Menara Orkid

Menara Orkid is a leasehold apartment located in Sentul, Kuala Lumpur. The residents have an active joint management body (JMB). As a medium-cost apartment nearby the city, the 20-storey development is adequately priced between RM230,000 to RM255,000.Menara Orkid offers two types of layouts, with built-ups of 800 sf and 838 sf respectively. Both layouts have three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Among the facilities offered at the apartment are parkings bays, playground and 24-hour security. The apartment is also conveniently located next to rows of shoplots and Urban Transformation Centre (UTC) Sentul. Primary and secondary schools are also aplenty near Menara Orkid. Among the nearest schools are SRK Bandar Baru Sentul, SMK Bandar Baru Sentul, Wesley Methodist School and Madrasah Al-Ialah; all of which are within 3 to 5 minutes of walking distance from the apartment. For higher learning, there is INTL Islamic College down the road. Muslim and Christians can visit Masjid Bandar Baru Sentul and Methodist Tamil Church. Not far from the apartment are seafood and Chinese restaurants such Lau Heong Seafood and Restoran Wah Soon.Menara Orkid has easy access to Jalan Pahang, with adjoining link to DUKE Highway. It is also a short drive away to MRR1 and Jalan Tun Razak. For public transportation commuters, Star LRT Sentul (one stop away from Monorail Titiwangsa interchange) is within walking distance. For KTM users, KTM Sentul is a short drive away. The estimated taxi rate is RM5 to the KTM station.

Property Details

Name: Menara Orkid

Address: Jalan 3/84A, Sentul Perdana, 51000 Bandar Baru Sentul, Kuala Lumpur

Type: Apartment

Tenure: Leasehold

No. of Blocks: 2 (Block 45 & Block 47)

No. of Storey: 20

No. of Units: 780

No. of Bedrooms: 2 & 3

No. of Bathrooms: 2

Built-up: 800 & 838 sf

Maintenance Fee: RM100 (inclusive of RM10 sinking fund)

Subsale Price:

Rental:

Layouts

Type A: 800 sf

Type B: 838 sf

Facilities

Covered & uncovered parking

Playground

24-hour security

Mini market

Market Trends

Analysis

Menara Orkid is a medium-cost apartment located strategically beside a commercial centre and various amenities. UTC Sentul is among the few immigration offices that open on weekends in Kuala Lumpur. Therefore, traffic can be expected coming for those who want to apply and renew their passports. The place is also used for morning farmer's market shopping.Menara Orkid is located among a high-rise residential enclave in Bandar Baru Sentul. People can expect for the whole area to be in high density with cars parked on the side of the road. For those who have a hectic lifestyle, Menara Orkid might be suitable as almost all destinations are just a few steps away via public transportation. People park their cars nearby to board the train instead of driving.The facilities provided at Menara Orkid are not much but sufficient for the residents' necessities. Among the downside is just the moderate built-up sizes that may only be suitable for singles or small-size family. However, overall Menara Orkid is a simple and economical place to stay. On 17 Jan 2013, the forced sale value was RM212,000.