Proximity to Nanyang Polytechnic is one of the highest-leverage locational variables in the Singapore property market. Primary-school proximity matters for families during the Phase 2A/2B/2C/3 registration windows; the 1km school-zone catchment is the operative threshold for the Phase 2C balloting advantage. The Ministry of Education maintains the official registration framework.
For private condo buyers in particular, proximity to Nanyang Polytechnic 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: school-zone proximity premium typically runs 3–8% over equivalent units outside the 1km catchment. This private condos shortlist surfaces the developments closest to Nanyang Polytechnic.
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.
- School: Nanyang Polytechnic (Tertiary)
- Condos within 1km: 5
- Cheapest recorded entry within 1km: $808,000
- Within-1km avg PSF vs district: -32.7%
Location Map
Map shows Nanyang Polytechnic (centre) with nearby condos, to gauge distance and route.
- Nanyang Polytechnic
- GRANDEUR 8
- NUOVO
- GRANDE VISTA
- SELETAR GARDEN
- CASTLE GREEN
What Proximity Means Here
Nanyang Polytechnic admits by academic results, not location, so there is no distance priority. Proximity matters instead for rental demand: campus-adjacent condos draw a steady stream of students and staff, which is the angle most buyers here are really weighing.
Cheapest Units Within 1km
The most affordable way into Nanyang Polytechnic’s 1km band, ranked by the lowest recorded transacted price. When you are buying for catchment on a budget, the entry quantum matters more than headline PSF.
| Condo | Distance | Cheapest (recorded) | Cheapest PSF | Avg PSF | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CASTLE GREEN | 990m | $808,000 | $791 psf | $1,164 psf | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1993 |
| NUOVO | 840m | $1,050,000 | $871 psf | $1,133 psf | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2001 |
| GRANDEUR 8 | 630m | $1,150,000 | $871 psf | $1,321 psf | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2002 |
| GRANDE VISTA | 870m | $1,420,000 | $845 psf | $1,225 psf | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1886 |
| SELETAR GARDEN | 980m | $2,950,000 | $1,061 psf | $1,575 psf | Freehold |
All Condos Within 1km
Every condominium within the nearby zone (within 1km) of Nanyang Polytechnic, closest first.
| Condo | Distance | District | Tenure | Avg PSF | Walkability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRANDEUR 8 | 630m | D20 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2002 | $1,321 psf | 90/100 |
| NUOVO | 840m | D20 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2001 | $1,133 psf | 93/100 |
| GRANDE VISTA | 870m | D28 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1886 | $1,225 psf | 71/100 |
| SELETAR GARDEN | 980m | D28 | Freehold | $1,575 psf | 68/100 |
| CASTLE GREEN | 990m | D26 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1993 | $1,164 psf | 78/100 |
Condos 1–2km Away
Condominiums between 1km and 2km from Nanyang Polytechnic.
| Condo | Distance | District | Tenure | Avg PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CABANA | 1.1 km | D28 | 103 yrs lease commencing from 2009 | $896 psf |
| SPRINGHILL TERRACE | 1.1 km | D28 | — | — |
| POLLEN COLLECTION II | 1.1 km | D28 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2025 | $2,499 psf |
| CHIP THYE GARDEN | 1.2 km | D20 | Freehold | $1,756 psf |
| SARACA VILLAS | 1.2 km | D28 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1997 | $1,023 psf |
| CENTRO RESIDENCES | 1.2 km | D20 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2007 | $1,779 psf |
| POLLEN COLLECTION | 1.2 km | D28 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2019 | $2,199 psf |
| SEASONS PARK | 1.2 km | D26 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1995 | $1,110 psf |
| FAR HORIZON GARDENS | 1.2 km | D20 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1982 | $1,052 psf |
| CACTUS BLOOM | 1.2 km | D28 | Freehold | $1,281 psf |
| FLORAVIEW | 1.2 km | D20 | Freehold | $1,345 psf |
| ALANA | 1.2 km | D28 | 103 yrs lease commencing from 2013 | $986 psf |
| MIMOSA VALE | 1.3 km | D28 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1878 | $1,744 psf |
| FLORAVILLE | 1.3 km | D28 | Freehold | $1,476 psf |
| SARACA GARDENS | 1.3 km | D28 | Freehold | $1,382 psf |
| LILAC PARK | 1.3 km | D28 | Freehold | $1,375 psf |
| MIMOSA VILLAS | 1.3 km | D28 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1878 | $1,261 psf |
| SUNRISE VILLA | 1.3 km | D28 | Freehold | $1,845 psf |
| CACTUS GREEN | 1.3 km | D28 | Freehold | $1,322 psf |
| FLORIDA PARK | 1.3 km | D28 | Freehold | $1,466 psf |
| THE CALROSE | 1.4 km | D26 | Freehold | $1,730 psf |
| PRESIDENT GARDENS | 1.4 km | D26 | Freehold | $1,598 psf |
| SUNRISE GARDENS | 1.4 km | D28 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1995 | $966 psf |
| BANYAN VILLAS | 1.4 km | D26 | Freehold | $1,960 psf |
| MIMOSA TERRACE | 1.4 km | D28 | Freehold | $1,966 psf |
| THE COUNTRYSIDE | 1.4 km | D26 | Freehold | $1,669 psf |
| MAYFLOWER VILLE | 1.4 km | D20 | Freehold | $1,788 psf |
| MAYFLOWER GARDENS | 1.4 km | D20 | Freehold | $1,664 psf |
| MIMOSA GARDENS | 1.5 km | D28 | Freehold | $1,506 psf |
| THOMSON GROVE | 1.5 km | D26 | Freehold | $1,572 psf |
| MELODY VILLAS | 1.5 km | D26 | Freehold | $1,607 psf |
| MAYFLOWER RESIDENCES | 1.5 km | D20 | Freehold | $1,309 psf |
| HORIZON GARDENS | 1.5 km | D20 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1995 | $848 psf |
| NIM COLLECTION | 1.5 km | D28 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2016 | $1,971 psf |
| VILLA BEGONIA | 1.5 km | D28 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1994 | $1,141 psf |
| NIM GARDENS | 1.6 km | D28 | Freehold | $1,241 psf |
| CAMELIA PARK | 1.6 km | D28 | Freehold | $1,207 psf |
| SERENITY PARK | 1.6 km | D28 | Freehold | $1,117 psf |
| FUDU PARK | 1.6 km | D26 | Freehold | $1,447 psf |
| WASHINGTON VILLA | 1.6 km | D28 | Freehold | $1,042 psf |
| MIMOSA PARK | 1.6 km | D28 | Freehold | $1,230 psf |
| LENTORIA | 1.6 km | D26 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2022 | $2,228 psf |
| FLORISSA PARK | 1.6 km | D26 | Freehold | $1,608 psf |
| LENTOR MODERN | 1.7 km | D26 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2021 | $2,142 psf |
| ESTE VILLA | 1.7 km | D28 | Freehold | $916 psf |
| LENTOR HILLS RESIDENCES | 1.7 km | D26 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2022 | $2,116 psf |
| LENTOR VIEW | 1.7 km | D26 | Freehold | $1,395 psf |
| SERENE PARK | 1.7 km | D28 | Freehold | $1,225 psf |
| BELGRAVIA GREEN | 1.8 km | D28 | Freehold | $1,130 psf |
| HILLOCK GREEN | 1.8 km | D26 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2022 | $2,187 psf |
| THE PANORAMA | 1.8 km | D20 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2013 | $1,845 psf |
| HAPPY PARK | 1.8 km | D20 | Freehold | $1,854 psf |
| ATELIER VILLAS | 1.8 km | D26 | Freehold | $936 psf |
| LENTOR MANSION | 1.8 km | D26 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2023 | $2,266 psf |
| 8 @ STRATTON | 1.8 km | D28 | — | $603 psf |
| RED BRICK VILLAS | 1.8 km | D20 | — | — |
| BELGRAVIA VILLAS | 1.8 km | D28 | Freehold | $994 psf |
| FANTA GARDEN | 1.8 km | D28 | Freehold | $1,428 psf |
| BELGRAVIA ACE | 1.9 km | D28 | Freehold | $1,086 psf |
| HOCK SWEE HILL | 1.9 km | D28 | Freehold | $1,214 psf |
| HORIZON GREEN | 1.9 km | D20 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1995 | $812 psf |
| MUN WAH GARDEN | 1.9 km | D26 | Freehold | $1,476 psf |
| STRATTON GREEN | 1.9 km | D28 | Freehold | $1,675 psf |
| WELLINGTON PARK | 1.9 km | D20 | Freehold | $1,842 psf |
| BULLION PARK | 1.9 km | D26 | Freehold | $1,434 psf |
| LENTOR CENTRAL RESIDENCES | 1.9 km | D26 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2023 | $2,222 psf |
| LENTOR VILLAS | 1.9 km | D26 | Freehold | $1,578 psf |
| TUAN SING PARK | 2 km | D28 | Freehold | $1,394 psf |
Family-Friendly Condos (3BR+ Available)
Condos within 1km of Nanyang Polytechnic with a track record of 3-bedroom or larger transactions — the layouts most families actually need.
| Condo | Distance | District | Avg PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRANDEUR 8 | 630m | D20 | $1,321 psf |
| NUOVO | 840m | D20 | $1,133 psf |
| GRANDE VISTA | 870m | D28 | $1,225 psf |
| SELETAR GARDEN | 980m | D28 | $1,575 psf |
| CASTLE GREEN | 990m | D26 | $1,164 psf |
Overlapping School Catchments
Sitting near several schools broadens your options and supports rental demand. Other schools whose catchment overlaps Nanyang Polytechnic:
- Institute of Technical Education (College Central) (Tertiary) — 480m
- Yio Chu Kang Secondary School (Secondary) — 900m
- Chong Boon Secondary School (Secondary) — 920m
- Yio Chu Kang Primary School (Primary) — 930m
The private condos list ranked by distance to Nanyang Polytechnic 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 Nanyang Polytechnic 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 within 1km of Nanyang Polytechnic?
Does living near Nanyang Polytechnic help with admission?
What is the cheapest condo near Nanyang Polytechnic?
Do condos near Nanyang Polytechnic cost more?
Does the primary school affect rental yield?
Yes. School-zone-proximate units attract longer-lease family tenants who prioritise schooling stability, supporting both rental rates and tenancy duration.
Where can I verify transacted prices for private condos in this list?
The official source is URA for private residential caveats. ShiokNest aggregates this data into per-project transacted history.
Methodology & Sources
Numbers in this article reflect the latest available data and update as new data becomes available.
Transaction data sourced from URA.
- Distances use the haversine (straight-line) formula, matching how MOE measures home-school distance.
- School locations from MOE; condo prices from URA caveats.
- P1 phases, 1km/2km priority and balloting outcomes: always verify on the official MOE and OneMap School Query pages.
Outlier-resistant medians anchor every PSF figure shown above. Volume counts are exact transaction tallies, not estimates.