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Kepong Terrace Homes Surge 14%, Crushing Neighboring Areas' 4% Growth
Transaction records from the first half of 2026 show Kepong terrace homes delivering 14 percent price growth while prices in adjacent Selayang and Batu Caves edged up only 4 percent.
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Kepong terrace houses recorded average sale prices of RM420,000 in the six months to June 2026, a 14 percent increase from the same period last year, according to data compiled by the Valuation and Property Services Department.
The gains stand out because buyers continue to favour suburbs that sit within a 20-minute drive of the city centre yet carry lower entry prices than established northern corridors such as Wangsa Maju or Setapak. Global oil-price swings linked to Strait of Hormuz incidents have pushed some investors to lock in fixed assets closer to home rather than chase higher-risk overseas moves.
Two local projects illustrate the momentum. Units at the DBKL-led Kepong Baru renewal scheme along Jalan Kepong sold out within nine weeks of launch in March, while new launches near the Kepong Metropolitan Park attracted 180 confirmed bookings by May. Both sites sit on existing MRT feeder lines that connect directly to KL Sentral in under 25 minutes.
Price Evidence and Neighbour Comparisons
Registry records show 312 terrace-house transactions in Kepong postcode 52100 between January and June, up from 271 in the corresponding 2025 window. Median price per square foot reached RM428, compared with RM392 in Selayang and RM381 in Batu Caves. Landed homes on Jalan 2/34 and Jalan 5/37 posted the strongest individual gains, with several three-bedroom units changing hands above RM480,000 for the first time.
Agents attribute the differential to completed drainage upgrades and the opening of the new Kepong community library in April, both funded under the 2025 DBKL neighbourhood improvement allocation. These works removed two persistent flood-prone stretches that previously deterred families.
Next Steps for Buyers
Prospective purchasers should review the latest DBKL planning notices for any further road-widening along Jalan Kepong before September, when the next council meeting is scheduled. Those seeking financing can compare packages at the Maybank and CIMB branches on Jalan 1/34, both of which currently offer 90 percent financing for properties under RM500,000. Early inspection of units near the park is advised, as listings have thinned since the June data release.
This article is general information only and is not personal financial or investment advice. Consider your own circumstances and seek licensed professional advice before making financial decisions.