Parc Imperial

Overview & Key Facts

Parc Imperial is a 138-unit freehold condominium along Pasir Panjang Road in District 5, completed in 2010 by Fragrance Properties Pte Ltd. At just 138 units across a compact site, it falls squarely into the boutique category — a development where you will know your neighbours by face if not by name. The freehold tenure is the headline feature, and in a land-scarce market where 99-year leases dominate new supply, that distinction carries genuine long-term weight.

Fragrance Group is better known for its hotel portfolio than its residential developments, and Parc Imperial reflects that DNA: functional, compact units designed to maximise rental efficiency rather than spacious family living. The development sits in the Rest of Central Region (RCR), benefiting from proximity to the Mapletree Business City and one-north business clusters — two employment nodes that generate consistent tenant demand from professionals and expatriates.

At an average transacted price of around S$840,000 and a gross rental yield of 4.75%, Parc Imperial is one of the higher-yielding freehold condominiums in the dataset. That combination of freehold status and strong yield is uncommon — most freehold assets in Singapore trade at premiums that compress yields well below 4%. The trade-off, as with most yield plays, is in the details: compact units, a modest facilities roster, and a PSF trend that has been sliding rather than climbing.

Location & Connectivity

Pasir Panjang Road is one of those corridors that has quietly transformed over the past decade. Once a sleepy industrial stretch, the area now sits between two significant employment hubs: Mapletree Business City to the south and the one-north research and business park to the north. For tenants working in these clusters — tech professionals, pharma researchers, financial services staff — Parc Imperial offers a commute measured in minutes rather than MRT stops.

The standout connectivity feature is Haw Par Villa MRT station, just 210 metres from the development on the Circle Line. That is a genuine doorstep MRT — under three minutes on foot — and it connects directly to one-north (one stop), Buona Vista interchange (two stops), and Holland Village (three stops). For CBD-bound commuters, the Circle Line reaches Bayfront in about 25 minutes.

Pasir Panjang MRT (also Circle Line) is 1.02 km away, offering a second option. Drivers benefit from easy access to the AYE, with the CBD reachable in 15–20 minutes during off-peak hours. West Coast Highway provides an alternative route to Jurong and the western industrial corridor.

The neighbourhood is functional rather than vibrant. Daily groceries are available at the nearby Pasir Panjang Food Centre, and West Coast Plaza (about 1.5 km) offers a modest selection of retail and dining. For serious shopping or dining variety, residents head to VivoCity (two MRT stops) or Holland Village (three stops). This is not a lifestyle district — it is a working professional’s location, optimised for commute efficiency over weekend entertainment.

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Facilities

At 138 units, Parc Imperial does not pretend to be a resort-style mega-development. The facilities roster is predictably modest: a swimming pool, a small gym, a BBQ area, and basic landscaping. There is no tennis court, no function room of note, and no clubhouse. For a boutique freehold, this is par for the course — you are buying location and tenure, not lifestyle amenities.

The upside of the compact development is lower maintenance fees relative to facilities-heavy condominiums. With fewer common areas to maintain, the MCST budget stretches further, and the quarterly fees remain manageable. Residents who want pool laps and a treadmill will find the basics covered; those seeking a badminton court or a 50-metre lap pool will need to look elsewhere.

Security is standard card-access with a guard house. The low unit count means the pool and gym are rarely crowded — a genuine quality-of-life benefit that larger developments cannot replicate. On a Saturday morning, you are likely to have the pool largely to yourself.

Unit Sizes & Layout

Parc Imperial’s unit mix is heavily skewed toward compact configurations — predominantly one- and two-bedroom layouts designed for singles, couples, and small tenant households. This is classic Fragrance Group product: efficient floor plates that prioritise usable space over generous proportions. The average transacted price of around S$840,000 reflects the smaller absolute sizes rather than a low PSF.

The compact layouts are a double-edged sword. For investors, smaller units mean a lower entry price and stronger rental yield (monthly rent as a percentage of purchase price). For owner-occupiers, particularly families, the spaces can feel tight — and the lack of larger three- or four-bedroom options limits the buyer pool on resale.

Finishing quality is functional but not premium. Fragrance Group’s residential projects are typically spec’d for the mid-market, and Parc Imperial is no exception. Buyers acquiring for own-stay should budget for renovation, particularly in kitchens and bathrooms, if they want finishes that match the freehold price tag.

Units with unobstructed views toward the Pasir Panjang hillside command a modest premium, while lower-floor units facing Pasir Panjang Road experience some traffic noise. The development is not tall enough for panoramic views, so stack selection is more about noise mitigation than skyline vistas.

Pricing & Market Position

Across 41 recorded transactions (all-time), sale prices range from $630,000 to $1,950,000, averaging $837,224.

Over the last 12 months, transactions averaged $1,641 psf.

Rents range from $1,800 to $6,000 per month across 471 rental transactions. Current rental yield sits at approximately 4.8%.

Rental Yield by Bedroom Type

Blended yield hides the spread between unit sizes — smaller units at PARC IMPERIAL typically rent harder per dollar of purchase price. The final column shows monthly rent per $100,000 invested, so unit sizes compare on equal capital:

Price Appreciation

From 2021 to 2026, the average PSF has appreciated by 15.5% (from $1,495 to $1,727 psf).

Neighbourhood Comparison

The competitive landscape in District 5 has shifted dramatically with the arrival of mega-developments. Normanton Park (S$1,866 psf) offers 1,862 units with resort-scale facilities, a fresh 99-year lease from 2019, and a higher PSF that reflects its newer build and larger site. Parc Clematis (S$1,884 psf) similarly trades at a premium with a more comprehensive amenity package. Both are leasehold, which means Parc Imperial’s freehold advantage compounds over time as those leases tick down.

Elta (S$2,557 psf) represents the new-launch pricing frontier in the area — a 52% premium over Parc Imperial’s current PSF. At that spread, an investor choosing Parc Imperial is effectively buying 210m MRT access and freehold tenure for 35–40% less per square foot, accepting older finishes and smaller facilities in return.

Faber Residence (S$2,155 psf) is the closest freehold comparable, also in the Pasir Panjang corridor. Its higher PSF reflects newer build quality and larger units, but the yield compression that comes with that premium is significant. Parc Imperial’s lower entry point is precisely what enables the 4.75% yield — you cannot achieve that number at Faber Residence pricing without substantially higher rents.

The bottom line: Parc Imperial trades at a meaningful discount to every nearby competitor, and that discount is the yield engine. Whether that discount also signals structural underperformance (compact units, ageing development, Fragrance Group branding) or simply a market inefficiency that benefits disciplined yield investors is the central question for any buyer.

ShiokNest Scores

Our proprietary scoring system evaluates PARC IMPERIAL across multiple dimensions.

What Residents Say

“Location is the main draw — Haw Par Villa MRT is literally across the road. Very convenient for commuting to one-north and the CBD. The condo itself is basic but functional.”

— Tenant review via PropertyGuru

“Small but well-maintained. Pool is never crowded which is a big plus. Don’t expect resort-level facilities though — it’s a compact development.”

— Resident review via EdgeProp

“Good rental yield property. My tenant has been here for three years — the location near Mapletree Business City keeps demand steady. Not a condo I would live in myself though.”

— Owner review via 99.co

The resident and owner feedback paints a consistent picture: Parc Imperial is appreciated for its MRT proximity and rental efficiency, but is not a development that inspires emotional attachment. The low unit count keeps common facilities uncrowded, and the freehold status gives long-term owners peace of mind. Criticisms centre on unit size, basic finishings, and the limited amenity roster — themes that are well-understood at the point of purchase rather than unpleasant surprises.

Strengths & Weaknesses

Verdict

Parc Imperial is an investor’s proposition, and it should be evaluated as one. The numbers tell a clear story: freehold tenure, 4.75% gross yield, doorstep MRT, and an average entry price under S$850,000. In a market where most freehold condominiums yield 3–3.5%, that combination is genuinely attractive for rental income-focused buyers.

The honest caveat is the PSF trajectory. Transacted PSF has declined from a peak of around S$1,862 to approximately S$1,681 over recent quarters. That is not a catastrophic drop, but it signals that capital appreciation is not part of the current thesis. Buyers need to be comfortable with the idea that Parc Imperial is a yield play, not a growth play — and that the compact Fragrance Group units may face resale headwinds against newer, larger-format competitors like Normanton Park and Parc Clematis.

The freehold tenure provides a floor that leasehold assets lack. There is no lease decay to erode value over decades, no CPF usage restrictions to worry about in 40 years, and no collective sale arithmetic that depends on remaining lease. For a buy-and-hold investor with a 15–20 year horizon, collecting 4.75% annually on a freehold asset near an MRT is a defensible strategy — even if the PSF doesn’t recover to its 2023 highs.

For owner-occupiers, the calculus is less compelling. The compact units, modest facilities, and industrial-adjacent neighbourhood are not what most families are looking for. This is a development that rewards the spreadsheet-minded investor over the lifestyle-seeking homeowner — and that is perfectly fine, as long as you know which category you fall into.