THE FORESTA @ MOUNT FABER is a freehold development along WISHART ROAD in District 4 (Telok Blangah / Sentosa), part of the RCR segment of Singapore's private residential market. The project comprises 141 units and is TOP 2015.
This profile draws on 49 recorded transactions from URA 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 11 years from TOP, THE FORESTA @ MOUNT FABER 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 4 (Telok Blangah / Sentosa), the immediate context for THE FORESTA @ MOUNT FABER 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 49 sales and 360 rental transaction records for this property. Explore live charts, price trends, rental yields, and investment analytics on the THE FORESTA @ MOUNT FABER dashboard.
- Average sale price: $1,188,726 across 49 transactions
- Estimated gross rental yield: 3.7%
- District 4 PSF ranking: Above average (top 27%)
- Freehold tenure · RCR · D4 · 141 units
About THE FORESTA @ MOUNT FABER
THE FORESTA @ MOUNT FABER is a freehold condominium, located at WISHART ROAD in District 4 (Telok Blangah, Harbourfront) (Rest of Central Region), developed by HOI HUP REALTY PTE LTD, comprising 141 residential units, completed in 2015.
As a freehold property, THE FORESTA @ MOUNT FABER does not face lease decay concerns.
Unit Mix Distribution
Transaction data breakdown by bedroom type at THE FORESTA @ MOUNT FABER:
| Type | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 19 | $2,009 psf | $870,211 |
| 1 BR | 11 | $1,983 psf | $1,145,153 |
| 2 BR | 16 | $1,777 psf | $1,417,375 |
| 3 BR | 1 | $1,636 psf | $1,778,888 |
| 4 BR | 2 | $1,480 psf | $2,330,000 |
Sales Market Overview
THE FORESTA @ MOUNT FABER has recorded 49 sale transactions with an average transaction price of $1,188,726, ranging from $835,000 to $2,460,000.
| Year | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 14 | $1,822 psf | $1,308,929 | — |
| 2022 | 7 | $1,849 psf | $1,195,543 | ↑ 1.5% |
| 2023 | 8 | $1,861 psf | $1,217,111 | ↑ 0.6% |
| 2024 | 11 | $2,006 psf | $1,101,444 | ↑ 7.8% |
| 2025 | 7 | $1,954 psf | $1,123,714 | ↓ 2.6% |
| 2026 | 2 | $1,968 psf | $917,500 | ↑ 0.7% |
THE FORESTA @ MOUNT FABER ranks in the top 27% of condos in District 4 by average PSF.
Compared to the RCR average of $2,049 psf, THE FORESTA @ MOUNT FABER trades 7.4% below the segment benchmark.
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Rental Market Overview
THE FORESTA @ MOUNT FABER has recorded 360 rental transactions with monthly rents averaging $3,648/mo.
| Type | Leases | Avg Rent | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BR | 160 | $3,136/mo | $2,050/mo | $5,000/mo |
| 2 BR | 179 | $3,923/mo | $2,300/mo | $5,500/mo |
| 3 BR | 21 | $5,205/mo | $3,900/mo | $7,000/mo |
| Year | Leases | Avg Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 69 | $2,949/mo |
| 2022 | 84 | $3,547/mo |
| 2023 | 60 | $4,173/mo |
| 2024 | 74 | $3,782/mo |
| 2025 | 55 | $3,904/mo |
| 2026 | 18 | $3,717/mo |
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Investment Analysis
Based on average rents and sale prices, THE FORESTA @ MOUNT FABER delivers an estimated gross rental yield of 3.7%. This is above the Singapore-wide benchmark of approximately 3%.
Competing Condos in District 4
Side-by-side comparison against the most actively traded condos in District 4 (Telok Blangah, Harbourfront):
| Condo | Tenure | Units | Avg PSF | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| REFLECTIONS AT KEPPEL BAY | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2006 | 1129 | $1,736 psf | 365 |
| THE INTERLACE | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2009 | 1040 | $1,469 psf | 242 |
| CARIBBEAN AT KEPPEL BAY | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1999 | 969 | $1,764 psf | 209 |
| THE REEF AT KING'S DOCK | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2021 | 429 | $2,469 psf | 173 |
| CAPE ROYALE | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2008 | 302 | $2,220 psf | 116 |
Location Map
Map shows THE FORESTA @ MOUNT FABER (centre marker) with nearby MRT stations and schools. Drag to pan, scroll to zoom.
- THE FORESTA @ MOUNT FABER
- Telok Blangah MRT
- Keppel MRT
- HarbourFront MRT
- HarbourFront MRT
- Labrador Park MRT
- Blangah Rise Primary School
- Radin Mas Primary School
- Bukit Merah Secondary School
Nearby MRT Stations
THE FORESTA @ MOUNT FABER is 420m from Telok Blangah MRT (Circle Line), with 5 stations within 1.5 km.
| Station | Code | Line | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telok Blangah | CC28 | Circle Line | 420m |
| Keppel | CC30 | Circle Line | 990m |
| HarbourFront | NE1 | North-East Line | 1.1 km |
| HarbourFront | CC29 | Circle Line | 1.1 km |
| Labrador Park | CC27 | Circle Line | 1.2 km |
Nearby Schools
There are 3 schools within 2 km of THE FORESTA @ MOUNT FABER, including 2 within the 1 km priority zone.
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blangah Rise Primary School | Primary | 500m |
| Radin Mas Primary School | Primary | 1.0 km |
| Bukit Merah Secondary School | Secondary | 1.6 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. Telok Blangah sits about 0.42km 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. Blangah Rise Primary School sits about 0.50km away, with additional schools clustered nearby. Family households on 24-month tenancies anchor the rental pool, which materially improves vacancy economics for landlord-owners.
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.
- ✅ Young couple, first home: Long balance lease + likely sub-CCR pricing
- ✅ Family with school-age kids: Nearby schools support MOE registration priority
- ✅ CBD commuter: Walking-distance MRT supports daily commute
- ❌ Rental investor (yield-focused): Thin transaction history makes underwriting fragile
- ⚠️ Foreign professional (expat): MRT plus mid-size facility suite typically meets expat-tenant criteria
- ✅ Long-term hold (10+ yr): Tenure supports CPF + buyer-pool through hold
Composite assessment: THE FORESTA @ MOUNT FABER 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. 49 transactions in URA 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.
- Sales data: 49 transactions analysed
- Rental data: 360 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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New Sale vs Resale Mix
Of the 303 condo transactions recorded in District 4 over the last 12 months, 91% resale, 9% sub sale. A resale-heavy mix points to an established market trading on fundamentals; a new-sale-heavy mix means developer launches are setting the price benchmarks.
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Price Index Check
The ShiokNest Price Index for District 4 reads 89.8 as of March 2026 — up 2.4% year-on-year. The index tracks repeat-sales price movement, so it is less distorted by shifts in what happens to be transacting than a raw average PSF.
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HDB Alternatives Nearby
Weighing THE FORESTA @ MOUNT FABER against staying public? These HDB towns sit within walking or short-drive distance:
- Bukit Merah — 4-room average $894,787 (330m away), an upgrader gap of about $300,000