USJ 17 is a gated and guarded residential enclave that houses mixed type of residential, from 2-storey terrace house to semi-detached homes, bungalows and a low-rise condominium. It is nestled at the very end of Persiaran Kewajipan in USJ vicinity. This precinct is situated at the intersection in between Persiaran Kewajipan and Damansara-Puchong Highway (LDP).
Like the rest of USJs, this established neighborhood comprises 2-storey terrace houses, a condominium (namely Tropika Paradise) and 2-storey semi-detached homes. However, this neighborhood is quite special as it also nests ResTrees, the first gated and guarded community development within USJ. Besides ResTrees, there are some parts of this neighborhood have commenced gated and guarded. The entire neighborhood here sits on freehold land except ResTrees.
ResTrees is a guarded fence-less development which comprises semi-detached and bungalow houses. It is developed in 4 phases, whereby the first, Type A (Phase 1) consists of 20 units of 3-storey semi-detached homes; the second and third, Type B consists of 36 and 48 units respectively; and the last phase, only comprises exclusive bungalows. This development is a joint venture between Majlis Agama Islam Selangor (MAIS) and Utusan Seni on MAIS’ leasehold piece of land.
Tropika Paradise is a low-rise condominium comprising a few 3 to 10-storey blocks that house condominium units with built-up sizes ranging from 1,100 sq ft to 1,170 sq ft. Set within a tropical landscaping and architecture, this low density condominium is furnished with a club house, a gymnasium, playground, swimming pool and jogging track.
Being in an affluent neighborhood, there are plenty of amenities and facilities nearby. USJ 17 is just a stone throw away from SMK USJ 13, SK USJ 12, SMK USJ 12, SJK © Tun Tan Cheng Lock and SK Dato Onn Jaafar. Besides schools, it is within close proximity to Taipan Business Centre, Subang Business Centre USJ 9 and numerous shopping centres such as The 19 USJ City Mall (which roofs Carrefour Hypermarket), Giant Hypermarket, Mydin Hypermarket, Empire Subang, Subang Parade, First Subang and Summit USJ.
USJ 17 is among the last precincts developed by UEP Sime back then. Hence, most houses here are newer compared to the ones in USJ 2, USJ 3, USJ 4 et cetera. It is one of the most expensive and affluent neighborhood in USJ. Overall, it would be a great buy if for own stay.