Proximity to Lentor MRT is one of the highest-leverage locational variables in the Singapore property market. MRT-proximity premium reflects daily-commute time savings, integrated with the broader transit network mapped on the LTA MRT system map. Singapore’s North-South, East-West, Circle, Downtown, Thomson-East Coast, and forthcoming Cross Island Line collectively serve approximately 200+ stations.
For private condo buyers in particular, proximity to Lentor MRT translates to (a) immediate quality-of-life benefit during the holding period, (b) measurable rental-yield uplift via stronger tenant demand, and (c) resale-pricing premium when exiting. The premium magnitude varies: MRT-proximity premium typically runs 5–10% over equivalent units 1km+ away. This private condos shortlist surfaces the developments closest to Lentor MRT.
The cost framework applies uniformly: private condo buyers face BSD per the IRAS BSD, ABSD per the IRAS ABSD by buyer profile, and SORA-pegged mortgages at ~4.0% all-in via the MAS TDSR explainer framework. Use the stamp duty calculator to size your upfront cost.
- Station: Lentor (Thomson-East Coast Line)
- Condos within 500m: 18
- Condos within 1km: 32
- Avg PSF nearby: $1,734 psf
Station Overview
Lentor is a station on the Thomson-East Coast Line. There are 18 condos within walking distance (500m) and 32 within 1km.
Condos Within 500m (Walking Distance)
These condos are within a comfortable 5–7 minute walk of Lentor MRT.
| Condo | Distance | District | Tenure | Units | Avg PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THOMSON GROVE | 10m | D26 | Freehold | 116 | $1,572 psf |
| THE CALROSE | 200m | D26 | Freehold | 421 | $1,730 psf |
| LENTOR MODERN | 210m | D26 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2021 | 605 | $2,142 psf |
| LENTOR HILLS RESIDENCES | 240m | D26 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2022 | 598 | $2,116 psf |
| PRESIDENT GARDENS | 250m | D26 | Freehold | 89 | $1,598 psf |
| HILLOCK GREEN | 280m | D26 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2022 | 474 | $2,187 psf |
| FAR HORIZON GARDENS | 300m | D20 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1982 | 270 | $1,052 psf |
| FLORISSA PARK | 300m | D26 | Freehold | 87 | $1,608 psf |
| LENTORIA | 330m | D26 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2022 | 267 | $2,228 psf |
| SEASONS PARK | 350m | D26 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1995 | 390 | $1,110 psf |
| LENTOR MANSION | 370m | D26 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2023 | 533 | $2,266 psf |
| LENTOR VIEW | 420m | D26 | Freehold | 142 | $1,395 psf |
| CHIP THYE GARDEN | 430m | D20 | Freehold | — | $1,756 psf |
| ATELIER VILLAS | 440m | D26 | Freehold | 36 | $936 psf |
| BANYAN VILLAS | 450m | D26 | Freehold | 64 | $1,960 psf |
| LENTOR CENTRAL RESIDENCES | 460m | D26 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2023 | 477 | $2,222 psf |
| MELODY VILLAS | 480m | D26 | Freehold | 28 | $1,607 psf |
| FUDU PARK | 480m | D26 | Freehold | 178 | $1,447 psf |
Condos Within 500m\u{2013}1km
These condos are within a 10–15 minute walk or short bus ride from Lentor MRT.
| Condo | Distance | District | Tenure | Avg PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUN WAH GARDEN | 600m | D26 | Freehold | $1,476 psf |
| CASTLE GREEN | 620m | D26 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1993 | $1,164 psf |
| THE COUNTRYSIDE | 620m | D26 | Freehold | $1,669 psf |
| RAINTREE VALLEY | 630m | D26 | Freehold | $1,345 psf |
| NUOVO | 690m | D20 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2001 | $1,133 psf |
| LIBERTE | 710m | D10 | — | $1,586 psf |
| HORIZON GARDENS | 750m | D20 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1995 | $848 psf |
| LENTOR VILLAS | 790m | D26 | Freehold | $1,578 psf |
| PEIRCE VALE | 820m | D26 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1885 | $2,251 psf |
| BULLION PARK | 820m | D26 | Freehold | $1,434 psf |
| RED BRICK VILLAS | 850m | D20 | — | — |
| TEACHERS' HOUSING ESTATE | 880m | D26 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1885 | $1,727 psf |
| HAPPY PARK | 890m | D20 | Freehold | $1,854 psf |
| POETS VILLAS | 960m | D26 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2010 | $706 psf |
The private condos list ranked by distance to Lentor MRT is sorted by walking-distance, not as-the-crow-flies. Singapore’s urban form — built around limited road grids, MRT alignment, and walkway connectivity — means actual walking distance can be 1.3–1.8x the straight-line distance. Each unit’s rated distance reflects this real-walking-distance computation.
Within the shortlist, individual private condos differ on (a) tenure type (mix of freehold, 999-year, and 99-year leasehold), (b) unit-type mix (studio / 1BR / 2BR / 3BR / 4BR), (c) MCST or S&CC fees (for condos vs HDB), and (d) age + facilities standard. The proximity-premium is one variable; the comprehensive evaluation needs all of these. Use the comparison tool to place 2–3 candidates side-by-side on price, PSF, yield, and walkability score.
Cross-reference the list against URA (for private condo transacted caveats) or the HDB resale portal (for HDB resale transactions) to verify recent per-unit transacted prices. The proximity-premium varies by district and demand cohort; well-connected RCR / OCR with strong upgrader demand tends to see the highest premium, while super-prime CCR sees a smaller relative premium because PSF is already high.
The distance-vs-price curve for Lentor MRT typically follows a step-function: units 0–500m command the full premium (5–10% for MRT, 3–8% for schools), units 500m–1km command a partial premium (3–5%), and units 1km+ command little to no premium. For yield-focused buyers, the 500m–1km band can offer the best yield-to-price tradeoff — close enough for tenant-demand support but priced below the premium-floor 0–500m tier.
The 1km school-zone threshold is binary in regulatory terms (you either qualify for Phase 2C balloting advantage or you don’t), so for family-stage buyers the cliff is meaningful. For MRT-proximity there’s no equivalent binary threshold, but the walking-time-tolerance threshold typically sits around 8–10 minutes — buyers tolerate longer walks if the segment is otherwise compelling.
Within the shortlist, value-buyers should look for: (a) older private condos in the 500m–1km band with strong fundamentals (freehold tenure or good unit-mix) that are priced below the proximity-premium-floor adjacent stock; (b) private condos in projects where MCST or S&CC fees are lower than comparable proximity-tier stock; (c) units on lower floors in private condos with good orientation, where the floor-band discount partially offsets the proximity-premium. The price heatmap visualises district-level PSF concentration; cross-reference with the URA Property Price Index for cycle context.
FAQ
How many condos are near Lentor MRT?
What is the average PSF near Lentor MRT?
How does cooling-measure environment affect this list?
The post-April-2023 cooling-measure regime (foreigner ABSD 60%, SC second-property ABSD 20%, TDSR 55%) shapes demand-side composition across all districts. Proximity premium remains structural, but the absolute price level reflects the broader demand-supply equilibrium. See IRAS ABSD and the MAS TDSR explainer.
Methodology & Sources
Numbers in this article reflect the latest available data and update as new data becomes available.
Transaction data sourced from URA.
- Distances calculated using haversine formula.
- Transaction data from URA.
Outlier-resistant medians anchor every PSF figure shown above. Volume counts are exact transaction tallies, not estimates.