Barat Daya, Penang · Freehold · 46 transactions
Estimated Market Value
Units (506–2594 sqft) estimated at RM257K – RM1.32M based on median PSF of RM507/sqft (46 verified transactions)
-63.0%
since 2021
Median Price
RM770K
RM680K – RM900K
Median PSF
RM507
RM414 – RM631
Transactions
46
2021-12 to 2026-01
Size Range
506 – 2594
sq.ft (built-up)
| Date | Type | Tenure | Size (sqft) | PSF | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 2 - 2 1/2 Storey Terraced | Freehold | 1,690 | RM413 | RM698K |
| Jan 2026 | 2 - 2 1/2 Storey Terraced | Freehold | 1,690 | RM413 | RM698K |
| Dec 2025 | Flat | Freehold | 700 | RM414 | RM290K |
| Aug 2025 | 1 - 1 1/2 Storey Terraced | Freehold | 1,841 | RM451 | RM830K |
| Aug 2025 | Flat | Freehold | 700 | RM343 | RM240K |
| May 2025 | 2 - 2 1/2 Storey Terraced | Freehold | 2,594 | RM463 | RM1.20M |
| May 2025 | Town House | Freehold | 1,109 | RM631 | RM700K |
| Apr 2025 | 2 - 2 1/2 Storey Terraced | Freehold | 1,690 | RM525 | RM888K |
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DESA ARA · 46 transactions
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Investment ROI since first transaction
Capital gain 2021–2026 + est. rental yield
Market verdict
Trend direction, liquidity rating, PSF vs Barat Daya average
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Unit mix breakdown
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Rental yield analysis
Est. monthly rent by furnishing type
Data-driven insights for DESA ARA
Earliest PSF (2021)
RM1116
Current PSF (2026)
RM413
Capital Gain
-63.0%
Total Return (est.)
-8.5% p.a.
| Capital appreciation (5 years) | -63.0% |
| Annualised capital return | -12.6% p.a. |
| Est. gross rental yield | 4.1% p.a. |
| Est. total return (capital + rental) | -8.5% p.a. |
| vs Fixed Deposit (3.5% p.a. x 5yr) | -60.0% |
*Based on earliest recorded transaction (2021). Actual launch price may differ. Rental yield computed from 0 active rental listings.
Median Rent
RM2,600/mo
Rent Range
RM2100-3100
25th – 75th pct
Rent PSF
RM1.69
Est. Yield
4.1% p.a.
| Furnishing | Est. Rent |
|---|---|
| Bare/Unfurnished | RM2,200/mo |
| Semi Furnished | RM2,600/mo |
| Fully Furnished | RM3,300/mo |
*Estimated rental figures based on Penang district average gross yield (4.1%). Actual rents may vary.
| Size | Transactions | Median Price | Median PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 sqft | 2 | RM175K | RM339 |
| 700 sqft | 5 | RM270K | RM386 |
| 1,300 sqft | 4 | RM720K | RM562 |
| 1,350 sqft | 6 | RM750K | RM557 |
| 1,400 sqft | 2 | RM810K | RM570 |
| 1,650 sqft | 3 | RM801K | RM490 |
| 1,700 sqft | 4 | RM698K | RM413 |
| 1,850 sqft | 2 | RM835K | RM451 |
| 1,900 sqft | 4 | RM1.00M | RM528 |
| 2,000 sqft | 2 | RM1.36M | RM682 |
PSF Trend: Declining
PSF moved from RM1116 (2021) to RM413 (2026)
Liquidity: Moderate
46 transactions over 5 years (~9/year)
10% above Barat Daya average
This project: RM507 PSF vs Barat Daya median: RM462 PSF
Est. Total Return: -8.5% p.a. (below FD)
Capital loss (-12.6% p.a.) + rental yield (~4.1% p.a.)
DESA ARA delivers a modest estimated total return of -8.5% p.a. — comprising -12.6% capital depreciation and ~4.1% rental yield over 5 years. This underperforms fixed deposits (3.5% p.a.), suggesting limited investment appeal at current prices. PSF is in line with the Barat Daya average, suggesting fair market pricing. Best suited for long-term holders.
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