Wilmer Lodge
Overview & Key Facts
WILMER LODGE is a 99-year leasehold residential development along HENG MUI KENG TERRACE in District 5 (West Coast / Clementi). 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 (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
WILMER LODGE sits 1.26km from Kent Ridge — 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 5 (West Coast / Clementi), 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 National University of Singapore (0.70km), Kent Ridge Secondary School (1.42km), Dulwich College (Singapore) (1.74km). 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 |
|---|---|---|
| National University of Singapore | tertiary | Within 1 km |
| Kent Ridge Secondary School | secondary | ~1.4 km |
| Dulwich College (Singapore) | international | ~1.7 km |
| NUS High School of Mathematics and Science | jc | ~1.8 km |
| Dover Court International School | international | ~1.8 km |
| United World College of South East Asia (Dover) | international | ~1.8 km |
| Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) | secondary | ~1.9 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: LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENT at $1,842 psf; NORMANTON PARK at $1,866 psf; PARC CLEMATIS at $1,888 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILMER LODGE | — | — | — | |
| LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENT | Freehold | 2021 | 156 | $1,842 |
| NORMANTON PARK | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2019 | 2021 | 1,840 | $1,866 |
| PARC CLEMATIS | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2019 | 2021 | 1,450 | $1,888 |
| ELTA | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2024 | 2025 | 501 | $2,556 |
| FABER RESIDENCE | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2025 | 2025 | 399 | $2,158 |
ShiokNest Scores
Our proprietary scoring system evaluates WILMER LODGE 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 1.26km 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: WILMER LODGE 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.