Gelugor · Subsale Market
The Light Linear Subsale — Gelugor, Penang
Current asking prices, Zac's honest take, and what to check before you buy. Ask for the current shortlist on WhatsApp.
The Light Linear is a completed freehold condominium in Gelugor, Penang, completed in 2012 by IJM Land (Jelutong Development Sdn Bhd). It has 328 units. Subsale asking prices start from roughly RM 850K.
Price at a glance
Prices as at November 2026 — Subsale asking prices basis. Last checked 2026-10-05.
| Unit type | Size (sqft) | Price from | PSF from |
|---|---|---|---|
| All units | 1,475–1,570 | RM850,000 | ~RM576 |
Zac’s Take
Zac Ong
The Light Linear is IJM's pair of 17-storey towers at The Light Waterfront, completed in 2012: 328 freehold homes, mostly three-bedrooms of about 1,475 to 1,570 sq ft.
In 2026, asking prices ran from about RM850,000 to RM1.58M, and rents from about RM2,600 to RM4,000 a month. That makes it the most affordable way into The Light Waterfront, and the most practical for a family that wants a standard-sized home rather than a large one.
Many units sit below RM1M, so ordinary foreign buyers need to pick the pricier ones. MM2H participants can consider every unit, since their minimum is RM500,000.
Reviews and comparisons
- The Light Linear Review 2026 — The Most Affordable Way Into The Light Waterfront
- Mezzo @ The Light City Review 2026 — The Newest, Most Affordable Way Into IJM's Seafront Precinct
- The Light Collection II Review 2026 — The Biggest of IJM's Low-Rise Seafront Phases
- The Waterfront Shoppes Opens 29 October — What Penang's Biggest Mall Means for The Light City's Homes
- MeriOne Residences Review 2026 — The Cheapest New Keys Into an Expensive Precinct
- The Light Waterfront Penang 2026 — What It Actually Is, and Every Home Inside It
Available Listings
No listings currently on file. Zac may have off-market units available.
Ask Zac about availabilityWhy buy a The Light Linear 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
Gelugor's noise levels, traffic, neighbour mix, and JMC quality are known quantities at The Light Linear.
Established maintenance
The building has a track record. Ask for the management accounts, sinking fund balance and recent meeting minutes before you commit.
How The Light Linear is priced within Gelugor
At roughly RM576 psf, The Light Linear sits toward the value end of Gelugor's condo band (RM630–1750 psf). That usually reflects building age, floor level, or distance from the area's prime frontage — worth checking which, because the first two are negotiable and the third is not.
Building age
14 years
Completed 2012
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.
What to inspect before you commit at The Light Linear
- 1.Internal pipes and electrical — For buildings past the ten-year mark, ask for a recent plumbing inspection. Full repiping is a five-figure cost you do not want to discover after VP.
- 2.Waterproofing and ceiling stains — Check bathroom floors, balcony thresholds and the ceiling directly under any upstairs wet area. Old stains that were painted over will reappear.
- 3.Lift modernisation status — Lifts have a service life. Ask whether modernisation has been done or is being planned — it is one of the largest special assessments a JMB can raise.
- 4.Original vs renovated layout — Confirm any structural alteration by a previous owner was approved. Unapproved hacking can complicate financing and your own future resale.
- 5.Actual unit orientation — Visit at the time of day you would normally be home. Afternoon west sun in Penang changes both comfort and your electricity bill.
The Light Linear price 2026
What The Light Linear trades at on the sub-sale market, last checked 2026-10-05.
| Asking from | RM850,000 – RM1.58M |
| Built-up | 1,475 – 1,570 sqft |
| Completed | 2012 |
| Units | 328 |
Verified sub-sale asking prices. Asking is not transacted — expect movement between the two.
Recent prices. Two 17-storey towers, 328 homes of about 1,475–1,570 sq ft. 2026 asking prices about RM850,000 to RM1.58M.
The building is 14 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.
The Light Linear for sale & for rent
Asking rents at The Light Linear ran from about RM2,600–4,000 a month in September–October 2026, for three-bedroom homes of about 1,475–1,570 sq ft. Rents depend on the floor, view and furnishing, so message Zac for what is actually available to buy or rent today.
The Light Linear key facts
- Developer
- IJM Land (Jelutong Development Sdn Bhd)
- Area
- Gelugor, Penang
- Type
- condominium
- Tenure
- freehold · residential
- Completed
- 2012
- Total units
- 328
- Price from
- RM 850K
Gelugor — area snapshot
Full area guide →Gelugor is a central island location close to USM and the Light Waterfront. Infrastructure is established, and The Light Waterfront development has lifted profile significantly.
Price range
RM 565K – RM 2.0M
asking prices in area
Active projects
6
selling or under construction
Subsale condos
10
completed projects
Total tracked
17
properties in this area
Other projects in Gelugor
All 16 others we track here, cheapest first — 6 of them still selling.
- Zen6RM565K
- Merione GrandRM693K
- STARK TowerRM700K
- Pearl RegencyRM790K
- Keeperz SuitesRM844K
- The LighthauzRM890K
- Mezzo @ The Light CityRM1M
- Middleton @ Minden HeightsRM1.08M
- The Light Collection IRM1.3M
- The Light Collection IIRM1.45M
- Merione ResidencesRM1.58M
- The Light Collection IVRM1.73M
- The Light PointRM1.8M
- Vilaris Courtyard HomesRM1.86M
- The Light Collection IIIRM1.9M
- Lightwater ResidencesRM2.05M
The Light Linear subsale — common questions
What is the price of The Light Linear?
Two 17-storey towers, 328 homes of about 1,475–1,570 sq ft. 2026 asking prices about RM850,000 to RM1.58M.
Is The Light Linear freehold or leasehold?
The Light Linear is freehold, on a residential title. Those are two separate facts and only the first usually appears in marketing.
Can a foreigner buy at The Light Linear?
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 The Light Linear?
Asking rents ran from RM2,600 to RM4,000 a month in September–October 2026, for three-bedroom homes of about 1,475–1,570 sq ft. 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 The Light Linear completed?
The Light Linear was completed in 2012 by IJM Land (Jelutong Development Sdn Bhd), so homes here are bought from existing owners.
How big are the homes at The Light Linear?
Homes range from about 1,475 to 1,570 sq ft. There are 328 homes in total.
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