BEACON HEIGHTS Review

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District 12 · 999 yrs lease commencing from 1882 · Completed 2012
~$1,569Avg PSF (12-month)
212Total units
Category Ratings
Walkability
6.5
Investment
5.2
En-Bloc Potential
2.9
ShiokNest Score
5.5

Overview & Key Facts

BEACON HEIGHTS is a 999 yrs lease commencing from 1882 condominium at MAR THOMA ROAD in District 12 (RCR), developed by ST MICHAEL'S DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD (KIM ENG GROUP), comprising 212 units, completed in 2012.

Developer
ST MICHAEL'S DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD (KIM ENG GROUP)
Tenure
999 yrs lease commencing from 1882
Total units
212
TOP year
2012
District
12 — RCR
Street
MAR THOMA ROAD
Lease remaining
~85 years (of 99)

Location & Connectivity

BEACON HEIGHTS is approximately 780m from Boon Keng MRT station, with 4 stations within 1.5 km.

MRT stations near BEACON HEIGHTS
StationLineDistance
Boon KengNorth-East Line780m
Potong PasirNorth-East Line930m
Geylang BahruDowntown Line1.2 km
BendemeerDowntown Line1.4 km

Schools & Education

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

Schools near BEACON HEIGHTS
SchoolTypeDistance
Bendemeer Primary SchoolPrimary550m
Bendemeer Secondary SchoolSecondary570m
Stamford Primary SchoolPrimary1 km
Assumption Pathway SchoolSecondary1 km
Hong Wen SchoolPrimary1.2 km
Balestier Hill Primary SchoolPrimary1.2 km
School of Science and TechnologyJc1.2 km
Beatty Secondary SchoolSecondary1.2 km

Unit Mix & Pricing

Unit mix for BEACON HEIGHTS
TypeSalesAvg PSFAvg Price
1 BR14$1,333 psf$889,286
2 BR13$1,471 psf$1,329,299
3 BR21$1,434 psf$1,573,090
4 BR2$1,157 psf$1,745,000
5+ BR1$1,045 psf$2,250,000

Market Position

BEACON HEIGHTS has recorded 51 sales at an average price of $1,343,251.

BEACON HEIGHTS sits at the 43rd percentile of District 12 condo PSF.
$1,569 psf
Avg PSF (12mo)
$1,343,251
Avg Price
3.1%
Gross Yield
51
Total Sales

Rental Yield by Bedroom Type

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

Per-bedroom gross yield at BEACON HEIGHTS
TypeAvg RentAvg PriceGross Yield
1 BR$3,001/mo$889,2864.05%
2 BR$3,430/mo$1,329,2993.10%
3 BR$4,029/mo$1,573,0903.07%

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Price Appreciation

PSF trend for BEACON HEIGHTS
YearSalesAvg PSFYoY
202112$1,213 psf
202212$1,347 psf↑ 11.1%
20237$1,403 psf↑ 4.2%
20249$1,494 psf↑ 6.5%
20259$1,557 psf↑ 4.2%
20262$1,624 psf↑ 4.3%

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The latest reading marks the highest point in this series — BEACON HEIGHTS prices have climbed 33.9% since 2021.

Price Index Check

The ShiokNest Price Index for District 12 reads 136.8 as of May 2026 — down 6.2% 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 12 competitors
CondoTenureAvg PSFSales
THE ORIE99 yrs lease commencing from 2024$2,730 psf741
EIGHT RIVERSUITES99 yrs lease commencing from 2011$1,649 psf311
GEM RESIDENCES99 yrs lease commencing from 2015$1,843 psf200
TREVISTA99 yrs lease commencing from 2008$1,709 psf149
VERTICUSFreehold$2,126 psf130

Lease Analysis

With 85 years remaining on its 99-year lease, BEACON HEIGHTS still qualifies for full bank financing and CPF usage.

Who This Actually Suits

The profile fits car-owning households, long-term hold (10+ yr) and freehold / generational hold best. Parking and arterial road access matter more here than walking-distance MRT.

It is a weaker fit for families with young children — other options likely serve them better. Editorial anti-fit: 'Families needing extensive kids' facilities'. Family-suitable layout and RCR (Rest of Central Region) location with established school catchments nearby.

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


Verdict

BEACON HEIGHTS is a 999 yrs lease commencing from 1882 development in District 12 (RCR), with 212 units, offering a gross yield of 3.1%.

At ~$1,569 psf, it sits at a city-fringe price point balancing accessibility and value.

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HDB Alternatives Nearby

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

  • Kallang/whampoa — 4-room average $882,887 (140m away), an upgrader gap of about $450,000
  • Toa Payoh — 4-room average $929,793 (580m away), an upgrader gap of about $400,000
  • Geylang — 4-room average $761,443 (1.8 km away), an upgrader gap of about $600,000

FAQ

What is the average PSF for BEACON HEIGHTS?
The 12-month average is approximately $1,569 psf.
Is BEACON HEIGHTS freehold?
BEACON HEIGHTS has a 999 yrs lease commencing from 1882 tenure with ~85 years remaining.
What is the rental yield for BEACON HEIGHTS?
The estimated gross yield is 3.1%.
Which MRT is nearest to BEACON HEIGHTS?
The nearest is Boon Keng MRT at 780m.

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: 51 transactions
  • Rental data: 274 leases
  • Source: URA REALIS

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

Data as of May 2026

Latest recorded data point: May 2026 · 51 records analysed · Source: URA private-sale caveats

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