Taman Emas is a well-established freehold neighborhood in Butterworth, Penang, specifically situated in the Bagan Ajam precinct (with some sections extending toward the Perai/Chai Leng Park area). It is a versatile area known for its proximity to major industrial zones and commercial hubs.

Below is a detailed description of the property types in this area:

1. Landed House Properties

The residential segment of Taman Emas consists of a mix of older, mature homes and some updated terrace units.

• Property Types: Primarily 2-storey Terrace houses and 2-storey Semi-Detached units.
• Typical Layouts: * Terrace: Usually features 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with a built-up area around 1,500 – 1,700 sq. ft.
• Semi-D: Larger plots with built-up areas exceeding 2,200 sq. ft. and typically 5 bedrooms.
• Key Characteristics:
• Tenure: Freehold.
• Neighborhood Style: Established and low-density compared to the high-rise apartments nearby.
• Market Value: Prices for 2-storey terraces typically range from RM 360,000 to RM 550,000, depending on the renovation status and exact location (Bagan Ajam vs. Perai side).

2. Shop Office Properties

The commercial units in Taman Emas are strategically positioned to serve the high traffic from the surrounding residential estates and nearby industrial zones.

• Configuration: Mostly 2 to 3.5-storey shop offices.
• Dimensions: Standard land area is approximately 1,400 sq. ft. per floor (e.g., 20' x 70').
• Usage:
• Ground Floor: High demand for retail, mini-marts, and eateries (especially near the Bagan Ajam wet market).
• Upper Floors: Often utilized as professional offices, tuition centers, or even budget hotels (some 3-storey units have been converted into 20-room lodgings).
• Investment Details: * Median transaction prices for commercial units are around RM 1.25M for a full 3-storey lot.
• Rental rates for upper floors typically hover between RM 0.70 to RM 1.00 per sq. ft.

3. Location & Accessibility

The primary appeal of Taman Emas is its "center-of-everything" location:

• Highways: Immediate access to the Butterworth Outer Ring Road (BORR) and the North-South Expressway. It is roughly 5–10 minutes from the Penang Bridge.
• Amenities: * Shopping: Walking distance or a short drive to Lotus’s Bagan Ajam, Billion Shopping Centre, and the Bagan Ajam Wet Market.
• Education: Near SMK Bagan Jaya and SJK(C) Kwang Hwa.
• Food: Located near the Jalan Raja Uda food haven and the Chai Leng Park eatery belt.

Note: Because there are two areas often referred to as "Taman Emas" (one in Bagan Ajam/Butterworth and one in Perai), it is important to verify the exact street name—usually Tingkat Talang for the Perai side and Lorong Emas for the Bagan Ajam side.