At a glance
- Closest
- CTC SkyOne (about 300 m) and Aethera Residence (about 400 m)
- Completed and tenanted
- Twin Tower, TriTower, The Astaka
- Entry prices
- From about RM500k (Senyum) to RM1.65m (The Astaka)
- Foreign floor
- RM1m in Johor, with exceptions
How we compare these projects
We list developments within about 2.3 km of Bukit Chagar RTS that Singaporeans are actively asking about. For each one we show the published distance to the station, the starting price, tenure, whether it is built, and what we know about foreign buyers. The facts sit in one shared data file, so this page and each project review always show the same numbers. Each fact links to its source, and the date we last checked is shown under the table.
Two things we have not done yet, and say so in the table:
- Walking times. Developers and listing sites publish distances, often as the crow flies. We are walking each route ourselves and will add timed minutes and photos.
- Current price lists. Starting prices change with every release and promotion. Ask for the latest list before you decide anything.
Closest to the station: CTC SkyOne and Aethera
CTC SkyOne @ Bukit Chagar is the closest project we track, at about 300 m, with freehold tenure and units from about RM628k. Aethera Residence on Jalan Tun Abdul Razak is about 400 m away and freehold; the lowest asking price we found on listings was about RM672k.
If a five-minute walk to the train is the reason you’re buying, these two belong on your shortlist. Check how the route reaches the station entrance, which tower your unit is in, and the completion date against your plans.
Already built: Twin Tower, TriTower and The Astaka
Twin Tower Residence (about 850 m) and TriTower Residence (about 900 m) on Jalan Tengku Azizah are completed, near JB Sentral, and already have tenants. That means you can see actual rents, maintenance and the walk before you commit. On resale listings, Twin Tower asks start at about RM550k and TriTower at about RM510k for small units, while TriTower 3-bedders are asked at RM1.03m and up, above the RM1m foreign floor.
The Astaka @ One Bukit Senyum is further out at about 2.3 km, but its prices start at about RM1.65m, comfortably above the foreign floor.
Further out: Senyum, R&F Princess Cove and Quayside JBCC
Senyum Residences (about 900 m, freehold, from about RM500k) has the lowest entry price we found. R&F Princess Cove (about 1.5 km, resale asks from about RM375k) is a large waterfront development by the CIQ. Quayside JBCC (about 2 km, launched from about RM700k) is targeting completion in late 2026. Suasana Iskandar (about 1.8 km, completed 2017, from about RM630k) sits near the CIQ. At 1.5 to 2 km, most people will take a short Grab or a shuttle rather than walk every day.
What to check before you book any unit
- Foreign eligibility for that exact unit. Below RM1m, the developer needs approval to sell to you. Ask for it in writing.
- Resale. Units bought by foreigners below RM1m can generally only be resold to Malaysians. Plan your exit before you plan your entry.
- The all-in cost. Add 8% stamp duty, the 3% Johor levy (minimum RM30,000) and legal fees. Our cost calculator does the maths in ringgit and dollars.
- The actual walk. Do it at rush hour, in the rain if you can.
- Completion date against the RTS. The line opens in February 2027. A unit handed over earlier may sit empty for a while before RTS tenants arrive.
The full rules are in our guide to buying property in JB as a Singaporean.
Comparison table
| Project | Distance to RTS | From | Tenure | Status | Can Singaporeans buy? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTC SkyOne @ Bukit Chagar Bukit Chagar | 300 m | RM628,000 | Freehold | 2029 to 2031 (target; sources differ) | Foreigners can only buy units priced at RM1m or more. On the published list that means the larger triple-key Type G (about RM1.84m); the smaller dual-key units are listed for Malaysians only. |
| Aethera Residence Jalan Tun Abdul Razak | 400 m | RM672,000 | Freehold | 2030 (target) | Most units list below RM1m. A foreign buyer needs a unit priced at RM1m or more, such as the larger 3-bedroom and duplex units, unless the developer has approval for a cheaper one. |
| Twin Tower Residence Jalan Tengku Azizah | 850 m | RM550,000 | Freehold | Completed (2023) | Subsale units under RM1m are generally not open to foreign buyers. |
| TriTower Residence Jalan Tengku Azizah | 900 m | RM510,000 | Freehold | Completed (2018) | Most units sit below RM1m. Some resale listings say 'foreigner eligible'; we could not confirm the basis, so get it confirmed in writing. |
| Senyum Residences Bukit Senyum | 900 m | RM500,000 | Freehold | 2029 (target) | Units start below RM1m, so ask whether the developer has approval to sell those units to foreigners. |
| R&F Princess Cove Tanjung Puteri | 1.5 km | RM375,300 | Freehold | Phase 1 completed 2017; Phase 2 handed over from April 2024; Phase 3 launched 2025 | Most units are below RM1m. Only larger units clear the floor unless the developer has approval for a specific unit. |
| Quayside JBCC JB city centre | 2.0 km | RM700,000 | Freehold | Q4 2026 (target) | Suites were priced RM700k to RM1.05m at launch, so most sit below the RM1m floor. |
| The Astaka @ One Bukit Senyum Bukit Senyum | 2.3 km | RM1,650,000 | Freehold | Completed (2018) | Above the RM1m foreign floor. |
| Suasana Iskandar Malaysia Jalan Trus, JB city centre | 1.8 km | RM630,000 | Freehold | Completed (2017) | Most units list below RM1m; only some larger 2- and 3-bedroom units are asked at RM1m or more. |
Distances and starting prices as published by each project's source (linked under Sources), checked 12 October 2026. Prices move with each release, so ask for the current price list before you decide.
Common questions
Which condo is nearest to Bukit Chagar RTS?
Of the projects we track, CTC SkyOne @ Bukit Chagar is closest at about 300 m, followed by Aethera Residence at about 400 m. Both distances are as published; we are timing the walks ourselves.
Can a Singaporean buy a condo near the RTS for under RM1 million?
Sometimes. Johor's general floor for foreign buyers is RM1 million, but developers can get special approval to sell selected units below it. Those units can usually only be resold to Malaysians, so ask about both before you book.
Is it better to buy a completed condo or a new launch near the RTS?
A completed condo lets you check real rents, the walk to the station and the state of the building today. A new launch usually offers lower entry prices and developer approval for foreign buyers, but you wait for handover and take construction risk.
How much rent can I get near the RTS?
It depends on the unit and how close it is. Twin Tower and TriTower already have tenants and listings, so they are the best guide for asking rents today. We are compiling project-by-project yields from live listings.
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Sources
Facts on this page were checked against these sources on 12 October 2026.
- Rumavi: CTC SkyOne @ Bukit Chagar
- PropertyGuru: Aethera Residences listings
- PropertyGuru: Twin Tower Residence for sale
- PropertyGuru: TriTower Residence for sale
- EdgeProp: Senyum Residences
- PropertyGuru: R&F Princess Cove
- The Edge Malaysia: Hyatt Place for Quayside JBCC (Feb 2024)
- IQI: developments near the RTS Link
- PropertyGuru: Suasana Iskandar Malaysia
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