BOTANNIA Review

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District 5 · 956 yrs lease commencing from 1928 · Completed 2009
~$1,743Avg PSF (12-month)
493Total units
Category Ratings
Walkability
4.1
Investment
6.3
En-Bloc Potential
4.8
ShiokNest Score
4.7

Overview & Key Facts

BOTANNIA is a 956 yrs lease commencing from 1928 condominium at WEST COAST PARK in District 5 (OCR), developed by CITY DEVELOPMENTS LTD, CAPITALAND LTD, comprising 493 units, completed in 2009.

Developer
CITY DEVELOPMENTS LTD, CAPITALAND LTD
Tenure
956 yrs lease commencing from 1928
Total units
493
TOP year
2009
District
5 — OCR
Street
WEST COAST PARK
Lease remaining
~1 years (of 99)

Location & Connectivity

BOTANNIA is approximately 1240m from Clementi MRT station.

MRT stations near BOTANNIA
StationLineDistance
ClementiEast-West Line1.2 km

Schools & Education

7 schools within 2 km (4 within 1 km priority zone).

Schools near BOTANNIA
SchoolTypeDistance
Qifa Primary SchoolPrimary310m
One World International School (Nanyang)International740m
Nan Hua Primary SchoolPrimary830m
Nan Hua High SchoolSecondary970m
Clementi Town Secondary SchoolSecondary1 km
Clementi Primary SchoolPrimary1.3 km
Pei Tong Primary SchoolPrimary1.7 km

Unit Mix & Pricing

Unit mix for BOTANNIA
TypeSalesAvg PSFAvg Price
2 BR8$1,646 psf$1,444,375
3 BR52$1,585 psf$1,983,301
4 BR23$1,570 psf$2,486,995
5+ BR3$1,315 psf$3,779,963

Market Position

BOTANNIA has recorded 86 sales at an average price of $2,130,552.

BOTANNIA sits at the 56th percentile of District 5 condo PSF.
$1,743 psf
Avg PSF (12mo)
$2,130,552
Avg Price
2.8%
Gross Yield
86
Total Sales

Rental Yield by Bedroom Type

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

Per-bedroom gross yield at BOTANNIA
TypeAvg RentAvg PriceGross Yield
2 BR$3,843/mo$1,444,3753.19%
3 BR$4,971/mo$1,983,3013.01%
4 BR$6,100/mo$2,486,9952.94%

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Price Appreciation

PSF trend for BOTANNIA
YearSalesAvg PSFYoY
202124$1,342 psf
202213$1,443 psf↑ 7.5%
20239$1,674 psf↑ 16.0%
202414$1,735 psf↑ 3.7%
202512$1,713 psf↓ 1.3%
202614$1,768 psf↑ 3.2%

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The latest reading marks the highest point in this series — BOTANNIA prices have climbed 31.7% since 2021.

Price Index Check

The ShiokNest Price Index for District 5 reads 136.5 as of June 2026 — down 4.3% 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 5 competitors
CondoTenureAvg PSFSales
LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENTFreehold$1,856 psf6215
NORMANTON PARK99 yrs lease commencing from 2019$1,868 psf1431
PARC CLEMATIS99 yrs lease commencing from 2019$1,896 psf1426
ELTA99 yrs lease commencing from 2024$2,558 psf412
FABER RESIDENCE99 yrs lease commencing from 2025$2,159 psf383

Lease Analysis

With 1 years remaining on its 99-year lease, significant financing restrictions apply.

Who This Actually Suits

Buyers most likely to be happy here: car-owning households, tertiary student housing, sports / active lifestyle and nature / park-fronting. Suits households with a car who value parking access alongside MRT proximity.

mrt-walkable commuters and light renovation budget should probably look elsewhere. MRT proximity is the standout commute feature for daily transit users.

One caution flagged here: avoid if mrt-dependent — MRT is ~1235m away — over a 15-minute walk. Daily transit-only commuters should consider better-connected alternatives.


Verdict

BOTANNIA is a 956 yrs lease commencing from 1928 development in District 5 (OCR), with 493 units, offering a gross yield of 2.8%.

At ~$1,743 psf, it represents a competitive entry point in the OCR segment.

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HDB Alternatives Nearby

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

  • Jurong East — 4-room average $564,824 (530m away), an upgrader gap of about $1,550,000
  • Clementi — 4-room average $838,557 (840m away), an upgrader gap of about $1,300,000

FAQ

What is the average PSF for BOTANNIA?
The 12-month average is approximately $1,743 psf.
Is BOTANNIA freehold?
BOTANNIA has a 956 yrs lease commencing from 1928 tenure with ~1 years remaining.
What is the rental yield for BOTANNIA?
The estimated gross yield is 2.8%.
Which MRT is nearest to BOTANNIA?
The nearest is Clementi MRT at 1.2 km.

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: 86 transactions
  • Rental data: 552 leases
  • Source: URA REALIS

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

Data as of July 2026

Latest recorded data point: Jul 2026 · 86 records analysed · Source: URA private-sale caveats

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