Rosalia Park
Overview & Key Facts
Rosalia Park is a small, freehold condominium tucked into Lorong Ong Lye, a quiet residential cul-de-sac off Upper Paya Lebar Road in District 19. Developed by Lauw & Sons Pte Ltd and completed in 1995, the project comprises just 88 apartments spread across four low-rise blocks on a ~103,000 sqft land parcel — a density that feels closer to a landed enclave than a mid-market condo. The tenure is freehold, which in D19 is an increasingly scarce commodity surrounded by 99-year leasehold mega-projects like Chuan Park, Affinity at Serangoon, and The Florence Residences.
The development’s positioning is unusual for Serangoon: a low-rise, low-density, freehold, family-sized pocket sitting within a ten-minute walk of NEX, Serangoon MRT interchange, and a dense cluster of primary and secondary schools. It is neither a facilities-led resort condo nor a transit-integrated tower — instead, it is an old-school, quiet residential address that trades on freehold tenure, generous floor plates, and a mature neighbourhood.
Recent transaction data shows Rosalia Park trading at roughly S$1,266 psf over the last twelve months, with a median unit price around S$1,760,000 across a thin ten-sale sample. Rentals are more liquid — 58 recorded rental transactions print a median rent of about S$3,300 and a gross yield of ~2.25%, which is the honest headline: this is a freehold own-stay asset first and a yield play a distant second.
Location & Connectivity
Rosalia Park’s street address sits in the quiet residential pocket bounded by Upper Paya Lebar Road, Upper Serangoon Road, and Bartley Road — a mature, low-rise band of freehold condos and landed housing that has largely escaped the redevelopment fervour transforming the rest of Serangoon. The development is roughly 580 metres to Serangoon MRT interchange (North-East Line and Circle Line) and 770 metres to Bartley MRT (Circle Line), placing it firmly in the “walkable, not integrated” band. In practice most residents describe it as a 10–12 minute walk to Serangoon, partially sheltered, and a shorter hop to the bus stops along Upper Paya Lebar Road.
Drivers get a genuinely strategic position: the CTE is within three minutes for northbound and CBD-bound commutes, and the PIE is an easy hop via Upper Paya Lebar and Bartley Road. Changi Airport is reachable in about 20 minutes outside peak, and Orchard in roughly 15 minutes off-peak by car. For multi-car households that still want an MRT option for rainy-day commutes and school runs, the location punches above its weight.
The neighbourhood is the real draw. NEX at Serangoon Central — one of the larger suburban malls in Singapore, anchored by FairPrice Xtra, Cold Storage, Shaw Theatres, Kopitiam, and a Din Tai Fung — sits within the same ten-minute walk as the MRT. Chomp Chomp Food Centre (a Singapore institution for satay and hokkien mee) is a five-minute drive away; Serangoon Garden’s food and F&B scene is equally close. Heartland-style retail along Upper Serangoon Road fills in the daily-use gaps.
Schools are a textbook D19 profile: Zhonghua Primary and Secondary (0.69–0.77 km), Cedar Girls’ Secondary and Cedar Primary (0.74–0.82 km), Bartley Secondary (0.82 km), and Maris Stella High (within 2 km) all sit inside the 1–2 km ballot priority bands that matter to Singaporean parents. For families planning a P1 registration strategy, the school map is arguably the single strongest argument for the address.
Schools & Education
2 primary schools within the 1 km Priority Phase balloting radius.
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Zhonghua Secondary School | secondary | Within 1 km |
| Cedar Girls' Secondary School | secondary | Within 1 km |
| Zhonghua Primary School | primary | Within 1 km |
| Cedar Primary School | primary | Within 1 km |
| Bartley Secondary School | secondary | Within 1 km |
| Montfort Junior School | primary | ~1.1 km |
| Montfort Secondary School | secondary | ~1.2 km |
| Serangoon Secondary School | secondary | ~1.3 km |
Facilities
Let’s be direct: Rosalia Park is not a facilities condo. The 88-unit, four-block layout supports a lap pool, a BBQ pavilion, a children’s playground, basement and surface car parking, and 24-hour security — and not much else. There is no gym, no tennis court, no 50-metre pool, no function room, no clubhouse in the resort sense. Buyers coming from a newer 2010s-era development like Parc Clematis or Treasure at Tampines will feel the gap immediately.
The counter-case is that the maintenance fees reflect this compact footprint, and that residents who want more amenities are a five-minute walk from NEX — with a public pool at Serangoon Swimming Complex and the Serangoon Stadium running track adding to the effective “extended amenity” radius. For owner-occupier families, the trade-off is usually acceptable: fewer on-site facilities but genuinely quiet grounds, more parking per unit than the norm, and a community small enough that residents recognise each other.
“Don’t buy here expecting a clubhouse lifestyle — the pool and BBQ are it. But the grounds are quiet, there’s proper landscaping between the blocks, and you don’t fight for the lift or the car park. For a family with kids, that’s actually the trade we wanted.”
— Owner comment via 99.co resident reviews
The booking caveat is straightforward — because the pool and BBQ are the only communal amenities, weekend BBQ slots can be fully booked during school holidays. Pool usage is sedate on weekdays and family-heavy on weekends; the small resident population means the pool rarely feels crowded by Singapore condo standards.
Unit Sizes & Layout
The Rosalia Park unit mix is the main reason buyers keep returning to this address despite the vintage finishings. Internal stock is dominated by 2- and 3-bedroom layouts ranging from roughly 1,119 sqft to 1,690 sqft, with a handful of larger 4-bedroom and penthouse configurations at the top of the stack. Compared to a 2024-era new-launch 3-bedroom at 900–1,000 sqft, a Rosalia Park 3-bedder offers 15–25% more usable floor area for a materially lower absolute price — a size advantage that translates directly into genuine study rooms, utility yards, and dining areas rather than the “dumbbell” 3-bedders increasingly standard in new supply.
Stack orientation matters. Units facing inward toward the pool and landscaping enjoy the quietest acoustic profile and the best privacy; outward-facing stacks catch partial greenery views toward Upper Paya Lebar and the adjacent landed enclave, but pick up more road hum. Higher floors (the development tops out at four storeys, so “higher” is relative) carry marginal light and ventilation gains. North-south oriented units avoid the harshest afternoon sun, which in Singapore is a durable comfort and energy-bill consideration.
The thin sales liquidity — only ten recorded transactions in the past 12 months — means buyers rarely get a wide menu of stacks to choose from. Patience and a willingness to wait six to nine months for the right layout-and-orientation combination usually pays off more than negotiating aggressively on a compromised stack.
| Bedrooms | Transactions | Avg PSF | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 BR | 3 | $1,272 | $1,451,667 |
| 4 BR | 7 | $1,098 | $1,727,000 |
Pricing & Market Position
Based on 10 recorded transactions, sale prices range from $1,380,000 to $1,958,000, averaging $1,644,400 (~$1,266 psf).
Rents range from $2,000 to $5,650 per month across 58 rental transactions. Current rental yield sits at approximately 2.3%.
Price Appreciation
From 2021 to 2025, the average PSF has appreciated by 43.5% (from $882 to $1,266 psf).
Neighbourhood Comparison
Within District 19, Rosalia Park’s ~S$1,266 psf sits materially below the 99-year leasehold peers: Chuan Park (new launch, ~S$2,596 psf) commands a ~100% premium for a fresh 99-year lease and a resort-scale facilities deck directly on top of Lorong Chuan MRT. The Florence Residences (~S$1,743 psf) and Affinity at Serangoon (~S$1,698 psf) trade a 1,000+ unit community with full facilities and newer interiors against a weaker MRT walk and 99-year tenure. Riverfront Residences (~S$1,586 psf) offers waterfront positioning but sits further from an MRT interchange.
The honest framing: Rosalia Park is not competing head-to-head with any of those. It is competing for the freehold-focused family buyer who prioritises tenure, square footage, and school-zone proximity over facilities, prestige scale, and fresh lease. Serangoon Garden Estate is probably the closest comparable — freehold, low-rise, similar vintage — with Rosalia Park offering slightly better MRT access and a more central Upper Serangoon position. For buyers in this niche the choice often comes down to specific stack, renovation state, and which school catchment is more relevant to the family’s P1 plan.
| Development | Tenure | TOP | Units | ~Avg PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROSALIA PARK | Freehold | 1995 | 88 | $1,266 |
| CHUAN PARK | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2024 | 2024 | 916 | $2,596 |
| THE FLORENCE RESIDENCES | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2018 | 2021 | 1,410 | $1,743 |
| RIVERFRONT RESIDENCES | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2018 | 2021 | 1,451 | $1,586 |
| AFFINITY AT SERANGOON | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2018 | 2021 | 1,012 | $1,698 |
| SERANGOON GARDEN ESTATE | Freehold | 2021 | — | $1,734 |
ShiokNest Scores
Our proprietary scoring system evaluates ROSALIA PARK across multiple dimensions.
What Residents Say
“Quiet and serene location. Only 88 units so the pool is never crowded, and parking is actually comfortable — unheard of in Serangoon. We bought for the primary school proximity and the freehold tenure, and neither has disappointed.”
— Resident review via 99.co
“NEX, Serangoon MRT, and the whole Serangoon Garden food belt are a short walk or five-minute drive. You trade off on facilities but gain a mature neighbourhood that already has everything built in. For own-stay this is the best kind of D19 pocket.”
— Resident review via EdgeProp
“The interiors are clearly from the 1990s and we budgeted a proper renovation. After the refresh it feels like a new 1,500 sqft apartment at a price a new-launch 900 sqft unit would cost — so the maths actually works for a family.”
— Owner review via PropertyGuru
Across platforms the feedback is strikingly consistent: residents rate neighbourhood, tenure, and privacy highly, while acknowledging that facilities, vintage finishings, and the thin transaction market are real compromises. The development attracts a high proportion of multi-year tenants and owner-occupiers — a signal, in Singapore condo markets, of durable lived-in functionality rather than speculative appeal.
Strengths & Weaknesses
- Freehold tenure — rare in the Serangoon district
- Spacious 1,119–1,690 sqft layouts, 15–25% larger than new-launch 3-bedders
- Within 1 km of Zhonghua, Cedar, and Bartley schools for P1 priority
- ~580 m walk to Serangoon MRT interchange (NE + CC lines)
- NEX mall, Chomp Chomp, and Serangoon Garden food belt all within 10 minutes
- Low density (88 units, 4 low-rise blocks) — quiet, private, generous parking
- Entry PSF (~$1,266) materially below 99-year leasehold D19 peers
- Mature, walkable neighbourhood with heartland + suburban-mall amenities
- Strong CTE access for CBD-bound drivers
- Stable resident tenure — multi-year owners and multi-cycle tenants common
- Very basic on-site facilities (pool + BBQ + playground only, no gym)
- Vintage 1995 interiors — budget S$60–100k for a proper renovation
- Gross rental yield ~2.25% — weak vs investor-focused D19 peers
- Thin sales liquidity — only ~10 recorded sales per year
- Low-rise profile means no high-floor city views
- ~580 m to MRT is walkable but not integrated — partial shelter only
- Exit market is narrow vs 1,000-unit leasehold mega-projects nearby
- Limited unit-type diversity — mostly 2- and 3-bedders
- Ageing M&E infrastructure may need sinking-fund top-ups mid-hold
Verdict
Rosalia Park is a buyer-specific proposition that rewards clarity about what you’re actually buying. For freehold-seeking family own-stayers with children on a P1 trajectory into Zhonghua, Cedar, or the nearby Methodist schools, this development offers a rare combination: perpetual tenure, spacious 3- and 4-bedroom layouts, a walkable MRT interchange, and a mature neighbourhood — all at a psf that sits materially below the newer 99-year peers up the road. The 2.25% gross yield and thin sales liquidity mean this is emphatically not a landlord play; investors chasing cash flow have better options in Hougang, Punggol, or along the Thomson-East Coast Line.
The core risk is the narrow buyer pool: the same qualities that make Rosalia Park attractive to a specific family profile (low-rise, boutique, old-school, freehold) also limit its resale appeal versus the more fungible mega-projects nearby. Exit liquidity will always be thinner than a 1,000-unit development, and the vintage interiors mean that any buyer not willing to renovate will filter out on a first viewing. Holding periods of 7–10 years are the honest framing; quick-flip arithmetic rarely works here.
Against the D19 decision set, the positioning is distinctive. Chuan Park (new launch, 99-year, ~S$2,596 psf) and The Florence Residences (99-year, ~S$1,743 psf) trade fresher leases, bigger facilities, and sharper exit liquidity for meaningfully higher entry prices. Serangoon Garden Estate is the closest comparable for tenure and low-rise feel. Rosalia Park sits between these — a deliberate choice for buyers who value freehold-plus-space-plus-schools over amenity count and resale scale.
Thirty-one years after its completion, Rosalia Park quietly holds a card that most of its Hougang neighbours cannot match: an unencumbered freehold title on a small, low-rise site at Lorong Ong Lye. In a district where the majority of condominiums are 99-year leasehold and many were completed in the mid-2000s boom, this 88-unit development from 1995 occupies a niche that only tightens with time (as of 2026-05).
Developer Lauw & Sons Pte Ltd positioned Rosalia Park as a boutique residential enclave rather than a high-density suburban tower. The three blocks sit at a human scale: low-rise, garden-forward, with direct ground-floor access for most units and generous floor-plate sizes that benchmark well against contemporary builds. The 2-bedroom units run from approximately 1,119 sqft and the 4-bedroom tier reaches 1,690 sqft—dimensions that regularly surprise buyers coming from newer projects that carve the same bedroom count into 700–900 sqft.
Resale PSF has appreciated meaningfully over the past four years. In March 2021 a 4-bedroom unit transacted at S$947 psf; by August 2025 the equivalent 3-bedroom changed hands at S$1,255 psf (as of 2026-05), a 32% gain in 52 months. Asking prices on PropertyGuru in 2026 are pitched at S$1,308–S$1,356 psf, consistent with the upward trajectory. For a development that attracts “generational hold” buyers who plan to keep the asset in the family, that combination of freehold tenure and steady capital gain is the core thesis.
Lorong Ong Lye is a residential side street off Hougang Avenue 3, sitting between the mature Hougang estate and the Serangoon Gardens enclave to the south. The dual-identity is genuinely useful: residents access Hougang’s dense hawker infrastructure within a short drive, while the Serangoon MRT interchange—serving both the North-East Line and Circle Line—is reachable on foot in roughly ten minutes (as of 2026-05). The Serangoon MRT interchange opens the CBD via Dhoby Ghaut (15 min, no transfer) or Bishan without doubling back, which is a meaningful time advantage for office workers. Kovan MRT on the NEL is an alternative slightly closer by foot for those commuting one-directionally toward Hougang or Buangkok.
Serangoon MRT (NE1 / CC13): ~750m, approx. 10 min walk.
Kovan MRT (NE13): ~900m, approx. 12 min walk.
NEX Shopping Mall: ~800m, approx. 10 min walk.
NEX Mall is arguably the single strongest location amenity—one of Singapore’s largest suburban malls with a supermarket, cinema, food court, and childcare options clustered within a short walk. The Hougang Bus Interchange is adjacent, meaning residents without cars are genuinely well-served by public transport even outside peak MRT hours. The commute-time map places Rosalia Park in the 25–35 minute door-to-door band for most CBD addresses, which is competitive for a District 19 freehold address.
The immediate street environment on Lorong Ong Lye is quiet: low traffic volumes, mature trees, and no major expressway frontage. The PIE is accessible via Hougang Avenue 3 but far enough that highway drone does not penetrate the site. Schools within 1km include Xinmin Primary and the Serangoon secondary corridor, which is relevant for families navigating Primary 1 registration phases (as of 2026-05).
Rosalia Park’s facility set reflects its 1995 vintage and 88-unit scale: a 50-metre swimming pool, gymnasium, playground, and barbeque pits. This is honest—there is no tennis court, function room, or aqua gym—and prospective buyers should weigh the trade-off consciously. What the boutique count delivers is something a 500-unit mega-development rarely can: uncrowded pool lanes, a gym that is never full at 7 am, and a maintenance committee small enough that residents actually know each other. MCST fees at this scale tend to be moderate; understand exactly what is included before signing, particularly the sinking fund health (as of 2026-05). For a detailed benchmark on what facilities cost across different condo tiers, the condo MCST fees and facilities cost guide is useful reference reading.
“I moved here from a 400-unit development and the difference is night and day. The pool is always quiet, and I actually know my neighbours' names. For what I pay in maintenance, I feel like I’m getting full value.”
— Resident quote via 99.co, 2025
The ground-floor, garden-facing unit layout means many residents step directly from their patio to the landscaped common area, which functions as an informal extension of living space in a way that high-rise condo corridors simply cannot replicate. For buyers who prioritise density and privacy over resort-pool amenities, this trade-off tips decisively in Rosalia Park’s favour (as of 2026-Q2).
Unit sizes at Rosalia Park run generously against 2026 norms. The 3-bedroom floor plans from approximately 1,119 sqft deliver actual room dimensions rather than the optical illusion of square footage achieved through bay windows and planter boxes. The 4-bedroom tier at 1,475–1,690 sqft is comparably spacious: master bedrooms accommodate a king bed with wardrobe plus dressing table without compromise, and the living-dining separation is clean. For buyers sizing up from an HDB flat, the transition feels natural rather than lateral (as of 2026-05).
Units facing the inner garden on the lower floors benefit from natural shade and privacy. Upper floors in Block B face east toward Lorong Ong Lye—bright morning light but minimal afternoon heat load. Avoid units directly facing Hougang Avenue 3 due to bus traffic noise.
The 1995 construction means plumbing and M&E systems are three decades old. Any serious buyer should commission a professional inspection before exercising the OTP; specific items to probe are cast-iron drainage, original electrical panels, and the condition of shared riser ducts. Renovation budgets should account for a full rewire and plumbing upgrade as a base case rather than an optimistic scenario. The MCST renovation rules guide covers what owners can and cannot touch in Rosalia Park’s shared-wall configuration. Against current renovation costs, PSF entry at S$1,255–S$1,356 still pencils reasonably versus nearby new-build alternatives (as of 2026-Q2).
Rosalia Park makes the most sense for buyers who have internalised the Singapore freehold premium and want to express it at a ticket price below the S$2.5 million threshold that many prime-district freeholds now demand. At S$1.93–2.0 million for a 3-bedroom unit (as of 2026-05), the development delivers perpetual land ownership, a proven school corridor, and a location that benefits every time the NEL or Cross Island Line—whose eastern stretch serves Hougang—adds a station. The freehold vs leasehold detailed analysis quantifies what that tenure premium should theoretically be worth over a 40-year holding period; Rosalia Park sits at the entry point of that argument (as of 2026-Q2).
The honest caveats are real: 88 units means the developer warranty era is long over and every capital call sits with the MCST alone; facilities are minimal; and liquidity, while improving (10 recorded URA transactions since 2021), remains thin compared to larger developments where 50+ transactions per year create reliable price discovery. Buyers who need to exit in under three years face execution risk. The recommended holding period is a minimum of seven to ten years—long enough for the freehold scarcity premium to compound and for the Cross Island Line eastern phase to mature in the market’s pricing (as of 2026-05).
For long-term capital preservation in a no-maintenance-stress package, Rosalia Park earns a considered buy. Run the numbers carefully via the total acquisition cost calculator and the mortgage calculator before committing, and ensure your stamp duty exposure is modelled via the stamp duty calculator—ABSD rules as of 2026-Q2 apply at the full prevailing rate for second properties and foreign buyers. Compare Rosalia Park against nearby alternatives using the condo comparison tool to confirm the freehold premium aligns with your holding horizon.
“Incredibly quiet for a Hougang address. NEX is a ten-minute walk, my kid’s primary school is nearby, and I’ve never had to fight for a carpark in five years of living here. I only wish the gym were bigger.”
— 3-bedroom owner, via PropertyGuru review, 2025
“The unit sizes here genuinely surprised me—my 4-bedroom feels as spacious as my parents’ HDB maisonette. Renovation was substantial because the wiring was old, but the bones of the layout are excellent.”
— Upgrader from Hougang HDB, via 99.co community forum, 2024
“Serangoon MRT in ten minutes walking—doable but it feels longer in Singapore heat. I use the feeder bus most mornings. That said, the street is genuinely peaceful and the neighbours are long-term residents, not transient tenants.”
— Tenant, 3-bedroom unit, via EdgeProp review aggregator, 2025
The two most frequently cited comparables are Charlton 18 and Kovan Residences. Charlton 18, a boutique freehold development also in the Kovan/Hougang corridor, is smaller at 35 units and commands a modest PSF premium reflecting its newer vintage (2017); its facilities are similarly minimal. Kovan Residences, by contrast, is a 521-unit leasehold project with full resort facilities on the NEL, typically transacting at S$1,300–S$1,450 psf (as of 2026-Q1)—a tighter PSF gap to Rosalia Park than headline figures suggest, once you price in the 99-year lease. The key question a buyer must answer is whether 20–30 more years of effective prime lease life (before lease decay begins to bite) is worth paying parity PSF for—or whether Rosalia Park’s perpetual title is the better anchor for long-term wealth.
For buyers open to newer freehold options in the same district, Vibes @ Kovan and smaller boutique completions along the Kovan strip offer post-2010 specifications at a 15–25% PSF premium. The argument for Rosalia Park’s older vintage rests entirely on relative value: the size per dollar, the land title, and the quiet street environment that newer infill projects on smaller plots cannot replicate. Use the District 19 market overview and the price heatmap to position Rosalia Park against the full D19 supply picture (as of 2026-05).
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"Freehold title on a full-sized 88-unit site—genuine perpetual ownership, not a boutique leasehold workaround",
"Generous unit sizes: 3BR at 1,119 sqft, 4BR at 1,475–1,690 sqft; benchmarks well above 2020s new-build norms",
"Walking distance to Serangoon MRT (NE+CC interchange) ~750m and NEX Mall ~800m",
"Quiet residential street (Lorong Ong Lye) with no expressway frontage and low traffic noise",
"Proven price trajectory: PSF appreciation of ~32% from Mar 2021 to Aug 2025 (S$947 to S$1,255 psf)",
"Low-density three-block layout delivers pool and gym with near-zero congestion",
"Strong school catchment within 1km (Xinmin Primary, secondary corridor near Serangoon)",
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"Ground-floor garden-facing units provide direct outdoor access uncommon in high-rise condos"
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"1995 vintage means dated M&E systems; full rewire and plumbing upgrade likely needed (budget S$60K–S$100K+)",
"Minimal facilities: pool and gym only—no tennis court, function room, or resort amenities",
"Low transaction volume (10 URA records since 2021) creates thin liquidity and wide bid-ask spreads",
"MRT walk is 750–900m—comfortable in cooler months but tiring in peak-season heat",
"88 units means capital calls for major works (roof, lift, facade) fall on a small owner pool",
"No en-bloc mandate has launched as of 2026-05—redevelopment upside remains speculative",
"Limited carpark visitor bays; guests parking on Lorong Ong Lye during gatherings can be tight"
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"q": "How far is Rosalia Park from the nearest MRT station?",
"a": "<p>The nearest MRT is Serangoon Interchange (NE1/CC13) at approximately 750m, roughly a 10-minute walk (as of 2026-05). Kovan MRT (NE13) is around 900m via Hougang Avenue 3. There is a feeder bus service along Hougang Avenue 3 for residents who prefer not to walk during wet weather. Both stations link to the CBD: Serangoon via the NEL direct to Dhoby Ghaut in about 15 minutes.</p>"
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"q": "What schools are within 1km of Rosalia Park for Primary 1 registration?",
"a": "<p>Xinmin Primary School is within the 1km radius from Lorong Ong Lye (as of 2026-05). The broader Serangoon–Hougang corridor also has Hougang Primary and Montfort Junior School nearby. Parents should confirm current phase-2B and phase-2C boundaries directly with MOE before purchase, as boundaries are reviewed periodically.</p>"
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"q": "What is the current resale PSF range for Rosalia Park?",
"a": "<p>Based on URA caveats, the most recent transactions in 2025 recorded S$1,255–S$1,282 psf (as of 2025-08), with 3-bedroom units transacting at S$1.405M–S$1.47M. Asking prices on PropertyGuru in 2026 are pitched at S$1,308–S$1,356 psf, representing an average asking price of approximately S$1.93M for a 3-bedroom unit. Compare the full range on the <a href=\"/maps/price-heatmap\">price heatmap</a>.</p>"
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"q": "Is Rosalia Park a good investment compared to newer 99-year leasehold condos in District 19?",
"a": "<p>Rosalia Park’s freehold title commands a premium over comparable leasehold units, but the PSF gap has narrowed in recent years (as of 2026-Q2). Leasehold projects like Kovan Residences transact at S$1,300–S$1,450 psf; Rosalia Park at S$1,255–S$1,356 psf is near-parity, which implies the freehold tenure is currently under-priced relative to historical norms. For long-hold investors (10+ years), the perpetual title is a compounding advantage; for short-term flippers, the thin liquidity at 88 units creates execution risk. The <a href=\"/guides/freehold-vs-leasehold-singapore-detailed\">freehold vs leasehold guide</a> models the long-term value differential clearly.</p>"
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"q": "What are the en-bloc prospects for Rosalia Park?",
"a": "<p>As a freehold development with 88 units on Lorong Ong Lye, Rosalia Park has structural en-bloc eligibility (as of 2026-05). Property2030 data indicates a minimum collective sale price of approximately S$175M. No active collective sale attempt has been publicly filed as of May 2026. The small unit count means 80% owner consent (required for a sale within 10 years of previous sale) is more achievable than at larger developments, but aligning 88 individual owners on price and timing remains a practical hurdle. Treat en-bloc upside as a bonus rather than an investment thesis.</p>"
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"q": "What renovation budget should buyers factor in for a 1995-vintage unit?",
"a": "<p>A realistic renovation budget for a 3-bedroom unit at Rosalia Park ranges from S$80,000 to S$120,000 depending on scope (as of 2026-Q2). This should include: full electrical rewire (mandatory safety recommendation for wiring over 25 years), plumbing inspection and likely partial re-pipe, kitchen and bathroom tile and fitting upgrade, and flooring. Buyers comfortable with cosmetic-only renovation can spend less, but a pre-purchase building inspection is strongly advised to identify any hidden M&E condition issues before committing. Check MCST renovation rules via the <a href=\"/guides/condo-renovation-rules-mcst-guide\">renovation and MCST guide</a> before planning structural changes.</p>"
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"persona": "long-term-hold",
"fit_color": "green",
"reason": "PSF appreciated ~32% over 2021-2025; freehold title + maturing D19 infrastructure supports continued long-run gains."
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"persona": "yield-focused-investors",
"fit_color": "amber",
"reason": "Gross yields typically 2.5-3.5% at current PSF; acceptable but not exceptional against newer leasehold projects with higher rental demand."
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"reason": "Only 10 URA transactions since 2021; thin liquidity means exit at the right price may take 6-12+ months."
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