Maxim The Address to Bukit Chagar RTS Station

Maxim The Address sits roughly 3 km from Bukit Chagar — the Johor Bahru terminus of the RTS Link — a short drive or planned dedicated shuttle ride away, with the station opening to Singapore (Woodlands North) in January 2027. Bukit Chagar is the single most important location entity for this project, because proximity to it is what drives the Singapore-linked rental demand and the appreciation thesis. Here’s the precise picture.

The distance and route

Distance: approximately 3 km from Maxim (Jalan Abiad, Taman Pelangi) to Bukit Chagar station, beside the JB CIQ.
By car: a short drive via the Taman Pelangi road network to the CIQ/Bukit Chagar precinct.
Planned shuttle: a dedicated RTS/CIQ shuttle is planned for residents to bridge the last leg conveniently.
Onward: Bukit Chagar → Woodlands North in ~5 minutes via the RTS (from January 2027).

Why Bukit Chagar proximity matters

Rental demand anchor. The closer and more convenient the station access, the stronger the Singapore-commuter tenant demand — the core of the yield thesis.
Appreciation driver. Station catchments reprice as opening approaches — see will the RTS increase prices?
Commute viability. It’s what makes a JB base practical for Singapore workers — full door-to-door breakdown.

The honest ~3 km note

Maxim is not on the station doorstep — some rivals are closer and charge for it. The ~3 km, bridged by the planned shuttle, is the trade-off for a below-market freehold entry in a mature township. Whether that trade suits you is covered in the risk analysis.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Maxim The Address from Bukit Chagar RTS station?
Approximately 3 km — a short drive or planned dedicated shuttle ride from the development to the station beside the JB CIQ.

How do residents get to the RTS station?
By car or via a planned dedicated RTS/CIQ shuttle service for residents, bridging the ~3 km last leg.

How long is Bukit Chagar to Singapore on the RTS?
About 5 minutes to Woodlands North, once the RTS Link opens in January 2027.

Reviewed by Jason Chan, Malaysia property consultant (DMS Team). Distances and shuttle details indicative; confirm before relying on them.

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