Tanjung Tokong · Subsale Market
City Residence Subsale — Tanjung Tokong, Penang
Current asking prices, floor plans, and what to inspect before signing the SPA. Live subsale shortlist sent direct to your WhatsApp.
City Residence is a completed freehold condominium in Tanjung Tokong, Penang, completed in 2017 by Ivory Properties. It has 202 units. Subsale asking prices currently run about RM700–850 per sq ft (from roughly RM 700K).
Available Listings
No listings currently on file. Zac may have off-market units available.
Ask Zac about availabilityWhy buy a City Residence subsale (vs a new launch elsewhere)
Immediate occupancy
Move in within 3 months of SPA. No 36-month construction wait.
Verified surroundings
Tanjung Tokong's noise levels, traffic, neighbour mix, and JMC quality are known quantities at City Residence.
Established maintenance
Sinking fund history is visible. You can read the last 12 months of JMC minutes before committing.
5 things to check before signing the City Residence SPA
- 1.Sinking fund health — confirm the current balance and whether any special assessment is pending in the next 12 months.
- 2.Last 3 maintenance billings — verify payment is up to date and there are no outstanding dues from the seller.
- 3.JMC minutes (last 12 months) — look for recurring complaints, structural concerns, or planned major works.
- 4.Common-area condition — physically walk the pool deck, lifts, lobbies, gym, and parking ramps. Photo anything concerning for negotiation leverage.
- 5.Internal pipes + electrical — for buildings 10+ years old, ask for a recent plumbing inspection report. Pipe replacement is a five-figure capex you don't want to discover post-VP.
City Residence key facts
- Developer
- Ivory Properties
- Area
- Tanjung Tokong, Penang
- Type
- mixed
- Tenure
- freehold
- Completed
- 2017
- Total units
- 202
- Asking PSF
- RM700–850
- Price from
- RM 700K
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Price range
RM 300K – RM 6.7M
asking prices in area
Active projects
2
selling or under construction
Subsale condos
24
completed projects
Total tracked
28
properties in this area
City Residence subsale — common questions
Where is City Residence located?
City Residence is in Tanjung Tokong, Penang, developed by Ivory Properties and completed in 2017.
Is City Residence freehold or leasehold?
City Residence is freehold.
How much is a City Residence unit?
Subsale asking prices at City Residence start from roughly RM 700K (about RM700–850 psf), varying by floor, view and renovation. WhatsApp Zac for the current shortlist.
What's the typical asking price for a City Residence subsale unit?
Subsale asking prices at City Residence vary by unit floor, view, and renovation level. The most accurate current figures come from active listings — WhatsApp Zac for the live shortlist with prices and floor plans for available units.
Is City Residence a good buy in the subsale market?
City Residence in Tanjung Tokong is a completed building, which means immediate occupancy, verifiable neighbour quality, established maintenance fees, and a known JMC track record. The case for subsale here is no construction risk and a proven location — versus paying a new-launch premium for an unbuilt unit.
What should I check before signing a subsale SPA at City Residence?
Five things to verify: (1) sinking fund health and any pending special assessments, (2) last 3 maintenance billings and how strict collection is, (3) JMC meeting minutes for the last 12 months, (4) common-area condition (pool, lifts, lobbies), (5) structural age of internal pipes (especially for buildings 10+ years old). Ask the listing agent to provide these as part of the offer process.
Can foreigners buy a City Residence subsale unit?
Yes, subject to Penang state minimums (RM 1,000,000 for stratified properties on Penang Island; RM 600,000 on the mainland) and state consent (typically 2-4 months processing). MM2H holders are treated the same as other foreign buyers for property purchase rules.
How long does a subsale purchase at City Residence take?
Typical timeline: 2-3 weeks from offer acceptance to SPA signing, then 3 months to completion (90-day SPA period). Faster than a new launch because no construction wait. Plan for stamp duty + legal fees (~3-4% of purchase price) at completion.
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