Taman Masai Utama is freehold mixed development located in the district of Pasir Gudang in the city of Johor Bahru in the southern state of Malaysia, Johor. The area is located approximately half an hour away from the city centre of Johor Bahru, while the Malaysia - Singapore checkpoint is approximately the same distance away. The Senai International Airport is equally as distant at at 40-minute drive.The houses in Taman Masai Utama comprise of double storey terrace houses, while the shop lots consist of both 2-storey and 4-storey lots. Layouts of the houses are at an average of 1,765 sf while the 4-storey shop lots total 7,000 sf. Prices for the terrace houses range between RM220,000 and RM350,000, while the units on auction start selling from RM60,000. The shop lots are on the other hand much pricier at RM360,000 for the 2-storey units and RM1,700,000 for the 4-storey units.As one of the older developments in Pasir Gudang and the state of Johor, Taman Masai Utama is a fully occupied neighbourhood with not many units for sale. The units for sale usually come partially furnished or fully furnished. As such, the houses usually already have kitchen cabinets and light and fan fixtures, while the shop lots are generally already furnished with air-conditioners and an assortment of various furniture such as shelves, tables and chairs.Taman Masai Utama is a considerably small development which does not offer any facilities in the housing developments. Tenants and visitors to the shop lots are however provided ample open air parking lots, being their only facility. There are many shops and offices here as well, including shipping companies, telco companies and various other organisations.Despite being located on the outskirts of the city, residents of Taman Masai Utama are well provided for with the hypermarket Giant located within walking distance just one kilometre away. Restaurants and eateries are aplenty in the area, with a neighbourhood wet market catering to the residents within walking distance as well. There are also many schools and banks in the close vicinity, while the Pasir Gudang Specialist Centre is only 2 minutes away. There are also a number of hotels in the area.Taman Masai is extremely well connected as it sits just off the Pasir Gudang Highway, providing easy connectivity and a smooth traffic flow to the Johor Bahru city centre. Public transportation is highly and extremely convenient with the Masai bus and taxi terminal within very short walking distance of the neighbourhood.
Property Details
Name: Taman Masai Utama Address: Off Jalan Masai Lama, 81750 Masai, Johor Type: Shop Lot & Terrace Tenure: Freehold No. of Storey Shop Lot: 2 & 4 Terrace: 2 No. of Bedrooms Terrace: From 3 No. of Bathrooms Terrace: From 2 Built-up Shop Lot (2-Storey): From 1,500 sf Shop Lot (4-Storey): 7,000 sf Terrace: From 1,765 sf Subsale Price Shop Lot: From RM360,000 Terrace: From RM220,000Facilities
Shop Lot Outdoor parking lotAnalysis
Taman Masai Utama is a busy little neighbourhood with very heavy human traffic due to the number of hotels, shops and many other amenities in the area such as schools, places of worships and the main bus terminal in the area. As such, traffic is usually a little congested in the inner roads especially during peak hours when the traffic worsens and the whole stretch on Jalan Masai Lama outside the bus stop is congested both ways.Taman Masai Utama is a very busy little neighbourhood and living in the area may prove to be a little hectic. The shops and hotels will however have a thriving and continuous business with visiting tourists as well as locals who visit the area for the many amenities available. Visitors will however need to be careful of petty thefts which have been reported in the area before.Taman Masai Utama shows some promise as an investment despite its outskirt location, as not only is it in a good location, property here are also of freehold status. Business owners who are looking for a nice and busy spot to set up store will appreciate the high traffic in the area while home buyers who are looking for a nice home in close reach of all amenities will appreciate living here.
