KINGSFORD WATERBAY
UrbanLens Analysis
At $1,453 PSF, KINGSFORD WATERBAY prices 1% below the District 19 median. Compare that to CHUAN PARK at $2,596 PSF -- a 44% premium that buyers need to justify. The 17-minute walk to Hougang MRT (1357m) is workable, though not the kind of proximity that commands a premium on its own.
The 7.3% gain in two years signals steady demand -- solid, not speculative. 145 transactions over two years gives deep liquidity and reliable pricing signals. For context, THE FLORENCE RESIDENCES has gained 0.8% over the same period.
With ~87 years on a 99-year lease, financing and CPF remain fully unconstrained. Lease decay is a non-issue at this stage. At 4.1% gross yield versus the OCR average of 3.4%, rental returns are above-market. The $3,920/month median rent makes this genuinely compelling for income investors.
At 1165 units, this is a mega-development. Maintenance economies and extensive amenities are the upside; oversupply during downturns is the risk.
Nearby Comparables
| Development | Median PSF | Yield | 2Y Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHUAN PARK | $2,596 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| THE FLORENCE RESIDENCES | $1,779 | 3.4% | +0.8% |
| AFFINITY AT SERANGOON | $1,794 | 3.5% | +2.6% |
| RIVERFRONT RESIDENCES | $1,706 | 3.7% | +6.8% |
| THE GARDEN RESIDENCES | $1,829 | 3.9% | +2.7% |
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