CHESTNUT GARDENS Review

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District 23 · 999 yrs lease commencing from 1882 · Completed 1993
~$1,458Avg PSF (12-month)
30Total units
Category Ratings
Walkability
4.0
Investment
4.0
En-Bloc Potential
5.6
ShiokNest Score
3.4

Overview & Key Facts

CHESTNUT GARDENS is a 999 yrs lease commencing from 1882 condominium at CHESTNUT GARDENS in District 23 (OCR), developed by SIANG HOW REALTY PTE LTD, comprising 30 units, completed in 1993.

Developer
SIANG HOW REALTY PTE LTD
Tenure
999 yrs lease commencing from 1882
Total units
30
TOP year
1993
District
23 — OCR
Street
CHESTNUT GARDENS
Lease remaining
~66 years (of 99)

Location & Connectivity

CHESTNUT GARDENS is approximately 540m from Cashew MRT station, with 7 stations within 1.5 km.

MRT stations near CHESTNUT GARDENS
StationLineDistance
CashewDowntown Line540m
HillviewDowntown Line750m
PendingBukit Panjang LRT800m
PetirBukit Panjang LRT1 km
Bukit PanjangDowntown Line1.2 km
Bukit PanjangBukit Panjang LRT1.2 km

Schools & Education

8 schools within 2 km (1 within 1 km priority zone).

Schools near CHESTNUT GARDENS
SchoolTypeDistance
Pei Hwa Presbyterian Primary SchoolPrimary980m
Bukit Panjang Government High SchoolSecondary1.4 km
Fajar Secondary SchoolSecondary1.4 km
Springdale Primary SchoolPrimary1.5 km
Bukit Panjang Primary SchoolPrimary1.5 km
Xishan Primary SchoolPrimary1.6 km
Greenridge Secondary SchoolSecondary1.7 km
Zhenghua Primary SchoolPrimary2 km

Market Position

CHESTNUT GARDENS has recorded 5 sales at an average price of $5,342,778.

CHESTNUT GARDENS sits at the 80th percentile of District 23 condo PSF.
$1,458 psf
Avg PSF (12mo)
$5,342,778
Avg Price
1.8%
Gross Yield
5
Total Sales

Price Appreciation

PSF trend for CHESTNUT GARDENS
YearSalesAvg PSFYoY
20211$1,097 psf
20222$1,825 psf↑ 66.4%
20231$1,701 psf↓ 6.8%
20251$1,458 psf↓ 14.3%

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CHESTNUT GARDENS prices have cooled 20.1% from the 2022 peak, yet remain 33.0% above where the series began in 2021.

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 66 years remaining on its 99-year lease, CHESTNUT GARDENS still qualifies for full bank financing and CPF usage.

What Could Work Against You

  • Only 1 transactions were recorded in the past 12 months, so the price figures here rest on a thin sample — a single outlier deal can move the averages.
  • At 30 units, this is a boutique development — fewer comparable sales to anchor valuations, and maintenance costs spread across a smaller fee base.
  • Completed in 1993, the development is over 33 years old — budget for rising maintenance, dated M&E systems, and the possibility that value increasingly rests on en-bloc potential rather than the units themselves.

Who This Actually Suits

Buyers most likely to be happy here: car-owning households, wfh / hybrid workers, nature / park-fronting and long-term hold (10+ yr). At ~535m from the nearest MRT, this property suits households with a car who value arterial road access over transit proximity.

en-bloc speculators and foreign / absd-aware buyers should treat this as a shortlist candidate, not a default choice.

It is a weaker fit for yield-focused investors — other options likely serve them better. OCR (Outside Central Region) location with rental demand profile worth running through our Rental Yield Calculator.


Verdict

CHESTNUT GARDENS is a 999 yrs lease commencing from 1882 development in District 23 (OCR), with 30 units, offering a gross yield of 1.8%.

At ~$1,458 psf, it represents a competitive entry point in the OCR segment.

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HDB Alternatives Nearby

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

  • Bukit Panjang — 4-room average $581,903 (550m away), an upgrader gap of about $4,750,000
  • Choa Chu Kang — 4-room average $559,427 (1.6 km away), an upgrader gap of about $4,800,000
  • Bukit Batok — 4-room average $626,224 (1.8 km away), an upgrader gap of about $4,700,000

FAQ

What is the average PSF for CHESTNUT GARDENS?
The 12-month average is approximately $1,458 psf.
Is CHESTNUT GARDENS freehold?
CHESTNUT GARDENS has a 999 yrs lease commencing from 1882 tenure with ~66 years remaining.
What is the rental yield for CHESTNUT GARDENS?
The estimated gross yield is 1.8%.
Which MRT is nearest to CHESTNUT GARDENS?
The nearest is Cashew MRT at 540m.

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: 5 transactions
  • Rental data: 5 leases
  • Source: URA REALIS

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

Data as of July 2025

Latest recorded data point: Jul 2025 · 5 records analysed · Source: URA private-sale caveats

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