EXCELSIOR GARDENS Review

Condo Review 5 min read Last reviewed
District 16 · Freehold · Completed 1991
~$2,158Avg PSF (12-month)
46Total units
Category Ratings
Walkability
5.8
Investment
4.0
En-Bloc Potential
5.6
ShiokNest Score
3.7

Overview & Key Facts

EXCELSIOR GARDENS is a freehold condominium at MINARET WALK in District 16 (OCR), developed by DARFERA PTE LTD (CITY DEVELOPMENTS LTD), comprising 46 units, completed in 1991.

Developer
DARFERA PTE LTD (CITY DEVELOPMENTS LTD)
Tenure
Freehold
Total units
46
TOP year
1991
District
16 — OCR
Street
MINARET WALK

Location & Connectivity

EXCELSIOR GARDENS is approximately 110m from Sungei Bedok MRT station, with 3 stations within 1.5 km.

MRT stations near EXCELSIOR GARDENS
StationLineDistance
Sungei BedokThomson-East Coast Line110m
Tanah MerahEast-West Line730m
Bedok SouthThomson-East Coast Line1 km

Schools & Education

11 schools within 2 km (6 within 1 km priority zone).

Schools near EXCELSIOR GARDENS
SchoolTypeDistance
Bedok View Secondary SchoolSecondary280m
Fengshan Primary SchoolPrimary500m
Ping Yi Secondary SchoolSecondary590m
Bedok Green Primary SchoolPrimary610m
Yu Neng Primary SchoolPrimary770m
Bedok South Secondary SchoolSecondary1 km
Bedok North Secondary SchoolSecondary1.2 km
Park View Primary SchoolPrimary1.2 km

Unit Mix & Pricing

Unit mix for EXCELSIOR GARDENS
TypeSalesAvg PSFAvg Price
4 BR4$2,367 psf$3,989,500
5+ BR1$1,728 psf$5,435,000

Market Position

EXCELSIOR GARDENS has recorded 5 sales at an average price of $4,278,600.

EXCELSIOR GARDENS sits at the 97th percentile of District 16 condo PSF.
$2,158 psf
Avg PSF (12mo)
$4,278,600
Avg Price
5
Total Sales

Price Appreciation

PSF trend for EXCELSIOR GARDENS
YearSalesAvg PSFYoY
20221$2,230 psf
20242$2,324 psf↑ 4.2%
20252$2,158 psf↓ 7.1%

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EXCELSIOR GARDENS prices have cooled 7.1% from the 2024 peak, yet remain 3.2% below where the series began in 2022.

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

What Could Work Against You

  • Only 2 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 46 units, this is a boutique development — fewer comparable sales to anchor valuations, and maintenance costs spread across a smaller fee base.
  • Completed in 1991, the development is over 35 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

This is a strong match for mrt-walkable commuters, long-term hold (10+ yr), en-bloc speculators and freehold / generational hold. MRT proximity is the standout commute feature for daily transit users.

For families with young children and first-time hdb upgraders, it can work — but weigh the trade-offs before committing.

yield-focused investors and resort facilities should probably look elsewhere. OCR (Outside Central Region) location with rental demand profile worth running through our Rental Yield Calculator.


Verdict

EXCELSIOR GARDENS is a freehold development in District 16 (OCR), with 46 units.

At ~$2,158 psf, it represents a competitive entry point in the OCR segment.

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HDB Alternatives Nearby

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

  • Bedok — 4-room average $659,895 (800m away), an upgrader gap of about $3,600,000
  • Tampines — 4-room average $683,199 (1.8 km away), an upgrader gap of about $3,600,000

FAQ

What is the average PSF for EXCELSIOR GARDENS?
The 12-month average is approximately $2,158 psf.
Is EXCELSIOR GARDENS freehold?
Yes, EXCELSIOR GARDENS is a freehold property.
What is the rental yield for EXCELSIOR GARDENS?
Insufficient rental data.
Which MRT is nearest to EXCELSIOR GARDENS?
The nearest is Sungei Bedok MRT at 110m.

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: 0 leases
  • Source: URA REALIS

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

Data as of November 2025

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

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