ageing-friendly circulation. Trade-offs are open-neighbourhood security, limited rail access, modest rental yield and the need to verify drainage, roof, wiring and approved extensions.
Best-Fit Buyer
Best suited to families, retirees, buyers with elderly parents, multigenerational households and land-focused buyers who prioritise long-term own-stay utility over immediate rental cash flow.
FAQ
Where is Taman Desa Impian located?
The reference property is along Jalan Rozhan in Alma, Bukit Mertajam, Penang. The listing page uses the supplied coordinates 5.309354396182121, 100.49026685356692.
What type of property is this?
The reference home is a single-storey semi-detached landed property with freehold tenure and individual title.
What are the stated land size, built-up, bedrooms and parking?
The reference unit has approximately 2,800 sqft land, about 1,200 sqft built-up, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and space for approximately 2 to 3 cars.
What is the current asking price?
The reference asking price is RM650,000, equivalent to approximately RM232 psf on the 2,800 sqft land area.
How does RM650,000 compare with the latest registered transaction snapshot?
The latest same-project Semi-D snapshot used on the Propmula source page shows a median registered price of RM650,000 and median land PSF of RM197 from five transactions between February 2025 and April 2026. The subject matches the median total price but its approximate RM232 land PSF is around 18% above the median land PSF.
What is the indicative rental yield?
A like-for-like single-storey Semi-D asking-rent reference of about RM1,500 per month implies approximately 2.77% gross asking yield before vacancy, repairs, financing and other ownership costs.
Is there a maintenance fee?
This is an individual-title landed property with no confirmed strata maintenance fee. The earlier property workbook included RM50 per month only as an estimated neighbourhood or security contribution, which should be confirmed for the exact street.
Is this suitable for elderly or retirement living?
The single-storey layout avoids daily stair use and can suit retirees, elderly parents and multigenerational households, subject to the actual unit condition and accessibility.