FABER HILLS Review

Condo Review 4 min read Last reviewed
District 5 · Freehold · Completed 1978
~$1,743Avg PSF (12-month)
96Total units
Category Ratings
Walkability
5.0
Investment
4.6
En-Bloc Potential
6.2
ShiokNest Score
3.7

Overview & Key Facts

FABER HILLS is a freehold condominium at FABER AVENUE in District 5 (OCR), developed by UNITED OVERSEAS LAND LTD, comprising 96 units, completed in 1978.

Developer
UNITED OVERSEAS LAND LTD
Tenure
Freehold
Total units
96
TOP year
1978
District
5 — OCR
Street
FABER AVENUE

Location & Connectivity

FABER HILLS is approximately 740m from Clementi MRT station.

MRT stations near FABER HILLS
StationLineDistance
ClementiEast-West Line740m

Schools & Education

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

Schools near FABER HILLS
SchoolTypeDistance
Nan Hua Primary SchoolPrimary420m
One World International School (Nanyang)International530m
Clementi Town Secondary SchoolSecondary560m
Nan Hua High SchoolSecondary720m
Clementi Primary SchoolPrimary750m
Qifa Primary SchoolPrimary820m
Pei Tong Primary SchoolPrimary1.2 km
NUS High School of Mathematics and ScienceJc2 km

Unit Mix & Pricing

Unit mix for FABER HILLS
TypeSalesAvg PSFAvg Price
4 BR3$1,616 psf$2,668,333
5+ BR37$1,558 psf$6,160,289

Market Position

FABER HILLS has recorded 40 sales at an average price of $5,898,392.

FABER HILLS sits at the 55th percentile of District 5 condo PSF.
$1,743 psf
Avg PSF (12mo)
$5,898,392
Avg Price
1.7%
Gross Yield
40
Total Sales

Price Appreciation

PSF trend for FABER HILLS
YearSalesAvg PSFYoY
20216$1,364 psf
20226$1,526 psf↑ 11.8%
202312$1,519 psf↓ 0.4%
202410$1,646 psf↑ 8.4%
20253$1,574 psf↓ 4.4%
20263$1,911 psf↑ 21.4%

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The latest reading marks the highest point in this series — FABER HILLS prices have climbed 40.1% since 2021.

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

What Could Work Against You

  • With just 5 sales in the trailing year, pricing signals are indicative rather than definitive; expect wider bid-ask spreads when you negotiate.
  • At 48+ years of age, upkeep costs trend upward and renovation budgets matter; some owners here are effectively holding an en-bloc option.

Who This Actually Suits

The profile fits tertiary student housing, nature / park-fronting, long-term hold (10+ yr) and en-bloc speculators best. Proximity to a major Singapore university (NUS/NTU/SMU/SUTD) makes this a parent-buy candidate.

car-owning households, foreign / absd-aware buyers and heavy renovation / value seekers should treat this as a shortlist candidate, not a default choice.

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.

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


Verdict

FABER HILLS is a freehold development in District 5 (OCR), with 96 units, offering a gross yield of 1.7%.

At ~$1,743 psf, it represents a competitive entry point in the OCR segment.

Explore the full FABER HILLS dashboard for interactive analytics.

HDB Alternatives Nearby

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

  • Clementi — 4-room average $838,557 (440m away), an upgrader gap of about $5,050,000
  • Jurong East — 4-room average $564,824 (1 km away), an upgrader gap of about $5,350,000

FAQ

What is the average PSF for FABER HILLS?
The 12-month average is approximately $1,743 psf.
Is FABER HILLS freehold?
Yes, FABER HILLS is a freehold property.
What is the rental yield for FABER HILLS?
The estimated gross yield is 1.7%.
Which MRT is nearest to FABER HILLS?
The nearest is Clementi MRT at 740m.

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: 40 transactions
  • Rental data: 180 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 · 40 records analysed · Source: URA private-sale caveats

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