EASTBAY is a freehold development along TAY LIAN TECK ROAD in District 15 (Katong / Joo Chiat), part of the OCR segment of Singapore's private residential market. The project comprises 40 units and is TOP 2011.
This profile draws on 11 recorded transactions from URA REALIS to frame the project's character: who actually lives here, who buys here, and where the pricing sits relative to immediate alternatives. For the broader district context, see the Singapore price-heatmap map.
At roughly 15 years from TOP, EASTBAY is in mature-resale territory: a clear track record on capital appreciation, defined renovation and refurbishment cycles, and lease-decay considerations starting to enter the picture (if leasehold).
Within District 15 (Katong / Joo Chiat), the immediate context for EASTBAY is shaped by the broader URA Master Plan zoning for the area, ongoing or planned infrastructure (MRT extensions, expressway changes, school relocations), and the supply pipeline of nearby launches. See the URA Master Plan 2019 for the precinct-specific land-use overlay before underwriting medium-term capital appreciation.
We track 11 sales and 62 rental transaction records for this property. Explore live charts, price trends, rental yields, and investment analytics on the EASTBAY dashboard.
- Average sale price: $1,337,161 across 11 transactions
- Estimated gross rental yield: 3.0%
- District 15 PSF ranking: Above average (top 49%)
- Freehold tenure · OCR · D15 · 40 units
About EASTBAY
EASTBAY is a freehold condominium, located at TAY LIAN TECK ROAD in District 15 (Joo Chiat, Amber Road, Katong) (Outside Central Region), developed by GUOK DEVELOPMENTS PTE LTD (CHYE WAH SENNETT PTE LTD), comprising 40 residential units, completed in 2011.
As a freehold property, EASTBAY does not face lease decay concerns.
Unit Mix Distribution
Transaction data breakdown by bedroom type at EASTBAY:
| Type | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BR | 6 | $1,576 psf | $1,005,129 |
| 3 BR | 4 | $1,538 psf | $1,719,500 |
| 4 BR | 1 | $1,203 psf | $1,800,000 |
Sales Market Overview
EASTBAY has recorded 11 sale transactions with an average transaction price of $1,337,161, ranging from $890,000 to $1,800,000.
| Year | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 | $1,426 psf | $1,090,972 | — |
| 2022 | 1 | $1,203 psf | $1,800,000 | ↓ 15.6% |
| 2023 | 1 | $1,559 psf | $1,728,000 | ↑ 29.6% |
| 2025 | 3 | $1,705 psf | $1,296,000 | ↑ 9.4% |
| 2026 | 2 | $1,616 psf | $1,464,444 | ↓ 5.2% |
EASTBAY ranks in the top 49% of condos in District 15 by average PSF.
Compared to the OCR average of $1,550 psf, EASTBAY trades 1.4% below the segment benchmark.
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Rental Market Overview
EASTBAY has recorded 62 rental transactions with monthly rents averaging $3,290/mo.
| Type | Leases | Avg Rent | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BR | 32 | $2,898/mo | $2,000/mo | $3,600/mo |
| 2 BR | 20 | $3,643/mo | $3,000/mo | $4,700/mo |
| 3 BR | 10 | $3,840/mo | $2,500/mo | $5,200/mo |
| Year | Leases | Avg Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12 | $2,554/mo |
| 2022 | 15 | $3,320/mo |
| 2023 | 13 | $3,604/mo |
| 2024 | 9 | $3,522/mo |
| 2025 | 11 | $3,450/mo |
| 2026 | 2 | $3,525/mo |
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Investment Analysis
Based on average rents and sale prices, EASTBAY delivers an estimated gross rental yield of 3.0%. This is below the 3% benchmark, suggesting stronger capital appreciation potential.
Competing Condos in District 15
Side-by-side comparison against the most actively traded condos in District 15 (Joo Chiat, Amber Road, Katong):
| Condo | Tenure | Units | Avg PSF | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRAND DUNMAN | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2022 | 1008 | $2,537 psf | 909 |
| EMERALD OF KATONG | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2023 | 846 | $2,640 psf | 844 |
| THE CONTINUUM | Freehold | 816 | $2,790 psf | 754 |
| TEMBUSU GRAND | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2022 | 638 | $2,462 psf | 634 |
| AMBER PARK | Freehold | 592 | $2,544 psf | 392 |
Location Map
Map shows EASTBAY (centre marker) with nearby MRT stations and schools. Drag to pan, scroll to zoom.
- EASTBAY
- Siglap MRT
- Bayshore MRT
- Bedok MRT
- Global Indian International School (GIIS East Coast)
- East Coast Primary School
- Chung Cheng High School (Main)
Nearby MRT Stations
EASTBAY is 380m from Siglap MRT (Thomson-East Coast Line), with 3 stations within 1.5 km.
Nearby Schools
There are 12 schools within 2 km of EASTBAY, including 5 within the 1 km priority zone.
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Global Indian International School (GIIS East Coast) | International | 530m |
| East Coast Primary School | Primary | 540m |
| Chung Cheng High School (Main) | Secondary | 790m |
| Dunman High School | Secondary | 860m |
| Dunman High School (JC) | Jc | 860m |
| Victoria School | Secondary | 1.1 km |
| Victoria Junior College | Jc | 1.1 km |
| Temasek Junior College | Jc | 1.1 km |
| Temasek Primary School | Primary | 1.2 km |
| Opera Estate Primary School | Primary | 1.5 km |
| Telok Kurau Primary School | Primary | 1.8 km |
| Bedok South Secondary School | Secondary | 1.9 km |
Tenure resilience. Freehold tenure removes the lease-decay headwind that affects 99-year leasehold stock from ~year 60 onward. CPF eligibility, loan-tenure caps, and resale buyer pool are all preserved without the time-decay clock. For long holds (15+ years), this matters meaningfully more than headline PSF.
Genuine walk-to-MRT access. Siglap sits about 0.38km away — true walking distance, not the elastic 800m claim that some listings stretch. For tenants and commuter-owners, this anchors rental demand and supports a steady capital-value floor across cycles.
Boutique character. With 40 units, EASTBAY keeps a low-density character — fewer residents per facility, quieter corridors, more curated common spaces. Suits buyers prioritising unit-interior quality and neighbour proximity over deep facilities breadth.
School-belt proximity. Global Indian International School (GIIS East Coast) sits about 0.53km away, with additional schools clustered nearby. Family households on 24-month tenancies anchor the rental pool, which materially improves vacancy economics for landlord-owners.
Thin transaction history. With only 11 recorded sales, comparable-sales analysis is fragile — a single outlier transaction can skew the apparent price level by 5-10%. Triangulate with nearby district comparables rather than rely on within-project averages alone.
District supply pipeline. Non-prime districts are more sensitive to GLS pipeline additions; check the URA Master Plan 2019 confirmed and provisional land sales schedule for the immediate 5-year window. New launches at 10-20% lower PSF can compress secondary-market resale velocity for 18-24 months around their launch dates.
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Composite assessment: EASTBAY hits the three structural levers that anchor long-term Singapore residential value: a prime district position, walkable MRT, and a long balance lease. Premium pricing is the trade-off; buyers paying that premium are buying scarcity rather than yield. 11 transactions in URA REALIS provide the data foundation for this view.
Suggested holding period for most buyer profiles: 8-15 years to absorb full cycle and capture the prime-district capital-appreciation thesis. Cross-reference per-bedroom net yield against district comparables via the compare-tool, model monthly cash-flow with the mortgage calculator, and confirm your effective BSD+ABSD cost using the stamp-duty calculator before finalising. This profile is informational; not a personal investment recommendation.
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Methodology & Sources
This analysis covers All available years and refreshes as new data becomes available.
Transaction data sourced from URA REALIS.
- Sales data: 11 transactions analysed
- Rental data: 62 lease records analysed
- Gross yield = (avg monthly rent × 12) / avg sale price
Median values used to minimise outlier impact. PSF = price per square foot.
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