HELICONA LODGE Review

Condo Review 3 min read Last reviewed
District 16 · Completed 2007
Avg PSF (12-month)
Rental yield
646Total units
Category Ratings
Walkability
5.5
En-Bloc Potential
2.3
ShiokNest Score
2.1

Overview & Key Facts

HELICONA LODGE is a condominium at JALAN HAJI SALAM in District 16 (OCR), developed by LUCKY PINNACLE PTE LTD (FAR EAST), comprising 646 units, completed in 2007.

Developer
LUCKY PINNACLE PTE LTD (FAR EAST)
Tenure
Total units
646
TOP year
2007
District
16 — OCR
Street
JALAN HAJI SALAM
Lease remaining
~80 years (of 99)

Location & Connectivity

HELICONA LODGE is approximately 500m from Sungei Bedok MRT station, with 3 stations within 1.5 km.

MRT stations near HELICONA LODGE
StationLineDistance
Sungei BedokThomson-East Coast Line500m
Bedok SouthThomson-East Coast Line800m
Tanah MerahEast-West Line1.1 km

Schools & Education

13 schools within 2 km (5 within 1 km priority zone).

Schools near HELICONA LODGE
SchoolTypeDistance
Bedok View Secondary SchoolSecondary620m
Bedok South Secondary SchoolSecondary820m
Yu Neng Primary SchoolPrimary840m
Bedok Green Primary SchoolPrimary910m
Fengshan Primary SchoolPrimary950m
Ping Yi Secondary SchoolSecondary1.1 km
Overseas Family SchoolInternational1.4 km
Bedok North Secondary SchoolSecondary1.5 km

Neighbourhood Comparison

District 16 competitors
CondoTenureAvg PSFSales
PINERY RESIDENCES99 years leasehold$2,551 psf551
VELA BAY99 years leasehold$2,869 psf371
SCENECA RESIDENCE99 yrs lease commencing from 2021$2,085 psf270
THE BAYSHORE99-year leasehold$1,237 psf251
THE GLADES99 yrs lease commencing from 2013$1,615 psf230

Lease Analysis

With 80 years remaining on its 99-year lease, HELICONA LODGE still qualifies for full bank financing and CPF usage.

Who This Actually Suits

The profile fits car-owning households, international school families and long-term hold (10+ yr) best. At ~501m from the nearest MRT, this property suits households with a car who value arterial road access over transit proximity.

For p1 school balloting families, yield-focused investors and light renovation budget, it can work — but weigh the trade-offs before committing.

It is a weaker fit for en-bloc speculators, freehold / generational hold and cpf-only buyers — other options likely serve them better. Older site profile in an en-bloc-active cluster — speculative upside if collective sale activates.


Verdict

HELICONA LODGE is a development in District 16 (OCR), with 646 units.

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HDB Alternatives Nearby

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

  • Bedok — 4-room average $659,895 (640m away)

FAQ

What is the average PSF for HELICONA LODGE?
PSF data is not yet available.
Is HELICONA LODGE freehold?
HELICONA LODGE has a tenure with ~80 years remaining.
What is the rental yield for HELICONA LODGE?
Insufficient rental data.
Which MRT is nearest to HELICONA LODGE?
The nearest is Sungei Bedok 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: 0 transactions
  • Rental data: 26 leases
  • Source: URA REALIS

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

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