21 Houses for Sale - Below RM  2M in Tawau, Sabah

Tawau is town located in Sabah and it is  the capital of Tawau District as well as Sabah’s third largest town after Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan. Tawau is located on the Semporna Peninsula in the southeast coast of Sabah and is the administrive centre of Tawau Division. It borders Sulu sea on the east, Celebes sea on the south and shares a border with North Kalimantan.

Getting to Tawau is easy via road, air and sea. The only route that connects Tawau to other parts of Sabah is the Pan Borneo Highway. Getting around in the town is a breeze as you can rent a car and drive around town, hail a taxi or take the local bus. Long-distance expresses buses are also available. If you choose to get to Tawau by flight, Tawau Airport has regular direct flights from Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu and Kuching. Besides, there are daily ferry services from northeastern Kalimantan.

Tawau Hospital is the town’s main hospital and it is further complemented by numerous public health clinics and village clinics serving the medical needs of those from Semporna, Lahad Datu, Kunak and Sandakan. The Tawau Specialist Polyclinics (TSPC) is a walk-in healthcare clinic which offers a range of specialist services and radiology services and serves the medical needs of those from Tawau and its surrounding areas as well as neighbouring Indonesia and Philippines. Meanwhile, Tawau Specialist Hospital is the town’s only private hospital.

The town’s main economic activities are timber, cocoa, palm oil plantations and prawn farming. Besides that, tourism, eco-tourism and fishing are also a major contributor to its economy. Some of Malaysia’s largest listed palm oil companies like Sime Darby, TSH Resources, and KLK owns plantations here in Tawau and its surroundings area. These industries provides ample investments and work opportunities for both locals and foreigners alike.

As far as education is concerned, Tawau offers ample educational opportunities through its many schools such as public schools like Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Kobota, Maktab Rendah Sains Mara Tawau, SM St Patrick and SMK Tawau. In addition, private school such as Sekolah Tinggi Cina  Sabah (Sabah Chinese High School) are also good options to consider. For tertiary education, there the Tawau Teachers Training Institute, a teachers training college, as well as Tawau Community College.

Since Tawau is surrounded by abundant water and nature, it is a haven for those who enjoy outdoor recreational activities, many of which are popular with visitors and locals. Amongst these are Teck Guan Cocoa Musuem, Columnar Basalt Basung Cocos, Tawau Hotspring,Bukit Gemok, Tawau Tanjung Markets and Tawau Hills National Park which is great for trekking. Sipadan, Mabul, Kapalai and Mataking islands are not too far away from Tawau and good for diving. For those into golfing, head to the Tawau Golf Club, Kubota Golf & Country Club and Shan Shui Golf & Country Club while the Kubota Driving Range is also within close distance from town to practice your swings. Besides that, there is also a sports complex in town where one for badminton, tennis, volleyball and basketball.

For shopping, do visit Eastern Plaza and Sabindo Plaza, both of which offers an array of retail, entertainment, food and services options. Additionally, there are several supermarkets in town which that carry a wide range of products such as Tai Yang Supermarket,MIBO Supermarket, Gemilang Supermarket, One Stop Supermarket and City Freshmart while for fresh produce head on to Tawau Tanjung Market which houses some 6,000 stalls and is Malaysia’s largest indoor market and the older Pasar Besar Tawau.

Tawau is famous for its fresh seafood and coffee shops that offers authentic local Malay and Chinese food. Some popular eateries patronised by locals include Indo Café, Restoran Haji Tamrin which serves Tawau’s best Nasi Kuning,  Kedai Kopi Hing Lee known for their Pork Noodles, Union Tea House and their The C is a must try as well as the many traditional coffee shops around Jalan Kuhana and Jalan Budi which the locals call as Yam Char street for the many eateries available here for lunch and tea.

Some of the places of worship which the local goes include the Guan Yin Temple Muhibbah, Tawau Baptist Church Masjid Habib Abd Rahman and Gereja Bethany Tawau amongst others.

Properties in Tawau are mostly leasehold and affordable for both investment and own-stay with median price of RM 292,500 or median price psf of RM 255 based on data from February 2019- December 2019. Currently there are more than 74 projects to choose from in Tawau like Ria Heights, Residensi Ranggu and Kuhara Court.

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Tawau, Sabah is a great place to buy a property under RM 2 M. Located in the eastern part of Malaysia, Tawau offers great connectivity via air, land and sea. The Tawau Airport, express buses and ferries make it easy to access the city from other parts of Malaysia.\n\nThe area boasts a number of outdoor activities and places to visit. Fishing and beach activities are popular, with Pulau Sebatik, Pulau Tiga and Tawau Hills Park offering a range of activities such as trekking, camping, fishing and more. The Tawau Hot springs, Tawau Town Mosque and Semporna are other notable spots to visit.\n\nThe atmosphere of Tawau is laidback and relaxed, with friendly locals and a range of cuisines on offer. The commute is easy and there are plenty of opportunities for work and education in the area. \n\nIn summary, Tawau, Sabah is an ideal place to purchase a property under RM 2 M for sale. The area is rich in activities and facilities, with great connectivity, friendly locals, and plenty of work and education opportunities.\n\nBandar Sri Indah, Taman Apas Permai, and Taman Ria Heights. All these projects are located in Tawau, Sabah, and are available for sale. \n\nBandar Sri Indah offers a 2 storey terrace house, with a corner lot and renovated interior, on a land area of 3,536 sq.ft. It is located 5 minutes away from Taman Rekreasi Hutan Simpan Membalua, 6 minutes away from Terminal Bas Sri Indah, and 9 minutes away from Shan-Shui Golf & Country Club. It is easily accessible via Jalan Apas. \n\nTaman Apas Permai offers a 1 storey terrace house with a reserved price of RM 113,800 and a lelong date of 25-Feb-2023. Deposit of 5% is required. The property is located at Lot C36-06, Block C36, House No. 549. \n\nTaman Ria Heights offers a 1 storey terrace house with a reserved price of RM 296,000 and a lelong date of 07-Apr-2023. Deposit of 10% is required. The property is located at Lot No. 846, Taman Ria Heights, Phase 2B, Jalan Utara Baru. \n\nThe second Taman Apas Permai project offers a 1 storey terrace house with a reserved price of RM 120,000 and a lelong date of 24-Mar-2023. Deposit of 10% is required. The property is located at TB 805 (Lot No. A17-10).