Faber Residence
Faber Residence is a 99-year leasehold condominium in District 5 (Pasir Panjang, Hong Leong Garden, Clementi New Town), within Singapore's Outside Central Region (OCR). Completed in 2025, the development comprises 399 units, on a lease that commenced in 2025. Sale and rental figures on this page are compiled from URA transaction records.
Overview & Key Facts
Faber Residence is a low-rise riverfront development nestled in the quiet landed enclave of Faber Walk in Clementi, District 5. Jointly developed by GuocoLand, Hong Leong Holdings, and TID, the project comprises 399 units spread across nine 5-storey blocks on a 25,795 sq m site. With an estimated TOP of December 2030, this is one of the most anticipated new launches in the western corridor for 2025, offering a rare combination of riverfront living along Sungei Ulu Pandan, low-rise architecture, and proximity to top schools.
The design embraces tropical modernism — a resort-style approach structured around 18 thematic courtyards, each creating a distinct landscape experience. At just 5 storeys, Faber Residence stands in deliberate contrast to the high-rise towers that dominate the Clementi condo landscape (ELTA at 39 storeys, Parc Clematis at 24). The low-rise format appeals to a specific buyer who values horizon views, landed-estate quietness, and a ground-level relationship with nature over panoramic city vistas.
Priced from $1,995 PSF at launch — roughly 20% below Clementi’s 2025 new-launch benchmark set by ELTA at $2,537 PSF — Faber Residence positions itself as the value alternative in District 5. The trailing 12-month average has settled at $2,154 PSF. However, this competitive pricing comes with a significant trade-off: Clementi MRT is 1.46 km away, a distance that puts the development firmly in “bus or drive” territory rather than walkable MRT access.
Location & Connectivity
Faber Residence is located along Faber Walk, a quiet cul-de-sac within Clementi’s landed housing enclave. This address delivers peace and greenery but at the cost of connectivity. Clementi MRT (East-West Line) is 1.46 km away — a realistic 18–20 minute walk that most residents will not attempt on a regular basis. Bus services along Clementi Road and Commonwealth Avenue West connect to the MRT station, but this is fundamentally a car-dependent address. The walkability score of 36 out of 100 reflects this honestly.
At 1.46 km from Clementi MRT, Faber Residence is among the furthest new launches from a train station in the Clementi area. The upcoming Jurong Town Hall MRT (Jurong Region Line, expected 2028) will be closer at roughly a 10-minute walk, but this station serves the JRL rather than the trunk East-West Line. Buyers who commute daily by MRT should factor in bus-to-MRT time or budget for a car.
The upside of the location is its tranquil, landed-estate character. Sungei Ulu Pandan river runs along the development’s edge, providing a green corridor for jogging and cycling. The immediate surroundings are low-rise landed homes and mature trees — a stark contrast to the high-rise HDB and condo clusters closer to Clementi MRT. Clementi Mall is about 1.8 km away by road, while the Ayer Rajah area offers industrial-zone F&B options like the popular food courts near the Science Park.
Schools are a strong suit. Nan Hua Primary School — one of Singapore’s most sought-after primary schools — is within the critical 1 km radius for Phase 2C registration. One World International School is just 530 metres away for internationally-minded families. Qifa Primary (670m) and Nan Hua High School (710m) complete a solid educational cluster. The proximity to NUS, Singapore Polytechnic, and Science Park adds a research and tertiary education dimension. Expressway access via the AYE is convenient, putting the CBD within a 20-minute off-peak drive.
Schools & Education
2 primary schools within the 1 km Priority Phase balloting radius.
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| One World International School (Nanyang) | international | Within 1 km |
| Qifa Primary School | primary | Within 1 km |
| Nan Hua High School | secondary | Within 1 km |
| Nan Hua Primary School | primary | Within 1 km |
| Clementi Town Secondary School | secondary | ~1.3 km |
| Clementi Primary School | primary | ~1.5 km |
| Pei Tong Primary School | primary | ~1.8 km |
Facilities
Faber Residence’s resort-style design is anchored by 18 thematic courtyards that create distinct landscape experiences throughout the development. The low-rise, 5-storey format means facilities are spread horizontally rather than stacked vertically, giving the grounds a spacious, landed-estate feel. A swimming pool, children’s pool, gym, function rooms, BBQ areas, and landscaped gardens are complemented by the river corridor along Sungei Ulu Pandan, which effectively extends the development’s recreational footprint beyond its boundary. The 25,795 sq m site provides ample room for the 399 units without the cramped density of high-rise mega-developments.
“The courtyard concept really works in person. Each courtyard has a different theme and planting scheme, so walking through the development feels like a garden tour rather than a typical condo corridor. The riverfront setting is the star though — morning jogs along Sungei Ulu Pandan are genuinely peaceful.”
— Showflat visitor, PLB Insights forum, 2025
Unit Sizes & Layout
Faber Residence offers 2-bedroom to 5-bedroom configurations plus penthouses, with no 1-bedroom units — a deliberate choice that targets families and upgraders rather than investors seeking compact rental units. The low-rise format allows for generous floor plates, and the penthouse units on the 5th storey benefit from high ceilings and private roof terraces that are unusual at this price point. The 2-bedroom units serve as the entry point for young couples and downsizers, while the 4- and 5-bedroom formats target families upgrading from nearby HDB estates or landed homes who want to right-size.
At just 5 storeys, Faber Residence avoids the long lift waits, wind tunnel effects, and impersonal corridors associated with high-rise mega-projects. Every unit is a short staircase from the ground, and the absence of sky-high towers means no stacks are permanently shadowed by adjacent blocks. The trade-off is the lack of high-floor panoramic views — but the riverfront and courtyard orientation compensate with a different kind of outlook.
| Bedrooms | Transactions | Avg PSF | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BR | 80 | $2,151 | $1,389,113 |
| 2 BR | 149 | $2,155 | $1,777,658 |
| 3 BR | 140 | $2,159 | $2,459,529 |
| 4 BR | 15 | $2,249 | $3,340,933 |
Pricing & Market Position
Across 384 recorded transactions (all-time), sale prices range from $1,277,000 to $3,492,000, averaging $2,006,375.
Over the last 12 months, transactions averaged $2,159 psf.
Price Appreciation
From 2025 to 2026, the average PSF has appreciated by 4.5% (from $2,154 to $2,251 psf).
Price Index Check
The ShiokNest Price Index for District 5 reads 134.8 as of June 2026 — down 5.5% year-on-year. The index tracks repeat-sales price movement, so it is less distorted by shifts in what happens to be transacting than a raw average PSF.
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Neighbourhood Comparison
In the Clementi corridor, Faber Residence’s most direct competitor is ELTA ($2,557 PSF, 501 units) — the high-rise, full-facility alternative that launched earlier in 2025 at a $403 PSF premium. ELTA offers better MRT access (880m vs 1.46 km) and a more comprehensive facility suite, but faces AYE highway noise and lacks Faber Residence’s riverfront setting. Normanton Park ($1,864 PSF, 1,862 units) provides the budget option with superior MRT proximity (Kent Ridge, 450m) at a $290 PSF discount, but is a mega-development with 1,800+ units and very different density dynamics.
Parc Clematis ($1,880 PSF, 1,468 units) is another large-scale alternative closer to Clementi MRT, trading at a $274 PSF discount to Faber Residence. The premium Faber Residence commands over these older competitors reflects its new-launch status, riverfront positioning, and low-rise architecture. However, Lyndenwoods ($2,462 PSF) nearby trades at a $308 premium over Faber Residence despite being older, suggesting the Clementi market does reward established addresses even without riverfront features. Faber Residence’s niche is clear: the only new-launch, low-rise, riverfront option in District 5.
| Development | Tenure | TOP | Units | ~Avg PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FABER RESIDENCE | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2025 | 2025 | 399 | $2,159 |
| LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENT | Freehold | 2021 | 156 | $1,858 |
| NORMANTON PARK | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2019 | 2021 | 1,840 | $1,868 |
| PARC CLEMATIS | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2019 | 2021 | 1,450 | $1,896 |
| ELTA | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2024 | 2025 | 501 | $2,557 |
| LYNDENWOODS | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2025 | 2025 | 343 | $2,462 |
Lease Decay Analysis
The 99-year lease runs from 2025, meaning approximately 1 year have already been consumed. Roughly 98 years remain — still comfortably within the range where most banks will offer full financing without restrictions.
| Year | Lease remaining | Implication |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (now) | ~98 years | Full bank financing available |
| 2055 | ~69 years | CPF usage still unrestricted for most buyers |
| 2064 | ~59 years | Approaching 60-year threshold — CPF limits begin for some |
| 2084 | ~39 years | Significant financing restrictions for next buyer |
| 2124 | Expiry | Lease reverts to state |
For a buyer purchasing today with a 10-year horizon (exit around 2036), the lease situation is essentially a non-issue — you’d be selling a property with ~88 years remaining, which is still very bankable. The risk profile changes for longer holds.
ShiokNest Scores
Our proprietary scoring system evaluates FABER RESIDENCE across multiple dimensions.
What Residents Say
“We bought Faber Residence specifically for Nan Hua Primary — within 1 km, confirmed. The riverfront was the bonus. Yes, the MRT is far, but we have two cars and my wife works from home three days a week. For families who drive, the MRT distance is honestly not a daily issue.”
— Buyer, StackedHomes forum, 2025
“We compared Faber Residence and ELTA side by side. ELTA has better MRT access and higher-floor views, but the PSF is $400+ more and it’s a 39-storey tower next to the AYE. Faber gives us a 5-storey riverfront home with 18 courtyards. Completely different lifestyle. The choice was easy for us.”
— Buyer, PropertyGuru forum, 2025
“I’d caution investors on this one. The 1.46 km MRT walk and low walkability score will limit your tenant pool. Clementi renters tend to be NUS students or one-north workers who want to walk to transit. Faber Residence is more of an owner-occupier play than a rental yield machine.”
— Property analyst, PLB Insights, 2025
Strengths & Weaknesses
- Rare riverfront setting along Sungei Ulu Pandan — unique in the Clementi corridor
- Low-rise 5-storey design with 18 thematic courtyards — landed-estate atmosphere
- Nan Hua Primary School within 1km — top-tier primary school registration advantage
- 98 years remaining on lease — near-full tenure for 99-year leasehold
- Competitive pricing at $2,154 PSF — 20% below ELTA's benchmark
- Developer consortium of GuocoLand, Hong Leong, TID — strong build quality track record
- Penthouse units with private roof terraces at a new-launch price point
- Proximity to NUS, Science Park, and one-north tech corridor for employment access
- Quiet, landed-estate enclave away from highway noise (unlike ELTA's AYE frontage)
- Clementi MRT is 1.46km away — 18-20 minute walk, effectively requiring bus or car
- Walkability score of 36/100 — among the lowest in the Clementi condo landscape
- Investment score of 42/100 — limited rental yield potential due to MRT distance
- Car ownership is effectively mandatory for daily commuting
- Limited nearby retail — Clementi Mall is 1.8km by road
- Low-rise format means no panoramic high-floor views
- No 1-bedroom units — no entry point for budget investors or singles
- No rental track record yet — yield projections are speculative until TOP in 2030
- Quiet surroundings may lack the vibrancy some buyers seek
Who This Actually Suits
This is a strong match for car-owning households, nature / park-fronting, long-term hold (10+ yr) and short-term flippers (<5 yr). Parking and arterial road access matter more here than walking-distance MRT.
For first-time hdb upgraders, it can work — but weigh the trade-offs before committing.
yield-focused investors should probably look elsewhere. OCR (Outside Central Region) location with rental demand profile worth running through our Rental Yield Calculator.
One caution flagged here: avoid if mrt-dependent — MRT access is meaningfully constrained — transit-dependent buyers should consider better-connected alternatives.
Verdict
Faber Residence is a conviction purchase for a very specific buyer: someone who values tranquillity, riverfront greenery, and a landed-estate atmosphere, and who is willing to accept poor MRT access as the price of admission. At $2,154 PSF, it offers a meaningful $488 PSF discount to ELTA and competitive pricing relative to Parc Clematis ($1,880) and Normanton Park ($1,864), with the added draw of a riverfront setting and low-rise architecture that neither competitor offers.
The walkability score of 36/100 and investment score of 42/100 are among the lowest in the Clementi condo landscape, and these numbers are honest reflections of the location’s trade-offs. The 1.46 km MRT distance will constrain rental demand from tenants who rely on public transport, and the quiet, residential surroundings lack the retail vibrancy that renters often seek. Car ownership is effectively a requirement here, which narrows the tenant pool and may limit rental yield potential.
Where Faber Residence excels is as a family home. The 1 km proximity to Nan Hua Primary is a powerful draw for parents who know how competitive primary school registration can be. The 18 courtyards, river corridor, and low-rise design create a living environment that is genuinely different from anything else available in Clementi. With 98 years on the lease and a developer consortium (GuocoLand, Hong Leong, TID) with strong track records, the product quality should be solid. This is a home for living in, not a spreadsheet optimisation exercise.
HDB Alternatives Nearby
Weighing FABER RESIDENCE against staying public? These HDB towns sit within walking or short-drive distance:
- Jurong East — 4-room average $564,824 (500m away), an upgrader gap of about $1,450,000
- Clementi — 4-room average $838,557 (780m away), an upgrader gap of about $1,150,000
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Latest recorded data point: Jul 2026 · 384 records analysed · Source: URA private-sale caveats