ECO Review

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District 16 · 99 yrs lease commencing from 2012 · Completed 2017
~$1,525Avg PSF (12-month)
714Total units
Category Ratings
Walkability
6.5
Investment
7.3
En-Bloc Potential
1.7
ShiokNest Score
4.4

Overview & Key Facts

ECO is a 99 yrs lease commencing from 2012 condominium at BEDOK SOUTH AVENUE 3 in District 16 (OCR), developed by ECO PROPERTIES PTE. LTD, comprising 714 units, completed in 2017.

Developer
ECO PROPERTIES PTE. LTD
Tenure
99 yrs lease commencing from 2012
Total units
714
TOP year
2017
District
16 — OCR
Street
BEDOK SOUTH AVENUE 3
Lease remaining
~85 years (of 99)

Location & Connectivity

ECO is approximately 500m from Tanah Merah MRT station, with 4 stations within 1.5 km.

MRT stations near ECO
StationLineDistance
Tanah MerahEast-West Line500m
Bedok SouthThomson-East Coast Line580m
Sungei BedokThomson-East Coast Line930m
BayshoreThomson-East Coast Line1.1 km

Schools & Education

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

Schools near ECO
SchoolTypeDistance
Yu Neng Primary SchoolPrimary140m
Bedok Green Primary SchoolPrimary330m
Bedok South Secondary SchoolSecondary550m
Bedok View Secondary SchoolSecondary550m
Bedok North Secondary SchoolSecondary590m
Opera Estate Primary SchoolPrimary680m
Fengshan Primary SchoolPrimary680m
Ping Yi Secondary SchoolSecondary920m

Unit Mix & Pricing

Unit mix for ECO
TypeSalesAvg PSFAvg Price
1 BR134$1,428 psf$865,721
2 BR38$1,512 psf$1,305,547
3 BR34$1,518 psf$1,626,556
4 BR1$1,373 psf$2,350,000
5+ BR6$1,039 psf$3,718,333

Market Position

ECO has recorded 213 sales at an average price of $1,152,959.

ECO sits at the 59th percentile of District 16 condo PSF.
$1,525 psf
Avg PSF (12mo)
$1,152,959
Avg Price
3.4%
Gross Yield
213
Total Sales

Rental Yield by Bedroom Type

Blended yield hides the spread between unit sizes — smaller units at ECO typically rent harder per dollar of purchase price:

Per-bedroom gross yield at ECO
TypeAvg RentAvg PriceGross Yield
1 BR$2,845/mo$865,7213.94%
2 BR$3,627/mo$1,305,5473.33%
3 BR$4,453/mo$1,626,5563.29%
4 BR$7,000/mo$2,350,0003.57%
5 BR$9,588/mo$3,718,3333.09%

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Price Appreciation

PSF trend for ECO
YearSalesAvg PSFYoY
202130$1,316 psf
202253$1,395 psf↑ 6.0%
202332$1,446 psf↑ 3.6%
202446$1,502 psf↑ 3.9%
202533$1,534 psf↑ 2.1%
202619$1,508 psf↓ 1.7%

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ECO prices are holding within 1.7% of the 2025 peak, 14.6% above the 2021 starting level.

Price Index Check

The ShiokNest Price Index for District 16 reads 130.8 as of June 2026 — up 7.1% 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 16 competitors
CondoTenureAvg PSFSales
PINERY RESIDENCES99 years leasehold$2,551 psf551
VELA BAY99 years leasehold$2,869 psf371
SCENECA RESIDENCE99 yrs lease commencing from 2021$2,085 psf270
THE BAYSHORE99-year leasehold$1,237 psf251
THE GLADES99 yrs lease commencing from 2013$1,615 psf230

Lease Analysis

With 85 years remaining on its 99-year lease, ECO still qualifies for full bank financing and CPF usage.

Who This Actually Suits

The profile fits families with young children, mrt-walkable commuters, yield-focused investors and first-time hdb upgraders best. Family-suitable layout and OCR (Outside Central Region) location with established school catchments nearby.

For wfh / hybrid workers and resort facilities, it can work — but weigh the trade-offs before committing.

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.


Verdict

ECO is a 99 yrs lease commencing from 2012 development in District 16 (OCR), with 714 units, offering a gross yield of 3.4%.

At ~$1,525 psf, it represents a competitive entry point in the OCR segment.

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HDB Alternatives Nearby

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

  • Bedok — 4-room average $659,895 (230m away), an upgrader gap of about $500,000
  • Tampines — 4-room average $683,199 (1.7 km away), an upgrader gap of about $450,000

FAQ

What is the average PSF for ECO?
The 12-month average is approximately $1,525 psf.
Is ECO freehold?
ECO has a 99 yrs lease commencing from 2012 tenure with ~85 years remaining.
What is the rental yield for ECO?
The estimated gross yield is 3.4%.
Which MRT is nearest to ECO?
The nearest is Tanah Merah MRT at 500m.

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: 213 transactions
  • Rental data: 1480 leases
  • Source: URA REALIS

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

Data as of July 2026

Latest recorded data point: Jul 2026 · 213 records analysed · Source: URA private-sale caveats

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