Summit Ville
Overview & Key Facts
SUMMIT VILLE is a 99-year leasehold residential development along JALAN DERMAWAN in District 23 (Bukit Panjang / Choa 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
SUMMIT VILLE is roughly 0.64km from Bukit Gombak — within the conventional 800m walking threshold. Capital values capture meaningful MRT premium; rental tenants typically rate this as 'walkable'.
Within District 23 (Bukit Panjang / Choa 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 Princess Elizabeth Primary School (0.74km), Bukit View Primary School (0.74km), Huamin Primary School (1.79km). 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
2 primary schools within the 1 km Priority Phase balloting radius.
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Princess Elizabeth Primary School | primary | Within 1 km |
| Bukit View Primary School | primary | Within 1 km |
| Huamin Primary School | primary | ~1.8 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: SOL ACRES at $1,383 psf; MIDWOOD at $1,731 psf; LUMINA GRAND at $1,515 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUMMIT VILLE | — | — | — | |
| SOL ACRES | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2014 | 2018 | 1,327 | $1,383 |
| MIDWOOD | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2018 | 2021 | 564 | $1,731 |
| LUMINA GRAND | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2022 | 2024 | 512 | $1,515 |
| DAIRY FARM RESIDENCES | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2018 | 2021 | 460 | $1,659 |
| THE BOTANY AT DAIRY FARM | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2022 | 2023 | 386 | $2,053 |
ShiokNest Scores
Our proprietary scoring system evaluates SUMMIT VILLE 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
- 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 (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: SUMMIT VILLE is a balanced option requiring careful unit selection. The blended editorial score lands at 6.4/10, weighting facilities, layout, value, neighbourhood, MRT access and lease tenure equally.
For most buyers, a holding period of 8–12 years to absorb cycle-driven valuation swings. 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.