WATERCOVE is a freehold development along WAK HASSAN DRIVE in District 27 (Sembawang / Yishun), 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 12 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 27 (Sembawang / Yishun), the immediate context for WATERCOVE 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 12 sales and 27 rental transaction records for this property. Explore live charts, price trends, rental yields, and investment analytics on the WATERCOVE dashboard.
- Average sale price: $3,305,981 across 12 transactions
- Estimated gross rental yield: 3.1%
- District 27 PSF ranking: Value tier (top 84%)
- Freehold tenure · OCR · D27
About WATERCOVE
WATERCOVE is a freehold condominium, located at WAK HASSAN DRIVE in District 27 (Sembawang, Yishun) (Outside Central Region).
As a freehold property, WATERCOVE does not face lease decay concerns.
Sales Market Overview
WATERCOVE has recorded 12 sale transactions with an average transaction price of $3,305,981, ranging from $2,700,000 to $4,228,888.
| Year | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3 | $796 psf | $2,760,000 | — |
| 2022 | 2 | $936 psf | $3,234,444 | ↑ 17.6% |
| 2023 | 2 | $1,077 psf | $3,824,444 | ↑ 15.0% |
| 2024 | 2 | $1,006 psf | $3,487,000 | ↓ 6.6% |
| 2025 | 1 | $993 psf | $3,400,000 | ↓ 1.3% |
| 2026 | 2 | $992 psf | $3,450,000 | ↓ 0.1% |
WATERCOVE ranks in the top 84% of condos in District 27 by average PSF.
Compared to the OCR average of $1,550 psf, WATERCOVE trades 38.7% below the segment benchmark.
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Rental Market Overview
WATERCOVE has recorded 27 rental transactions with monthly rents averaging $8,620/mo.
| Type | Leases | Avg Rent | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 27 | $8,620/mo | $6,800/mo | $17,500/mo |
| Year | Leases | Avg Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | $7,100/mo |
| 2022 | 8 | $7,906/mo |
| 2023 | 4 | $11,763/mo |
| 2024 | 7 | $8,536/mo |
| 2025 | 7 | $7,943/mo |
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Investment Analysis
Based on average rents and sale prices, WATERCOVE delivers an estimated gross rental yield of 3.1%. This is above the Singapore-wide benchmark of approximately 3%.
Competing Condos in District 27
Side-by-side comparison against the most actively traded condos in District 27 (Sembawang, Yishun):
| Condo | Tenure | Units | Avg PSF | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH GAIA | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2021 | 616 | $1,312 psf | 615 |
| THE WATERGARDENS AT CANBERRA | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2020 | 448 | $1,491 psf | 518 |
| PROVENCE RESIDENCE | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2020 | 413 | $1,182 psf | 413 |
| CANBERRA CRESCENT RESIDENCES | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2024 | 376 | $1,989 psf | 330 |
| THE VISIONAIRE | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2015 | 632 | $1,366 psf | 281 |
Location Map
Map shows WATERCOVE (centre marker) with nearby MRT stations and schools. Drag to pan, scroll to zoom.
- WATERCOVE
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.
Mature streetscape and amenity coverage. The immediate neighbourhood has the daily-living amenity profile of an established residential precinct — hawker centres, supermarkets, clinics, parks within a short walk or drive. The convenience compounds over a hold, even if no single amenity is a headline feature.
Unverified MRT proximity. The MRT distance is not recorded in our reference data. Before underwriting any MRT premium in your valuation, do a manual walking-time check on OneMap or Google Maps — listing summaries routinely conflate driving distance with walking distance.
Thin transaction history. With only 12 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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"persona": "Family with school-age kids",
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"persona": "CBD commuter",
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"persona": "Rental investor (yield-focused)",
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"persona": "Foreign professional (expat)",
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Composite assessment: WATERCOVE sits in an off-MRT-spine pocket where own-vehicle commuting and a narrower tenant pool define the economics. Suits owner-occupiers who prioritise the specific neighbourhood and lifestyle fit over capital-market efficiency. 12 transactions in URA REALIS provide the data foundation for this view.
Suggested holding period for most buyer profiles: 7-12 years with realistic vacancy and re-let cost assumptions. 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: 12 transactions analysed
- Rental data: 27 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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