Taman Mekar is a freehold residential development located in Butterworth, Penang. It is considered to be one of the "older" areas of Butterworth, and nearby developments include Carissa Villas, Carissa Park and Centro View.All units in Taman Mekar are double-storeyed terrace houses, with the corner lots being considerably bigger. Layouts would be largely the same, with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Built-ups are approximately 1,600 sf whereas land area is approximately 1,261 sf. The locality is quiet and serene as it is quite a distance from the epicenter that is Butterworth town. There are no facilities by the developer that came with the development, and this is rather common for older developments.Taman Mekar is close to many amenities as it is located close to Butterworth town itself. The Sunway Carnival Mall is located nearby, less than 3 kilometers away. There are two hospitals nearby, being Hospital Seberang Jaya and Bagan Specialist Centre. There are several banks along Jalan Raja Uda which is easily accessible by foot. There are several notable schools nearby including the renowned Chung Ling High School, SRJK Kwang Hua and SMK Mak Mandin.Accessibility is also good, as it is centrally located near the heart of Butterworth. The location allows easy access to the Butterworth Outer Ring Road via Jalan Padang Lalang. Similarly, access to the North - South Expressway is also convenient via Jalan Permatang Pauh.
Property Details
Name: Taman Mekar Address: Lorong Mekar, 13400 Butterworth, Penang Type: Terrace Tenure: Freehold No. of Storey: 2 No. of Bedrooms: 4 No. of Bathrooms: 3 Land Area: 1,261 sf Built-up: 1,600 sf Subsale Price: From RM430,000Layouts
Terrace 4 bedrooms + 3 bathrooms (1,600 sf)Analysis
Taman Mekar is centrally located in Butterworth. The location itself is very much ideal for investment and rental purposes. Such units are ideal to secure long-term tenants as the Penangites generally have smaller families with two to three children, thus, ideal for their purposes. Furthermore, a RM628,000 starting price for a prime location and semi-detached house is considered reasonable given the relative property prices in Penang.Its location in Butterworth is absolutely ideal for those who cannot deal with traffic jams, as it is nearer to the outskirt; therefore, even the main road of Jalan Bagan Lalang does not see much traffic during peak hours. One or two intersections would be the cause of the short wait. Access to the North-South Expressway and subsequently Penang island is also good, as Jalan Permatang Pauh provides easy access to it.
