Arcadia
Jalan Kelawei, Pulau Tikus
From
RM 850K
RM 940–1106 PSF · Completion 1989
Tenure
freehold
Title
residential
Total Units
30
Completion
1989
- From
- RM 850K
- PSF
- RM 940–1106
- Tenure
- freehold
- Total units
- 30
- Status
- completed
- Completion
- 1989
Zac’s Take
Zac Ong
Arcadia is a tiny freehold low-rise on Jalan Kelawei, in the heart of Pulau Tikus — just 30 units, completed 1989. You buy it for the address and the density, not the vintage.
My honest take: prime Kelawei/Pulau Tikus prestige, strong expat rental pull, high psf (RM940–1,106) for the location. It's an older low-rise, so it's a location-and-scarcity play, not a spec play. From around RM850K. For a buyer who wants a foothold in the best part of Pulau Tikus, it's rare stock. Ask me what's listing.
Monthly Instalment Calculator
Monthly Instalment
RM 3,433
Total Interest
RM 676,971
Total Outlay
RM 1,526,971
Pulau Tikus — area snapshot
Full area guide →Pulau Tikus is a mature, low-rise residential neighbourhood favoured for its quiet streets and proximity to international schools. Low new supply makes completed units here relatively scarce.
Price range
RM 500K – RM 4.1M
asking prices in area
Active projects
0
selling or under construction
Subsale condos
6
completed projects
Total tracked
8
properties in this area
Total Cost Breakdown
Every cost you'll pay — stamp duty, legal fees, loan documentation, foreign levy. Real Penang numbers, not generic Malaysia estimates.
| Downpayment | RM 85,000 |
| SPA stamp duty | RM 19,500 |
| SPA legal fee | RM 9,750 |
| MOT stamp duty (at VP) Tiered 1–4% on transfer value. Paid at Vacant Possession stage. Buyer's cost — rarely absorbed by developer. | RM 19,500 |
| Loan stamp duty (0.5%) | RM 3,825 |
| Loan agreement legal fee | RM 3,825 |
| Valuation fee | RM 2,000 |
| Search, admin, misc | RM 1,000 |
| Gross upfront total | RM 144,400 |
New launch — typical developer savings
Toggle what the developer is absorbing. Confirm the actual package before signing.
Net upfront (after savings)
Based on typical 2026 new launch package
Estimates based on 2026 Penang state rules. Actual costs vary by bank, lawyer, and case complexity. Confirm exact figures with Zac →
Frequently asked questions
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From
RM 850K
Arcadia