CHERRY GARDENS Review

Condo Review 5 min read Last reviewed
District 19 · 99 yrs lease commencing from 1996 · Completed 2004
~$825Avg PSF (12-month)
48Total units
Category Ratings
Walkability
6.5
Investment
4.3
En-Bloc Potential
5.8
ShiokNest Score
3.5

Overview & Key Facts

CHERRY GARDENS is a 99 yrs lease commencing from 1996 condominium at LORONG LEW LIAN in District 19 (OCR), developed by ALLGREEN PROPERTIES, comprising 48 units, completed in 2004.

Developer
ALLGREEN PROPERTIES
Tenure
99 yrs lease commencing from 1996
Total units
48
TOP year
2004
District
19 — OCR
Street
LORONG LEW LIAN
Lease remaining
~69 years (of 99)

Location & Connectivity

CHERRY GARDENS is approximately 580m from Serangoon MRT station, with 4 stations within 1.5 km.

MRT stations near CHERRY GARDENS
StationLineDistance
SerangoonNorth-East Line580m
SerangoonCircle Line580m
BartleyCircle Line860m
KovanNorth-East Line1.3 km

Schools & Education

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

Schools near CHERRY GARDENS
SchoolTypeDistance
Zhonghua Secondary SchoolSecondary620m
Cedar Girls' Secondary SchoolSecondary660m
Zhonghua Primary SchoolPrimary700m
Cedar Primary SchoolPrimary740m
Bartley Secondary SchoolSecondary910m
Montfort Junior SchoolPrimary1.1 km
Montfort Secondary SchoolSecondary1.2 km
Serangoon Secondary SchoolSecondary1.2 km

Unit Mix & Pricing

Unit mix for CHERRY GARDENS
TypeSalesAvg PSFAvg Price
2 BR1$975 psf$850,000
3 BR5$1,116 psf$1,229,000
5+ BR3$822 psf$1,815,000

Market Position

CHERRY GARDENS has recorded 9 sales at an average price of $1,382,222.

CHERRY GARDENS sits at the 13th percentile of District 19 condo PSF.
$825 psf
Avg PSF (12mo)
$1,382,222
Avg Price
3.6%
Gross Yield
9
Total Sales

Price Appreciation

PSF trend for CHERRY GARDENS
YearSalesAvg PSFYoY
20212$990 psf
20223$1,092 psf↑ 10.3%
20231$815 psf↓ 25.4%
20241$1,298 psf↑ 59.3%
20252$825 psf↓ 36.4%

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From the 2024 high, CHERRY GARDENS prices have given back 36.4% — still 16.6% below 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 69 years remaining on its 99-year lease, CHERRY GARDENS still qualifies for full bank financing and CPF usage.

What Could Work Against You

  • The remaining lease of roughly 69 years is comfortable today, though long-horizon owners will sell into a progressively lease-sensitive market.
  • With just 2 sales in the trailing year, pricing signals are indicative rather than definitive; expect wider bid-ask spreads when you negotiate.
  • The 48-unit size cuts both ways: exclusivity, but thinner resale liquidity and higher per-unit maintenance contributions than larger estates.

Who This Actually Suits

The profile fits car-owning households, yield-focused investors, long-term hold (10+ yr) and cpf-only buyers best. At ~582m from the nearest MRT, this property suits households with a car who value arterial road access over transit proximity.

quiet sanctuary seekers and heavy renovation / value seekers should treat this as a shortlist candidate, not a default choice.

It is a weaker fit for short-term flippers (<5 yr) and resort facilities — other options likely serve them better. TOP 2004 keeps the SSD window in mind for buyers exploring the 3-5 year resale-arbitrage strategy.


Verdict

CHERRY GARDENS is a 99 yrs lease commencing from 1996 development in District 19 (OCR), with 48 units, offering a gross yield of 3.6%.

At ~$825 psf, it represents a competitive entry point in the OCR segment.

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HDB Alternatives Nearby

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

  • Serangoon — 4-room average $685,706 (160m away), an upgrader gap of about $700,000
  • Hougang — 4-room average $630,510 (180m away), an upgrader gap of about $750,000
  • Toa Payoh — 4-room average $929,793 (760m away), an upgrader gap of about $450,000

FAQ

What is the average PSF for CHERRY GARDENS?
The 12-month average is approximately $825 psf.
Is CHERRY GARDENS freehold?
CHERRY GARDENS has a 99 yrs lease commencing from 1996 tenure with ~69 years remaining.
What is the rental yield for CHERRY GARDENS?
The estimated gross yield is 3.6%.
Which MRT is nearest to CHERRY GARDENS?
The nearest is Serangoon MRT at 580m.

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: 9 transactions
  • Rental data: 14 leases
  • Source: URA REALIS

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

Data as of August 2025

Latest recorded data point: Aug 2025 · 9 records analysed · Source: URA private-sale caveats

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