Batu Ferringhi · Subsale Market
By The Sea @ Batu Ferringhi Subsale — Batu Ferringhi, Penang
Current asking prices, Zac's honest take, and what to check before you buy. Ask for the current shortlist on WhatsApp.
By The Sea @ Batu Ferringhi is a completed freehold condominium in Batu Ferringhi, Penang, completed in 2015 by Crescent Consortium Sdn. Bhd. (SDB Properties). It has 138 units. Subsale asking prices currently run about RM833–1440 per sq ft, with the typical unit asking around RM 1.45M (from roughly RM 950K).
Price at a glance
Prices as at November 2026 — Subsale asking prices basis. Last checked 2026-10-12.
| Unit type | Size (sqft) | Price from | PSF from |
|---|---|---|---|
| All units | 1,030–2,444 | RM950,000 | RM833 |
Zac’s Take
Zac Ong
By The Sea is Selangor Dredging Berhad's beachfront development at Batu Ferringhi — three low-rise blocks (5–11 storeys), 138 units, freehold, completed in 2015. It sits right on Penang's traditional resort-beach stretch.
Subsale asking runs a wide RM1,200–1,704 psf, from about RM1.25M. The appeal is direct beach-area living and holiday/short-stay rental demand that this stretch generates — a different investment case from a Gurney city condo.
My take: this is a resort-lifestyle asset. If you want a beach base with rental upside, it fits — but confirm the building's short-stay stance with the JMC before you assume Airbnb income, since rules vary by management. Ask me which units sit closest to the water.
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Available Listings
No listings currently on file. Zac may have off-market units available.
Ask Zac about availabilityWhy buy a By The Sea @ Batu Ferringhi subsale (vs a new launch elsewhere)
Immediate occupancy
Move in within months, not years. Most resales complete in four to six months, a little longer if you need state consent as a foreign buyer.
Verified surroundings
Batu Ferringhi's noise levels, traffic, neighbour mix, and JMC quality are known quantities at By The Sea @ Batu Ferringhi.
Established maintenance
The building has a track record. Ask for the management accounts, sinking fund balance and recent meeting minutes before you commit.
How By The Sea @ Batu Ferringhi is priced within Batu Ferringhi
At roughly RM833 psf, By The Sea @ Batu Ferringhi sits mid-band for Batu Ferringhi (RM480–1030 psf). This is the range where unit-specific factors — floor, view, renovation, facing — matter more than the address itself when you negotiate.
vs NAPIC median
+96%
Area median RM425 psf (all residential)
Building age
11 years
Completed 2015
PSF bands are area-level indicative ranges from our own tracking, cross-checked against NAPIC/JPPH and Brickz transaction data — see the Penang Price Index. Unit-level pricing varies with floor, view and renovation; ask Zac for the actual transacted comparables in this building.
5 things to check before signing the By The Sea @ Batu Ferringhi SPA
- 1.Sinking fund health — Confirm the current balance and whether any special assessment is pending in the next 12 months. A thin sinking fund on an ageing building means you inherit the bill.
- 2.Last 3 maintenance billings — Verify payment is up to date and no dues are outstanding from the seller — arrears transfer with the unit, not the person.
- 3.JMC minutes (last 12 months) — Look for recurring complaints, structural concerns, or planned major works. This is the single most revealing document most buyers never ask for.
- 4.Common-area condition — Physically walk the pool deck, lifts, lobbies, gym and parking ramps. Photograph anything concerning — it is negotiation leverage.
- 5.Management track record — Ask who manages the building and how long they have held the contract. Frequent turnover of managing agents usually signals a difficult JMB.
By The Sea @ Batu Ferringhi price 2026
What By The Sea @ Batu Ferringhi trades at on the sub-sale market, last checked 2026-10-12.
| Asking from | RM950,000 – RM3.96M |
| PSF | RM833 – 1440 |
| Built-up | 1,030 – 2,444 sqft |
| Completed | 2015 |
| Units | 138 |
Verified sub-sale asking prices. Asking is not transacted — expect movement between the two.
The building is 11 years old. Old enough that the sinking fund and the state of common property matter more than the finishes. Ask for the MC accounts and the last AGM minutes — arrears across the building are the number that predicts your future maintenance bill.
A foreign buyer can purchase here — the RM1M minimum is cleared by the larger units, though not at the entry price. Add the state levy, a flat 8% stamp duty and 3–4 months for state consent.
Selling rather than buying? The RPGT rates and the 21B retention decide what you keep — and if you are near the five-to-six-year line, the date matters more than the price.
By The Sea @ Batu Ferringhi for sale & for rent
Asking rents at By The Sea @ Batu Ferringhi ran from about RM4,000–6,500 a month in September–October 2026, for most homes. Rents depend on the floor, view and furnishing, so message Zac for what is actually available to buy or rent today.
By The Sea @ Batu Ferringhi key facts
- Developer
- Crescent Consortium Sdn. Bhd. (SDB Properties)
- Area
- Batu Ferringhi, Penang
- Type
- condominium
- Tenure
- freehold
- Completed
- 2015
- Total units
- 138
- Asking PSF
- RM833–1440
- Price from
- RM 950K
Batu Ferringhi — area snapshot
Full area guide →Batu Ferringhi is the island's beach resort belt. Long-term residential appeal is quieter than the northern condo corridor, though short-stay demand supports certain units.
Price range
RM 395K – RM 2.6M
asking prices in area
Active projects
0
selling or under construction
Subsale condos
12
completed projects
Total tracked
13
properties in this area
Other projects in Batu Ferringhi
All 12 others we track here, cheapest first — all trading sub-sale.
- Iconic VueRM395K
- Miami GreenRM450K
- 10 Island ResortRM535K
- Ferringhi Residence 2RM720K
- Ferringhi ResidenceRM720K
- The Marin @ FerringhiRM1.05M
- Moonlight BayRM1.25M
- Ferringhi HillsRM1.27M
- La FerringhiRM1.32M
- Ferringhi PearlRM1.4M
- Pearl Residences @ Batu FerringhiRM2M
- Island Resort Semi-Detached VillasRM2.6M
By The Sea @ Batu Ferringhi subsale — common questions
What is the price of By The Sea @ Batu Ferringhi?
By The Sea @ Batu Ferringhi runs RM950,000 to RM3,960,000. These are verified sub-sale asking prices, not transacted figures — expect movement between the two. That works out to about RM833–1,440 per square foot. Checked 2026-10-12.
Is By The Sea @ Batu Ferringhi freehold or leasehold?
By The Sea @ Batu Ferringhi is freehold. I have not been able to confirm the land title class — check it with the developer, because a commercial title changes your utility tariffs and loan margin.
Can a foreigner buy at By The Sea @ Batu Ferringhi?
Yes, on the larger units. Penang Island sets a RM1,000,000 minimum for foreign buyers of strata property, which the entry price does not clear. MM2H participants have a lower minimum of RM500,000 (residential, up to two homes), which opens the cheaper units too. Add the state levy, a flat 8% stamp duty, and 3–4 months for state consent.
How much is the rent at By The Sea @ Batu Ferringhi?
Asking rents ran from RM4,000 to RM6,500 a month in September–October 2026, for most homes. These are asking rents on the main property portals, not signed leases. Short-term holiday letting isn't allowed in condos on Penang Island, so think in one- or two-year tenancies.
When was By The Sea @ Batu Ferringhi completed?
By The Sea @ Batu Ferringhi was completed in 2015 by Crescent Consortium Sdn. Bhd. (SDB Properties), so homes here are bought from existing owners.
How big are the homes at By The Sea @ Batu Ferringhi?
Homes range from about 1,030 to 2,444 sq ft. There are 138 homes in total.
Can I run short-stay / Airbnb here?
Batu Ferringhi generates genuine holiday-rental demand, but short-stay is governed by each building’s JMC rules. Confirm the current management stance with Zac before assuming Airbnb income.
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