GOLDEN HILL ESTATE is a freehold development along MEI HWAN CRESCENT in District 19 (Hougang / Punggol / Serangoon), part of the OCR segment of Singapore's private residential market. The project comprises a compact unit count and is an established secondary-market project.
This profile draws on 35 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 19 (Hougang / Punggol / Serangoon), the immediate context for GOLDEN HILL ESTATE 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 35 sales and 79 rental transaction records for this property. Explore live charts, price trends, rental yields, and investment analytics on the GOLDEN HILL ESTATE dashboard.
- Average sale price: $4,760,283 across 35 transactions
- Estimated gross rental yield: 1.5%
- District 19 PSF ranking: Premium tier (top 17%)
- Freehold tenure · OCR · D19
About GOLDEN HILL ESTATE
GOLDEN HILL ESTATE is a freehold condominium, located at MEI HWAN CRESCENT in District 19 (Punggol, Hougang, Serangoon Gardens) (Outside Central Region).
As a freehold property, GOLDEN HILL ESTATE does not face lease decay concerns.
Unit Mix Distribution
Transaction data breakdown by bedroom type at GOLDEN HILL ESTATE:
| Type | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 BR | 7 | $2,193 psf | $3,621,429 |
| 5+ BR | 28 | $1,670 psf | $5,044,996 |
Sales Market Overview
GOLDEN HILL ESTATE has recorded 35 sale transactions with an average transaction price of $4,760,283, ranging from $3,060,000 to $7,680,000.
| Year | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 | $1,524 psf | $4,927,000 | — |
| 2022 | 8 | $1,675 psf | $4,010,000 | ↑ 9.9% |
| 2023 | 8 | $1,645 psf | $4,709,750 | ↓ 1.8% |
| 2024 | 6 | $1,879 psf | $5,075,000 | ↑ 14.2% |
| 2025 | 9 | $2,020 psf | $5,188,210 | ↑ 7.5% |
GOLDEN HILL ESTATE ranks in the top 17% of condos in District 19 by average PSF.
Compared to the OCR average of $1,550 psf, GOLDEN HILL ESTATE trades 14.5% above the segment benchmark.
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Rental Market Overview
GOLDEN HILL ESTATE has recorded 79 rental transactions with monthly rents averaging $5,967/mo.
| Type | Leases | Avg Rent | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 79 | $5,967/mo | $2,500/mo | $14,500/mo |
| Year | Leases | Avg Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 17 | $5,167/mo |
| 2022 | 17 | $5,309/mo |
| 2023 | 15 | $6,965/mo |
| 2024 | 13 | $5,727/mo |
| 2025 | 15 | $6,917/mo |
| 2026 | 2 | $5,300/mo |
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Investment Analysis
Based on average rents and sale prices, GOLDEN HILL ESTATE delivers an estimated gross rental yield of 1.5%. This is below the 3% benchmark, suggesting stronger capital appreciation potential.
Competing Condos in District 19
Side-by-side comparison against the most actively traded condos in District 19 (Punggol, Hougang, Serangoon Gardens):
| Condo | Tenure | Units | Avg PSF | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHUAN PARK | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2024 | 916 | $2,596 psf | 860 |
| THE FLORENCE RESIDENCES | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2018 | 1410 | $1,746 psf | 844 |
| RIVERFRONT RESIDENCES | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2018 | 1451 | $1,589 psf | 622 |
| AFFINITY AT SERANGOON | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2018 | 1012 | $1,699 psf | 596 |
| SERANGOON GARDEN ESTATE | Freehold | — | $1,735 psf | 462 |
Location Map
Map shows GOLDEN HILL ESTATE (centre marker) with nearby MRT stations and schools. Drag to pan, scroll to zoom.
- GOLDEN HILL ESTATE
- Lorong Chuan MRT
- Bishan MRT
- Bishan MRT
- Serangoon MRT
- Serangoon MRT
- Maris Stella High School (Primary)
- Maris Stella High School
- Yuying Secondary School
Nearby MRT Stations
GOLDEN HILL ESTATE is 410m from Lorong Chuan MRT (Circle Line), with 5 stations within 1.5 km.
| Station | Code | Line | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lorong Chuan | CC14 | Circle Line | 410m |
| Bishan | NS17 | North-South Line | 1.3 km |
| Bishan | CC15 | Circle Line | 1.3 km |
| Serangoon | NE12 | North-East Line | 1.5 km |
| Serangoon | CC13 | Circle Line | 1.5 km |
Nearby Schools
There are 20 schools within 2 km of GOLDEN HILL ESTATE, including 2 within the 1 km priority zone.
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Maris Stella High School (Primary) | Primary | 440m |
| Maris Stella High School | Secondary | 440m |
| Yuying Secondary School | Secondary | 1.1 km |
| Ai Tong School | Primary | 1.1 km |
| Bowen Secondary School | Secondary | 1.2 km |
| Guangyang Secondary School | Secondary | 1.4 km |
| Serangoon Garden Secondary School | Secondary | 1.5 km |
| Serangoon Secondary School | Secondary | 1.5 km |
| Catholic High School (Primary) | Primary | 1.7 km |
| Catholic High School | Secondary | 1.7 km |
| Catholic Junior College | Jc | 1.7 km |
| Cedar 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.
Genuine walk-to-MRT access. Lorong Chuan sits about 0.41km 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.
School-belt proximity. Maris Stella High School (Primary) sits about 0.44km 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: GOLDEN HILL ESTATE combines walking-distance MRT with long-tenure leasehold (or freehold) — a solid structural foundation. The district position dictates whether capital appreciation outpaces or tracks the broader market. 35 transactions in URA REALIS provide the data foundation for this view.
Suggested holding period for most buyer profiles: 6-10 years to ride out one full macro cycle. 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: 35 transactions analysed
- Rental data: 79 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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