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.
Location & Connectivity
GILLENIA is approximately 760m from Kovan MRT station.
| Station | Line | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kovan | North-East Line | 760m |
Schools & Education
21 schools within 2 km (13 within 1 km priority zone).
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Xinmin Secondary School | Secondary | 260m |
| Xinmin Primary School | Primary | 370m |
| Yangzheng Primary School | Primary | 420m |
| Rosyth School | Primary | 690m |
| Holy Innocents' High School | Secondary | 740m |
| Serangoon Secondary School | Secondary | 790m |
| Xinghua Primary School | Primary | 820m |
| Holy Innocents' Primary School | Primary | 830m |
Unit Mix & Pricing
| Type | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 BR | 2 | $1,096 psf | $967,500 |
| 3 BR | 5 | $1,215 psf | $1,367,600 |
Market Position
GILLENIA has recorded 7 sales at an average price of $1,253,286.
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:
| Type | Avg Rent | Avg Price | Gross Yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 BR | $3,290/mo | $967,500 | 4.08% |
| 3 BR | $3,400/mo | $1,367,600 | 2.98% |
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Price Appreciation
| Year | Sales | Avg PSF | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | $1,057 psf | — |
| 2023 | 3 | $1,137 psf | ↑ 7.6% |
| 2024 | 1 | $1,350 psf | ↑ 18.7% |
| 2026 | 1 | $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
| Condo | Tenure | Avg PSF | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHUAN PARK | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2024 | $2,596 psf | 883 |
| THE FLORENCE RESIDENCES | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2018 | $1,751 psf | 869 |
| RIVERFRONT RESIDENCES | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2018 | $1,595 psf | 642 |
| AFFINITY AT SERANGOON | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2018 | $1,699 psf | 602 |
| SERANGOON GARDEN ESTATE | Freehold | $1,757 psf | 487 |
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.
Best suited for
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.
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FAQ
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Sources & Next Steps
- GILLENIA Dashboard — Live charts and analytics
- URA REALIS — Official transaction data
- District 19 (Punggol, Hougang, Serangoon Gardens) — District 19 neighbourhood guide
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.
Latest recorded data point: Feb 2026 · 7 records analysed · Source: URA private-sale caveats