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- Kajang offers three distinct yet complementary narratives: a heritage core with steady demand supported by local enterprises, Kajang 2 as a premium township commanding higher values, and Sungai Jernih as a transit-linked growth node.
PETALING JAYA (Sept 19): Kajang may be Malaysia’s satay capital, but beyond the smoky skewers, the town’s property market serves up a more layered story.
Its commercial heart still beats along Jalan Semenyih and Jalan Reko, where decades-old shophouses, kopitiams, tuition centres and hardware stores anchor neighbourhood demand.
Yet, just a short drive away, Kajang 2 rises as a premium township, while Sungai Jernih cements its role as a transit-linked growth node. Together, these three markets showcase how Kajang balances heritage, lifestyle and connectivity in shaping southern Klang Valley’s growth.
Wide range of transactions in Kajang old town
The old corridors continue to thrive, thanks to long-standing kopitiams which lend the area its strong sense of familiarity. That consistency makes the old town attractive to both local enterprises and families, supporting values despite its aging stock.
According to EdgeProp’s EPIQ, landed homes here span across 31.74 acres, dominating the old Kajang area and accounting for 83.77% of the land use here. Transaction data reflects a steady upward trend: average landed prices rose from RM391,000 (RM282 psf) in 2023 to RM591,000 (RM408 psf) in 2024.
For a more detailed look, transacted landed terrace homes in 2023 ranged RM280,000–RM550,000, translating to RM87–RM523 psf across built-ups of 861–3,428 sq ft. In 2024, the range widened to RM170,000–RM885,000, or RM142–RM632 psf, with built-ups of 1,076–1,600 sq ft.
Recent deals illustrate the wide spread of values. A terrace in Taman Desa Bunga Raya (2,587 sq ft) transacted at RM1.8 million (RM695 psf) in March 2025, while a smaller terrace house in Taman Saga (1,076 sq ft) fetched RM480,000 (RM445 psf) in late 2024.
At the entry level, a 1,600-sq ft terrace house in Taman Sungai Chua changed hands for RM400,000 (RM250 psf) in Nov, 2024. Similarly, a detached home of 1,000 sq ft in Taman Desa Bunga Raya went for as low as RM950 per month in May 2024.
Kajang 2: A premium township
Moving further south, Kajang 2 represents a deliberate step upmarket. Developed as a master planned township, it is anchored by lifestyle and education amenities such as Tenby International School, the Kajang 2 KTM station, and a growing retail strip.
This ecosystem has allowed Kajang 2 to cultivate a premium reputation compared to the older parts of Kajang.
Recent landed home transactions have underscored this positioning. Along Jalan Kajang Selatan 1/3, units ranging between 1,390 and 1,475 sq ft transacted for RM843,000 to RM885,000, translating to RM600–RM616 psf.
These figures place Kajang 2 generally well above the old town in terms of psf values (except for a few outliers), reflecting both newer stock and stronger lifestyle-driven demand. Buyers here are typically young families and upgraders who prioritise connectivity and township planning.
Sungai Jernih: Transit-linked growth node
On Kajang’s western flank, Sungai Jernih has been steadily gaining traction as a transit-oriented hub. With the Kajang MRT station anchoring growth, the area has attracted a mix of residential and commercial activities. While landed housing transactions are fewer, the commercial market provides markers for demand.
In Saujana Impian, for example, shoplots with 1,604 sq ft built-up transacted between RM1.2 million and RM1.4 million in 2024, or RM748–873 psf. Rental wise, there were no available records of recent activity, but between 2019 and 2022, units along Jalan Impian Mahkota commanded RM2,660–RM3,000 per month for a 1,603.84 sq ft built-up.
Three markets, one Kajang
Taken together, Kajang offers three distinct yet complementary narratives: a heritage core with steady demand supported by local enterprises, Kajang 2 as a premium township commanding higher values, and Sungai Jernih as a transit-linked growth node.
Far from being a single story, Kajang has evolved into a layered market—one that mirrors the southern Klang Valley’s growth trajectory while balancing tradition, modernity and connectivity.
As Penang girds itself towards the last lap of its Penang2030 vision, check out how the residential segment is keeping pace in EdgeProp’s special report: PENANG Investing Towards 2030.
