CARABELLE Review

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District 5 · 956 yrs lease commencing from 1928 · Completed 2009
~$1,820Avg PSF (12-month)
338Total units
Category Ratings
Walkability
4.3
Investment
6.3
En-Bloc Potential
5.2
ShiokNest Score
4.6

Overview & Key Facts

CARABELLE is a 956 yrs lease commencing from 1928 condominium at WEST COAST WAY in District 5 (OCR), developed by SIM LIAN GROUP, comprising 338 units, completed in 2009.

Developer
SIM LIAN GROUP
Tenure
956 yrs lease commencing from 1928
Total units
338
TOP year
2009
District
5 — OCR
Street
WEST COAST WAY
Lease remaining
~1 years (of 99)

Location & Connectivity

CARABELLE is approximately 1010m from Clementi MRT station.

MRT stations near CARABELLE
StationLineDistance
ClementiEast-West Line1 km

Schools & Education

7 schools within 2 km (5 within 1 km priority zone).

Schools near CARABELLE
SchoolTypeDistance
Qifa Primary SchoolPrimary490m
One World International School (Nanyang)International680m
Nan Hua Primary SchoolPrimary690m
Clementi Town Secondary SchoolSecondary790m
Nan Hua High SchoolSecondary900m
Clementi Primary SchoolPrimary1 km
Pei Tong Primary SchoolPrimary1.5 km

Unit Mix & Pricing

Unit mix for CARABELLE
TypeSalesAvg PSFAvg Price
2 BR18$1,674 psf$1,533,225
3 BR18$1,575 psf$1,953,154
4 BR10$1,578 psf$2,375,178
5+ BR2$1,388 psf$2,875,000

Market Position

CARABELLE has recorded 48 sales at an average price of $1,922,012.

CARABELLE sits at the 59th percentile of District 5 condo PSF.
$1,820 psf
Avg PSF (12mo)
$1,922,012
Avg Price
2.8%
Gross Yield
48
Total Sales

Rental Yield by Bedroom Type

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

Per-bedroom gross yield at CARABELLE
TypeAvg RentAvg PriceGross Yield
2 BR$3,916/mo$1,533,2253.06%
3 BR$4,707/mo$1,953,1542.89%
4 BR$5,694/mo$2,375,1782.88%
5 BR$6,413/mo$2,875,0002.68%

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Price Appreciation

PSF trend for CARABELLE
YearSalesAvg PSFYoY
202114$1,395 psf
20226$1,439 psf↑ 3.2%
20238$1,625 psf↑ 12.9%
20249$1,761 psf↑ 8.4%
20259$1,819 psf↑ 3.3%
20262$1,825 psf↑ 0.3%

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The latest reading marks the highest point in this series — CARABELLE prices have climbed 30.9% 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.

What Could Work Against You

  • With just 6 sales in the trailing year, pricing signals are indicative rather than definitive; expect wider bid-ask spreads when you negotiate.

Who This Actually Suits

Buyers most likely to be happy here: families with young children, car-owning households, international school families and long-term hold (10+ yr). Family-suitable layout and OCR (Outside Central Region) location with established school catchments nearby.

first-time hdb upgraders and heavy renovation / value seekers should treat this as a shortlist candidate, not a default choice.

It is a weaker fit for sports / active lifestyle and yield-focused investors — other options likely serve them better. Proximity to PCN, reservoirs, or parks supports a runner/cyclist/swimmer lifestyle.

One caution flagged here: avoid if mrt-dependent — MRT is ~1014m away — over a 15-minute walk. Daily transit-only commuters should consider better-connected alternatives.


Verdict

CARABELLE is a 956 yrs lease commencing from 1928 development in District 5 (OCR), with 338 units, offering a gross yield of 2.8%.

At ~$1,820 psf, it represents a competitive entry point in the OCR segment.

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HDB Alternatives Nearby

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

  • Clementi — 4-room average $838,557 (660m away), an upgrader gap of about $1,100,000
  • Jurong East — 4-room average $564,824 (750m away), an upgrader gap of about $1,350,000

FAQ

What is the average PSF for CARABELLE?
The 12-month average is approximately $1,820 psf.
Is CARABELLE freehold?
CARABELLE has a 956 yrs lease commencing from 1928 tenure with ~1 years remaining.
What is the rental yield for CARABELLE?
The estimated gross yield is 2.8%.
Which MRT is nearest to CARABELLE?
The nearest is Clementi MRT at 1 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: 48 transactions
  • Rental data: 294 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 · 48 records analysed · Source: URA private-sale caveats

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