Saibaba Colony: an established western address
Saibaba Colony is just north of RS Puram, and is one of Coimbatore's most settled, tree-lined residential colonies. Wide roads, mature independent houses and a low-density feel have made it a favourite with professionals and long-established families for decades.
It was laid out and built up early, so most plots here are resales rather than new layouts. That means older survey patterns and long ownership chains that need careful title tracing, rather than a developer's DTCP approval.
Getting around
D.B. Road, RS Puram's shopping and dining street, is close by, and Gandhipuram's bus stands and Coimbatore Railway Junction are a short drive away, which suits people who cross the city every day.
Roads lead west to Vadavalli and the foothills, and south-east to Town Hall and Ukkadam, so both the old commercial centre and the western suburbs are easy to reach.
What's for sale
Mostly independent houses on 3 to 8 cent plots, plus a growing number of low-rise apartment blocks where older bungalows have been rebuilt as small blocks of flats.
Very little empty land is left, so prices follow resale demand rather than new supply. Expect to pay more than for similar plots in newer western suburbs like Vadavalli or Thondamuthur.
| Property type | Who buys | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Resale independent houses | Families moving up, professionals | Older buildings: check their structural condition |
| Flats in rebuilt low-rise blocks | First-time flat buyers | Check the UDS and the sanctioned plan |
| The occasional empty plot | People building their own home | Expect a premium, given how rare they are |
Legal checks before buying in Saibaba Colony
Most sales here are resales, so the priority is a clean title chain rather than a layout approval. Collect every earlier sale deed you can, and confirm the current Patta is in the seller's name with no transfer pending.
For a flat in a rebuilt block, check that the builder had a valid Coimbatore Corporation building plan sanction, and that the undivided share (UDS) in your sale deed is in proportion to the sanctioned plan.
What to check
- Trace the title chain through all available earlier sale deeds.
- Check on the TN e-Services portal that the Patta is in the seller's name.
- For flats, check the Corporation building plan sanction and the UDS.
- Get a 30-year Encumbrance Certificate from TNREGINET before you pay anything.
Common questions
Is Saibaba Colony a good place to buy a resale home?
Yes. Established infrastructure, a central-west location and very little empty land have kept resale prices rising steadily, though you'll pay more than in newer suburbs.
How far is Saibaba Colony from Coimbatore Railway Junction?
About 10 to 15 minutes' drive through RS Puram, depending on traffic.