Kepong Baru

Kepong Baru is a mixed freehold development located along Jalan Chiak Padang, in Kepong, Kuala Lumpur. The project comprises a mixture of projects including but not limited to condominiums, semi-detached houses and shop lots. The neighbourhood has been established for over fifty years, with new projects occasionally being added in the area. The neighbourhood is highly attractive for KL citizens due to its central location near the city centre. Key neighbouring districts such as Mont Kiara and Bandar Sri Damansara lie within a close travelling distance, highly convenient for working professionals. Kepong Baru is a relatively peaceful and laidback neighbourhood, ideal for families or retirees seeking a quieter place to settle down and enjoy a slower pace of life. The mixtures of residential and commercial developments within the neighbourhood make living in Kepong Baru highly convenient. Its suburban environment is complimented by its attractive location near KL city centre, bordered by key business and culture hubs such as Mont Kiara. Its location makes it convenient for residents to make the travel to busier districts to enjoy its popular attractions and services. The estate is well-connected to major private and public transport links, including KTM lines, bus stops and expressways. In essence, Kepong Baru neighbourhood is highly independent and self-sufficient, equipped with wet markets, shops, and other vital services scattered a short walk or drive away. Properties at Kepong Baru are also commonly gated and equipped with other security measures, ensuring the safety of its residents. Kepong Baru is easily accessible to both public and private transport routes, an advantage for its residents. KTM Taman Kepong station is located just 600m away, approximately an 8-minute walk away. Further bus stops can be found along the Selayang - Kepong Highway (SKH), just one train stop away from the estate. In addition to the SKH, Kepong Baru is also located close to the North-South Expressway and DUKE Expressway, all of which efficiently link the neighbourhood to major neighbouring districts such as Petaling Jaya and the city centre, as well as to the rest of Kuala Lumpur. Supermarkets, clinics, schools, and other amenities can all be found within the neighbourhood. A few parks and sports fields are also located in the vicinity, popularly occupied by children after school hours. The closest schools include SK Taman Kepong, SMK Kepong Baru and SK Menjalara. Local eateries are scattered in the vicinity, conveniently nearby for residents who refer eating out. Examples include Huang Di Noodle Palace, Restoran Raja Poko Besar, and WS Kopitiam. Taman Menjalara Community Centre is locte just a 5-minute drive away, hosting an array of services as well as cafes and shops. Kepong Baru Wet Market and the Pasar Malam Persiaran Mergastua can both be accessed within a 10 - 15 minute walk of the estate, highly convenient for obtaining groceries and various sundry items at affordable prices. 2- storey terraced houses and semi-detached bungalows are the most commonly found types of properties at Kepong Baru. Units are most commonly available in 3 and 4-bedroom layouts with 2 - 3 bathrooms. Units have an average built-up area of around 1,100 - 1,500 sqft, and a lot area of approximately 22 x 65, although larger 5 and 6-bedroom properties are also available with built-up areas as large as 5,500 sqft. Units are generally available partially furnished, with all sanitary and electrical installations and fixtures equipped. Despite the general age of the neighbourhood and projects located in this area, many units have been recently renovated or refurbished, and are hence well-maintained. Extended kitchens, and tall windows and sliding doors leading out into the front and back yard are another common feature of many of the units found within Kepong Baru. Units at Kepong Baru have an estimated sales price of RM275,000 – RM2,500,000. Rental prices range between RM900 – RM 1,800. Its PSG value averages between RM 279 - RM 605. Track records show a relatively high availability for units for sale or rent. Other developments in the surrounding area are United Point Residence @ North Kiara, Fortune Perdana Lakeside Residences, Suria Kipark Damansara, First Residence, and The Henge Kepong.