CARDIFF RESIDENCE Review

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District 19 · 99 yrs lease commencing from 2011 · Completed 2015
~$1,593Avg PSF (12-month)
163Total units
Category Ratings
Walkability
5.3
Investment
6.5
En-Bloc Potential
3.0
ShiokNest Score
4.7

Overview & Key Facts

CARDIFF RESIDENCE is a 99 yrs lease commencing from 2011 condominium at CARDIFF GROVE in District 19 (OCR), developed by WORLD CLASS DEVELOPMENTS (CENTRAL) PTE LTD, comprising 163 units, completed in 2015.

Developer
WORLD CLASS DEVELOPMENTS (CENTRAL) PTE LTD
Tenure
99 yrs lease commencing from 2011
Total units
163
TOP year
2015
District
19 — OCR
Street
CARDIFF GROVE
Lease remaining
~84 years (of 99)

Location & Connectivity

CARDIFF RESIDENCE is approximately 420m from Lorong Chuan MRT station, with 3 stations within 1.5 km.

MRT stations near CARDIFF RESIDENCE
StationLineDistance
Lorong ChuanCircle Line420m
SerangoonNorth-East Line1.1 km
SerangoonCircle Line1.1 km

Schools & Education

17 schools within 2 km (3 within 1 km priority zone).

Schools near CARDIFF RESIDENCE
SchoolTypeDistance
Serangoon Secondary SchoolSecondary910m
Maris Stella High School (Primary)Primary960m
Maris Stella High SchoolSecondary960m
Bowen Secondary SchoolSecondary1 km
Cedar Primary SchoolPrimary1.1 km
Cedar Girls' Secondary SchoolSecondary1.1 km
Serangoon Garden Secondary SchoolSecondary1.1 km
Xinghua Primary SchoolPrimary1.5 km

Unit Mix & Pricing

Unit mix for CARDIFF RESIDENCE
TypeSalesAvg PSFAvg Price
Studio35$1,570 psf$659,884
1 BR10$1,358 psf$799,400
3 BR10$1,161 psf$1,288,700
4 BR2$981 psf$1,505,000
5+ BR2$1,080 psf$2,174,000

Market Position

CARDIFF RESIDENCE has recorded 59 sales at an average price of $870,084.

CARDIFF RESIDENCE sits at the 57th percentile of District 19 condo PSF.
$1,593 psf
Avg PSF (12mo)
$870,084
Avg Price
3.6%
Gross Yield
59
Total Sales

Price Appreciation

PSF trend for CARDIFF RESIDENCE
YearSalesAvg PSFYoY
202117$1,308 psf
202214$1,299 psf↓ 0.8%
20239$1,549 psf↑ 19.3%
20249$1,552 psf↑ 0.2%
20258$1,619 psf↑ 4.3%
20262$1,491 psf↓ 7.9%

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From the 2025 high, CARDIFF RESIDENCE prices have given back 7.9% — still 13.9% above the 2021 baseline.

Price Index Check

The ShiokNest Price Index for District 19 reads 137.0 as of June 2026 — up 2.0% 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 19 competitors
CondoTenureAvg PSFSales
CHUAN PARK99 yrs lease commencing from 2024$2,596 psf883
THE FLORENCE RESIDENCES99 yrs lease commencing from 2018$1,751 psf869
RIVERFRONT RESIDENCES99 yrs lease commencing from 2018$1,595 psf642
AFFINITY AT SERANGOON99 yrs lease commencing from 2018$1,699 psf602
SERANGOON GARDEN ESTATEFreehold$1,757 psf487

Lease Analysis

With 84 years remaining on its 99-year lease, CARDIFF RESIDENCE still qualifies for full bank financing and CPF usage.

What Could Work Against You

  • With just 7 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: single professionals, mrt-walkable commuters, yield-focused investors and first-time hdb upgraders. Smaller-format units and OCR (Outside Central Region) location suit solo buyers with a CBD-oriented career.

families with young children and long-term hold (10+ yr) should treat this as a shortlist candidate, not a default choice.

It is a weaker fit for resort facilities — other options likely serve them better. Resort-grade amenity stack including multiple pools, clubhouse, and recreational facilities.


Verdict

CARDIFF RESIDENCE is a 99 yrs lease commencing from 2011 development in District 19 (OCR), with 163 units, offering a gross yield of 3.6%.

At ~$1,593 psf, it represents a competitive entry point in the OCR segment.

Explore the full CARDIFF RESIDENCE dashboard for interactive analytics.

HDB Alternatives Nearby

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

  • Serangoon — 4-room average $685,706 (90m away), an upgrader gap of about $200,000
  • Ang Mo Kio — 4-room average $724,816 (1.2 km away), an upgrader gap of about $150,000
  • Bishan — 4-room average $791,445 (1.3 km away), an upgrader gap of about $100,000

FAQ

What is the average PSF for CARDIFF RESIDENCE?
The 12-month average is approximately $1,593 psf.
Is CARDIFF RESIDENCE freehold?
CARDIFF RESIDENCE has a 99 yrs lease commencing from 2011 tenure with ~84 years remaining.
What is the rental yield for CARDIFF RESIDENCE?
The estimated gross yield is 3.6%.
Which MRT is nearest to CARDIFF RESIDENCE?
The nearest is Lorong Chuan MRT at 420m.

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: 59 transactions
  • Rental data: 313 leases
  • Source: URA REALIS

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

Data as of February 2026

Latest recorded data point: Feb 2026 · 59 records analysed · Source: URA private-sale caveats

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