PROJECT

Completed

Pruksa Ville 52/1 Rassada-Samkong

in Phuket Town, Phuket

Answered by a Phuket expert
420

HOUSES & VILLAS

2012

COMPLETION

Pruksa Ville 52/1 Rassada-Samkong

ABOUT THE PROJECT

Overview

Pruksa Ville 52/1 Rassada-Samkong is a completed low-rise villa and house development in the Rassada-Samkong area of Phuket Town, the island's administrative and commercial capital on the south-east coast. Rather than a resort-style beachfront complex, this is a residential neighbourhood project built for everyday island life: quiet suburban streets and detached or semi-detached houses on private plots, aimed at owner-occupiers and long-term residents rather than short-stay holidaymakers. For buyers who want to be close to schools, hospitals, government offices and daily amenities rather than the tourist strip, Pruksa Ville 52/1 Rassada-Samkong sits firmly in that everyday-Phuket category.

Location and access

Phuket Town is the practical heart of the island - home to Central Festival and Floresta malls, Bangkok Hospital Phuket, the main government offices, universities and the Sino-Portuguese Old Town heritage quarter. From Rassada-Samkong, the nearest beaches are on the south-east coast - Chalong Bay, Cape Panwa and Rawai are roughly 15-20 minutes by car - while the classic west-coast sand of Patong is about 30 minutes over the hills, making it a realistic day trip rather than a walk to the shore. Phuket International Airport is roughly 35-40 minutes to the north, and several of the island's golf courses sit within a similar drive. Supermarkets, wet markets, cafes and schools are all within easy reach, which is the core appeal of this pocket of Phuket Town.

Villa and house ownership, and who it suits

Houses and villas at Pruksa Ville 52/1 Rassada-Samkong sit on Thai land, and under Thai law foreign nationals cannot hold land in their own name. Overseas buyers typically structure ownership through a registered 30-year, renewable leasehold on the land with freehold title to the structure, or through a properly set-up Thai limited company - both established routes for foreign house ownership on Phuket. Thai nationals, and Thai spouses of foreign buyers, can hold the land freehold outright. Because the project is completed, buyers can inspect the actual house, street and neighbourhood before committing, rather than relying on renderings.

This kind of development in Phuket Town typically suits long-term expat residents, Thai professionals working in the city, and families prioritising school runs, hospital access and daily convenience over beach proximity. It also suits buyers who want a base close to the airport and to both coasts, using the property as a home rather than a short-stay rental; if a unit is ever let out, that would follow a long-term residential rental model rather than holiday letting.

Living in Rassada-Samkong

Life around Pruksa Ville 52/1 Rassada-Samkong revolves around ordinary Phuket Town routines - a run to Central Festival or the local wet market, a coffee in the Old Town, a clinic visit at Bangkok Hospital Phuket, or a school pickup nearby. It is a car-owning, city-adjacent lifestyle rather than a flip-flops-to-the-sand one, with the beaches and golf courses treated as short weekend drives rather than a daily backdrop.

Buyers comparing options across the island can browse other villa/houses for sale in Phuket Town to see how this Rassada-Samkong location compares on access to the city centre, hospitals and the airport.

COMPLEX FEATURES

Communal Garden Area24H SecurityCCTV (Video Surveillance)

FEES & TAXES

Standard transaction fees in Thailand for a completed condominium under the ownership types listed below.

Freehold

  • Transfer fee — 2%
  • Specific Business Tax — 3.3%
  • Withholding tax — 1%
  • Stamp duty — 0.5%

Freehold (foreign quota): one-time transfer fee + tax obligations at closing. Annual common-area maintenance (CAM) separately.

Leasehold

  • Transfer fee — 1%
  • Stamp duty — 0.1%

Leasehold (30-year): registration fee 1% + 0.1% stamp duty on the lease value. No annual property tax for the lessee.

Buyer and seller usually split the transfer fee 50/50.

LOCATION

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NEARBY PLACES

Sports & Events Venues

  • Football Stadium at Phuket Rajabaht University181 m
  • Grand Arena1.3 km
  • Surakul Stadium3.4 km

Malls & Souks

  • Super Cheap Market941 m
  • Index Living Mall Phuket3.1 km

Universities

  • PKRUBI - Phuket Rajabhat University Business Incubator1.0 km

Museums

  • Gems Gallery Phuket Co., Ltd.1.9 km
  • The Upside Down House Museum and Fun Attractions Phuket2.1 km

Panoramic Views

  • Monkey Hill Viewpoint2.3 km
  • Viewpoint «Khao Rang»2.6 km

Parks

  • Khao Toh Sae exercise park2.5 km

International Schools

  • iSpeak International Language School2.7 km

DISTRICT

Phuket Town

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FREQUENTLY ASKED

Pruksa Ville 52/1 Rassada-Samkong — buyer FAQ

Can foreigners own a house at Pruksa Ville 52/1 Rassada-Samkong?

Foreigners cannot hold Thai land in their own name, so houses and villas at Pruksa Ville 52/1 Rassada-Samkong are typically bought through a registered 30-year renewable leasehold on the land with freehold title to the structure, or through a Thai limited company. Thai nationals and Thai spouses of foreign buyers can hold the land freehold. Always confirm the exact structure with a Thai property lawyer before transferring funds.

How far is Pruksa Ville 52/1 Rassada-Samkong from the beach?

Rassada-Samkong sits inland in Phuket Town, not on the coast. The nearest beaches are south-east coast options - Chalong Bay, Cape Panwa and Rawai - roughly 15-20 minutes by car, while the west-coast sand of Patong is about 30 minutes over the hills. Several golf courses and the airport, about 35-40 minutes north, are within a similar driving range.

Is Pruksa Ville 52/1 Rassada-Samkong finished and ready to move into?

Yes, Pruksa Ville 52/1 Rassada-Samkong is a completed development, so buyers can inspect the actual house, street and surrounding neighbourhood in person before purchasing, rather than relying on renderings or a construction timeline. This lower-risk, ready-now status is a key reason buyers consider finished projects like this one over off-plan alternatives in Phuket Town.

Who is the developer behind Pruksa Ville 52/1 Rassada-Samkong?

Developer records for this specific completed project are not currently verified in our listings data, so we do not attribute it to a named developer here. Buyers should confirm developer identity, land title and any warranty terms directly with the seller or a Thai property lawyer as part of standard due diligence before purchase.

Who typically buys a house in Rassada-Samkong, Phuket Town?

Rassada-Samkong in Phuket Town typically attracts long-term expat residents, Thai professionals working in the city, and families who prioritise schools, hospital access and daily convenience over beach proximity. It suits buyers wanting a home base near the airport and both coasts rather than a short-stay holiday rental.

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