Desa Ara, Sungai Ara, Penang
Sungai Ara · Penang Island
RM 332 psf Median sold price per sq ft, 2022 (4 sales)
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Quick Summary
Desa Ara is a freehold apartment in Sungai Ara, Penang Island, developed by G E Tan Group and completed in 2006. It has 5 floors. NAPIC recorded 4 sales in 2022 at a median RM 197,500 (RM 332 psf).
Sold prices in Desa Ara
Actual sales recorded by NAPIC (JPPH), 2022–2026. These are completed transactions, not asking prices.
| Year | Sales | Median price | Median per sq ft | Lowest – highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | RM 180,000 | RM 257 psf | RM 180,000 – RM 180,000 |
| 2025 | 2 | RM 265,000 | RM 379 psf | RM 240,000 – RM 290,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | RM 270,000 | RM 386 psf | RM 270,000 – RM 270,000 |
| 2022 | 4 | RM 197,500 | RM 332 psf | RM 165,000 – RM 290,000 |
Source: NAPIC Open Sales Data (Valuation and Property Services Department). The latest year covers sales recorded so far.
Common facilities
- Open parking
Nearby places
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Nearest schools
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0.9 km
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SJK (C) Chong Cheng, Sungai Ara GovernmentNear Tingkat Sungai Ara 1, Taman Tunas Muda0.9 km
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Sekolah Agama Sungai Ara GovernmentNear Lorong Kenari, Sungai Ara0.9 km
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SK Sungai Ara GovernmentNear Persiaran Bayan 1, Taman Tunas Muda1.1 km
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SMK Sungai Ara GovernmentJalan Dato Ismail Hashim, 11900, Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang1.1 km
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1.6 km
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1.6 km
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Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Cina) Aik Hua Government3 Lilitan Sungai Ara, 11900, Bayan Lepas1.7 km
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Cosmopoint College CollegeNear Persiaran Mahsuri 2/5, Bayan Baru2 km
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Kolej Komuniti Bayan Baru CollegeNear Persiaran Paya Terubong 1, Taman Tunas Muda2 km
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Straits International School InternationalNear Tingkat Mahsuri 1, Bayan Baru2.3 km
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2.7 km
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2.7 km
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Fairview International School InternationalNear Halaman Bukit Jambul, Relau2.7 km
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2.8 km
Nearest healthcare
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Guardian PharmacyNear Jalan Dato Ismail Hashim, Taman Tunas Muda1.4 km
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Klinik Desa Sungai Ara ClinicNear Lorong Sungai Ara 1, Sungai Ara1.4 km
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Georgetown Pharmacy PharmacyNear Lilitan Sungai Ara, Taman Tunas Muda1.5 km
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Klinik Kesihatan Relau ClinicNear Lilitan Sungai Ara, Taman Tunas Muda1.5 km
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1.7 km
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Pure Pharmacy PharmacyNear Jalan Paya Terubong, Taman Tunas Muda1.7 km
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1.7 km
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1.8 km
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1.8 km
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2 km
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Pantai Hospital Penang Hospital82 Jalan Tengah, 11900, Bayan Lepas2.2 km
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Pantai Integrated Rehab (Satellite) HospitalNear Lintang Mayang Pasir 5, Bayan Baru2.2 km
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2.8 km
Nearest food
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0.9 km
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Sushi Kitchen RestaurantNear Jalan Sungai Ara 1, Taman Pagar Buloh0.9 km
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1 km
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1 km
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Kompleks Makanan Lavender Food courtLintang Sungai Ara 9, 11900, Bayan lepas1.1 km
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1.3 km
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Mesra Convenience storeNear Lilitan Sungai Ara, Taman Tunas Muda1.3 km
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Tauke Boon Cafe RestaurantNear Lintang Sungai Ara 13, Taman Tunas Muda1.4 km
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The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf CaféNear Lintang Sungai Ara 13, Taman Tunas Muda1.4 km
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1.4 km
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Dragon Noodle RestaurantNear Jalan Dato Ismail Hashim, Taman Tunas Muda1.5 km
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1.5 km
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FamilyMart Convenience storeNear Jalan Dato Ismail Hashim, Taman Tunas Muda1.5 km
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Texas Chicken Fast foodNear Jalan Dato Ismail Hashim, Taman Tunas Muda1.5 km
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Lao Mu Zi Kitchen RestaurantNear Lilitan Sungai Ara, Taman Tunas Muda1.6 km
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7-Eleven Convenience storeNear Jalan Paya Terubong, Taman Tunas Muda1.6 km
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Lucky Eatery Food Court Centre Food courtNear Medan Bayan, Taman Tunas Muda1.7 km
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One Mart Convenience storeNear Hilir Paya Terubong, Taman Tunas Muda1.7 km
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JJ Mart Convenience storeNear Hilir Paya Terubong, Taman Tunas Muda1.7 km
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Kedai Kopi Kim Shen KopitiamNear Jalan Dato Ismail Hashim, Taman Tunas Muda1.8 km
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1.8 km
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1.8 km
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Kopitiam KopitiamNear Persiaran Bukit Jambul 1, Taman Tunas Muda1.9 km
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2 km
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2.1 km
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2.4 km
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2.4 km
Nearest shopping
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0.9 km
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99 Speedmart SupermarketNear Jalan Dato Ismail Hashim, Taman Tunas Muda1.4 km
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Kompleks Pasar, Makanan dan Pusat Komuniti Pagar Buloh, Sungai Ara MarketNear Lintang Sungai Ara 12, Taman Tunas Muda1.5 km
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1.7 km
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1.9 km
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Pasar & Kompleks Makanan MBPP Jalan Rajawali MarketJalan Rajawali, Bayan Lepas2 km
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2.2 km
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Giant Hypermarket SupermarketNear Jalan Mayang Pasir 3, Bayan Baru2.3 km
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2.4 km
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2.6 km
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Sunshine Square Supermarket1 Jalan Mayang Pasir, 11950, Bayan Baru2.7 km
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2.7 km
Nearest stops and stations
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1.8 km
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Setia Welcome Centre Bus stopNear Jalan Tun Dr Awang, Taman Tunas Muda1.8 km
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Bayan Baru Bus Terminal Bus terminalNear Persiaran Mahsuri 2, Bayan Baru1.9 km
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2.1 km
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2.1 km
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Penang International Airport AirportPenang International Airport, 11900, Bayan Lepas3.5 km
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Balik Pulau Bus Terminal Bus terminalNear Lintang Bukit Penara 2, Balik Pulau3.9 km
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4.6 km
Nearest parks
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0.2 km
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Taman Kejiranan Jalan Sungai Ara 1 ParkNear Jalan Sungai Ara 6, Desa Ria0.4 km
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Taman Kejiranan Sungai Ara ParkNear Tingkat Sungai Ara 1, Desa Ria0.6 km
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0.6 km
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Taman Kejiranan Lilitan Sungai Ara ParkNear Lintang Sungai Ara 12, Taman Pagar Buloh1.4 km
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Tanah Lapang Sunway Tunas ParkNear Jalan Tun Dr Awang, Taman Tunas Muda1.7 km
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Persiaran Paya Terubong 3 Neighbourhood Park ParkNear Persiaran Paya Terubong 5, Relau1.9 km
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1.9 km
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5.6 km
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5.6 km
Nearest sport & gyms
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Tunas Muda Futsal Center Sport centreNear Jalan Tun Dr Awang, Taman Tunas Muda1.6 km
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1.6 km
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SPICE Aquatic Centre Swimming poolNear Jalan Mahsuri, Taman Tunas Muda1.8 km
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Subterranean Penang International Convention & Exhibition Centre (SPICE) Sport centreNear Jalan Mahsuri, Bayan Baru2 km
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2.6 km
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4 km
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Project Rock Sport centre3 Lintang Bayan Lepas 2, 11900, Bayan Lepas4.1 km
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4.1 km
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Azman Hashim USM Sports Arena Sport centreLorong 1 Jalan Stadium USM, 11700, Gelugor4.6 km
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Gelanggang Tennis K22 Sport centreLorong 1 Jalan Stadium, 11700, Gelugor4.6 km
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4.7 km
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Resident's Gym GymNear Jalan Southbay 6, Taman Iping (Taman Batu Maung)5.1 km
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7.6 km
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9 km
Straight-line distances from the building. Places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Oct 2026; some places may be missing. Operating hours, contact and directions open Google Maps for the latest details.
Desa Ara is an apartment development in Sungai Ara, on Penang Island. This page covers where it sits, which developments are close by, and what to check before you buy or rent a unit here.
About Desa Ara
Desa Ara is an apartment development in Sungai Ara, Penang. Apartments here may suit first-time buyers, small families and tenants looking for a home on the island rather than on the mainland. Units can come up for sale or for rent, so it is worth looking at both if you are flexible. Because each unit can differ in layout, condition and renovation, compare several listings and view in person before you decide.
Location and neighbourhood
Sungai Ara is a mainly residential area in the southern part of Penang Island. It has a mix of high-rise and landed homes, and the directory lists 57 developments in the same area, so there is plenty to compare if you are house-hunting here. Several other developments are close to Desa Ara. Straight-line distances are: - TreeO (condominium), about 0.2 km away - Sunrise Garden Condominium, about 0.6 km away - Regency Heights Condo, about 0.7 km away - Springfield Condominium, about 0.7 km away - Vistaria Condominium, about 0.9 km away - Pearl Garden (apartment), about 1 km away These are straight-line distances, so actual travel by road may be longer. If you are open to options, looking at nearby developments can help you compare prices, layouts and rents in the same part of Sungai Ara.
Living here: what to check before you buy or rent
Before you commit, ask the agent or the management office for the key details: - Tenure: confirm whether the property is freehold or leasehold, and how many years remain on a lease. - Title: check whether an individual strata title has been issued, and ask your lawyer to run a title search. - Maintenance fees and sinking fund: ask for the current monthly charges and whether there are any outstanding arrears on the unit. - Facilities: ask what is provided and whether it is in good working order. - Parking: confirm how many bays come with the unit. - Condition: view the unit in daylight, check for leaks, damp and the state of the wiring and plumbing. - For tenants: read the tenancy agreement carefully, including the deposit, notice period and who pays for repairs. Visiting at different times of day also gives you a feel for traffic, noise and the general upkeep of the building.
Nearby developments
Straight-line distances.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Desa Ara located?
Desa Ara is in Sungai Ara, on Penang Island in the state of Penang.
What type of property is Desa Ara?
Desa Ara is an apartment development.
Which developments are near Desa Ara?
Nearby developments include TreeO (about 0.2 km), Sunrise Garden Condominium (about 0.6 km), Regency Heights Condo and Springfield Condominium (both about 0.7 km), Vistaria Condominium (about 0.9 km) and Pearl Garden (about 1 km). These are straight-line distances.
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