CHESTERVALE Review

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District 23 · 99 yrs lease commencing from 1997 · Completed 1997
~$1,032Avg PSF (12-month)
396Total units
Category Ratings
Walkability
6.0
Investment
6.4
En-Bloc Potential
4.2
ShiokNest Score
5.2

Overview & Key Facts

CHESTERVALE is a 99 yrs lease commencing from 1997 condominium at BANGKIT ROAD in District 23 (OCR), developed by ST CHESTERVALE PTE LTD, comprising 396 units, completed in 1997.

Developer
ST CHESTERVALE PTE LTD
Tenure
99 yrs lease commencing from 1997
Total units
396
TOP year
1997
District
23 — OCR
Street
BANGKIT ROAD
Lease remaining
~70 years (of 99)

Location & Connectivity

CHESTERVALE is approximately 290m from Bangkit MRT station, with 10 stations within 1.5 km.

MRT stations near CHESTERVALE
StationLineDistance
BangkitBukit Panjang LRT290m
PendingBukit Panjang LRT450m
FajarBukit Panjang LRT800m
PetirBukit Panjang LRT820m
SegarBukit Panjang LRT1.2 km
Bukit PanjangDowntown Line1.3 km

Schools & Education

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

Schools near CHESTERVALE
SchoolTypeDistance
Bukit Panjang Government High SchoolSecondary430m
Xishan Primary SchoolPrimary700m
Fajar Secondary SchoolSecondary750m
Bukit Panjang Primary SchoolPrimary830m
Zhenghua Primary SchoolPrimary990m
Springdale Primary SchoolPrimary1.1 km
Greenridge Secondary SchoolSecondary1.1 km
Pei Hwa Presbyterian Primary SchoolPrimary1.2 km

Unit Mix & Pricing

Unit mix for CHESTERVALE
TypeSalesAvg PSFAvg Price
3 BR14$945 psf$1,193,071
4 BR43$865 psf$1,234,832
5+ BR1$751 psf$1,940,000

Market Position

CHESTERVALE has recorded 58 sales at an average price of $1,236,910.

CHESTERVALE sits at the 5th percentile of District 23 condo PSF.
$1,032 psf
Avg PSF (12mo)
$1,236,910
Avg Price
3.5%
Gross Yield
58
Total Sales

Price Appreciation

PSF trend for CHESTERVALE
YearSalesAvg PSFYoY
202111$715 psf
202219$840 psf↑ 17.6%
20238$901 psf↑ 7.2%
20248$967 psf↑ 7.3%
202510$1,037 psf↑ 7.2%
20262$1,012 psf↓ 2.3%

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From the 2025 high, CHESTERVALE prices have given back 2.3% — still 41.7% above the 2021 baseline.

Price Index Check

The ShiokNest Price Index for District 23 reads 128.2 as of June 2026 — up 3.6% 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 23 competitors
CondoTenureAvg PSFSales
SOL ACRES99 yrs lease commencing from 2014$1,389 psf568
MIDWOOD99 yrs lease commencing from 2018$1,736 psf544
LUMINA GRAND99 yrs lease commencing from 2022$1,515 psf512
DAIRY FARM RESIDENCES99 yrs lease commencing from 2018$1,660 psf458
THE MYST99 yrs lease commencing from 2023$2,093 psf390

Lease Analysis

With 70 years remaining on its 99-year lease, CHESTERVALE still qualifies for full bank financing and CPF usage.

What Could Work Against You

  • The remaining lease of roughly 70 years is comfortable today, though long-horizon owners will sell into a progressively lease-sensitive market.
  • With just 5 sales in the trailing year, pricing signals are indicative rather than definitive; expect wider bid-ask spreads when you negotiate.

Who This Actually Suits

This is a strong match for car-owning households, quiet sanctuary seekers and first-time hdb upgraders. Parking and arterial road access matter more here than walking-distance MRT.

international school families, sports / active lifestyle and yield-focused investors should treat this as a shortlist candidate, not a default choice.

It is a weaker fit for long-term hold (10+ yr) — other options likely serve them better. Tenure and location resilience suit long-horizon ownership.

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


Verdict

CHESTERVALE is a 99 yrs lease commencing from 1997 development in District 23 (OCR), with 396 units, offering a gross yield of 3.5%.

At ~$1,032 psf, it represents a competitive entry point in the OCR segment.

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HDB Alternatives Nearby

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

  • Bukit Panjang — 4-room average $581,903 (70m away), an upgrader gap of about $650,000
  • Choa Chu Kang — 4-room average $559,427 (1.7 km away), an upgrader gap of about $700,000

FAQ

What is the average PSF for CHESTERVALE?
The 12-month average is approximately $1,032 psf.
Is CHESTERVALE freehold?
CHESTERVALE has a 99 yrs lease commencing from 1997 tenure with ~70 years remaining.
What is the rental yield for CHESTERVALE?
The estimated gross yield is 3.5%.
Which MRT is nearest to CHESTERVALE?
The nearest is Bangkit MRT at 290m.

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: 58 transactions
  • Rental data: 71 leases
  • Source: URA REALIS

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

Data as of March 2026

Latest recorded data point: Mar 2026 · 58 records analysed · Source: URA private-sale caveats

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