Minden Heights, Gelugor
Minden Heights is a freehold town that is located in Gelugor, Penang Island. It is considered to be one of the most high-end residential areas in Penang, with its rich mixture of semi-detached and bungalow homes that are placed adjacently to each other. The area also features some rows of terrace houses providing a unique composition of varying house types and a sense of community at the same time. The neighborhood stands out for its combination of traditional and contemporary designs and innovative layouts, making it a joy to explore through its quiet streets. Minden Heights' curiously crafted architecture speak volumes about the diversity and unique styles of its homeowners. However, the closeness of the houses creates a bit of limitation when it comes to privacy, which could be a disadvantage, especially for people who prioritize privacy in their lifestyles.
The built-up available in this town is 2,000 sf to 6,074 sf for houses. Other neighbouring towns around here are Batu Uban, Bayan Indah, Bukit Dumbar, Bukit Gambier, Jelutong, Pantai Jerjak, Paya Terubong, Sungai Dua, Sungai Nibong and The Light Waterfront.
This town has some amenities nearby, for example, universities and schools. The following are some of the major universities here:
- Universiti Sains Malaysia
- University Housing & Accommodation Unit
The current rental yield of Minden Heights is 2.55% for houses. The highest rental yield ever recorded was 2.55% in Q1 2020 (house); while the lowest one was 1.65% in Q2 2015 (house). Meanwhile, the most common unit layouts and sizes available here are as follows:
The most popular layout and size (built-up) combination at Minden Heights for houses is 5-bedroom / 5,200 sf with a median price of RM770 psf. For price wise, the most expensive one is 4-bedroom / 2,500 sf with a median price of RM1,520 psf; while the cheapest one is 6-bedroom / 6,074 sf with a median price of RM550 psf.
Latest Minden Heights sale listings:
| Date | Property Type | Built-up | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Condominium | 700 sf | RM348,000 |
| Today | Terrace | 2,600 sf | RM1,500,000 |
| 20 Sep 2024 | Bungalow | 3,030 sf | RM2,990,000 |
| 20 Sep 2024 | Bungalow | 3,500 sf | RM2,280,000 |
| 23 Sep 2024 | Semi-Detached | 3,160 sf | RM2,100,000 |
| 18 Sep 2024 | Bungalow | 5,200 sf | RM3,950,000 |
| 18 Sep 2024 | Bungalow | 4,500 sf | RM3,900,000 |
| 10 Sep 2024 | Semi-Detached | 2,500 sf | RM1,600,000 |
| 5 Sep 2024 | Apartment | 700 sf | RM700,000 |
| 2 Sep 2024 | Terrace | 2,012 sf | RM1,450,000 |
Latest Minden Heights rental listings:
| Date | Property Type | Built-up | Rental |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Sep 2024 | Condominium | 850 sf | RM1,300 |
| 5 Sep 2024 | Condominium | 1,409 sf | RM4,000 |
| 4 Sep 2024 | Condominium | 200 sf | RM650 |
| 4 Sep 2024 | Condominium | 850 sf | RM1,500 |
| 29 Jul 2024 | Condominium | 1,000 sf | RM1,500 |
| 29 Jul 2024 | Condominium | 800 sf | RM1,500 |
| 29 Jul 2024 | Condominium | 1,458 sf | RM4,000 |
| 26 Jul 2024 | Condominium | 800 sf | RM1,400 |
| 25 Jul 2024 | Condominium | 800 sf | RM1,400 |
| 25 Jul 2024 | Condominium | 800 sf | RM1,400 |