Taman Selayang Jaya

Taman Selayang Jaya is yet another one of the many freehold housing developments of Gombak, Selangor neighboured by other as established neighbourhoods such as Taman Selayang Utama. Consisting of double-storey terraced homes, two apartments and commercial centres, Taman Selayang Jaya appears to be a self-sustaining low-cost development built to satisfy the growing needs for residents of Selangor for an ability to own a living space that is affordable. Taman Selayang Jaya is a neighbourhood that is sustained by its own commercial component, providing the residents with a small selection of eateries, banks, convenient stores, educational institution, workshops and more close to home. With there being numerous highways within short distance, long time residents of Taman Selayang Jaya enjoy living here. Situated close to other established neighbourhoods like Taman Selayang Utama further enhances the multitude of amenities available for the residents of Taman Selayang Jaya. Though the development is not connected to any nearby public transportation, it is, however, located with easy access to a network of highways and major routes such as Jalan Kuching, Selayang-Kepong Expressway, DUKE Highway, Middle Ring Road 2 and more. Residents can easily get in out of the city with ease and frequent nearby townships like Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Ampang, Batu Caves, Gombak, Sentul, Bandar Utama and more via these routes. Shopping is made easy with several grocers and malls in close proximity such as Selayang Capitol Complex in the neighbourhood itself. Selayang Capitol Complex comprises 304 shop lots units including a cineplex with three theatres, Sky Hotel with 73 rooms, anchor lots (five units each above 25,000 sqft) and a car park with 382 bays. The Cineplex is currently operated by the Lotus Five Star Group. The complex boasts an array of food outlets with a vast catchment area. For daily necessities and groceries, locals commonly frequent Mydin Selayang, Pasaraya Well Mart or the Selayang Night Market where items are commonly cheaper than average. Selayang Mall, less than a kilometer away, is a one stop shopping, dining, entertainment enclave offering an extensive range of retail, from elegant time pieces to sporting goods, local and western cuisines as well as gratifying entertainment outlets. Besides, the development is in close proximity to various educational institutions for easy access to education which include Sekolah Kebangsaan Selayang Jaya, Smart Reader Kids Selayang Jaya, Sekolah Kebangsaan Taman Prima Selayang and more. Hospital Selayang is just opposite the neighbourhood in case of emergencies. Banking is made easy for residents with Hong Leong Bank and Maybank in its commercial component. There is as well as Shell Station for the ease of vehicle owners with refuelling. Without lifting a finger, residents may see themselves to a hearty meal from the start of day till the end with the numerous eateries in the neighbourhood itself. Selayang Food Court, for one, offers residents a wide choice of food from western, to porridge, bak kut teh and many more. Through netizens, one of the must try there is the Yong Tau Fu which comes at an affordable price and wide variety, as well as the Portugese Grill. For a halal option, there is Restoran S&Z Kalifah Maju Nasi Kandar, McDonald’s, KFC, Johnny’s and more. The development is a freehold mature residential neighbourhood consisting of double-storey terraced homes, Selayang Court Apartment, Selayang Mesra Apartment and its own commercial component nestled in the bustling township of Selayang. The double-storey terraced homes are 22ft by 80 ft with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Selayang Court Apartments are with a built-up size of 870 sqft while Selayang Mesra Apartments are 770 sqft, both with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Current sub-sale prices are from RM430,000 to RM860,000, equivalent to RM331 to RM558 PSF depending on the type of property chosen and its built-up. Monthly rental yields are at RM1,200 to RM2,100. Unfortunately, there are limited information on its commercial lots. Should interested parties fancy Batu Caves as either an area for investment or to inhabit in, then they may consider looking into the following properties in the vicinity; Magna Ville, AMARA Service Residences, Symphony Heights, Semarak & Penaga Condominium and Taman Sri Gombak.