Daisy Suites
Overview & Key Facts
Daisy Suites occupies a quiet stretch of Daisy Road in District 13 — a low-rise residential enclave tucked between Upper Serangoon Road and the developing Bidadari estate. Developed by Singbuilders Pte Ltd and completed in 2016, the development is a deliberate exercise in boutique restraint: just 25 units across a single block, positioned within an established landed housing neighbourhood where high-rise towers are conspicuously absent.
With only 25 residences, Daisy Suites sits firmly in Singapore’s boutique segment — a category that trades resort-scale facilities for something rarer: genuine privacy, a curated owner community, and the long-term security of freehold tenure. The address on Daisy Road has a certain understated appeal; it is not on any agent’s headline shortlist, but buyers who find it tend to appreciate exactly what it offers: proximity to two MRT lines, a landed enclave character, and a lease that never expires.
Location & Connectivity
Daisy Road sits in a quiet pocket of District 13 that many buyers overlook precisely because it does not appear on the standard MRT-proximity shortlists. In practice, Woodleigh MRT (North East Line, NE11) is approximately 590 metres from the development — a manageable walk of 7–8 minutes. More significantly, Serangoon MRT interchange (North East Line and Circle Line) is 840 metres away, meaning residents have access to two separate rail lines within a 10-minute walk. For commuters who ride the MRT daily, this dual-line access is a genuine asset: it means Circle Line routes to one-north, Marina Bay, and Dhoby Ghaut are available without changing at City Hall.
Drivers are well served by Upper Serangoon Road connecting toward the CTE and PIE. The CBD is reachable in approximately 15–20 minutes off-peak. Orchard Road and Paya Lebar are both under 15 minutes by car. The neighbourhood has a notable absence of expressway noise — unlike developments along the PIE or CTE corridors, Daisy Road is insulated by its landed housing buffer.
For daily errands, NEX shopping mall at Serangoon is accessible via a short bus ride or 10-minute walk from Serangoon MRT — it houses a FairPrice Xtra supermarket, Serangoon Public Library, cinemas, and a large food court. Closer to home, Woodleigh Village and the upcoming Woodleigh Mall integrated development (linked to Woodleigh MRT) bring a Cold Storage supermarket, food & beverage options, and community amenities within easy reach. Bidadari Park — a large heritage park built around the former Bidadari cemetery — is a pleasant walk away and offers open green space, cycling paths, and a heritage trail unusual for an inner-city neighbourhood.
Schools & Education
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bartley Secondary School | secondary | ~1.0 km |
| Assumption Pathway School | secondary | ~1.2 km |
| Stamford Primary School | primary | ~1.2 km |
| Cedar Girls' Secondary School | secondary | ~1.5 km |
| Red Swastika School | primary | ~1.5 km |
| Cedar Primary School | primary | ~1.6 km |
| De La Salle School | primary | ~1.6 km |
| Maris Stella High School (Primary) | primary | ~1.8 km |
Facilities
Daisy Suites does not attempt to compete with mega-developments on amenity count — and buyers who expect a tennis court, function rooms, and a badminton dome will be disappointed. What a 25-unit boutique development can offer is a well-proportioned pool, a gym, and landscaped common areas maintained without the management friction that afflicts larger estates. Residents typically report near-exclusive access to pool facilities — a genuine quality-of-life benefit that is impossible to quantify in a floor plan comparison but matters significantly in daily use. The development is structured for owner-occupiers who value quiet enjoyment over scheduled booking slots.
“The pool feels like a private pool most of the time. In two years of living here I can count the number of times I’ve seen more than two other families at the pool. That alone makes it worth it for us.”
— Resident review via EdgeProp
The trade-off is real: residents who need a clubhouse, a gymnasium with full equipment, or meeting rooms will need to look elsewhere or supplement with nearby facilities. The Woodleigh Community Club and SAFRA Toa Payoh are within reasonable driving distance for those needs.
Unit Sizes & Layout
Daisy Suites is primarily configured around three-bedroom units — the dominant transaction type in the sales history — sitting at approximately 1,044 sqft. This is notably larger than comparable three-bedroom units in many newer District 13 and nearby launches, where three-bedrooms frequently compress to 850–920 sqft. The development predates the era of aggressive unit shrinkage that characterised Singapore launches from 2017 onwards, and buyers who have toured newer launches often find the contrast stark. Ceiling heights and bedroom proportions both benefit from the pre-shrinkage era design conventions.
Given only 25 units, stack orientation choice is limited, but the landed enclave setting on Daisy Road means most units face either green landscape or low-rise housing rather than high-rise neighbours. There are no expressway-facing stacks and no units overlooking an MRT viaduct. This is a quieter address than many higher-profile District 13 developments closer to Upper Serangoon Road.
| Bedrooms | Transactions | Avg PSF | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BR | 5 | $1,493 | $949,600 |
| 2 BR | 5 | $1,444 | $1,169,200 |
| 3 BR | 2 | $1,296 | $1,515,000 |
Pricing & Market Position
Based on 12 recorded transactions, sale prices range from $840,000 to $1,750,000, averaging $1,135,333 (~$1,568 psf).
Rents range from $2,000 to $4,200 per month across 39 rental transactions. Current rental yield sits at approximately 3.5%.
Price Appreciation
From 2021 to 2025, the average PSF has appreciated by 6.9% (from $1,434 to $1,534 psf).
Neighbourhood Comparison
The sharpest comparison in District 13 is against The Woodleigh Residences (667 units, 99-year leasehold from 2017, S$2,225 psf). The Woodleigh Residences wins on facilities, fresh lease, and MRT integration — it is directly connected to Woodleigh MRT and Woodleigh Mall. Daisy Suites counters with freehold status and a S$639 psf price gap. Over a 10-year ownership horizon, that PSF differential on a 1,044 sqft unit represents approximately S$667,000 in acquisition cost — capital that either stays in the buyer’s pocket or funds a renovation and investment account. Bartley Ridge (868 units, 99-year leasehold from 2012, S$1,702 psf) is a more direct PSF comparison but carries a leasehold tenure that will increasingly affect resale financing from the mid-2030s onward.
For buyers specifically seeking boutique freehold in the area, the competitive set narrows considerably. Most District 13 supply is large-scale 99-year leasehold, which means Daisy Suites occupies a relatively uncrowded niche: small, freehold, and priced at a discount to its leasehold peers. Whether that discount adequately compensates for thin liquidity and limited facilities is the central question every buyer must answer for themselves.
| Development | Tenure | TOP | Units | ~Avg PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAISY SUITES | Freehold | 2016 | 25 | $1,568 |
| THE WOODLEIGH RESIDENCES | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2017 | 2021 | 667 | $2,229 |
| THE TRE VER | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2018 | 2021 | 729 | $1,919 |
| BARTLEY RIDGE | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2012 | 2018 | 868 | $1,708 |
| PARK COLONIAL | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2017 | 2021 | 805 | $2,145 |
| THE POIZ RESIDENCES | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2014 | 2019 | 731 | $1,867 |
ShiokNest Scores
Our proprietary scoring system evaluates DAISY SUITES across multiple dimensions.
What Residents Say
“Very peaceful and private. You basically have the pool to yourself on weekday mornings. The neighbourhood is quiet — all landed around us. Woodleigh MRT is a reasonable walk and the new mall there makes a big difference.”
— Resident review via PropertyGuru
“Good for own-stay, especially for those who hate crowded condo facilities. But if you need a gym with proper equipment or function rooms, this isn’t it. The unit sizes are decent and the freehold title is the main draw.”
— Resident review via EdgeProp
“Management is efficient because there are only 25 units — everything gets resolved quickly. It feels more like living in a house than a condo. Downside: not much to brag about at dinner parties if people ask about facilities.”
— Resident review via PropertyGuru
The recurring theme across feedback is the tension between the boutique format’s genuine liveability advantages — near-private pool, quiet community, efficient management — and the limitations for buyers who expect a full-service condo experience. Residents who prioritised freehold tenure and neighbourhood tranquility over facilities consistently rate it positively. Those who expected more from a private condominium are occasionally surprised by the pared-back amenities.
Strengths & Weaknesses
- Freehold tenure — land ownership with no lease clock
- Boutique 25-unit development — near-private pool and facilities
- Woodleigh MRT (NEL) within 590m walk — 7-8 minute walk
- Serangoon MRT interchange (NEL + CCL) within 840m
- Landed enclave character — surrounded by low-rise housing
- Bidadari Park and Woodleigh Village within walking distance
- Significant PSF discount to District 13 leasehold peers (~15-40% cheaper)
- Pre-shrinkage era unit sizes — 3BR at ~1,044 sqft
- No expressway-facing stacks — quiet address
- Efficient management typical of small-scale developments
- Only 25 units — thin resale liquidity, wider bid-ask spreads
- Minimal facilities — pool and gym only, no clubhouse or courts
- Low transaction volume (12 sales total) — limited price discovery
- Gross yield 3.48% — below average for Singapore condos
- No in-compound retail or F&B
- Low ShiokNest score (36/100) reflects boutique scale penalty
- Limited tenant pool for investors — corporate tenants prefer larger developments
- No in-compound childcare or recreational facilities for families
Verdict
Daisy Suites makes a specific argument to a specific buyer: freehold tenure, boutique community, and genuine MRT access at a meaningful PSF discount to the newer leasehold launches in the same district. At S$1,586 psf on recent transactions, it sits approximately 15–25% below The Woodleigh Residences (S$2,225 psf) and 33% below Park Colonial (S$2,141 psf) — both 99-year leasehold. For a buyer with a 10+ year horizon who is comfortable with limited resale liquidity, that spread is compelling.
The weaknesses are real and should not be minimised. Twenty-five units mean thin transaction volume and unpredictable time-on-market when it comes to exit. There are no meaningful facilities beyond pool and gym. The gross yield of 3.48% is modest by Singapore standards, though freehold properties are rarely valued primarily on yield. And the ShiokNest score of 36/100 reflects the scoring system’s weighting toward transaction volume and facilities — metrics this development will always score poorly on by its nature as a boutique.
The most credible buyer is someone upgrading from an HDB in the vicinity who values freehold status as a generational wealth vehicle, does not need lavish condo facilities, and commutes via the North East Line or drives. For that buyer, Daisy Suites is a rational, unflashy choice in a neighbourhood that is actively improving with the Bidadari transformation. For an investor seeking strong rental yield, capital turn, or marketing to corporate tenants, the case is weaker.