Condo Near RTS in Johor Bahru: SkyOne, 300m Walk

Summary

• SkyOne is a measured ~300 m from Bukit Chagar RTS station - a genuine walking distance on foot, not a vague 'near the RTS' claim.
• The RTS Link is targeted to open in early 2027 (January 2027). As of mid-2026 both governments confirm the January 2027 target and construction is about 90% complete - so treat the date as a target, not a guarantee. (Malay Mail, 3 Apr 2026; accessed 22 Jun 2026.)
• It is a freehold, city-centre condo near the RTS priced from ~RM553,000 - below the RM1 million floor that applies to foreign buyers, so the entry stock is a Malaysian-buyer market.
• Built for own-stay locals and Malaysians who work in Singapore - commute on the RTS, but buy at home as a local (no RM1m floor, no state consent).
• Model the monthly repayment on our installment calculator.

Looking for a condo near the RTS in Johor Bahru?

If you have been searching condo near RTS, JB property near RTS, property near RTS JB, JB condo near RTS or condo near RTS JB, you are part of a fast-growing group of Malaysian buyers trying to get ahead of the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link before it opens. CTC SkyOne at Bukit Chagar is built precisely for that intent: a freehold serviced residence a short, measured walk from the RTS main station and the Johor Bahru CIQ.

This page gives you the honest numbers - the real walk distance, the real opening timeline, and what proximity is worth for a Malaysian buyer - rather than a vague 'near the RTS' pitch.

How close is SkyOne to Bukit Chagar RTS station?

SkyOne sits about 300 metres from the Bukit Chagar RTS main station, within the same city-centre block beside the CIQ. (Distance per the developer and project information; CTC Development, accessed 22 Jun 2026.) That is genuinely walkable - not a 'short drive' or a shuttle ride dressed up as walking distance.

Once the RTS opens, the line runs from Bukit Chagar to Woodlands North in Singapore, a journey of about 5 minutes, with co-located CIQ so you clear immigration once. For a side-by-side of every way to cross and how the walk to the station factors in, see our 300m walk to the RTS breakdown and the full JB-Singapore RTS Link guide.

What to check on any 'condo near RTS' listing

1. The measured walk distance and route - ask for metres and a route, not 'minutes to the station' (which often means by car).
2. Tenure - freehold versus leasehold matters over a long hold; SkyOne is freehold.
3. Price band versus the RM1m floor - sub-RM1m stock is a Malaysian market, which changes who you compete with and what you pay (below).

The RTS opens early 2027: the countdown

The RTS Link is targeted to begin operations in early 2027 (January 2027). As of mid-2026, both the Malaysian and Singaporean governments have reaffirmed the January 2027 target, with physical construction roughly 90% complete and the project moving into systems testing. (Malay Mail, 3 Apr 2026; MRT Corp; accessed 22 Jun 2026.)

Opening dates on cross-border infrastructure have shifted before, so we treat early 2027 as a target rather than a guarantee. For a buyer, the point is that the window to own walking-distance stock before the line is live is closing - SkyOne itself completes in November 2030, so you are buying ahead of both the RTS launch and handover.

Why a JB property near the RTS matters for Malaysian buyers

SkyOne's entry and mid-tier units start at around RM553,000 - below the RM1 million price floor that applies to foreign buyers of Johor strata property. In practice, that makes the entry stock a Malaysian-buyer market: as a Malaysian you buy as a local, with no RM1 million minimum, no State Authority consent step, the graduated 1-4% stamp duty rather than the foreigner surcharge, and access to local financing and EPF/KWSP withdrawals.

Two Malaysian audiences fit this address most naturally:

1. Own-stay locals who want a freehold city-centre home next to the malls and the RTS.
2. Malaysians who work in Singapore - they earn in SGD and commute daily, but buy at home as locals and live in JB.

For the full local-versus-foreigner cost picture, our companion guide on the true cost of buying JB property lays out the figures, and you can size a repayment instantly with the installment calculator.

Facilities that support daily commuter life

A condo near the RTS only works if daily life works. SkyOne places its facilities on an 11th-floor podium, including:

• Resort-style swimming pool with city views
• Outdoor gymnasium
• Jacuzzi and sauna
• Kids lagoon, playroom, and games room
• Multipurpose hall and social kitchen
• Study lounge with high-speed internet
• Surau and landscaped green spaces

Adjacent SKS City Mall and the Sheraton are about a minute away, with City Square and Komtar JBCC a short distance further.

Flexible layouts for own-stay or rental

SkyOne offers dual-key, triple-key, and penthouse layouts, with units from 463 sq ft up to larger family and penthouse sizes. Dual- and triple-key formats let a Malaysian buyer live in one key and rent out the other, or house two generations under one title - a practical fit for own-stay plus rental.

Why buy a condo near RTS JB now?

Buying a JB condo near the RTS before the line opens means securing walking-distance, freehold, locally-priced stock ahead of the 2027 launch. Key points:

• A measured ~300 m walk to Bukit Chagar station - genuine proximity, not a marketing claim.
• Freehold tenure in the city centre, beside the CIQ.
• Sub-RM1m entry pricing that keeps it a Malaysian-buyer market.
• Demand from the cross-border, SGD-earning commuter pool once the RTS is live.

Conclusion

If you are searching for a condo near RTS in Johor Bahru, SkyOne pairs a verified ~300 m walk to Bukit Chagar station with freehold tenure, city-centre convenience, and Malaysian-buyer pricing - ahead of the RTS Link's targeted early-2027 opening.

Run your numbers on the installment calculator, then talk to us about which SkyOne layout fits your commute and budget.