THE OCTET
UrbanLens Analysis
THE OCTET commands $1,537 PSF -- 3% above what District 14 typically fetches ($1,488 PSF). Aljunied MRT is 493m away (6-min walk), functional but not a headline selling point. Against PARC ESTA at $2,271 PSF, the 32% discount is worth examining closely.
Prices have essentially flatlined over two years (+5.0%), suggesting a market in equilibrium. 4 transactions over two years is modest; the trend is directional, not definitive. For context, PENROSE has gained 18.8% over the same period.
Being freehold means zero lease-decay anxiety. Full CPF eligibility, maximum LTV, and a universally bankable asset. Rental data is too thin to calculate a reliable yield. Treat this as a capital-appreciation play and verify rental demand independently.
The 56-unit size hits a practical sweet spot -- enough scale for decent facilities without the oversupply risk of mega-developments. The city-fringe location offers genuine accessibility without core-district pricing, which is the fundamental upgrader value proposition.
Nearby Comparables
| Development | Median PSF | Yield | 2Y Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| PARC ESTA | $2,271 | 3.6% | +7.8% |
| PENROSE | $2,092 | 3.3% | +18.8% |
| SIMS URBAN OASIS | $1,903 | 4.0% | +11.3% |
| EUHABITAT | $1,414 | 4.2% | +3.1% |
| PARK PLACE RESIDENCES AT PLQ | $2,254 | 3.8% | +4.8% |
PSF Trend
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