Overview & Key Facts
ECO SANCTUARY is a 99 yrs lease commencing from 2012 condominium at CHESTNUT AVENUE in District 23 (OCR), developed by S P SETIA INTERNATIONAL (S) PTE LTD, comprising 483 units, completed in 2016.
Location & Connectivity
ECO SANCTUARY is approximately 850m from Pending MRT station, with 5 stations within 1.5 km.
Schools & Education
8 schools within 2 km.
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bukit Panjang Government High School | Secondary | 1.2 km |
| Fajar Secondary School | Secondary | 1.5 km |
| Xishan Primary School | Primary | 1.5 km |
| Pei Hwa Presbyterian Primary School | Primary | 1.5 km |
| Bukit Panjang Primary School | Primary | 1.6 km |
| Springdale Primary School | Primary | 1.7 km |
| Zhenghua Primary School | Primary | 1.8 km |
| Greenridge Secondary School | Secondary | 1.9 km |
Unit Mix & Pricing
| Type | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BR | 45 | $1,485 psf | $972,386 |
| 2 BR | 22 | $1,467 psf | $1,103,076 |
| 3 BR | 41 | $1,496 psf | $1,557,987 |
| 4 BR | 8 | $1,405 psf | $2,103,750 |
Market Position
ECO SANCTUARY has recorded 116 sales at an average price of $1,282,177.
Rental Yield by Bedroom Type
Blended yield hides the spread between unit sizes — smaller units at ECO SANCTUARY typically rent harder per dollar of purchase price:
| Type | Avg Rent | Avg Price | Gross Yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BR | $2,451/mo | $972,386 | 3.02% |
| 2 BR | $3,183/mo | $1,103,076 | 3.46% |
| 3 BR | $4,174/mo | $1,557,987 | 3.21% |
| 4 BR | $5,156/mo | $2,103,750 | 2.94% |
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Price Appreciation
| Year | Sales | Avg PSF | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 31 | $1,331 psf | — |
| 2022 | 24 | $1,388 psf | ↑ 4.3% |
| 2023 | 24 | $1,543 psf | ↑ 11.2% |
| 2024 | 21 | $1,617 psf | ↑ 4.8% |
| 2025 | 12 | $1,638 psf | ↑ 1.3% |
| 2026 | 4 | $1,613 psf | ↓ 1.5% |
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The series remains near its 2025 high — ECO SANCTUARY prices sit 21.2% above where they 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
| Condo | Tenure | Avg PSF | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOL ACRES | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2014 | $1,389 psf | 568 |
| MIDWOOD | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2018 | $1,736 psf | 544 |
| LUMINA GRAND | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2022 | $1,515 psf | 512 |
| DAIRY FARM RESIDENCES | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2018 | $1,660 psf | 458 |
| THE MYST | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2023 | $2,093 psf | 390 |
Lease Analysis
With 85 years remaining on its 99-year lease, ECO SANCTUARY still qualifies for full bank financing and CPF usage.
What Could Work Against You
- With just 9 sales in the trailing year, pricing signals are indicative rather than definitive; expect wider bid-ask spreads when you negotiate.
Best suited for
Who This Actually Suits
This is a strong match for car-owning households, nature / park-fronting, long-term hold (10+ yr) and first-time hdb upgraders. Parking and arterial road access matter more here than walking-distance MRT.
wfh / hybrid workers and yield-focused investors should treat this as a shortlist candidate, not a default choice.
It is a weaker fit for short-term flippers (<5 yr) — other options likely serve them better. TOP 2016 keeps the SSD window in mind for buyers exploring the 3-5 year resale-arbitrage strategy.
One caution flagged here: avoid if mrt-dependent — MRT access is meaningfully constrained — transit-dependent buyers should consider better-connected alternatives.
Verdict
ECO SANCTUARY is a 99 yrs lease commencing from 2012 development in District 23 (OCR), with 483 units, offering a gross yield of 3.2%.
At ~$1,632 psf, it represents a competitive entry point in the OCR segment.
Explore the full ECO SANCTUARY dashboard for interactive analytics.
HDB Alternatives Nearby
Weighing ECO SANCTUARY against staying public? These HDB towns sit within walking or short-drive distance:
- Bukit Panjang — 4-room average $581,903 (200m away), an upgrader gap of about $700,000
FAQ
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Sources & Next Steps
- ECO SANCTUARY Dashboard — Live charts and analytics
- URA REALIS — Official transaction data
- District 23 (Choa Chu Kang, Dairy Farm, Hillview, Bukit Panjang) — District 23 neighbourhood guide
Methodology & Sources
This analysis covers All available years and refreshes as new data becomes available.
Transaction data sourced from URA REALIS.
- Sales data: 116 transactions
- Rental data: 398 leases
- Source: URA REALIS
Median values used to minimise outlier impact. PSF = price per square foot.
Latest recorded data point: Apr 2026 · 116 records analysed · Source: URA private-sale caveats