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Gelugor
The Lighthauz
From RM864,500
- Built-up
- 732–1,001 sq ft
- Bedrooms
- 2–3
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Property type
- Condominium
The Light City, Gelugor, Penang
Lightwater Residences
Lightwater Residences offers 1,152 - 3,186 sq ft condominium in Gelugor, Penang. Freehold tenure.
Lightwater Residences at a glance
- Indicative price
- From RM2,055,000
- Location
- The Light City, Gelugor, Penang
- Built-up size
- 1,152 - 3,186 sq ft
- Tenure
- Freehold
More project facts
- Developer
- IJM Perennial Development Sdn Bhd (IJM Land)
- Property type
- Condominium
- Completion
- December 2028 expected completion (developer APDL reviewed 1 October 2026; confirm SPA)
- Buyer fit
- Lightwater is a premium Gelugor residence where tower, facing and plan should decide the purchase. The waterfront proposition is worth paying for only when the selected unit actually delivers the outlook and living arrangement you value.
- Key consideration
- A larger area or waterfront address does not guarantee a view from every stack. Outdoor areas and internal living space also should not be valued blindly at the same rate.
Independent buyer guide by Jack LiewREN 83311 · IQIUpdated 1 October 2026
Project marketing visual; final specifications may differ.
Project overview
Is Lightwater Residences right for you?
Lightwater is a premium Gelugor residence where tower, facing and plan should decide the purchase. The waterfront proposition is worth paying for only when the selected unit actually delivers the outlook and living arrangement you value.
Lightwater Residences is in Gelugor. Property type: Condominium. Tenure: Freehold.
Space and configuration
Lightwater Residences floor plans
Read the Malay plan legend carefully: Bilik Baca is a reading/study room, Bilik Pembantu Rumah a maid's room and Bilik Utiliti utility space. These are not additional main bedrooms. Main floor area and accessory parcel area are separate on the drawings.
Compare the published unit types
| Tower | Type | Built-up | Facing |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | A2 | 1,152 sq ft | South East |
| A | A / A1 | 1,152 sq ft | East |
| A | B | 1,410 sq ft | East |
| A | B2 | 1,561 sq ft | East |
| A | C | 1,690 sq ft | East |
| A | D2 / E2 | 2,454 / 3,186 sq ft | East |
| B | A1 / A2 | 1,152 sq ft | East / North East |
| B | B3 | 1,410 sq ft | South East |
| B | B1 | 1,572 sq ft | South East |
| B | C | 1,690 sq ft | South East |
| B | D1 / E1 | 2,454 / 3,186 sq ft | East / South East |
Compare the named type rather than combining a project's smallest starting price with its largest layout. A study or utility room is not automatically an additional bedroom. Selected-unit drawings and quotations take precedence where a phase or variant differs.
Price and ownership budget
What does Lightwater Residences cost?
From RM2,055,000. Published indicative reference reviewed on 23 September 2026. The selected unit, specification and price basis need a current quotation.
Location and real journey
Where is Lightwater Residences?
The Light City, Gelugor, Penang. Compare the actual entrance-to-destination journey at the times you normally travel. No guaranteed walking or driving time is implied.
Check the actual pedestrian or driving route from the project entrance.
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Jack's review
What are the pros and cons of Lightwater Residences?
What makes it worth considering?
262 homes and a broad family-size range offer a different brief from compact Gelugor suites.
What is the trade-off?
A larger area or waterfront address does not guarantee a view from every stack. Outdoor areas and internal living space also should not be valued blindly at the same rate.
Desk-based editorial assessment updated 30 September 2026. This is analysis of the published project information, not a claim of a site inspection or achieved rental results. Source dates and unresolved specifications are retained below.
Compare Lightwater Residences with alternativesPrice and practical alternatives
What should you compare with Lightwater Residences?
The Lighthauz is a different-size alternative; Keeperz is a much more compact brief. Use them to test priorities, not to imply that all waterfront-associated products are equivalent.
| Project | Price reference | Built-up | Bedrooms | Tenure | Completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lightwater Residences | From RM2,055,000 | 1,152 - 3,186 sq ft | A: 2; B/B1/C/D1: 3; study/maid room excluded | Freehold | December 2028 expected completion (developer APDL reviewed 1 October 2026; confirm SPA) |
| The Lighthauz | From RM864,500 | 732 - 1,001 sq ft | 2 - 3 | Freehold | Q4 2028; confirm current delivery status |
| Keeperz Suites | From RM820,100 | 484 - 581 sq ft | Studio - Dual Key | Freehold | 2030; confirm current delivery status |
Prices are dated indicative references, not proof that the same layout or unit remains available. Compare a current written quotation for the bedroom and size you actually need.
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Gelugor
Keeperz Suites
From RM820,100
- Built-up
- 484–581 sq ft
- Bedrooms
- Studio - Dual Key
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Property type
- Condominium
Rental and investment assessment
What would make Lightwater Residences work as an investment?
Premium-unit rent needs matching outlook and size evidence. A generic Gelugor average cannot justify the purchase premium.
No project-specific market-rent forecast is established by this assessment. Asking rents are not achieved rents; future delivery and an attractive address do not guarantee income.
Ask Jack to check the investment assumptionsLightwater Residences: buyer questions
Where is Lightwater Residences?
The Light City, Gelugor, Penang.
What is the price?
From RM2,055,000. Published indicative reference reviewed on 23 September 2026. The selected unit, specification and price basis need a current quotation.
What should I compare before buying?
Tower, type and facing are separate choices. Compare the selected drawing and outdoor areas; a larger floor area or waterfront address does not guarantee the same outlook from every unit.
What is the tenure?
Freehold.
How many bedrooms does Lightwater Residences have?
A: 2; B/B1/C/D1: 3; study/maid room excluded. Read the Malay plan legend carefully: Bilik Baca is a reading/study room, Bilik Pembantu Rumah a maid's room and Bilik Utiliti utility space. These are not additional main bedrooms. Main floor area and accessory parcel area are separate on the drawings.
Which alternatives should I compare with Lightwater Residences?
The Lighthauz is a different-size alternative; Keeperz is a much more compact brief. Use them to test priorities, not to imply that all waterfront-associated products are equivalent.
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