FORTUNA GARDENS Review

Condo Review 4 min read Last reviewed
District 19 · 999 yrs lease commencing from 1883
~$2,101Avg PSF (12-month)
Total units
Category Ratings
Walkability
6.0
Investment
5.7
En-Bloc Potential
1.7
ShiokNest Score
3.2

Overview & Key Facts

FORTUNA GARDENS is a 999 yrs lease commencing from 1883 condominium at DA SILVA LANE in District 19 (OCR), developed by .

Developer
Tenure
999 yrs lease commencing from 1883
Total units
TOP year
District
19 — OCR
Street
DA SILVA LANE

Location & Connectivity

FORTUNA GARDENS is approximately 500m from Kovan MRT station, with 2 stations within 1.5 km.

MRT stations near FORTUNA GARDENS
StationLineDistance
KovanNorth-East Line500m
HougangNorth-East Line1.3 km

Schools & Education

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

Schools near FORTUNA GARDENS
SchoolTypeDistance
Xinmin Primary SchoolPrimary120m
Xinmin Secondary SchoolSecondary280m
Holy Innocents' High SchoolSecondary330m
Holy Innocents' Primary SchoolPrimary390m
St. Gabriel's Primary SchoolPrimary590m
Rosyth SchoolPrimary770m
Hougang Primary SchoolPrimary770m
Hougang Secondary SchoolSecondary770m

Unit Mix & Pricing

Unit mix for FORTUNA GARDENS
TypeSalesAvg PSFAvg Price
4 BR3$2,224 psf$3,893,333
5+ BR3$1,618 psf$4,885,629

Market Position

FORTUNA GARDENS has recorded 6 sales at an average price of $4,389,481.

FORTUNA GARDENS sits at the 90th percentile of District 19 condo PSF.
$2,101 psf
Avg PSF (12mo)
$4,389,481
Avg Price
1.6%
Gross Yield
6
Total Sales

Price Appreciation

PSF trend for FORTUNA GARDENS
YearSalesAvg PSFYoY
20211$1,396 psf
20232$2,519 psf↑ 80.4%
20242$1,495 psf↓ 40.7%
20251$2,101 psf↑ 40.5%

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From the 2023 high, FORTUNA GARDENS prices have given back 16.6% — still 50.5% above the 2021 baseline. The most recent period recovered 40.5%, so the pullback may be finding a floor.

Price Index Check

The ShiokNest Price Index for District 19 reads 137.0 as of June 2026 — up 2.0% 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 19 competitors
CondoTenureAvg PSFSales
CHUAN PARK99 yrs lease commencing from 2024$2,596 psf883
THE FLORENCE RESIDENCES99 yrs lease commencing from 2018$1,751 psf869
RIVERFRONT RESIDENCES99 yrs lease commencing from 2018$1,595 psf642
AFFINITY AT SERANGOON99 yrs lease commencing from 2018$1,699 psf602
SERANGOON GARDEN ESTATEFreehold$1,757 psf487

What Could Work Against You

  • With just 0 sales in the trailing year, pricing signals are indicative rather than definitive; expect wider bid-ask spreads when you negotiate.

Who This Actually Suits

This is a strong match for families with young children, p1 school balloting families, long-term hold (10+ yr) and freehold / generational hold. Family-suitable layout and OCR (Outside Central Region) location with established school catchments nearby.

For car-owning households and foreign / absd-aware buyers, it can work — but weigh the trade-offs before committing.

It is a weaker fit for yield-focused investors, short-term flippers (<5 yr) and resort facilities — 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

FORTUNA GARDENS is a 999 yrs lease commencing from 1883 development in District 19 (OCR), offering a gross yield of 1.6%.

At ~$2,101 psf, it represents a competitive entry point in the OCR segment.

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HDB Alternatives Nearby

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

  • Hougang — 4-room average $630,510 (550m away), an upgrader gap of about $3,750,000
  • Serangoon — 4-room average $685,706 (930m away), an upgrader gap of about $3,700,000

FAQ

What is the average PSF for FORTUNA GARDENS?
The 12-month average is approximately $2,101 psf.
Is FORTUNA GARDENS freehold?
FORTUNA GARDENS has a 999 yrs lease commencing from 1883 tenure.
What is the rental yield for FORTUNA GARDENS?
The estimated gross yield is 1.6%.
Which MRT is nearest to FORTUNA GARDENS?
The nearest is Kovan 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: 6 transactions
  • Rental data: 4 leases
  • Source: URA REALIS

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

Data as of June 2025

Latest recorded data point: Jun 2025 · 6 records analysed · Source: URA private-sale caveats

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