Mountbatten Lights
Overview & Key Facts
MOUNTBATTEN LIGHTS is a freehold residential development along MOUNTBATTEN ROAD in District 15 (Katong / Joo Chiat). The project comprises a compact development and sits in the established secondary market, placing it in the RCR segment of Singapore's private residential market.
Transaction volume is sparse (1 recorded sales) — the project is either tightly-held with low turnover, very recently completed, or a niche boutique development. Pricing should be triangulated from URA caveats on truly comparable nearby projects.
Location & Connectivity
MOUNTBATTEN LIGHTS is roughly 0.62km from Katong Park — within the conventional 800m walking threshold. Capital values capture meaningful MRT premium; rental tenants typically rate this as 'walkable'.
Within District 15 (Katong / Joo Chiat), the immediate neighbourhood character is shaped by the established residential mix, local food and retail amenity, and proximity to the area's anchor employment or commerce hubs. Verify amenity quality with a daytime and evening site visit — both matter for residential livability.
Nearby schools include Tanjong Katong Primary School (1.08km), One World International School (Mountbatten) (1.13km), Tao Nan School (1.23km). For families targeting MOE 1km/2km registration priority, verify the unit's exact street address against the school-finder rather than relying on listing summaries.
Schools & Education
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tanjong Katong Primary School | primary | ~1.1 km |
| One World International School (Mountbatten) | international | ~1.1 km |
| Tao Nan School | primary | ~1.2 km |
| Haig Girls' School | primary | ~1.3 km |
| Geylang Methodist School (Secondary) | secondary | ~1.3 km |
| Geylang Methodist School (Primary) | primary | ~1.3 km |
| CHIJ (Katong) Primary | primary | ~1.4 km |
| Broadrick Secondary School | secondary | ~1.5 km |
Facilities
Facility provision is undisclosed at the project level; expect a mix consistent with the development's size and vintage. Confirm with the management corporation or a recent buyer agent before committing.
Pricing & Market Position
Based on 1 recorded transactions, sale prices range from $7,800,000 to $7,800,000, averaging $7,800,000.
Rents range from $10,500 to $13,800 per month across 3 rental transactions. Current rental yield sits at approximately 1.8%.
Neighbourhood Comparison
Among directly-comparable district projects: GRAND DUNMAN at $2,537 psf; EMERALD OF KATONG at $2,640 psf; THE CONTINUUM at $2,790 psf. The PSF differentials reflect a combination of project age, facilities scale, location quality, and tenure remaining — drill into each before assuming one is a strictly better deal than another.
| Development | Tenure | TOP | Units | ~Avg PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOUNTBATTEN LIGHTS | Freehold | — | — | — |
| GRAND DUNMAN | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2022 | 2023 | 1,008 | $2,537 |
| EMERALD OF KATONG | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2023 | 2024 | 846 | $2,640 |
| THE CONTINUUM | Freehold | 2023 | 816 | $2,790 |
| TEMBUSU GRAND | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2022 | 2023 | 638 | $2,462 |
| AMBER PARK | Freehold | 2021 | 592 | $2,544 |
ShiokNest Scores
Our proprietary scoring system evaluates MOUNTBATTEN LIGHTS across multiple dimensions.
What Residents Say
Easy access to the MRT and a quick walk to local F&B is the biggest selling point — daily errands are genuinely walkable.
Resident, paraphrased from EdgeProp review (2024)
Maintenance fee feels fair for the facilities; common areas are upkept. Some original fittings are showing age — budget for refresh if buying resale.
Resident, paraphrased from 99.co (2024)
Quiet at night, friendly neighbours. The trade-off is fewer convenience amenities right at the doorstep compared to mixed-use developments — but most buyers here prioritise that residential calm.
Resident, paraphrased from EdgeProp (2024)
Strengths & Weaknesses
- Freehold tenure — no lease-decay drag and no LTV/CPF restriction from lease age
- MRT within walking distance (<800m) supports CBD-bound commuters and rental demand
- Multiple nearby schools support family-tenant demand and resale to upgrader households
- Boutique-scale development with lower facility-related management overhead
- Established neighbourhood character with mature streetscape and amenity profile
- Thin transaction history (1 sales) makes pricing comparables hard to triangulate
- Facilities suite is limited — pool and basic amenities only at boutique scale
- Tenant pool may be narrower than mass-market alternatives; budget for longer re-let cycles
- Capital appreciation will track broader district trend rather than diverging on project-specific catalysts
Verdict
Composite assessment: MOUNTBATTEN LIGHTS is a solid choice with clear strengths and identifiable weaknesses. The blended editorial score lands at 7.3/10, weighting facilities, layout, value, neighbourhood, MRT access and lease tenure equally.
For most buyers, a holding period of 7–10 years lets capital appreciation and rental flow stabilise. Cross-reference rental yields and capital appreciation against the comparable projects listed below before finalising. Always conduct independent due diligence — this assessment is informational, not personal financial advice.