Springhill Terrace
Overview & Key Facts
SPRINGHILL TERRACE is a 99-year leasehold residential development along SUNRISE AVENUE in District 28 (Seletar / Yio Chu Kang). The project comprises a compact development and sits in the established secondary market, placing it in the OCR segment of Singapore's private residential market.
Transaction volume is sparse (0 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
SPRINGHILL TERRACE sits 1.48km from Yio Chu Kang — beyond the comfortable 800m walking threshold for most tenants. Bus and own-vehicle commuters dominate the catchment; rental yields tend to track lower than MRT-adjacent comparables in the same district.
Within District 28 (Seletar / Yio Chu Kang), 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 Nanyang Polytechnic (1.10km), Institute of Technical Education (College Central) (1.41km), Chong Boon Secondary School (1.91km). 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nanyang Polytechnic | tertiary | ~1.1 km |
| Institute of Technical Education (College Central) | tertiary | ~1.4 km |
| Chong Boon Secondary School | secondary | ~1.9 km |
| Yio Chu Kang Secondary School | secondary | ~2.0 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.
Neighbourhood Comparison
Among directly-comparable district projects: PARC GREENWICH at $1,234 psf; HIGH PARK RESIDENCES at $1,481 psf; THE TOPIARY at $1,219 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPRINGHILL TERRACE | — | — | — | |
| PARC GREENWICH | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2020 | 2021 | 496 | $1,234 |
| HIGH PARK RESIDENCES | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2014 | 2020 | 1,376 | $1,481 |
| THE TOPIARY | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2012 | — | 700 | $1,219 |
| PARC BOTANNIA | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2016 | 2009 | 735 | $1,592 |
| SELETAR HILLS ESTATE | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1879 | — | — | $1,494 |
ShiokNest Scores
Our proprietary scoring system evaluates SPRINGHILL TERRACE across multiple dimensions.
What Residents Say
If you drive, it works well. Public transport requires a bus or a longer walk to the nearest MRT — fine for most days but a consideration in heavy weather.
Resident, paraphrased from PropertyGuru reviews (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
- 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
- Nearest MRT is 1.48km away — likely a bus or own-vehicle commute rather than a walk
- Thin transaction history (0 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: SPRINGHILL TERRACE demands specific buyer-profile fit. The blended editorial score lands at 5.8/10, weighting facilities, layout, value, neighbourhood, MRT access and lease tenure equally.
For most buyers, a holding period of longer holds (10+ years) generally improve outcomes given valuation sensitivity. 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.