Medan Samak is a freehold apartment located in Georgetown, Penang. The development was completed in the year 2001. Developments in the area include Sri Pelangi, Seri Kota, Medan Ria and Silverdale. Within the premises, there is 24-hour security with CCTV surveillance.In Medan Samak, there are two blocks each having five storeys. There are a total of 96 units in the development, which is considered to be of low density. All units come with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms over 750 sf. Despite it being a 5-storey building, it comes with a lift to the convenience of the elderly. Certain units within comes with a decent view of the Penang Hill, Komtar, and the Penang Bridge as well.From Medan Samak, there is hardly any need to drive around. There are plenty of amenities within reasonable walking distance from the apartment. On foot, one can access a wet market, schools as well as plenty of eateries, which is what Penang is famous for! Times Square is a 10-minute walk away, whereas Komtar would be approximately 15-minute.Medan Samak is one kilometer from the nearest hospital, being the Loh Guan Lye Hospital. There are also plenty of schools that are within convenient walking distance, including SMJK Convent Datuk Keramat, Penang Japanese School, SMK Methodist, and Han Chiang Private High School. Main roads in the vicinity includes Jalan Perak, Jalan Dato Keramat, and Jalan Ayer Hitam.
Property Details
Name: Medan Samak Address: No. 26 - 28, Jalan Samak, 10150 Georgetown, Penang Completion Date: 2001 Type: Apartment Tenure: Freehold No. of Blocks: 2 No. of Storey: 5 No. of Units: 96 No. of Bedrooms: 3 No. of Bathrooms: 2 Built-up: 750 sf Subsale Price: From RM329,000 Rental: From RM1,000Layouts
Typical unit 3 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms (750 sf)Facilities
24-hour security Partially covered parkingAnalysis
A common problem with Penang roads is that there are a lot of cars double parking on the roadside at night, particularly within the area of Medan Samak due to insufficient parking spaces. Very recently in December 2013, the Penang State government has taken the initiative to install 32 CCTVs in the two apartments, being Taman Medan Ria and Medan Samak. This has helped the residents sleep better as it directly contributed to a reduction in crime rate. In the year 2011, units were being transacted at an average of RM190,000, and it has almost doubled since then.
