Desa Bukit Dumbar, Jelutong, Penang

Real Estate Review: Desa Bukit Dumbar, Jelutong

Desa Bukit Dumbar is a lower-medium cost apartment in Bukit Dumbar, Jelutong, Penang. It has 52 units of apartment built on freehold tenure in 1999. Each unit has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, with a built-up area of 700 square feet. Estimated selling price is RM140,000 to RM150,000.

Desa Bukit Dumbar (21 September 2009)
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Facilities

Facilities include 24-hour security and parking.

Location

Desa Bukit Dumbar is 6 km from Magazine Circus. It is ideal for those working in both George Town. The location is away from the main road, so that cuts down a bit on the noise. See map.

Public Transport

There are many bus routes along Jalan Jelutong, 200 meters from Desa Bukit Dumbar. This includes Rapid Penang Bus 11, 301, 302, 303, 401 and 704.

Amenities

The nearest schools include Sekolah Rendah Jenis Kebangsaan (Cina) Phei Shin, Sekolah Rendah Kebangsaan Jelutong, Sekolah Rendah Kebangsaan Jelutong Barat, Sekolah Rendah Jenis Kebangsaan (Cina) Jelutong and Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Jelutong. The Jelutong Market along Jalan Penaga is within walking distance. The nearest supermarket is Sunshine Jelutong. The nearest hypermarket is Tesco Penang in Gelugor. The nearest petrol station is the Shell at Jelutong. The nearest hospital is Lam Wah Ee Hospital along Jalan Tan Sri Teh Ewe Lim.

Traffic

Traffic is heavy along Jalan Jelutong. There is a makeshift divider along the road to prevent motorists making illegal turning in to Bukit Dumbar Indah, but still several risk themselves as well as on-going traffic to make the turning.