Houses for Sale in Gambut, Banjar Regency

Gambut is the district that runs along Jalan A. Yani from kilometre 12 to 16, sitting almost exactly midway between Banjarmasin and Banjarbaru. Its name comes from gambut, the peat swamp that dominates the ground here, from Malintang and Kayu Bawang near the main road to villages further in such as Tambak Sirang, Guntung Papuyu, Banyu Hirang, and Handil. Pasar Gambut remains the economic heart of the district, where daily trade has turned since morning for generations.

In recent years, Gambut has grown into one of the densest hubs for subsidised housing in Banjar Regency. Around kilometre 12 to 13 alone, developers have built hundreds to thousands of type 36 units, from Griya Annisa and Surya Persada to a cluster that once targeted media workers with a light down payment scheme. Subsidised KPR schemes, with a down payment from around Rp6 million and tenors up to 20 years, make this district a favourite for first-time buyers who work in Banjarmasin or Banjarbaru but cannot yet afford the core cities.

Because the ground is peat, buyers should always ask about site preparation before buying, whether off-plan or a finished unit. Most developers fill and compact the land, sometimes with galam timber piling, before building an estate, but the quality of that fill varies between projects. Villages further from the main corridor, such as Banyu Hirang or Guntung Papuyu, tend to sit lower and flood more easily in heavy rain, so check the floor elevation and the estate's drainage, not just the price per unit.

Beyond subsidised housing, non-subsidised 2 to 3 bedroom estates keep expanding too, aimed at young families who want a landed house with a small yard without paying Banjarmasin's price premium. A commute of roughly 30 to 40 minutes to central Banjarmasin, and even closer to Banjarbaru, makes Gambut comfortable for two-way commuters, while Pasar Gambut, schools, and the district health centre (puskesmas) cover daily needs without a trip into the city.

Vorneo Property's team regularly covers Gambut's estates, from the subsidised clusters at kilometre 12–13 to older homes near Pasar Gambut. We can help check the land-filling status, run KPR simulations for both subsidised and commercial loans, and join your site visit. Tell us what you need on WhatsApp, no upfront fees.