FABER CREST Review

Condo Review 5 min read Last reviewed
District 5 · 99 yrs lease commencing from 1996 · Completed 2002
~$1,259Avg PSF (12-month)
360Total units
Category Ratings
Walkability
3.6
Investment
5.4
En-Bloc Potential
4.8
ShiokNest Score
4.4

Overview & Key Facts

FABER CREST is a 99 yrs lease commencing from 1996 condominium at FABER HEIGHTS in District 5 (OCR), developed by CITY DEVELOPMENTS LTD, comprising 360 units, completed in 2002.

Developer
CITY DEVELOPMENTS LTD
Tenure
99 yrs lease commencing from 1996
Total units
360
TOP year
2002
District
5 — OCR
Street
FABER HEIGHTS
Lease remaining
~69 years (of 99)

Location & Connectivity

FABER CREST is approximately 1310m from Clementi MRT station.

MRT stations near FABER CREST
StationLineDistance
ClementiEast-West Line1.3 km

Schools & Education

7 schools within 2 km (4 within 1 km priority zone).

Schools near FABER CREST
SchoolTypeDistance
One World International School (Nanyang)International220m
Nan Hua High SchoolSecondary360m
Nan Hua Primary SchoolPrimary500m
Qifa Primary SchoolPrimary960m
Clementi Town Secondary SchoolSecondary1.2 km
Clementi Primary SchoolPrimary1.3 km
Pei Tong Primary SchoolPrimary1.5 km

Unit Mix & Pricing

Unit mix for FABER CREST
TypeSalesAvg PSFAvg Price
3 BR32$1,118 psf$1,329,397
4 BR18$1,127 psf$1,809,154
5+ BR1$950 psf$1,850,000

Market Position

FABER CREST has recorded 51 sales at an average price of $1,508,931.

FABER CREST sits at the 8th percentile of District 5 condo PSF.
$1,259 psf
Avg PSF (12mo)
$1,508,931
Avg Price
3.4%
Gross Yield
51
Total Sales

Rental Yield by Bedroom Type

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

Per-bedroom gross yield at FABER CREST
TypeAvg RentAvg PriceGross Yield
3 BR$4,312/mo$1,329,3973.89%
4 BR$5,138/mo$1,809,1543.41%

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Price Appreciation

PSF trend for FABER CREST
YearSalesAvg PSFYoY
202114$974 psf
202210$1,049 psf↑ 7.7%
20236$1,139 psf↑ 8.7%
202414$1,231 psf↑ 8.0%
20254$1,236 psf↑ 0.4%
20263$1,290 psf↑ 4.3%

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FABER CREST prices sit at a fresh series high after a 4.3% gain on the prior period, now 32.4% above the 2021 starting level.

Price Index Check

The ShiokNest Price Index for District 5 reads 136.5 as of June 2026 — down 4.3% 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 5 competitors
CondoTenureAvg PSFSales
LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENTFreehold$1,856 psf6215
NORMANTON PARK99 yrs lease commencing from 2019$1,868 psf1431
PARC CLEMATIS99 yrs lease commencing from 2019$1,896 psf1426
ELTA99 yrs lease commencing from 2024$2,558 psf412
FABER RESIDENCE99 yrs lease commencing from 2025$2,159 psf383

Lease Analysis

With 69 years remaining on its 99-year lease, FABER CREST still qualifies for full bank financing and CPF usage.

What Could Work Against You

  • About 69 years remain on the lease. Decay is not yet a financing problem, but buyers holding beyond 10-15 years should model the value drag as the 60-year threshold approaches.
  • Only 6 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.

Who This Actually Suits

This is a strong match for car-owning households, international school families, yield-focused investors and cpf-only buyers. Parking and arterial road access matter more here than walking-distance MRT.

long-term hold (10+ yr) should probably look elsewhere. Tenure and location resilience suit long-horizon ownership.

One caution flagged here: avoid if mrt-dependent — MRT access is meaningfully constrained — transit-dependent buyers should consider better-connected alternatives.


Verdict

FABER CREST is a 99 yrs lease commencing from 1996 development in District 5 (OCR), with 360 units, offering a gross yield of 3.4%.

At ~$1,259 psf, it represents a competitive entry point in the OCR segment.

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HDB Alternatives Nearby

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

  • Clementi — 4-room average $838,557 (450m away), an upgrader gap of about $650,000
  • Jurong East — 4-room average $564,824 (860m away), an upgrader gap of about $950,000
  • Central Area — 4-room average $1,088,814 (2 km away), an upgrader gap of about $400,000

FAQ

What is the average PSF for FABER CREST?
The 12-month average is approximately $1,259 psf.
Is FABER CREST freehold?
FABER CREST has a 99 yrs lease commencing from 1996 tenure with ~69 years remaining.
What is the rental yield for FABER CREST?
The estimated gross yield is 3.4%.
Which MRT is nearest to FABER CREST?
The nearest is Clementi MRT at 1.3 km.

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: 51 transactions
  • Rental data: 176 leases
  • Source: URA REALIS

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

Data as of March 2026

Latest recorded data point: Mar 2026 · 51 records analysed · Source: URA private-sale caveats

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