CHESTNUT RESIDENCES Review

Condo Review 4 min read Last reviewed
District 23 · 999 yrs lease commencing from 1882 · Completed 2009
Avg PSF (12-month)
10Total units
Category Ratings
Walkability
3.2
En-Bloc Potential
4.0
ShiokNest Score
2.3

Overview & Key Facts

CHESTNUT RESIDENCES is a 999 yrs lease commencing from 1882 condominium at JALAN EMAS URAI in District 23 (OCR), developed by SUCCESS CENTURY DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD, comprising 10 units, completed in 2009.

Developer
SUCCESS CENTURY DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD
Tenure
999 yrs lease commencing from 1882
Total units
10
TOP year
2009
District
23 — OCR
Street
JALAN EMAS URAI
Lease remaining
~82 years (of 99)

Location & Connectivity

CHESTNUT RESIDENCES is approximately 670m from Hillview MRT station, with 7 stations within 1.5 km.

MRT stations near CHESTNUT RESIDENCES
StationLineDistance
HillviewDowntown Line670m
CashewDowntown Line740m
PendingBukit Panjang LRT950m
PetirBukit Panjang LRT1.2 km
BangkitBukit Panjang LRT1.4 km
Bukit PanjangDowntown Line1.5 km

Schools & Education

7 schools within 2 km.

Schools near CHESTNUT RESIDENCES
SchoolTypeDistance
Pei Hwa Presbyterian Primary SchoolPrimary1.2 km
Bukit Panjang Government High SchoolSecondary1.5 km
Fajar Secondary SchoolSecondary1.6 km
Springdale Primary SchoolPrimary1.7 km
Bukit Panjang Primary SchoolPrimary1.7 km
Xishan Primary SchoolPrimary1.7 km
Greenridge Secondary SchoolSecondary1.9 km

Market Position

CHESTNUT RESIDENCES has recorded 2 sales at an average price of $2,755,000.

CHESTNUT RESIDENCES sits at the 2nd percentile of District 23 condo PSF.
Avg PSF (12mo)
$2,755,000
Avg Price
2
Total Sales

Price Appreciation

PSF trend for CHESTNUT RESIDENCES
YearSalesAvg PSFYoY
20211$755 psf
20231$830 psf↑ 9.9%

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

What Could Work Against You

  • With just 0 sales in the trailing year, pricing signals are indicative rather than definitive; expect wider bid-ask spreads when you negotiate.
  • The 10-unit size cuts both ways: exclusivity, but thinner resale liquidity and higher per-unit maintenance contributions than larger estates.

Who This Actually Suits

Buyers most likely to be happy here: multi-generational families, car-owning households, nature / park-fronting and quiet sanctuary seekers. Larger unit configurations or dual-key layouts make this viable for 3-generation households.

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 RESIDENCES is a 999 yrs lease commencing from 1882 development in District 23 (OCR), with 10 units.

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HDB Alternatives Nearby

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

  • Bukit Panjang — 4-room average $581,903 (680m away), an upgrader gap of about $2,150,000
  • Choa Chu Kang — 4-room average $559,427 (1.9 km away), an upgrader gap of about $2,200,000
  • Bukit Batok — 4-room average $626,224 (2 km away), an upgrader gap of about $2,150,000

FAQ

What is the average PSF for CHESTNUT RESIDENCES?
PSF data is not yet available.
Is CHESTNUT RESIDENCES freehold?
CHESTNUT RESIDENCES has a 999 yrs lease commencing from 1882 tenure with ~82 years remaining.
What is the rental yield for CHESTNUT RESIDENCES?
Insufficient rental data.
Which MRT is nearest to CHESTNUT RESIDENCES?
The nearest is Hillview MRT at 670m.

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: 2 transactions
  • Rental data: 0 leases
  • Source: URA REALIS

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

Data as of April 2023

Latest recorded data point: Apr 2023 · 2 records analysed · Source: URA private-sale caveats

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