BAYWATER Review

Condo Review 5 min read Last reviewed
District 16 · 99 yrs lease commencing from 2001 · Completed 2006
~$1,359Avg PSF (12-month)
232Total units
Category Ratings
Walkability
6.3
Investment
5.7
En-Bloc Potential
4.2
ShiokNest Score
4.9

Overview & Key Facts

BAYWATER is a 99 yrs lease commencing from 2001 condominium at BEDOK RESERVOIR ROAD in District 16 (OCR), developed by BEDOK PROPERTIES PTE LTD, comprising 232 units, completed in 2006.

Developer
BEDOK PROPERTIES PTE LTD
Tenure
99 yrs lease commencing from 2001
Total units
232
TOP year
2006
District
16 — OCR
Street
BEDOK RESERVOIR ROAD
Lease remaining
~74 years (of 99)

Location & Connectivity

BAYWATER is approximately 30m from Bedok Reservoir MRT station, with 3 stations within 1.5 km.

MRT stations near BAYWATER
StationLineDistance
Bedok ReservoirDowntown Line30m
Tampines WestDowntown Line1.2 km
BedokEast-West Line1.5 km

Schools & Education

11 schools within 2 km (2 within 1 km priority zone).

Schools near BAYWATER
SchoolTypeDistance
Temasek PolytechnicTertiary920m
Institute of Technical Education (College East)Tertiary970m
Casuarina Primary SchoolPrimary1.2 km
Tampines Meridian Junior CollegeJc1.2 km
Temasek Primary SchoolPrimary1.5 km
Bedok North Secondary SchoolSecondary1.6 km
Temasek Junior CollegeJc1.7 km
Opera Estate Primary SchoolPrimary1.8 km

Unit Mix & Pricing

Unit mix for BAYWATER
TypeSalesAvg PSFAvg Price
3 BR34$1,237 psf$1,471,952
4 BR10$1,183 psf$1,802,689
5+ BR4$1,070 psf$2,556,472

Market Position

BAYWATER has recorded 48 sales at an average price of $1,631,232.

BAYWATER sits at the 29th percentile of District 16 condo PSF.
$1,359 psf
Avg PSF (12mo)
$1,631,232
Avg Price
3.1%
Gross Yield
48
Total Sales

Rental Yield by Bedroom Type

Blended yield hides the spread between unit sizes — smaller units at BAYWATER typically rent harder per dollar of purchase price:

Per-bedroom gross yield at BAYWATER
TypeAvg RentAvg PriceGross Yield
3 BR$4,502/mo$1,471,9523.67%
4 BR$5,479/mo$1,802,6893.65%

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Price Appreciation

PSF trend for BAYWATER
YearSalesAvg PSFYoY
202110$1,051 psf
20228$1,106 psf↑ 5.2%
202314$1,216 psf↑ 10.0%
20245$1,367 psf↑ 12.4%
20256$1,349 psf↓ 1.4%
20265$1,371 psf↑ 1.6%

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BAYWATER prices sit at a fresh series high after a 1.6% gain on the prior period, now 30.4% above the 2021 starting level.

Price Index Check

The ShiokNest Price Index for District 16 reads 130.8 as of June 2026 — up 7.1% year-on-year. The index tracks repeat-sales price movement, so it is less distorted by shifts in what happens to be transacting than a raw average PSF.

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Neighbourhood Comparison

District 16 competitors
CondoTenureAvg PSFSales
PINERY RESIDENCES99 years leasehold$2,551 psf551
VELA BAY99 years leasehold$2,869 psf371
SCENECA RESIDENCE99 yrs lease commencing from 2021$2,085 psf270
THE BAYSHORE99-year leasehold$1,237 psf251
THE GLADES99 yrs lease commencing from 2013$1,615 psf230

Lease Analysis

With 74 years remaining on its 99-year lease, BAYWATER still qualifies for full bank financing and CPF usage.

What Could Work Against You

  • About 74 years remain on the lease. Decay is not yet a financing problem, but buyers holding beyond 10-15 years should model the value drag as the 60-year threshold approaches.
  • Only 8 transactions were recorded in the past 12 months, so the price figures here rest on a thin sample — a single outlier deal can move the averages.

Who This Actually Suits

This is a strong match for mrt-walkable commuters, sports / active lifestyle, long-term hold (10+ yr) and cpf-only buyers. Located ~33m from Bedok Reservoir MRT, this property is a comfortable daily walk for transit commuters.

For heavy renovation / value seekers, it can work — but weigh the trade-offs before committing.

yield-focused investors should probably look elsewhere. OCR (Outside Central Region) location with rental demand profile worth running through our Rental Yield Calculator.

One caution flagged here: avoid if mrt-dependent — MRT access is meaningfully constrained — transit-dependent buyers should consider better-connected alternatives.


Verdict

BAYWATER is a 99 yrs lease commencing from 2001 development in District 16 (OCR), with 232 units, offering a gross yield of 3.1%.

At ~$1,359 psf, it represents a competitive entry point in the OCR segment.

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HDB Alternatives Nearby

Weighing BAYWATER against staying public? These HDB towns sit within walking or short-drive distance:

  • Bedok — 4-room average $659,895 (230m away), an upgrader gap of about $950,000
  • Tampines — 4-room average $683,199 (530m away), an upgrader gap of about $950,000
  • Geylang — 4-room average $761,443 (2 km away), an upgrader gap of about $850,000

FAQ

What is the average PSF for BAYWATER?
The 12-month average is approximately $1,359 psf.
Is BAYWATER freehold?
BAYWATER has a 99 yrs lease commencing from 2001 tenure with ~74 years remaining.
What is the rental yield for BAYWATER?
The estimated gross yield is 3.1%.
Which MRT is nearest to BAYWATER?
The nearest is Bedok Reservoir MRT at 30m.

Sources & Next Steps

Methodology & Sources

This analysis covers All available years and refreshes as new data becomes available.

Transaction data sourced from URA REALIS.

  • Sales data: 48 transactions
  • Rental data: 127 leases
  • Source: URA REALIS

Median values used to minimise outlier impact. PSF = price per square foot.

Data as of June 2026

Latest recorded data point: Jun 2026 · 48 records analysed · Source: URA private-sale caveats

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