EASTERN LAGOON is a freehold development along UPPER EAST COAST ROAD in District 15 (Katong / Joo Chiat), part of the OCR segment of Singapore's private residential market. The project comprises 307 units and is TOP 1985.
This profile draws on 37 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.
The project is in its mature or late-resale phase, where lease tenure (for leasehold stock), redevelopment optionality, and en-bloc potential all start to weigh more on the investment thesis than current rental yield.
Within District 15 (Katong / Joo Chiat), the immediate context for EASTERN LAGOON 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 37 sales and 469 rental transaction records for this property. Explore live charts, price trends, rental yields, and investment analytics on the EASTERN LAGOON dashboard.
- Average sale price: $1,617,883 across 37 transactions
- Estimated gross rental yield: 2.4%
- District 15 PSF ranking: Above average (top 37%)
- Freehold tenure · OCR · D15 · 307 units
About EASTERN LAGOON
EASTERN LAGOON is a freehold condominium, located at UPPER EAST COAST ROAD in District 15 (Joo Chiat, Amber Road, Katong) (Outside Central Region), developed by EASTERN LAGOON PTE LTD, comprising 307 residential units, completed in 1985.
As a freehold property, EASTERN LAGOON does not face lease decay concerns.
Unit Mix Distribution
Transaction data breakdown by bedroom type at EASTERN LAGOON:
| Type | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BR | 2 | $1,581 psf | $1,089,444 |
| 2 BR | 17 | $1,667 psf | $1,320,353 |
| 3 BR | 11 | $1,605 psf | $1,665,089 |
| 4 BR | 6 | $1,626 psf | $2,240,133 |
| 5+ BR | 1 | $1,720 psf | $3,480,000 |
Sales Market Overview
EASTERN LAGOON has recorded 37 sale transactions with an average transaction price of $1,617,883, ranging from $1,020,000 to $3,480,000.
| Year | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 | $1,467 psf | $1,282,400 | — |
| 2022 | 6 | $1,602 psf | $1,630,000 | ↑ 9.2% |
| 2023 | 4 | $1,793 psf | $1,401,250 | ↑ 12.0% |
| 2024 | 7 | $1,695 psf | $1,610,984 | ↓ 5.5% |
| 2025 | 13 | $1,632 psf | $1,779,060 | ↓ 3.7% |
| 2026 | 2 | $1,713 psf | $1,830,000 | ↑ 5.0% |
EASTERN LAGOON ranks in the top 37% of condos in District 15 by average PSF.
Compared to the OCR average of $1,550 psf, EASTERN LAGOON trades 5.7% above the segment benchmark.
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Rental Market Overview
EASTERN LAGOON has recorded 469 rental transactions with monthly rents averaging $3,277/mo.
| Type | Leases | Avg Rent | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 4 | $8,625/mo | $8,000/mo | $9,200/mo |
| 1 BR | 165 | $2,777/mo | $1,600/mo | $4,000/mo |
| 2 BR | 224 | $3,217/mo | $1,950/mo | $5,500/mo |
| 3 BR | 68 | $4,125/mo | $2,600/mo | $6,900/mo |
| 4 BR | 8 | $5,388/mo | $3,300/mo | $9,000/mo |
| Year | Leases | Avg Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 98 | $2,531/mo |
| 2022 | 92 | $2,841/mo |
| 2023 | 94 | $3,780/mo |
| 2024 | 71 | $3,467/mo |
| 2025 | 92 | $3,700/mo |
| 2026 | 22 | $3,900/mo |
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Investment Analysis
Based on average rents and sale prices, EASTERN LAGOON delivers an estimated gross rental yield of 2.4%. 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 EASTERN LAGOON (centre marker) with nearby MRT stations and schools. Drag to pan, scroll to zoom.
- EASTERN LAGOON
- Bayshore MRT
- Siglap MRT
- Bedok MRT
- Dunman High School
- Dunman High School (JC)
- Global Indian International School (GIIS East Coast)
Nearby MRT Stations
EASTERN LAGOON is 750m from Bayshore MRT (Thomson-East Coast Line), with 3 stations within 1.5 km.
Nearby Schools
There are 13 schools within 2 km of EASTERN LAGOON, including 6 within the 1 km priority zone.
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dunman High School | Secondary | 600m |
| Dunman High School (JC) | Jc | 600m |
| Global Indian International School (GIIS East Coast) | International | 980m |
| East Coast Primary School | Primary | 990m |
| Victoria School | Secondary | 1.0 km |
| Victoria Junior College | Jc | 1.0 km |
| Opera Estate Primary School | Primary | 1.3 km |
| Chung Cheng High School (Main) | Secondary | 1.3 km |
| Temasek Junior College | Jc | 1.3 km |
| Temasek Primary School | Primary | 1.4 km |
| Bedok South Secondary School | Secondary | 1.5 km |
| Yu Neng Primary School | Primary | 1.7 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.
Walking-distance MRT. Bayshore is about 0.75km — within the conventional 10-minute walk threshold most tenants accept. The project benefits from the public-transport premium without the price compression that <500m flagship stations command.
Solid facilities scale. 307 units is large enough to support pool, gym, function rooms, and BBQ pavilions without the booking-pressure issues that smaller boutique developments face. Per-unit maintenance is in a manageable band.
School-belt proximity. Dunman High School sits about 0.60km away, with additional schools clustered nearby. Family households on 24-month tenancies anchor the rental pool, which materially improves vacancy economics for landlord-owners.
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.
Cycle-sensitivity. Like all Singapore private residential, the project's capital appreciation and rental yields move with broader macro factors — mortgage rate environment, MAS macroprudential stance (TDSR, ABSD), and the supply-pipeline tempo. Build a 5pp rate buffer into your stress test.
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Composite assessment: EASTERN LAGOON 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. 37 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: 37 transactions analysed
- Rental data: 469 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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