Taman Bagan, Butterworth, Penang

Taman Bagan is a flat development in the Taman Bagan area of Butterworth, on the Seberang Perai (mainland) side of Penang. This page covers the development, its surroundings and the points worth checking before you buy or rent a unit here.

About Taman Bagan

Taman Bagan is a flat-type residential development in Butterworth, within the Taman Bagan neighbourhood. Flats are a common type of housing in this part of Penang. They tend to suit buyers and tenants who want a practical home on the mainland. The development shares its name with the surrounding neighbourhood. When you search listings or speak to agents, confirm that the unit is in this development and not elsewhere in the wider Taman Bagan area.

Location and neighbourhood

Butterworth is one of the main towns in Seberang Perai and has long been a gateway between the mainland and Penang Island. It is a busy, lived-in area with older housing and newer high-rise projects. There are 133 developments in the same area, so you have plenty of nearby options to compare. Silkspring Residences (serviced residence) and Wellspring Residences (condominium) are both about 0.5 km from Taman Bagan. Cantik (apartment), Elements Garden (condominium), Pangsapuri Bagan Vista (Vista Bay Condominium) and Taman Cantek (residential high-rise) are each about 0.6 km away. All distances are straight-line, not travel distances.

Living here: what to check before you buy or rent

Before you commit, ask the agent or management office about the tenure of the unit. Check that the title matches what you are told. Find out the current maintenance fees and sinking fund charges, and ask whether the unit has any outstanding arrears. Ask which facilities are available to residents and how well the common areas are maintained. Always view the unit in person, ideally at different times of day, so you can judge noise, airflow and natural light. If you are renting, read the tenancy agreement carefully and record the condition of the unit at handover. Comparing units here with those in nearby developments can also help you judge whether an asking price or rent is fair.