GILLENIA Review

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District 19 · 999 yrs lease commencing from 1886 · Completed 2009
~$1,394Avg PSF (12-month)
16Total units
Category Ratings
Walkability
5.8
Investment
5.0
En-Bloc Potential
4.0
ShiokNest Score
3.4

Overview & Key Facts

GILLENIA is a 999 yrs lease commencing from 1886 condominium at ROSYTH ROAD in District 19 (OCR), developed by TIONG AIK DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD, comprising 16 units, completed in 2009.

Developer
TIONG AIK DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD
Tenure
999 yrs lease commencing from 1886
Total units
16
TOP year
2009
District
19 — OCR
Street
ROSYTH ROAD
Lease remaining
~82 years (of 99)

Location & Connectivity

GILLENIA is approximately 760m from Kovan MRT station.

MRT stations near GILLENIA
StationLineDistance
KovanNorth-East Line760m

Schools & Education

21 schools within 2 km (13 within 1 km priority zone).

Schools near GILLENIA
SchoolTypeDistance
Xinmin Secondary SchoolSecondary260m
Xinmin Primary SchoolPrimary370m
Yangzheng Primary SchoolPrimary420m
Rosyth SchoolPrimary690m
Holy Innocents' High SchoolSecondary740m
Serangoon Secondary SchoolSecondary790m
Xinghua Primary SchoolPrimary820m
Holy Innocents' Primary SchoolPrimary830m

Unit Mix & Pricing

Unit mix for GILLENIA
TypeSalesAvg PSFAvg Price
2 BR2$1,096 psf$967,500
3 BR5$1,215 psf$1,367,600

Market Position

GILLENIA has recorded 7 sales at an average price of $1,253,286.

GILLENIA sits at the 25th percentile of District 19 condo PSF.
$1,394 psf
Avg PSF (12mo)
$1,253,286
Avg Price
3.2%
Gross Yield
7
Total Sales

Rental Yield by Bedroom Type

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

Per-bedroom gross yield at GILLENIA
TypeAvg RentAvg PriceGross Yield
2 BR$3,290/mo$967,5004.08%
3 BR$3,400/mo$1,367,6002.98%

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Price Appreciation

PSF trend for GILLENIA
YearSalesAvg PSFYoY
20212$1,057 psf
20233$1,137 psf↑ 7.6%
20241$1,350 psf↑ 18.7%
20261$1,394 psf↑ 3.2%

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The latest reading marks the highest point in this series — GILLENIA prices have climbed 31.8% since 2021.

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

Lease Analysis

With 82 years remaining on its 99-year lease, GILLENIA still qualifies for full bank financing and CPF usage.

What Could Work Against You

  • With just 1 sales in the trailing year, pricing signals are indicative rather than definitive; expect wider bid-ask spreads when you negotiate.
  • The 16-unit size cuts both ways: exclusivity, but thinner resale liquidity and higher per-unit maintenance contributions than larger estates.

Who This Actually Suits

The profile fits car-owning households, p1 school balloting families, long-term hold (10+ yr) and freehold / generational hold best. At ~756m from the nearest MRT, this property suits households with a car who value arterial road access over transit proximity.

For first-time hdb upgraders, it can work — but weigh the trade-offs before committing.

yield-focused investors should probably look elsewhere. 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

GILLENIA is a 999 yrs lease commencing from 1886 development in District 19 (OCR), with 16 units, offering a gross yield of 3.2%.

At ~$1,394 psf, it represents a competitive entry point in the OCR segment.

Explore the full GILLENIA dashboard for interactive analytics.

HDB Alternatives Nearby

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

  • Serangoon — 4-room average $685,706 (660m away), an upgrader gap of about $550,000
  • Hougang — 4-room average $630,510 (760m away), an upgrader gap of about $600,000

FAQ

What is the average PSF for GILLENIA?
The 12-month average is approximately $1,394 psf.
Is GILLENIA freehold?
GILLENIA has a 999 yrs lease commencing from 1886 tenure with ~82 years remaining.
What is the rental yield for GILLENIA?
The estimated gross yield is 3.2%.
Which MRT is nearest to GILLENIA?
The nearest is Kovan MRT at 760m.

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: 7 transactions
  • Rental data: 4 leases
  • Source: URA REALIS

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

Data as of February 2026

Latest recorded data point: Feb 2026 · 7 records analysed · Source: URA private-sale caveats

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