Proximity to Serangoon Secondary School 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 Serangoon Secondary School 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 Serangoon Secondary School.
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: Serangoon Secondary School (Secondary)
- Condos within 1km: 119
- Condos within 2km: 286
- Family-friendly (3BR+): 9
Condos Within 1km
Condos within the priority admission zone (1km) of Serangoon Secondary School.
| Condo | Distance | District | Tenure | Avg PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE SILVER SPURZ | 130m | D19 | Freehold | $1,007 psf |
| BRIGHTON VIEW | 200m | D19 | — | — |
| MARLENE VILLE | 210m | D19 | Freehold | $1,165 psf |
| D'HIRO@HILLSIDE | 230m | D19 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1876 | $1,228 psf |
| YIO CHU KANG TERRACE | 240m | D19 | Freehold | $2,210 psf |
| THE STRADIA | 250m | D19 | Freehold | $916 psf |
| HILBRE28 | 310m | D19 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1876 | $1,501 psf |
| LEGEND @ JANSEN | 350m | D19 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1876 | $1,244 psf |
| LE ROYCE @ LEITH PARK | 360m | D19 | Freehold | $743 psf |
| SANFORD PARK | 370m | D19 | Freehold | $2,048 psf |
| RESIDENCES BOTANIQUE | 380m | D19 | Freehold | $1,432 psf |
| LEITH PARK | 380m | D19 | Freehold | $1,538 psf |
| FORTUNA HILL | 390m | D19 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1876 | $1,830 psf |
| LEITH GROVE | 390m | D19 | Freehold | $1,078 psf |
| JANSEN HOUSE | 400m | D19 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1876 | $2,044 psf |
| GRACE PARK | 430m | D19 | Freehold | $1,706 psf |
| LANGE 28 | 450m | D19 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1878 | $1,095 psf |
| GLASGOW GREEN | 450m | D19 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1876 | $2,077 psf |
| WEMBLY RESIDENCES | 460m | D19 | Freehold | $1,313 psf |
| VINA LODGE | 460m | D19 | Freehold | $1,092 psf |
| HILLSIDE MANSIONS | 460m | D19 | Freehold | $1,277 psf |
| VERDANA VILLAS | 460m | D19 | Freehold | $832 psf |
| JANSEN 28 | 460m | D19 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1876 | $1,121 psf |
| BRIGHTON CREST | 460m | D19 | Freehold | $1,459 psf |
| THE MORNING GLORY | 470m | D19 | Freehold | $1,219 psf |
| ONE ROSYTH | 480m | D19 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1886 | $1,217 psf |
| STADIA | 490m | D19 | Freehold | $1,378 psf |
| HIGHLAND ROW | 500m | D19 | Freehold | $1,544 psf |
| TAI YUAN GARDEN | 500m | D19 | Freehold | $1,629 psf |
| MINT RESIDENCES @ JANSEN | 500m | D19 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1878 | $1,170 psf |
| RESIDENCES @ JANSEN | 500m | D19 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1876 | $1,197 psf |
| KJ MANSION | 500m | D19 | — | — |
| ROSYTH VILLE | 500m | D19 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1886 | $1,145 psf |
| ROSYTH LODGE | 500m | D19 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1886 | $1,236 psf |
| SUMMER PLACE | 520m | D19 | Freehold | $1,655 psf |
| SERANGOON GARDEN VIEW | 520m | D19 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1879 | $1,098 psf |
| 3@PHILLIPS | 530m | D19 | — | $1,182 psf |
| CASA RIVIERA | 540m | D19 | Freehold | $1,236 psf |
| MACHUAN TERRACE | 560m | D19 | Freehold | $2,141 psf |
| PALM HAVEN | 560m | D19 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1876 | $1,324 psf |
| GLASGOW TERRACE | 560m | D19 | — | — |
| CAMBIO SUITES | 570m | D19 | Freehold | $1,342 psf |
| JANSEN SPRING | 570m | D19 | — | — |
| BOUNDARY GARDENS | 580m | D19 | — | — |
| JANSEN 8 | 580m | D19 | Freehold | $816 psf |
| PALM GROVE REGENCY | 580m | D19 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1878 | $867 psf |
| GOLDEN CHUAN VILLE | 580m | D19 | Freehold | $1,636 psf |
| JANSEN VIEW | 590m | D19 | — | — |
| TREASURE MANSIONS | 590m | D19 | Freehold | $1,177 psf |
| CHEPSTOW VILLE | 590m | D19 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1953 | $845 psf |
| HIGHLAND CENTRE | 620m | D19 | Freehold | $956 psf |
| CHUAN GARDEN | 620m | D19 | Freehold | $1,396 psf |
| PALM GROVE CONDOMINIUM | 630m | D19 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1878 | $1,362 psf |
| 3@SANDILANDS | 630m | D19 | — | $1,276 psf |
| CASA CAMBIO | 640m | D19 | Freehold | $1,548 psf |
| SPACE @ KOVAN | 640m | D19 | Freehold | $1,434 psf |
| LA QUINTA PARK | 640m | D19 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1877 | $1,660 psf |
| NANYANG PARK | 640m | D19 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1881 | $1,473 psf |
| COLCHESTER PARK | 660m | D19 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1956 | $2,264 psf |
| BREEZY MANSIONS | 670m | D19 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1886 | $1,349 psf |
| CHUAN SEVEN | 680m | D19 | — | — |
| VIBES @ KOVAN | 690m | D19 | Freehold | $1,448 psf |
| ISUITES @ PALM | 690m | D19 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1878 | $1,375 psf |
| KOVAN PRIMERA | 710m | D19 | Freehold | $1,274 psf |
| PALM GROVE TERRACE | 710m | D19 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1878 | $2,084 psf |
| GLASGOW RESIDENCE | 710m | D19 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1886 | $1,371 psf |
| ICB SHOPPING CENTRE | 720m | D19 | — | — |
| WATER VILLAS | 720m | D19 | Freehold | $819 psf |
| CHUAN VILLE | 720m | D19 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2001 | $1,451 psf |
| PHILLIPS RESIDENCE | 720m | D19 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1886 | $713 psf |
| KOVAN APARTMENTS | 740m | D19 | Freehold | $950 psf |
| SPAZIO @ KOVAN | 750m | D19 | Freehold | $1,429 psf |
| SAI HO BUILDING | 750m | D19 | — | — |
| HILLSGROVE | 750m | D19 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1878 | $734 psf |
| CHUAN VISTA | 750m | D19 | — | — |
| HIGHLAND COTTAGES | 770m | D19 | Freehold | $1,237 psf |
| SUMMER GROVE | 780m | D19 | Freehold | $2,212 psf |
| HIGHLAND CONDOMINIUM | 780m | D19 | Freehold | $1,105 psf |
| GILLENIA | 790m | D19 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1886 | $1,181 psf |
| SANDILANDS RESIDENCES | 790m | D19 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1886 | $1,888 psf |
| CHUAN GREEN | 800m | D19 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2001 | $1,424 psf |
| CHUAN TERRACE | 810m | D19 | Freehold | $1,770 psf |
| ROSYTH RESIDENCE | 810m | D19 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1886 | $1,338 psf |
| PARRY GREEN | 820m | D19 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1996 | $1,333 psf |
| AFFINITY AT SERANGOON | 820m | D19 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2018 | $1,699 psf |
| TREASURE GARDENS | 830m | D19 | Freehold | $1,154 psf |
| 8 ON CHUAN | 830m | D19 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2001 | $1,731 psf |
| CHUAN YUAN | 830m | D19 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2002 | $1,786 psf |
| SERANGOON GARDEN ESTATE | 830m | D19 | Freehold | $1,735 psf |
| KOVAN 81 | 840m | D19 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1878 | $1,084 psf |
| 57 @ KOVAN | 850m | D19 | — | $1,240 psf |
| KOVAN GARDEN | 850m | D19 | — | — |
| LA BELLE | 860m | D19 | Freehold | $1,144 psf |
| CHEN JING JUE MANSIONS | 860m | D19 | — | — |
| THE GARDEN RESIDENCES | 860m | D19 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2017 | $1,809 psf |
| CENTRAL VIEW | 870m | D19 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1998 | $1,131 psf |
| D'PAVILION | 870m | D19 | Freehold | $1,372 psf |
| UPPER SERANGOON SHOPPING CENTRE | 880m | D19 | Freehold | $1,080 psf |
| KOVANA | 880m | D19 | Freehold | $1,267 psf |
| JEWEL @ CHUAN HOE | 880m | D19 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1886 | $634 psf |
| FOREST WOODS | 900m | D19 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2016 | $1,888 psf |
| ONE SURIN | 900m | D19 | Freehold | $835 psf |
| SANCTUARY @ 813 | 900m | D19 | Freehold | $1,370 psf |
| KOVAN JEWEL | 900m | D19 | Freehold | $2,140 psf |
| PARKWOOD RESIDENCES | 900m | D19 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2018 | $1,562 psf |
| SURIN VILLAS | 910m | D19 | Freehold | $622 psf |
| CARDIFF RESIDENCE | 910m | D19 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2011 | $1,428 psf |
| KOVAN ESQUIRE | 910m | D19 | Freehold | $1,430 psf |
| GRAND REGALIA | 920m | D19 | Freehold | $1,031 psf |
| SURIN GARDENS | 940m | D19 | Freehold | $2,212 psf |
| KOVAN CREST | 950m | D19 | Freehold | $1,340 psf |
| THE WATERLINE | 950m | D19 | Freehold | $1,280 psf |
| CHARLTON RESIDENCES | 970m | D19 | Freehold | $592 psf |
| GARDEN VIEW ESTATE | 970m | D19 | Freehold | $1,515 psf |
| PARRY PARK | 970m | D19 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1877 | $2,018 psf |
| INFINIUM | 980m | D19 | Freehold | $752 psf |
| 21 RICHARDS | 990m | D19 | — | $1,558 psf |
| RICH.RESIDENCE | 990m | D19 | Freehold | $836 psf |
| PARK RESIDENCES KOVAN | 1 km | D19 | Freehold | $1,770 psf |
Condos 1\u{2013}2km Away
| Condo | Distance | District | Avg PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLTON 27 | 1 km | D19 | $743 psf |
| CHARLTON CORNER | 1 km | D19 | $1,023 psf |
| FOH PIN GARDEN | 1 km | D19 | $2,079 psf |
| PARRY COURT | 1 km | D19 | $831 psf |
| LOWLAND VIEW | 1 km | D19 | $1,864 psf |
| CHARLTON PARK | 1.1 km | D19 | $1,665 psf |
| KOVAN GARDENS | 1.1 km | D19 | $1,678 psf |
| KENSINGTON PARK CONDOMINIUM | 1.1 km | D19 | $1,552 psf |
| CHERRYHILL | 1.1 km | D19 | $1,371 psf |
| CHARLTON VILLAS | 1.1 km | D19 | $1,109 psf |
| CHARLTON 18 | 1.1 km | D19 | $956 psf |
| NOUVELLE PARK | 1.1 km | D19 | $1,279 psf |
| TERRASSE | 1.1 km | D19 | $1,330 psf |
| JADE GARDEN | 1.1 km | D10 | $1,711 psf |
| PRINCETON VALE | 1.1 km | D19 | $1,352 psf |
| FONTAINE PARRY | 1.1 km | D19 | $1,341 psf |
| BURGHLEY DRIVE | 1.2 km | D19 | $2,029 psf |
| CHERRY GARDENS | 1.2 km | D19 | $1,002 psf |
| CHUAN PARK | 1.2 km | D19 | $2,596 psf |
| SUNGLADE | 1.2 km | D19 | $1,405 psf |
| EVANIA | 1.2 km | D19 | $1,343 psf |
| THE SCALA | 1.2 km | D19 | $1,729 psf |
| FORTUNA GARDEN | 1.2 km | D19 | $2,021 psf |
| URBAN RESIDENCES | 1.2 km | D19 | $1,386 psf |
| SERANGOON GARDEN PARK | 1.2 km | D19 | $1,590 psf |
| LOWLAND TERRACE | 1.2 km | D19 | $1,995 psf |
| JADE RESIDENCES | 1.2 km | D19 | $1,585 psf |
| FORTUNA GARDENS | 1.2 km | D19 | $1,921 psf |
| PARK VILLAS | 1.2 km | D19 | $1,373 psf |
| SUITES @ PAYA LEBAR | 1.2 km | D19 | $1,525 psf |
| PARRYVILLE | 1.2 km | D19 | $2,007 psf |
| THE YARDLEY | 1.3 km | D19 | $1,610 psf |
| ROSALIA PARK | 1.3 km | D19 | $1,151 psf |
| AMARANDA GARDENS | 1.3 km | D19 | $1,819 psf |
| JADE VINE GARDENS | 1.3 km | D19 | $1,912 psf |
| DA SILVA VILLAS | 1.3 km | D19 | $2,070 psf |
| TANGERINE GROVE | 1.3 km | D19 | $1,446 psf |
| BLISS@KOVAN | 1.3 km | D19 | $1,465 psf |
| SUMMER SCENT | 1.3 km | D19 | $1,184 psf |
| ARDISIA GARDENS | 1.3 km | D19 | $1,423 psf |
| THE SUNNYDALE | 1.3 km | D19 | $1,217 psf |
| GOLDEN HEIGHTS | 1.3 km | D19 | $1,482 psf |
| THE SPRINGBLOOM | 1.3 km | D19 | $1,402 psf |
| TAI HWAN GARDEN | 1.3 km | D19 | $1,721 psf |
| D' SILVA TERRACE | 1.3 km | D19 | — |
| PRESTIGE POINT | 1.3 km | D19 | $1,574 psf |
| SIMON TERRACE | 1.3 km | D19 | — |
| THE SILVA GARDENS | 1.3 km | D19 | — |
| FENGLI GARDENS | 1.3 km | D19 | $1,729 psf |
| ONEROBEY | 1.3 km | D19 | $1,400 psf |
| VAUGHAN GARDEN | 1.3 km | D13 | $1,578 psf |
| BRADDELL HEIGHTS ESTATE | 1.3 km | D13 | $1,590 psf |
| WATER TERRACE | 1.3 km | D19 | $1,095 psf |
| KOVAN MELODY | 1.3 km | D19 | $1,478 psf |
| SOVEREIGN @ SIMON | 1.3 km | D19 | — |
| POH HUAT GARDENS | 1.3 km | D19 | $1,439 psf |
| GOLDENHILL VILLAS | 1.4 km | D19 | $2,350 psf |
| SERANGOON PARK | 1.4 km | D13 | $1,864 psf |
| VILLA PONDER ROSA | 1.4 km | D19 | $1,661 psf |
| THE TOP RESIDENCE | 1.4 km | D19 | $978 psf |
| GABRIEL VILLAS | 1.4 km | D19 | $869 psf |
| PLACE-8 | 1.4 km | D19 | $943 psf |
| SIMON PLAZA | 1.4 km | D19 | $1,298 psf |
| JJH SERVICE APARTMENT | 1.4 km | D13 | — |
| CAIFU VIEW | 1.4 km | D19 | $2,329 psf |
| GOLDENHILL PARK CONDOMINIUM | 1.4 km | D20 | $1,949 psf |
| SUNSHINE GROVE | 1.4 km | D19 | $1,211 psf |
| SOLARIS RESIDENCES | 1.4 km | D19 | $831 psf |
| KOVAN RESIDENCES | 1.4 km | D19 | $1,559 psf |
| THE SUNSHINE | 1.4 km | D19 | $1,285 psf |
| CERELIA VISTA | 1.4 km | D19 | $655 psf |
| YIKAI COURT | 1.4 km | D19 | $1,123 psf |
| LLYN GARDENS | 1.4 km | D19 | $1,838 psf |
| FORTUNE VIEW | 1.4 km | D13 | $1,025 psf |
| CHILTERN PARK | 1.4 km | D19 | $1,343 psf |
| SUNSHINE TERRACE | 1.5 km | D19 | — |
| ULTIMATE TERRACE | 1.5 km | D19 | — |
| D'ZIRE | 1.5 km | D19 | $1,379 psf |
| SOMMERVILLE RESIDENCES | 1.5 km | D13 | $798 psf |
| WOLSKEL LODGE | 1.5 km | D13 | $968 psf |
| PRESTO@UPPER SERANGOON | 1.5 km | D19 | $1,498 psf |
| KOVAN REGENCY | 1.5 km | D19 | $1,666 psf |
| HAUS@SERANGOON GARDEN | 1.5 km | D19 | $1,693 psf |
| AFFLUENCE COURT | 1.5 km | D19 | $1,092 psf |
| SOMMERVILLE REGENCY | 1.5 km | D13 | $1,054 psf |
| FLORENCE GROVE | 1.5 km | D19 | $2,131 psf |
| HENLEY GARDENS | 1.5 km | D19 | $1,262 psf |
| BARTLEY RISE ESTATE | 1.5 km | D19 | $1,772 psf |
| SUNSHINE LODGE | 1.5 km | D19 | $1,141 psf |
| GOLDEN HILL ESTATE | 1.5 km | D19 | $1,775 psf |
| GAMBIR TERRACE | 1.5 km | D19 | $1,379 psf |
| FRAGRANT GARDENS | 1.5 km | D19 | $1,266 psf |
| FLORENCE TERRACE | 1.5 km | D19 | $1,335 psf |
| ISUITES @ TANI | 1.5 km | D19 | $1,376 psf |
| EDEN CREST | 1.5 km | D19 | $1,189 psf |
| BARTLEY RISE | 1.5 km | D19 | $1,962 psf |
| LE GAMBIR | 1.5 km | D19 | $1,072 psf |
| FIORENZA | 1.5 km | D19 | $1,302 psf |
| MILFORD VILLAS | 1.6 km | D13 | $1,050 psf |
| THE VUE | 1.6 km | D19 | $1,532 psf |
| TAI HWAN PARK | 1.6 km | D19 | $2,209 psf |
| PIN MANSIONS | 1.6 km | D19 | $1,339 psf |
| 8 EDEN GROVE | 1.6 km | D19 | $1,306 psf |
| CASA ESPANIA | 1.6 km | D19 | $1,327 psf |
| GAMBIR GARDENS | 1.6 km | D19 | — |
| SUITES @ KOVAN | 1.6 km | D19 | $1,560 psf |
| VIBES@UPPER SERANGOON | 1.6 km | D19 | $1,458 psf |
| ASTON GREEN | 1.6 km | D19 | $676 psf |
| CASA ROSA | 1.6 km | D19 | $1,123 psf |
| STARS OF KOVAN | 1.6 km | D19 | $1,796 psf |
| THE COURTYARD | 1.6 km | D19 | $1,287 psf |
| BAYOU RESIDENCE | 1.6 km | D19 | $1,241 psf |
| RAYA GARDEN | 1.6 km | D19 | $1,677 psf |
| TAI KENG VILLAS | 1.6 km | D19 | $1,313 psf |
| KINGSGROVE | 1.6 km | D20 | $1,266 psf |
| GAMBIR RIDGE | 1.6 km | D19 | $1,516 psf |
| TRUSSVILLE | 1.6 km | D19 | $995 psf |
| JAZZ RESIDENCES | 1.6 km | D19 | $981 psf |
| FLORENCE GARDENS | 1.6 km | D19 | $1,730 psf |
| HUNDRED PALMS RESIDENCES | 1.6 km | D19 | $1,839 psf |
| EDEN VIEW | 1.6 km | D19 | $1,150 psf |
| CLASSICAL TERRACE | 1.6 km | D19 | $1,282 psf |
| RINDU TERRACE | 1.6 km | D19 | $1,105 psf |
| LA DOLCE VITA | 1.6 km | D19 | $1,538 psf |
| THE MORRIS RESIDENCES | 1.6 km | D19 | $857 psf |
| THE GAZANIA | 1.7 km | D19 | $2,194 psf |
| THE FLORENTINE | 1.7 km | D19 | $1,197 psf |
| THE QUINN | 1.7 km | D19 | $1,480 psf |
| THE ACACIAS | 1.7 km | D13 | $1,392 psf |
| MATLOCK RESIDENCES | 1.7 km | D13 | $649 psf |
| THE OLD HOUSE | 1.7 km | D19 | $1,226 psf |
| BELLA VISTA | 1.7 km | D13 | $1,416 psf |
| D' ALMIRA | 1.7 km | D13 | $1,359 psf |
| DAISY PETALS | 1.7 km | D13 | — |
| URBAN VILLAS | 1.7 km | D19 | $650 psf |
| BARTLEY VILLAS | 1.7 km | D19 | $1,238 psf |
| DAISY PARK | 1.7 km | D13 | $2,137 psf |
| THE LILIUM | 1.7 km | D19 | $2,091 psf |
| CHUAN VILLAS | 1.7 km | D19 | $1,452 psf |
| THE PROMENADE@PELIKAT | 1.7 km | D19 | $1,310 psf |
| THE CHUAN | 1.7 km | D19 | $1,968 psf |
| DAISY TERRACE | 1.7 km | D13 | $1,865 psf |
| DAISY LODGE | 1.7 km | D13 | $1,182 psf |
| THE FLORENCE RESIDENCES | 1.7 km | D19 | $1,746 psf |
| SOMMERVILLE LOFT | 1.7 km | D13 | $1,457 psf |
| CASTELLO | 1.7 km | D13 | — |
| TAI PENG GARDENS | 1.7 km | D19 | $1,842 psf |
| HARMONY @ 1A | 1.7 km | D19 | $1,218 psf |
| ONE CHILTERN | 1.8 km | D13 | $624 psf |
| DAISY SUITES | 1.8 km | D13 | $1,440 psf |
| R MAISON | 1.8 km | D13 | $1,414 psf |
| THE SCENIC @ BRADDELL | 1.8 km | D13 | $1,283 psf |
| SUITES@BRADDELL | 1.8 km | D13 | $1,448 psf |
| HOW SUN GARDEN | 1.8 km | D19 | $1,861 psf |
| LUSHAN GARDEN | 1.8 km | D19 | $1,598 psf |
| CLYDESWOOD | 1.8 km | D13 | $1,240 psf |
| E MAISON | 1.8 km | D13 | $1,494 psf |
| COTSWOLD VILLAS | 1.8 km | D13 | $839 psf |
| KENSINGTON SQUARE | 1.8 km | D19 | $1,482 psf |
| REGENTVILLE | 1.8 km | D19 | $982 psf |
| TAI KENG GARDENS | 1.9 km | D19 | $1,691 psf |
| DUNSFOLD 18 | 1.9 km | D13 | $914 psf |
| THE TEMBUSU | 1.9 km | D19 | $1,812 psf |
| LYNWOOD EIGHT | 1.9 km | D13 | $683 psf |
| PAYA LEBAR GARDENS | 1.9 km | D19 | $2,398 psf |
| CRYSTAL DE AZURE | 2 km | D19 | $1,062 psf |
| ONE LYNWOOD | 2 km | D13 | $688 psf |
Family-Friendly Condos (3BR+ Available)
Condos near Serangoon Secondary School with 3-bedroom or larger units suitable for families.
| Condo | Distance | District |
|---|---|---|
| THE SILVER SPURZ | 130m | D19 |
| MARLENE VILLE | 210m | D19 |
| D'HIRO@HILLSIDE | 230m | D19 |
| YIO CHU KANG TERRACE | 240m | D19 |
| THE STRADIA | 250m | D19 |
| HILBRE28 | 310m | D19 |
| LEGEND @ JANSEN | 350m | D19 |
| LE ROYCE @ LEITH PARK | 360m | D19 |
| SANFORD PARK | 370m | D19 |
The private condos list ranked by distance to Serangoon Secondary School 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 REALIS (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 Serangoon Secondary School 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 Serangoon Secondary School?
How is the distance to Serangoon Secondary School computed?
Walking distance, not as-the-crow-flies. Singapore’s urban form means actual walking distance is typically 1.3–1.8x the straight-line distance. The list reflects real-walking computation, verified against the LTA MRT system map (for MRT) or Ministry of Education (for schools).
What is the typical proximity premium for Serangoon Secondary School?
School-zone proximity (within 1km catchment) typically commands 3–8% premium over outside-catchment units. The premium is highest near brand-name primary schools.
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.
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.
Where can I verify transacted prices for private condos in this list?
The official source is URA REALIS for private residential caveats. ShiokNest aggregates this data into per-project transacted history.
Should I always prioritise proximity to Serangoon Secondary School?
Honest answer: depends on holding horizon and buyer profile. For family-stage buyers, school-zone proximity is binary-valuable during the 6-year primary-school window. For MRT-proximity, daily commute quality compounds across the holding period. Yield-focused investors should run the ROI calculator with proximity-tier-specific yield assumptions.
Methodology & Sources
Numbers in this article reflect the latest available data and update as new data becomes available.
Transaction data sourced from URA REALIS.
- Distances: haversine formula.
- Data: URA REALIS.
Outlier-resistant medians anchor every PSF figure shown above. Volume counts are exact transaction tallies, not estimates.