Houses for Sale in Tanah Laut

Tanah Laut is the regency that borders Banjarbaru City to the south, with Pelaihari as its capital and centre of government and trade. It sits about 65 km from Banjarmasin and about 30 km from Banjarbaru along the Trans Kalimantan corridor, close enough for a daily commute yet far enough for house prices that are noticeably lighter on the wallet.

The two most sought-after areas are Pelaihari town itself, with housing estates near government offices, markets, and schools, and Bati-Bati, the district that directly borders Banjarbaru and has become a go-to for people who work in Banjarbaru or Banjarmasin but want a home at a friendlier price. Kurau and Jorong are also gaining interest as quieter alternatives.

Unlike Banjarmasin's swamp-dominated ground, land in Tanah Laut is mostly firmer plains and low hills, which tends to keep foundation costs lighter. Still, check road access and drainage, especially in areas along coal or iron-ore mining truck routes, and how close a house sits to cattle-ranching land if that matters to you.

Subsidised type-36 housing remains a favourite entry point for first-time buyers here, with KPR mortgages that are relatively easy to get approved since the sale price sits under the government's subsidy ceiling. Families needing more room will find non-subsidised two- or three-bedroom homes in newer estates with fuller specifications, still priced well below Banjarmasin or Banjarbaru.

Vorneo Property's team covers Pelaihari and Bati-Bati, helping with site visits, certificate legality checks, and KPR simulations, including for subsidised homes. If you want to sell a house in Tanah Laut, we'll market it to our buyer network. Start on WhatsApp.